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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 all of the witnesses. I call Senator Ruane and she has seven minutes.

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

James Lawless: They can to an extent. It would not be usual to ask them direct questions but if they can perhaps offer clarification on something that is raised in terms of the legislation with the Department or whatever, then that would be okay.

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

James Lawless: Yes.

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

James Lawless: Yes, but I will permit the Senator one last question because I had the last round.

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 ask Dr. Taylor to give a brief answer.

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

James Lawless: To whom are the questions directed?

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

James Lawless: Ms Liston and Mr. Collins can both respond, if they wish.

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.

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 think I know where the Senator is coming from because I had an approach along similar lines. I understand what that question was trying to get to. That concludes our primary round of questioning. I will now go to supplementary questions. Deputy Carroll MacNeill indicated that she had wanted to come in with supplementary questions. There is a shorter time for supplementary questions and...

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. Haynes for that answer. Senator Ruane is the last speaker in our supplementary round.

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

James Lawless: Unfortunately not, but there are a few minutes in which Senator Ruane will contribute. Even though the witnesses are attending remotely, as there are a number of people in the room, we have all the usual restrictions in terms of the length of the meeting, so I have to be tight on times. Senator Ruane will close the meeting on behalf of members but the witnesses may then contribute as required.

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 take the point made by Mr. Collins. I thank him for coming before the committee. He gets to have the last word. I thank all of the members who participated. Some of them had to go back to the Chamber for other engagements. I thank all of the witnesses for coming before the committee. We have had an exceptionally good engagement. I thank all of the organisations, witnesses and those...

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. Schweppe. We move to Mr. Collins. He had some difficulties logging in but he is with us now. He will have three minutes to make his opening statement and then we will have questions and answers with members following that.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Policing Reform (16 Nov 2021)

James Lawless: 8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide a report on the policing reform implementation programme office of his Department. [55893/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (16 Nov 2021)

James Lawless: 96. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an overview of NSO 4 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55875/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (16 Nov 2021)

James Lawless: 112. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an overview of NSO 1 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55874/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Nov 2021)

James Lawless: 244. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if members of the Defence Forces will share in a pandemic bonus scheme for front-line public sector workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47123/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (16 Nov 2021)

James Lawless: 175. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider the use of no idling signs of which the purpose would be to prevent cars from idling in certain places while leaving their engines running thus reducing unnecessary carbon emissions being emitted into the atmosphere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55467/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (16 Nov 2021)

James Lawless: 301. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will examine the passport application of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55469/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (16 Nov 2021)

James Lawless: 479. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if assistance will be provided to a person (details supplied) in relation to an application for citizenship. [56162/21]