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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I will ask my remaining questions together. The first relates to an issue that arose on Question Time earlier. A number of additional direct provision centres have been opened recently but it is difficult for people to travel from sites such as Moville, Kenmare and Lisdoonvarna to Dublin and back within a day. Will the Minister elaborate on plans to relocate some of the facilities in...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I am sorry but I reject that. The Minister could put it onto the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, but they are putting it back on the Minister's Department and they reckon that where there is a child protection issue, it is a matter for Tusla. I do not mind particularly who it comes under as long as it is funded. As far as the Department of Children and Youth Affairs is concerned,...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Contact centres are the point. I will ask the question again. The reference to family resource centres is because in some instances they have provided this service off their own bat. Contact centres exist primarily for facilitating Tusla referred supervised access visits. In any instances where there is a desire for a judge in a family court to direct for supervised access in...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: No, that was it, but the question was more specific than that. Has the Minister provided in budget 2019 for additional resources for the Courts Service and for the Prison Service so they can take on the additional responsibilities they may have if gardaí are no longer doing them in the context of future policing?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Yes.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: This was a very important amendment. Elements of it could be improved, but it deals with a matter which is the subject of significant public debate. I will be seeking to re-enter it or a variation thereon on Report Stage. I will appeal the mystifying decision to rule it out of order to the Ceann Comhairle. The Bill addresses two discrete areas of criminal law sexual offences policy....

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: To respond to that last point, it has been shown elsewhere that, where guidelines are in place, it is not simply that the judges read them. There is transparency and knowledge about the sentences being handed down across the board. There is more information about sentencing. Judges are better educated and better equipped as to what the standards are and what is expected of them. There is...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: May I speak on the section briefly?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I wish to indicate that I may table amendments to section 6 on Report Stage.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gambling Legislation (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The lack of action in this area is difficult to justify. As Deputy O'Callaghan said, the first Bill was brought forward by the then Minister, Deputy Shatter, more than seven years ago now. The scale of the harm that gambling can do has been laid bare before the public in recent times. In many instances, it has devastated families and individuals. There is a clear need for action. Ireland...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Direct Provision System (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 2. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the direct provision model going forward; and if he will discuss recent events regarding new centres. [49877/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Direct Provision System (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The issue of direct provision is once again in the public eye. I will take this opportunity to condemn entirely the quite disgraceful arson attack that took place in Moville. Having said that, while the issue is in the public domain and is being discussed, it is my view that direct provision is a deeply flawed and broken model. It effectively warehouses those seeking asylum in this country...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Direct Provision System (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: While I acknowledge movement on certain issues including the right to work, although I am of the view that it is not entirely perfect, there are still very significant issues. Direct provision is a model that has been criticised roundly by NGOs and the public at large as being far from fit for purpose, particularly for families. I fear that in future years we will hear many stories about it...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Direct Provision System (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: In the long run the value for money aspect would change substantially because the property or asset would be permanent rather than something that is constantly renewed and paid for. Tendering does not suit that kind of process. The State should intervene directly and seek to provide permanent accommodation. Acting in conjunction with NGOs or housing associations should be an option on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commissions of Inquiry (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 21. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made towards giving effect to the vote of Dáil Éireann on establishing a public inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied). [49715/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda National Protective Services Bureau (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 23. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the development of protective services units within An Garda Síochána. [49719/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 50. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will discuss the most recent developments in relation to community CCTV schemes. [49716/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Orders (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 29. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the legislation that governs the regulation of bailiffs, or those acting on behalf of a bailiff or the courts. [49717/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 49. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps being taken to ensure that residents in direct provision centres are being advised of their right to vote in local elections in 2019; and the way in which contact with candidates will be facilitated in order that residents can engage fully with the democratic process. [49718/18]

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Ba mhaith liom mo chuid ama a roinnt leis na Teachtaí McDonald agus Cullinane. I commend the Labour Party and in particular Senator Bacik on bringing the Bill through the Seanad and into this House. We are very happy to support the Bill and we hope to see it pass as soon as possible. The fight to ensure pay equality is another step in the battle to ensure equality between women and...