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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The solution is no more talk of tax cuts.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Let us improve services provision.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: They are insufficient.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (26 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I remind members to, please, switch off their mobile phones as they interfere with the recording and broadcasting equipment. Apologies have been received from Deputy Clare Daly and Senator Frances Black. We shall go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The purpose of the meeting is to meet the Garda Commissioner, Mr. Drew Harris, who is very welcome. We will receive an update on the implementation of the Garda reform plan and miscellaneous issues that have arisen since the Garda Commissioner was last before us in early February. He is joined by Mr. John Twomey, deputy commissioner for policing and security, and Mr. Joseph Nugent, chief...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Commissioner. Gabhaim buíochas leis. We will move to members to ask questions or, as the case may be, make comments.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Whether that is Deputy Ó Laoghaire's final question or not-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----this is the Commissioner's final reply to him.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Commissioner very much indeed. I call Deputy Jack Chambers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the witnesses and Deputy Chambers. Senator Ó Donnghaile is next. I overlooked Senator Conway's earlier indication, so I will have to take him before Senator Kieran O'Donnell. He might have been counting on coming after Senator Ó Donnghaile, so I am just explaining that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I call Senator Ó Donnghaile, to be followed by Senator Conway.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask the Commissioner to direct the response to the clerk of the committee for circulation to all members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Senator asked another question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is entirely a matter for Mr. McLindon if he would like to come forward to the bench.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Senator Kieran O'Donnell and the Commissioner. Deputy Denise Mitchell is very welcome to the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Just to be helpful, the Commissioner has indicated that he will direct correspondence through the Chair.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will direct any responses received to Deputy Mitchell and Senator Kieran O'Donnell.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is Deputy Munster happy with the answers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Commissioner has indicated he is happy to speak to the Deputy privately at the end of the meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Commissioner should know that I am always last to ask questions. Not every committee does its business like this but that is my choice. He referred a couple of times to the report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland.