Results 4,201-4,220 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendments Nos. 93 and 94 are related and may be discussed together.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does this apply to amendments Nos. 93 and 94?
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendments Nos. 95 to 98, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Although we have already addressed this matter, it is neither an amendment to nor in substitution of wording presented in the original drafting of the Bill. It is a new section and therefore had to have stand-alone address. There is probably no need to comment further on this, as we have addressed it substantively.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is the amendment agreed?
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is amendment No. 103 agreed?
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendment Nos. 105 and 106 are in the names of Deputy Coppinger and others. She was not able to remain but she has advised, and I confirm, that she has referred to the essence of the content of both of the amendments in earlier contributions, reserving the opportunity to bring the same matters forward on Report Stage. That is absolutely her right and entitlement.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendments Nos. 107 and 108 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: You wish to record your opposition to it. That is fine.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before inviting the Minister to say a few concluding remarks, I thank all the committee members and commend them on their work and very focused consideration of all the elements of the Bill and the potential outworking of it. All the work and attention that was paid was markedly impressive. Each member has made an important contribution that does not end here on Committee Stage. The...
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality and her officials. We are very thankful that she was able to stay for the full debate on the Bill.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (7 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015 and has made amendments thereto.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 362. To ask the Minister for Health the replacement services that will be in situ for the service users of a centre (details supplied) when it closes in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38703/16]
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I appeal to members to switch off their mobile phones as they cause interference, even when in silent mode. The business to be addressed this morning is Committee Stage of the Courts Bill 2016. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality, Deputy David Stanton and his officials to the meeting. I also wish to record our appreciation of the Minister of State's...
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before inviting the Minister of State to respond, I would like to seek clarification. In his preamble to his proposition, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan indicated that it was said that it could be appealed. Will the Deputy advise us if the process has been set in motion?
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: One final question before inviting the Minister of State to respond. Have we any indication as to the timeframe of when the Supreme Court will address this appeal?
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy Jim O'Callaghan. Does the Minister of State, Deputy David Stanton, wish to reply on this?
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before inviting Deputies Jack Chambers and Colm Brophy, when did Deputy Jim O'Callaghan become aware of this? I gather from what he stated that he learned of this sometime last week.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before I invite the Minister of State to respond to the comments made, I must state that, as Chairman, I find it very discomforting that as part of the preparations for today's meeting, which is the first sitting of the select committee in the Dáil Chamber, two parties could have advised me of the situation but did not do so. With respect, I am disappointed that I have only learned of...