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EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The debate we are having here today on this Mercosur trade deal is primarily about accountability. It is also about transparency and the future of this country and our world. This Government has yet again proved itself to be the epitome of hypocrisy. At a time when, in a piecemeal fashion, Fine Gael and its Independent Alliance colleagues declare a climate emergency in this country, they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I remind members to, please, switch off their mobile phones, as they interfere with the recording equipment in the committee rooms, even when left in silent mode. Apologies have been received from Senator Ó Donnghaile. Before we go into private session, I extend a warm welcome to An Teachta Connolly, ball nua den choiste. I understand she is to be joined by Deputy Pringle.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: They are replacing, in no particular order, former Deputies Mick Wallace and Clare Daly, whom we wish the very best in their new roles and responsibilities. We welcome the new representatives of Independents 4 Change.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The purpose of today's meeting is to examine the issue of spent convictions and the potential for reform in this area. We are joined by Senator Lynn Ruane, who has undertaken considerable work in this area. She has beavered away to ensure that this meeting was scheduled before the recess. I am very pleased to say that has been done. We are also joined by representatives of the Irish Penal...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Dr. McIntyre for his opening statement. I invite Mr. Niall Walsh to make his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. Walsh and all our other witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before I invite Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire to contribute, I advise that this is his last meeting of the joint committee. He is moving on to other areas of interest in the Houses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Good.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Anyone on the panel is very welcome to come in at any time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is important. Well done.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That was in response to the last part but we will go to the earlier questions. Ms Martyn, will you take up on the questions from Deputy Connolly, please?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That would be helpful. Thank you, Senator. Deputy Connolly, are you finished?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy Chambers is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does Dr. McIntyre wish to come in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are at this final point and I believe the questions have been well covered over the period. Is there anything the Senator would like to say before we bring our hearing to a conclusion?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would make two points. Senator Ruane talked about her objective and why she set it out in the first place. Today's meeting has certainly helped to get to a point where, it is fair to say, she has achieved her objective and she has created that wider address which is part of this and, ultimately, the passage of the appropriate legislation. We will continue to make a contribution to that...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This meeting has been convened to allow the committee to consider Committee Stage of the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official either by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. We...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are going to go into the nitty-gritty of it all straight away.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to draw everyone's attention to the grouping list. There are five groupings. Amendment No. 11 is the only stand-along amendment. Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Minister of State wish to respond? I will then open it up to other members.