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- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (13 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 191. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the arrangements that should be in place in circumstances in which a second level student opts out of the State religious education course; and his views on whether that should include access to an alternative subject and that being requested to sit at the back of a classroom does not meet the standards of pluralism and inclusivity. [39377/16]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (13 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 192. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the terms of reference of the NCCA's forthcoming review of the religious course at second level; if it will be impartial as to the beliefs and interests of religious and non-religious students and their parents or guardians; if this review will address both the content and the method of delivery in the State funded school system; and if he...
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask that all members have a copy of the amendment groupings as this is an important aid to the business in hand. I advise members that following a decision yesterday in the committee, we will take the Courts Bill 2016 and the first three sections will be removed. This committee must physically do that. It is not something that can be done in advance. Deputies Seamus Healy, Jim...
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Deputies who tabled amendments Nos. 3 and 4 are not present.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With regard to procedure and for the Deputy's information, if the amendment is pressed and if it is accepted and I put the section, as amended, it will then be excluded because it would be part of the section to be deleted. I can only indicate to the Deputy that there is an expectation, and anticipation, that section 2 will not stand part of the Bill. That is unusual but I must say it...
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Absolutely, so the matter is there. Yes.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: At a different location in the Bill.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The fact that the Deputy is not a member of the committee does not in any way impair his opportunity to participate in the debate. His presence and participation are hugely welcome. It is an unfortunate consequence of the arrangement to allow the Courts Bill to proceed, but he will have an opportunity to retable the amendment in a more advantageous position within the legislation on Report...
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is one amendment proposed to section 3. However, as the movers of the amendment are not present, it cannot be moved.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Sections 1 to 3, inclusive, are no longer part of the Bill. We will proceed to deal with section 4 and the remaining sections. There are no amendments proposed to section 4.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We can wait.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We can be flexible in the matter. Amendment No. 10 will be discussed in the normal course. Would the Minister of State like to say anything at this point before we proceed to deal with the remaining sections?
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is a valid question. The Title of the Bill has not yet been changed.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I appreciate that, but the Minister of State could have been sure that they would be removed. The committee was certainly very sure they would be.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not a problem.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will it be done in this session?
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: At the conclusion of our discourse I will be obliged to read the Title of the Bill and seek the agreement of the committee on it. I suggest somebody speedily address what needs to be removed.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It would be helpful if it were to be done while we were dealing with the rest of the Bill.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will do it now.