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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Dr. Thornton and all of the contributors. I call Senator Black.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If our guests wish to comment on something about which a member may not have directly asked, they are very welcome to do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Ms Finn and Senator Black. Before bringing in Deputy Ó Laoghaire, I remind members that at the conclusion of today's hearing, and in preparation for our report, I invite the witnesses for a group picture with members. I am saying it now in case they all disappear on me and that would not do. I thank them for noting this. I call Deputy Ó Laoghaire.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is fine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ms Finn wants to make a point on the back of the Deputy's earlier question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ms Ward's comment on HIQA and the impact of unannounced visits was interesting. Unfortunately, our visits are announced. Even in that context, I hope they provide something more than the simple benefit of engagement. It will be interesting to see. We are visiting Mosney and Monaghan to have a contrast between one and the other.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am very familiar with both but particularly with the latter. The committee feels the visits are an important part of the address of the issue, especially for members who have not visited either centre before. I have been to both. We will also be in the land of emergency accommodation as there are many so-called clusters in that part of the country I am honoured to represent....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (11 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 257. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when funding will be provided following approval of a transport place for a person (details supplied) in order that the person can be transported from the residence to the education setting and supporting the person's additional needs and requirements. [23625/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (11 Jun 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 681. To ask the Minister for Health the HSE waiting times for assessments of needs for children with additional needs to date over the past five years by CHO area in tabular form. [24176/19]

Working Group of Committee Chairmen: Public Policy Matters: Discussion (30 May 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach referred to some of the work of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice and Equality, primarily within the policing area. I wish to address some matters under the equality element of our responsibilities. I commend the Department of the Taoiseach on its initiative of engagement with the Oireachtas disability group. I commend in particular the work on the Taoiseach's behalf...

Working Group of Committee Chairmen: Public Policy Matters: Discussion (30 May 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As Chairman of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice and Equality and as vice chair of the Oireachtas disability group, I acknowledge that we have a working relationship between the Department of the Taoiseach and the cross-party group, most importantly regarding disability issues, which is unprecedented. The matters I have highlighted are of particular importance and concern to the...

Working Group of Committee Chairmen: Public Policy Matters: Discussion (30 May 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is simply a reiteration of the earlier points. Will the Taoiseach confirm his intent to come back to me on the points raised?

Housing (Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 May 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the opportunity to address this very important matter and to set out the Sinn Féin position on it. I commend Fianna Fáil on introducing the Bill and hope sincerely that we can all work together to improve dramatically the entire process whereby citizens with disabilities access vital funding to carry out adaptation works to their homes. Improving the system through a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (29 May 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Senator Colm Burke for facilitating the commencement of this morning's business. Go raibh míle maith agat, a Sheanadóir. I remind members to please switch off their mobile phones as they interfere with the recording equipment. We shall go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (29 May 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The purpose of this meeting is to continue our series of engagements examining the direct provision system and the international protection application process. From the Irish Refugee Council, IRC, we are joined by Mr. Nick Henderson, chief executive officer, and Ms Rosemary Hennigan, who is the policy and advocacy officer. They are both very welcome. Joining us from the Movement of Asylum...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (29 May 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Mr. Mfaco will speak on behalf of the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (29 May 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. Mfaco. We will now move on to members' questions. Deputy Jack Chambers was first to indicate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (29 May 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Who would like to take that question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (29 May 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before calling the next speaker, I would like us to take a group photograph at the conclusion at the meeting which we will include in our report. We will invite back all of the delegates for the launch of the report sometime in autumn. I wanted to flag this to my colleagues in case other business might take them away.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (29 May 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before I go back to Deputy Ó Laoghaire, would anyone else like to offer comment on their experiences? There are many different stories behind all of you being here.