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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Ms Doyle and Senator Ward. That now concludes our opening round. There is an opportunity for members to come in a second time if they wish. It is not compulsory but anyone who wishes to make a second comment can do so. Senator Ruane was keen to get in again. Other members may indicate if they wish to speak.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: It is open to the floor.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Ms Keniry. I call Deputy Martin Kenny, who has a second round slot.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: Does the Deputy want to take feedback from the floor?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I would like to flag that we have a small bit of private business to transact after the witnesses have concluded. I call Deputy Carroll MacNeill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I thank all Deputies and Senators for their contributions. Most of all, I thank the representatives from all the associations and the individuals who appeared before the committee today. I also thank all those who made submissions in writing. We will consider the findings at a subsequent meeting. We will review the engagement today and what we took from it. We will then produce a report...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Urban Development (17 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: 8. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the way the town centre first policy will support the development of more accessible and safe public spaces in our towns. [8767/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: 125. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí currently based in the Naas Garda district and in the Leixlip Garda district; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8603/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (17 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: 143. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if existing defamation legislation is being reviewed in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8602/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Services (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister for his reply. I am aware that some funding has been channelled towards Cappagh and CHI in recent times. The families of children in this situation have been in touch with me, as I am sure they have been with the Minister and many others in this House. Their number one priority is to change the situation being faced by children who are waiting in some cases up to four...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Services (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: Another point that has been made to me, and I think the Minister was alluding to it, relates to wraparound services. For example, one child in my constituency has had an operation but needs to see a urologist next. There are a number of other supporting services that are desperately required to address that child's ongoing needs. That has been a difficulty. I am trying to understand...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Services (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: 63. To ask the Minister for Health the additional support that is being provided for National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh children's ward in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7903/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Services (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: My question is in regard to Cappagh hospital. The Minister and I have discussed this issue previously so I know that he is familiar with the situation with regard to children with spina bifida and the waiting lists, in particular at Cappagh hospital. I ask the Minister to tell the House what is being done in that regard.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: 18. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on Harnessing Digital - The Digital Ireland Framework, which was published by his Department on 1 February 2022. [6346/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: 124. To ask the Minister for Health the additional funding that is being made available to provide children with spina bifida with needed surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7902/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: 628. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) who cannot return from hospital until a care package is in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7424/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: 689. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine the use of a drug (details supplied) to help with a condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7629/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: Apologies have been received from Senator Ruane. I will explain for the benefit of external attendees that there was a vote in the Dáil Chamber, so we have been slightly delayed in getting down to business. This happens - we are in a live parliamentary situation and it is par for the course. My apologies, it is unavoidable. We move to our topic for the meeting, which is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I note what Mr. Mullen said at the outset and I appreciate that he curtailed his remarks for time purposes. I reassure him and all the witnesses that they will have an opportunity to intervene during our discussions. We have the written submission on file and it will be part of the deliberations as well. I thank Mr. Mullen for his brevity in the opening statement because we have found it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Comyns. We now move to the AGSI. I invite Ms Cunningham, its general secretary, to make her opening statement, for which she, likewise, has three minutes.