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Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: I refer to the laws that this House of the Oireachtas creates. Obviously, we are all politicians in this room and I am conscious that the witness is a lawyer, but the laws that we make are very much moulded by policy decisions and the reaction that we have to the event, namely, the pandemic. I have a concern that in our response to this pandemic, we are not taking into account other...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: Obviously every crisis produces its own vocabulary, and the word that this crisis has produced, which seems to instill fear in the Irish people, and I think it probably also instills fear in people throughout Europe and the rest of the world, is this term of "a lockdown". As the witness has indicated, that is a legal measure that the state can introduce for what it believes to be the purpose...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: Members of the Irish Parliament are in a different position from members of the United Kingdom Parliament because there is a written Constitution in this country and we as politicians cannot enact any law which is inconsistent with our written Constitution. We have that supervisory shroud above us to prevent us going beyond what is permitted by the Constitution. However, when one looks at...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: May I ask Dr. Buquicchio a question?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: I will. Dr. Buquicchio stated that any measures taken by a state in response to the pandemic should be proportionate. Proportionality is a principle in this country's legal system and that of most European countries. When do the laws which have been introduced here and which seem to be consistent with laws throughout Europe extend beyond what is proportionate?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Dr. Buquicchio.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Negotiations (8 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Financial Timesreported yesterday that the British Government intended to introduce legislation that would have the effect of not only undermining but breaking the withdrawal agreement entered into by the European Union and the Government of the United Kingdom. It was stated then that this was merely sabre-rattling or gamesmanship. Today, however, the Secretary of State for Northern,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Negotiations (8 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Minister is correct to be gravely concerned. It is astonishing that a Minister of any government, in any part of the world, would attend before the parliament of that country and state that it is the intention of that government to break the law. What we need to learn, however, is that if we appease lawlessness we will end up only encouraging the lawbreaker. It is absolutely imperative...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (8 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 455. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he plans to provide support to Lebanon in view of the recent explosion in Beirut. [21508/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (8 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 880. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps she has taken to resolve the issues which gave rise to hunger strikes at a direct provision centre (details supplied). [21234/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Housing Policy (8 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 885. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration will be given to amending section 14 of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 in order that one dominant owner of units within a development does not secure complete control of the management company to the detriment of the interests of other owners. [21507/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Commissioner (8 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 946. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the information regarding the European Commissioner that was brought to her attention by the Garda Commissioner pursuant to section 41 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005; and when the information was provided. [22008/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Transfers (8 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 952. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the rules governing the transfer of a prisoner to an open prison; and the percentage of a sentence a prisoner must serve before becoming eligible for transfer to an open prison. [22138/20]

Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (2 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: The fact that we are once again debating emergency Covid-related legislation underlines the impact this pandemic is having on the Irish public. We are all aware of the impact it has had economically and on the physical health of the people. However, one area of life that is not given sufficient attention is the impact that the pandemic is having on the mental health and spirit of the people...

Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: Ar dtús, déanaim comhghairdeas arís leis an Aire, Teachta McEntee. Níl aon dabht agam ach go n-oibreoidh sí go crua agus go dícheallach sna blianta amach romhainn. I start by commending the Minister, Deputy McEntee, and wishing her well in the years ahead. I wish her every success as Minister for Justice and Equality. There are many provisions in the Bill...

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jul 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: We all need to recognise that recessions are a feature of all economies. It is unfortunately the case that that is so. We need to recognise that recessions occur when there is a decline in economic activity and a significant reduction in spending. There were many recessions in the 20th century, I am sure there were many recessions before the 20th century, but I suppose our ancestors at...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Jul 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 45. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the role her Department will play in developing a new social contract with citizens; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18969/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (28 Jul 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 48. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his assessment of the paper published by the United Kingdom Government on 20 May 2020 entitled the UK’s Approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18494/20]

Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Jul 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: It is important after five months of this pandemic that we as policymakers pause and assess where we are in our response to the pandemic. We have seen the pandemic have a significant impact upon society, but as legislators we need to recognise that our response to it must be based upon accurate, factual information. If people are looking for accurate, factual information on the pandemic, I...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Jul 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 60. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to protect the pub sector. [17507/20]