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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 456. To ask the Minister for Health if the case of a person's (details supplied) access to urgent medical care has been reviewed. [9722/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Public Services Card (27 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 692. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the information required from persons applying for a public services card; her views on compelled consent in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9861/18]

Digital Safety Commissioner Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (22 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment, and Taoiseach pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 141 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.

Digital Safety Commissioner Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I thank all the Deputies, and particularly the Minister, for their words of support for this legislation. I will deal with some of the specific issues that arose during the debate. On the objective of the Bill, I echo what Deputy Sherlock said and hope we can work with this legislation that has been initiated and amend it as the process proceeds. I would expect that we can have a...

Digital Safety Commissioner Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: In any event, the Labour Bill has a definition in that regard that could be borrowed. On the issue of extra-territoriality, there is an attempt to address that but it is complex in terms of entities that are licensed abroad. It should be possible to regulate their activities here to some extent. If they seek certification to be in compliance with codes of practice and national minimum...

Digital Safety Commissioner Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. Tuigim go mbeidh sé ag tacú leis an mBille, nó ar a laghad ag ligean é dul tríd. My understanding is that the Government is not opposing this Bill. I welcome that and thank the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Naughten. I am delighted to...

Project Ireland 2040: Statements (Resumed) (22 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Does Deputy Munster want to go first?

Project Ireland 2040: Statements (Resumed) (22 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Gabh mo leithscéal, there was some miscommunication. In the time available, I will confine my comments to matters relating to the constituency and region I represent, which is Cork. Obviously, population growth under a plan such as this requires very substantial population growth in and around Cork city in particular. By 2040 or 2050, the population of the county of Cork will exceed 1...

Public Service Superannuation (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (21 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: We wish to put on record the fact that we will be supporting the Bill. To a large extent, this is a relatively minor technical Bill. It is intended to address the unintended effect of the retirement provision applying to members of the Garda Síochána who entered the service on or after 1 April 2004 and external candidates for appointment to the rank of Garda Commissioner or that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Multi-Party Actions Bill 2017: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Go raibh maith agat, a Chathaoirligh. Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis na daoine atá tagtha isteach chun labhairt faoin Bhille seo. I thank the guests for their patience and for coming here to discuss what I believe is potentially very significant legislation. I have circulated an opening statement and I will try to get through it briefly. The references to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Multi-Party Actions Bill 2017: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I will, but I will ask one or two questions first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Multi-Party Actions Bill 2017: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: In the first instance, there has been a fair bit of discussion on the issue of costs and Dr. Blennerhassett's submission, in particular, outlined some of the obstacles that exist in terms of costs following the event. We then had a discussion on the issue of champerty. Apart from the issue of legal aid, which is difficult for an Opposition party to affect for procedural reasons, etc., what...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Multi-Party Actions Bill 2017: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: On the second part of the question which relates more to the cost of funding the case, do the witnesses have a view on the complexity of legislating for third party funding? What would be involved in it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Multi-Party Actions Bill 2017: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: There was reference in the FLAC submission and in Dr. Blennerhassett's submission regarding settlement. I accept that this area probably needs further consideration. In the FLAC submission, a distinction is made between what is in the Bill and what the Government responded to but that is between the terms upon which a settlement would be accepted or rejected. That is between the people...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Multi-Party Actions Bill 2017: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: When Dr. Blennerhassett refers to a regulator, does she have an existing regulator in mind?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Multi-Party Actions Bill 2017: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: In a general sense, would Mr. Joyce agree that once all that is provided for they may ultimately be a need for an independent adjudicator, such as a judge, to make a settlement?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Multi-Party Actions Bill 2017: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: There is a good deal of discussion in the Law Reform Commission paper on what is described as splintering where there are issues that are slightly at variance from the main common issue so that there may be a number of people who have side categories of issues. They still have the common category but there are some differences with some of the lead cases. My initial view in terms of our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Multi-Party Actions Bill 2017: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Those are my questions. To sum up, I am very grateful to my fellow Deputies for their contributions and to our guests in particular for giving us their time. It has been very insightful. There has been a great level of detail. There is probably a great deal more to tease out but we are certainly an awful lot wiser. There is a great deal more to be done in this institution and this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commissions of Investigation (20 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 238. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when he plans to begin the process of a commission of investigation to examine the handling of the investigation of a person details supplied). [8319/18]

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I echo the remarks of Deputy Chambers. It makes sense to allow smaller breweries and distilleries to provide off-sales. It is reasonable to argue that such a provision would assist tourism. I also support the amendment to extend the permissible opening time by one hour.