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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of the Civil Liability (Amendment) (Prevention of Benefits from Homicide) Bill 2017 (27 Mar 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I invite Deputy Ó Laoghaire to continue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of the Civil Liability (Amendment) (Prevention of Benefits from Homicide) Bill 2017 (27 Mar 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would Ms Doyle like to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of the Civil Liability (Amendment) (Prevention of Benefits from Homicide) Bill 2017 (27 Mar 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will now take Deputy Mick Wallace and put Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell on notice that we will come to her directly afterwards.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of the Civil Liability (Amendment) (Prevention of Benefits from Homicide) Bill 2017 (27 Mar 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of the Civil Liability (Amendment) (Prevention of Benefits from Homicide) Bill 2017 (27 Mar 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is no question about that. We need to get it right. Does Deputy Wallace want to add anything?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of the Civil Liability (Amendment) (Prevention of Benefits from Homicide) Bill 2017 (27 Mar 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy O'Callaghan may wish to make a closing comment at the end.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of the Civil Liability (Amendment) (Prevention of Benefits from Homicide) Bill 2017 (27 Mar 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy O'Callaghan can address those points in his closing remarks. Before I call the Deputy, would Professor Mee, Mr. Byrne or Ms Doyle like to respond to Senator O'Donnell's points?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of the Civil Liability (Amendment) (Prevention of Benefits from Homicide) Bill 2017 (27 Mar 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is there anything the witnesses would like to add to or to say in response to the Senator's remarks?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of the Civil Liability (Amendment) (Prevention of Benefits from Homicide) Bill 2017 (27 Mar 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I call the proponent of the legislation to make his-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of the Civil Liability (Amendment) (Prevention of Benefits from Homicide) Bill 2017 (27 Mar 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of the Civil Liability (Amendment) (Prevention of Benefits from Homicide) Bill 2017 (27 Mar 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy O'Callaghan for that. He has summed it up very well. We are all agreed that legislation is required. The question mark is regarding whether the Bill before us for consideration can or will fulfil all its promise. There are questions there that need careful address over the time ahead. I thank Professor Mee, Mr. Byrne and Ms Doyle for being witnesses here this morning and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of the Civil Liability (Amendment) (Prevention of Benefits from Homicide) Bill 2017 (27 Mar 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the members of the committee for their respective contributions, I thank our witnesses once again, and I thank our guests in the Visitors Gallery.

Credit Union Restructuring Board (Dissolution) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Bill will wind up the Credit Union Restructuring Board or ReBo. Members should recall that at the time of the board's establishment, it was feared that credit unions were likely to be the next domino in the banking collapse. However, although a few difficult years for credit unions followed, the predicted widespread collapses did not occur. Through their own resources and the solid...

Recent Developments on Brexit: Statements (13 Mar 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Brexit journey has at times been nightmarish. It has always been a bumpy ride and, occasionally, it has puzzled us all greatly. While almost everybody in Ireland yesterday looked on in amazement at yet another massive rejection vote in the British House of Commons, the British Government was readying itself to announce a new tariff regime. This will apply to goods entering Britain from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (13 Mar 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Senator Colm Burke for his attendance to assist us. I remind members to, please, switch off their mobile phones as they interfere with the broadcasting and recording equipment, even when left in silent mode. Apologies have been received from Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick and Senator Frances Black. We will go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Mar 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The purpose of this morning's meeting is to conclude our series of engagements on reform of the family law system. I welcome all of our guests. With us are: Mr. David Walsh, chairman, and Mr. Frank McGlynn of Men's Voices Ireland; Mr. David Drakeford, spokesperson with the Nemo Forum; Dr. Geoffrey Shannon, special rapporteur on child protection; Ms Eilis Barry, chief executive officer, CEO,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Mar 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. McGlynn and Mr. Walsh. I understand Mr. Walsh will join in the question and answer session. I invite Dr. Shannon to make his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Mar 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ms Eilis Barry will make the opening statement on behalf of FLAC.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Mar 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before I turn to members for questions and other contributions, I flag that at the conclusion of our session today we would like to invite our guests to join us for a group picture for inclusion in our report. I forgot to flag this last week and members scattered to the four winds. Only a couple of us were left. If the delegates are happy to do this at the end of the event, we would be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Mar 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would FLAC like to add to that?