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Seanad: Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault: Motion (17 Nov 2021)

James Lawless: I thank the Cathaoirleach for inviting me. I am delighted to be here on behalf of the committee to share a flavour of our report and give an update on this important report. I want to acknowledge the work of the Cathaoirleach, Senator Daly, in the innovation of bringing forward these types of sessions. This is something that the Seanad, as a strong second Chamber, can excel in. As someone...

Seanad: Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault: Motion (17 Nov 2021)

James Lawless: No offence taken.

Seanad: Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault: Motion (17 Nov 2021)

James Lawless: A work in progress.

Seanad: Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault: Motion (17 Nov 2021)

James Lawless: I thank the Cathaoirleach again for his initiative. I thank the Seanad for taking this item of business. We had a smile and there was a bit of confusion about my role on one or two occasions, but I think that is because this is a novel concept. It is something I absolutely commend. It gives ventilation to these committee reports and, as one Member said earlier, ensures that they are not...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (17 Nov 2021)

James Lawless: 37. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will examine a work permit application in relation to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56252/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (17 Nov 2021)

James Lawless: 38. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will examine a work permit application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56253/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2021: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

James Lawless: I thank the witnesses for joining us. They are all most welcome. I remind all members and witnesses to turn of their mobile phones or place them in flight mode. While they might not appear to be causing a disturbance, they can still interfere with the sound system, which sometimes does not become apparent until after the meeting. We have received apologies from Senator Martin. A few...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2021: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

James Lawless: I have to interrupt Dr. Taylor. I appreciate that the three minutes are tight. There is a time limit for the meeting. I know he wants to make four other points. Does he want to take 30 seconds to go over them?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2021: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

James Lawless: I thank Dr. Taylor. He made some interesting points. I know I had to cut him short but he will get an opportunity to make those points further as the discussion progresses. I invite Ms Hurley to speak next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2021: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

James Lawless: I thank Ms Hurley. Self-regulation is what we like. She will have the opportunity to come back in. There will be extensive engagement with members once we get into the questions and answers. I call Dr. Schweppe.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2021: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Collins. We will bring Ms Liston in during the questions as we generally have one speaker per organisation. Both he and Ms Liston can come in on the questions. We might do it that way. I want to move to the members now and take questions. That would help to illustrate the points that have been made by the different speakers. I thank them all for their presentations. I will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2021: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

James Lawless: You have muted, Dr. Taylor. If you could unmute.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2021: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

James Lawless: Dr. Taylor went a little over time but I did not want to cut him off in the middle of such a troubling story that he was sharing with us there. I let that run. I thank Deputy Pringle. I will move on to the next questioner for this round. Deputy Carroll MacNeill is up next. The Deputy has seven minutes for her engagement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2021: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

James Lawless: The doctor is over time. I was giving a bit of latitude. I am going to move on to the next questioner. Dr. Taylor may wish to come back in with that example later in the meeting and he is welcome to do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2021: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

James Lawless: I thank Dr. Taylor for his contribution. The time is up for this slot but Dr. Schweppe and Ms Hurley have indicated a wish to comment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2021: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

James Lawless: Dr. Schweppe has made interesting points.