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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parole Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 May 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There are no amendments to section 5. I will not ask the Minister if she wishes to make a comment when we come to every section but if she has something to add, she should bring me to a halt.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parole Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 May 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There are two amendments to section 7. Amendment No. 5 in the name of Deputy Clare Daly was already discussed with amendment No. 3.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parole Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 May 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendments Nos. 7 to 10, inclusive, 12 to 19, inclusive, and 21 all form a grouping. Amendment No. 18 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 17.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parole Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 May 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes, they are all part of this grouping. This is the appropriate time.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parole Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 May 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will hear from the Minister after I have offered the opportunity to other members of the committee who have tabled amendments in this grouping to speak, if they wish to.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parole Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 May 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are both on the same page on that matter.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parole Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 May 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parole Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 May 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Plus amendment No. 15 as well.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parole Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 May 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The people in the Visitors Gallery has been warned.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parole Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 May 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to raise a small matter with the Tánaiste.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parole Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 May 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This situation arose last week as well. I appreciate how important it is that the Tánaiste engages with her officials but it is very disconcerting when it comes to contributions by other members. She is audibly crossing over and it is difficult to hear the debate.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parole Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 May 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is a matter of respect. When a member makes a contribution one must do one's best to listen to what he or she has to say. I call on the Tánaiste to comment.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parole Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 May 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before I go to Deputy Daly, Deputy Brophy has indicated and he has not been in already so I would like to bring him in now.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parole Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 May 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would Deputy Wallace like to respond?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parole Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 May 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not Deputy Wallace the Minister would indicate that to, it is the Chair, with respect. Deputy Daly was the next to speak and I will-----

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parole Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 May 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Excuse me, I had already indications and I was coming back to the Tánaiste, which would be the normal procedure and I was sticking to that.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parole Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 May 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I did not see it.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parole Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 May 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have to say I think the Chair has always conducted the business of the committee fairly. I do not know whether Deputy Wallace wishes to respond. If Deputy Daly is happy, I am happy to bring in the Tánaiste, of course, at this point in time. I was not aware she was indicating.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parole Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 May 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would the Tánaiste like to respond to any of this?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parole Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 May 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy O'Callaghan?