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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I move amendment No. 3: In page 4, between lines 1 and 2, to insert the following: “(1)The Act of 1992 is amended— (a)in section 28 by the substitution of the following for subsection (1A): “(1A)Each local authority shall, in making a scheme under this section, appoint as polling places only such areas as shall allow the returning officer to provide polling...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I am inclined to press the amendment. It is something that comes up every so often but we are always told there is a review under way and that nothing can be done in the meantime. That excuse can be used to cover a multitude. We saw it in the context of civil law reform recently where we were told something could not be contemplated as a review was ongoing which might recommend something....

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: It is an important matter. In any event, I would be surprised if the review group came back and said it would be fine if some polling stations were inaccessible.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I move amendment No. 4: In page 4, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: "(3) Section 94 of the Act of 1992 is amended— (a) by the substitution of the following for subsection (1A): "(1A) Polling stations provided by the returning officer shall be accessible to wheelchair users.", and (b) by the repeal of subsection (3A).".

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I move amendment No. 8: In page 6, lines 38 to 40, to delete all words from and including "unless" in line 38 down to and including "question" in line 40. I shall not press my amendment but I am interested in the Minister of State's view on it. It seems that in respect of the amendment to section 4 of the Equal Status Act 2000, the final paragraph seems to be excessively qualified. I am...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I will not press the amendment. As much as anything else, it is an opportunity to debate this and tease it out. I would appreciate it if the Minister of State would consider it again and see if there is any possibility that it might be made a bit more difficult for people to squeeze out of their obligations - not to the point of being unconstitutional. If he will examine that, I am happy...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I move amendment No. 10: In page 7, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following: "5. (1) The Disability Act 2005 is amended by the insertion of the following after section 6: "Transposition of Article 14(2) of the UNCRPD 6A. The State shall ensure that if persons with disabilities are deprived of their liberty through any process, they are, on an equal basis with others, entitled to...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I would be interested to hear any views. I take the Chairman's point on board and am open minded about how to proceed. I am curious to hear if any other member has a view.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I am happy enough with that but emphasise that the issue is important. I take on board the Minister of State's point about an additional Bill but I do not know what the timescale for it is or whether heads exist. I ask that in advance of Report Stage any issue is raised as to whether there is anything in the current wording that should not be included or which is not consistent with how...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I do not have a great deal more to add. It is important that this is properly implemented. Adequate funding and resources are needed. Good legislation and words as well as high ideals and principles are all very well but they must be properly backed by resources and funding. I appreciate what the Minister of State said about the Irish Deaf Society and look forward to seeing more detail on...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: No.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Yes.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I move amendment No. 13: In page 7, to delete lines 33 to 35 and substitute the following: “the committee shall comprise at least 20 members and all members shall have, or have had, a disability within the meaning of section 2(1) of the Disability Act 2005. Cognisance will be given to the nature of disability to ensure broad representation. This committee shall receive the funds,...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Amendment No. 16 is the simplest amendment. It returns the Bill to its original Title that it be cited as the Equality/Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2016. Amendment No. 15 calls for a focal point for implementation and that the Department of the Taoiseach will be the focal point for the monitoring framework as set out in Article 33 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: My question is about to come up in the House but I will press amendment No. 13.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Yes.

No Consent, No Sale Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: This is simple but very important legislation. In November last, Permanent TSB announced it was selling 6,139 loans linked to family homes to vulture funds. These mortgages involve families who were meeting their agreed arrangements with the banks. They were fully up to date but the sale still went ahead. I have an issue with any sale to vulture funds but these sales were particularly...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I will not oppose the Order of Business, but not for the first time, questions to the Minister for Justice and Equality directly clash with a select committee meeting. While a Minister may send a Minister of State to one or the other, it creates a problem for the rest of us who have to either pose questions or vote in the select committee. I ask that in future the Whip's office and the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Library Projects (24 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 269. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of a project (details supplied); and the estimated date for completion. [3571/19]

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Gabhaim buíochas as an deis seo labhairt ar an mBille. It is as good as fact that the rental crisis is worse than ever. The rise in rents continues unabated. People are losing their homes and unable to find a new home. We see the practical outworkings of that daily in our constituency offices. People are in desperate circumstances, having exhausted all options as they try to stay...