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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: Thank you, Deputy O'Brien. Deputy Clare Daly is next, followed by Deputy Alan Farrell. On returning to both the Tánaiste and Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, there will obviously be the temptation, on the part of the Tánaiste, to focus on Deputy O'Callaghan's presentation and vice versa. In that context, could we take the questions from the three Deputies together and then open up into a...

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: For Deputy Farrell's information, we stated we would have a comprehensive exchange on both Bills and we will go into private session to make a determination as to how we as a committee will proceed in relation to both. I expect we will produce a report which we will lay before the Houses.

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 response.

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. I note that three of the monitors are covering our engagement here this morning, but one is showing proceedings which cast a long shadow over this debate.

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 Minister. We will not go back over the debate. As Deputy O'Callaghan has said, there will be no table tennis today. In the absence of any other members showing I will bring this session to a conclusion. I thank the Minister and her colleagues for their attendance and engagement with the committee. I thank Deputy O'Callaghan for his equal participation and elucidation on...

Tracker Mortgages: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Táim sásta an deis a fháil labhairt ar an ábhar tábhachtach seo agus molaim go mór mo chomhghleacaí, Pearse Doherty, as ucht an rún seo a chuir chun cinn. The human impact of this mortgage scandal cannot be underestimated. The despicable deliberate actions of our banks have caused misery for approximately 15,000 mortgage holders and their families...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Positive Ageing Strategy Implementation (24 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 479. To ask the Minister for Health the progress that has been made on the implementation of the national positive ageing strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2953/17]

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (18 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the opportunity to speak to this Bill. As stated by my colleague, Deputy Stanley, Sinn Féin will not support its passage. While I recognise that measures are needed to address the falling volume of postal business and I am cognisant of the fact that the increase in the price of postage stamps was one of many recommendations of the recent Bobby Kerr report on the development...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (18 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As we have a quorum, we will commence. We received apologies from Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile. I do not know if there are any other apologies that members would like to offer. Before introducing our guest, I take this opportunity to welcome the members back to the committee post the Christmas recess and to extend very best wishes to each of them for 2017. Hopefully, as a committee,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (18 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. O'Leary for his opening address. Three members have indicated that they wish to speak. I call Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (18 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When responding with additional information, Mr. O'Leary should direct it towards the secretariat. It can then be circulated to the members of the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (18 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. O'Leary and Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (18 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Was there an additional point you wanted to address, Deputy Daly?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (18 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy Daly and Mr. O'Leary. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien is next and brings a familiar accent.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (18 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We can give consideration to that, if Mr. O'Leary is available. With no other members indicating I will make a very brief comment. I strongly endorse the views of members with regard to the issue of greater discretion. It is a reality that is needed in a variety of situations as Senator Conway has alluded to. Mr. O'Leary has worked in or given service to the free legal aid sector and the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (18 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I think I misrepresented FLAC - it is free legal advice rather than free legal aid, which is a critical difference. I thank all the members who have participated and for their attendance. It was first class. I thank Mr. O'Leary for his engagement with the committee on the matter of his appointment and I wish him every success in his new role. The committee will notify the Minister that we...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Administration (18 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 216. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will initiate an urgent review of the procedures involved in applying for TAMS grants in view of the experience of so many farmers frustrated by the bureaucracy involved and the resultant long delays in the issuance of payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2120/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Four years ago next month, people with disabilities, particularly younger people with an expectation, were dealt a serious blow with the scrapping of the motorised transport grant and the mobility allowance. Over the intervening four years, there have been many promises made. In the legislative programme for the spring-summer session for 2017, the health (transport support) Bill is to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Equality/Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: Discussion (14 Dec 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Apologies have been received from Senator Black. I welcome Senator Dolan, who is substituting for her. I also welcome Senator Kelleher, who joined us in previous sessions, and other members. First on our agenda is the general scheme of the equality/disability (miscellaneous provisions) Bill. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality, Deputy Finian McGrath,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Equality/Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: Discussion (14 Dec 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister of State for his opening remarks. I will open up the debate to members of the committee. Would Senator Conway like to commence the questioning of the Minister of State?