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Report on Penal Reform: Motion (6 Mar 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, I welcome this opportunity to continue the discussion on penal reform. I commend Deputy Stanton and the joint committee for their report which was published in March 2013 and recommends a range of measures designed to further the development of an effective and progressive penal system. I acknowledge Deputy Stanton's point in regard to the...

Leaders' Questions (5 Mar 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The only way to remove the eighth amendment is to vote on it. That is the only way.

Leaders' Questions (5 Mar 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Deputy Higgins should pay his bin tax.

Leaders' Questions (5 Mar 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Deputy Coppinger can protest that. She should take the iPhone out of her boot now.

Leaders' Questions (5 Mar 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Does Deputy Finian McGrath agree with the eighth amendment?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Employment Rights (5 Mar 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The Deputy will appreciate that I cannot comment on the specific circular, which I understand from media reports has been withdrawn. However, I can inform the House that the Employment Equality Acts 1998 - 2011 prohibit both direct and indirect discrimination in employment (including access to employment and promotion) on nine grounds including gender. Cases brought under the legislation...

Family Home Mortgage Settlement Arrangement Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Mar 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: On behalf of the Minister, I thank Deputies for their contributions in this debate. I am always happy to take legislation in the spirit in which it is drafted and on its merits. Every Member is doing their best to find solutions to the issues in question. The finance committee has done some sterling work in tackling the issue of mortgage arrears. Many Deputies opposite made constructive...

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I am pleased to be here on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Fitzgerald. As I indicated on Second Stage, the Government is fully is committed to implementing all of the recommendations made by Mr. Justice Quirke and will be providing all of the health services recommended in his report. I am unable to accept amendments Nos. 1 and 5. As I have stated, the women who...

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: My responsibility and that of the Department is to implement fully the recommendations of Judge Quirke. I do not necessarily want to do this but there is a statement from JFM research, National Women's Council of Ireland, which sets out a list of things which are not in the Bill. Of the ten listed, Nos. 1, 3, 6, 7 and 9 flatly contradict the recommendations because they are provided for in...

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: -----No. 8 is not relevant yet. I will state categorically what our job is here. Judge Quirke recommends that legislation be introduced to give effect to his recommendation with regard to the provision of health services. In his report Judge Quirke was of the opinion that the women of the Magdalen laundries should be provided with access to a comprehensive suite of health services. Judge...

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Yes.

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: They will have exactly the same facilities as the hepatitis C people; there is no difference according to the 1996 Act. If there is confusion, unfortunately it is unnecessary confusion. If I am coming across as being quite strident I apologise, but I feel strongly that we must have clear, concise proper information for the women.

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Absolutely incorrect.

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Yes.

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: They get the drugs as provided for in the reimbursement list. It is the same as the hepatitis C-----

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: That is absolutely incorrect.

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: It is in black and white in the Bill.

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Not in legislation but-----

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Yes.

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: No. 5, which is in regard to counselling for the woman herself, is being made available in the Bill but not to her immediate family. Hepatitis C was different because of the potential for cross-contamination.