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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Prisons, Penal Policy and Sentencing: Irish Penal Reform Trust (8 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would Ms Martyn like to add a point?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Prisons, Penal Policy and Sentencing: Irish Penal Reform Trust (8 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil do bhaill an choiste as a bheith páirteach sa díospóireacht. Ba mhaith liom ár mbuíochas a ghabháil do Ms Ní Chinnéide agus Ms Martyn. I convey the thanks of the committee to both witnesses. Their contributions were excellent and hugely informative and the meeting was an excellent start to the project...

Committee Report on Garda Oversight and Accountability: Motion (2 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I could not see our visitors, who must be in the Gallery behind me, but I would like to join with colleagues in welcoming Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring, the commissioner, Mr. Mark Toland, and colleagues who I understand may be with them here this evening. I would again like to record my thanks to the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for attending and engaging with us in...

Committee Report on Garda Oversight and Accountability: Motion (2 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I move:That Dáil Éireann shall consider the Report of the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality entitled ‘Report on Garda Oversight and Accountability’, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 15th December, 2016. I thank the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, for her attendance to debate the report of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (1 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We have a quorum. I thank Deputies Chambers and O'Callaghan and Senator Black for attending on time. Apologies have been received from Deputies Clare Daly and Mick Wallace and Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee. I welcome Ms Madeleine Reid from the Department of Justice and Equality who is with us again this morning, and Ms Helen Curley and Ms Deirdre O'Higgins from the Department of Jobs,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (1 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am told we wrote to five stakeholders but the deadline for receipt of submissions will close at the end of the day. There is still a possibility that we will get more feedback. I thought we had received two but we have received one reply.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (1 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Of course it is disappointing in the context of the importance of the issue. Before we begin I want to draw the attention of our witnesses to the situation in relation to privilege. Please note that witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they are to give to the committee. However, if they are directed by the committee to cease giving evidence on a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (1 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is absolutely fine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (1 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Thank you, Ms Reid, and to each of your colleagues. We will open it up to the floor.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (1 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy Brophy. Would anyone like to respond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (1 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: For my own part, I will ask the always difficult question of measuring the word "sufficient". In the witnesses' opinions, would there be sufficient protections going forward for creditors to be able to challenge second chance or restructuring arrangements? Will there be sufficient protection? Is there a diminution in relation to the current level of protections for creditors' interests?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (1 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Ms O'Higgins. Does Ms Reid wish to add to that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (1 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As there are no other questions, I would like to thank Ms Reid, Ms Curley and Ms O'Higgins for their attendance today and for their very forthright responses, opening contribution included. We will of course address this further and decide on what actions we will take. I will suspend the meeting for one minute to allow our guests to leave and we will resume in private session to deal with...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Funding (31 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 179. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of the European Social Fund, ESF, that is being used for local training initiative centres here; the amount of ESF funding that goes towards the Muirhevnamor local training initiative, Muirhevna Park, Dundalk, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3935/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (31 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 475. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a situation in which a person (details supplied) with complex special needs will be unable to access their placement in a centre for persons with disabilities due to the fact there is no transport available to them from their home; his views on whether it is acceptable that such a service is not available due to...

Nursing Home Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Sinn Féin is committed to the provision of health care services and social care services as a right, with equal access for all based on need and to the greatest extent that resources allow. This right is especially relevant for older people and the provision of support for older people is becoming increasingly important as our population ages. Ireland's elderly population is set to...

Symphysiotomy: Statements (26 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will start with a quote: "For the public at large, the purposes of the Scheme were fulfilled by an objective but compassionate assessment ... It is hoped that the findings will quell the hurt and anger of the elderly women who have undergone the procedure and that this subject will now be laid to rest." With these words Judge Maureen Harding Clark concluded her chapter 1 overview before...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Minister for Justice and Equality (25 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Apologies have been received from Deputy Colm Brophy and Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee. I welcome the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, and her officials. The purpose of this meeting is to have a pre-legislative discussion on the scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016, the Minister's Bill, in tandem with the Judicial...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Minister for Justice and Equality (25 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Tánaiste for her comprehensive briefing. I now invite Deputy Jim O'Callaghan to address his Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Minister for Justice and Equality (25 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy O'Callaghan for a very thorough presentation on his Bill and his views on the scheme presented by the Tánaiste this morning. There will be an opportunity to respond but I do not want this situation to be dominated by an exchange between the Tánaiste and Deputy O'Callaghan so I will open it up to members to make their respective contributions and pose questions. We...