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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Collins for that. Next up is Chief Inspector Mark Toland who also has three minutes to make his opening presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Toland for that. I call Ms Ansbro, who also has three minutes to make her presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: I thank Ms Ansbro. I call Commissioner Harris, who now has the floor. He also has three minutes to make his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: I invite members to contribute in the order in which they have indicated. Senator Ruane indicated to me at the outset and she will be followed by Deputy Kenny. She has seven minutes for both her questions and the witnesses' responses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: I propose that we go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: I now move to-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: You are out of time, Senator, unfortunately, unless you wish to make a brief comment. I can take you again during the second round, of course, as well-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: Does the Deputy wish any of our guests in particular to reply?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: Sorry, Deputy, I think the point the Commissioner has made, and it is one that I outlined at the start of the meeting, is that unfortunately, due to the hybrid nature of the proceedings, witnesses do not enjoy full parliamentary privilege as they would if they were physically present, which is a limitation of our current environment, but it is where we are. I think the Commissioner could...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: That concludes the seven-minute slot for Deputy McNamara. I will move to the next round of questions. So far, two members have indicated that they wish to come in a second time. First is Senator Ruane, followed by Senator Gallagher. If other members wish to contribute again, they are welcome to do so. I will take them in the order in which they indicate they wish to contribute. This...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: Does someone else want to comment on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Toland. The Commissioner has indicated, if he would like to respond briefly to that query as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: I am afraid the Senator is over her time. I let her continue for longer than I should have. I call Senator Robbie Gallagher.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: Is the Senator happy with that reply and does that conclude his slot?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: I call Deputy Daly, who had indicated that he wishes to come in again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Toland. Mr. Collins wishes to come in again on this point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: That concludes our second round of engagement and our deliberations for this session. I thank the witnesses for their participation and written submissions. My apologies, I see the officials from the Department of Justice who have been observing proceedings would like to contribute.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. O'Sullivan. In terms of procedure, perhaps he will send those submissions or thoughts to the committee. We can include them in our deliberations and they can feed into the report. That is probably the way to do it. That would be useful to the deliberations. The committee will produce the report and submit it to the Department and others in the usual way. I thank everybody...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Home Care Packages (19 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: 96. To ask the Minister for Health the number of older persons on the waiting list for home care support in each local health office area in CHO 7; the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50709/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (19 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: 196. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons currently awaiting an assessment of need under the Disability Act 2005 in each local health office area in CHO7; the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50708/21]