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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: The Deputy can come back in. She asked two questions so she can certainly ask some more. Perhaps we will take those first. The questions were primarily directed to Mr. Herrick but Mr. Condon may have something to say as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: Yes, although I want to allow Mr. Condon in again. Is this a follow-up question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: Deputy Carroll MacNeill made the interesting observation that while international comparisons are very useful and can be very informative, they have to be comparable. There was a point about common law jurisdictions and advanced common law jurisdictions and these may not equate directly to other memberships of the various bodies. It was an interesting observation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: Does Mr. Condon want to add to that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Condon for that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: Yes. Go ahead.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: Very good. I thank the Deputy for that point, which was well made. We will have a second round of questions if, that is, members have any other questions. We have already had a good and comprehensive engagement. There are 25 minutes remaining. We will have to wrap up then but we may not require that time. I will begin the second round of the questions. There will be some latitude...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Herrick for that respond. What does Mr. Condon say to that? Does he consider that regulation is in place or needs to be in place and what mitigation exists in respect of behaviour, both on and off the Bench, that may not be acceptable?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: Very good. Can I clarify whether the Judicial Council covers all courts or only the superior courts?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: Very good. I thank Mr. Condon. I am not sure if any of the members have raised their hands. We can have another round of questions if anybody wishes to come back in. Is anyone offering? We have covered the topic selected for today. I thank everybody. Some members have had to leave to attend functions and commitments. Over the course of the afternoon we have had a very strong...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Research and Development (3 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: 59. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the initiatives his Department is taking in the area of artificial intelligence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30042/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: 81. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in County Kildare that have availed of the Covid-19 credit guarantee scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30041/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: 233. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when driver theory tests will be resumed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30286/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (1 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: 504. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application for naturalisation by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29260/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Strategies (27 May 2021)

James Lawless: 58. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress made under the Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities 2015-2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28741/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Consultations (27 May 2021)

James Lawless: 76. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the consultation mechanisms in place for civil society and individuals as part of Ireland’s engagement with the United Nations universal periodic review process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28740/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (26 May 2021)

James Lawless: 158. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department can examine funding options for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28438/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (18 May 2021)

James Lawless: 102. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons in County Kildare currently in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment; the number of persons in County Wicklow currently in receipt of the payment; the number in each county who were in receipt of the payment on the same date in April 2021; the number of persons in each county that have received...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 May 2021)

James Lawless: 270. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will examine the driver licence application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26447/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (13 May 2021)

James Lawless: 31. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he supports the introduction of overtime in the Defence Forces in line with other public sector organisations. [24898/21]