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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Garda Inspectorate (23 May 2018)

Jack Chambers: Would the Garda Síochána Inspectorate like to have an enhanced statutory role in real-time oversight rather than retrospective oversight, for example, as with the Mental Health Commission? Does Mr. Toland see this as a possible future role for the Garda Síochána Inspectorate? Would the inspectorate like to extend its remit into public hearings?

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (22 May 2018)

Jack Chambers: 110. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the permitted strength by rank and unit for the Reserve Defence Forces; the effective strength of the force at the most recent date available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22593/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (22 May 2018)

Jack Chambers: 337. To ask the Minister for Health if adding chartered physiotherapists to the list of practitioners entitled to order X-ray examinations will be considered in regard to the transposition of an EU directive (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22050/18]

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (17 May 2018)

Jack Chambers: It is important to note that the amendment in the name of my colleague, Deputy O'Callaghan, proposes a commission of 11 members with an appropriate mix of lay people and a spread of key people across the Judiciary, including the president of the District Court, the president of the Circuit Court, the president of the High Court, the president of the Court of Appeal and the Chief Justice. I...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (17 May 2018)

Jack Chambers: Like my colleague, Deputy O'Callaghan, I welcome the comments and clarification from the Minister. There is clearly a separation of opinion at Cabinet. It is bizarre seeing two Ministers reflecting opposite views. Does the Minister for Justice and Equality feel pressurised by the presence of the initiator of this Bill? His every move is being watched.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (17 May 2018)

Jack Chambers: It is a bizarre and divided team. Deputy O'Callaghan makes a very valid point. The amendment proposed by Sinn Féin has the effect of deleting the objective that there should be proficiency in the Irish language among the Judiciary. We know what Sinn Féin is trying to do in the North and the importance of the Irish language. Sinn Féin has tabled very few amendments. I...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (17 May 2018)

Jack Chambers: 14. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the recent report on salary scale issues in respect of post-January 2011 recruits insofar as it relates to the Defence Forces intake in that time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20388/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Medals (17 May 2018)

Jack Chambers: 43. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if centenary medals will be awarded to former Defence Forces members of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21815/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Citizenship Applications (17 May 2018)

Jack Chambers: 44. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for citizenship through the foreign birth register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21733/18]

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Jack Chambers: Amendment No. 14. I think it is on the digital age of consent.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Jack Chambers: There is collective unanimous agreement.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Jack Chambers: Absolutely.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Jack Chambers: What is the drafting issue?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Jack Chambers: Is that not easily amended?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Jack Chambers: As the Chair said, if we decided to delete this section on the basis that Deputy Shortall-----

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Jack Chambers: What is wrong with leaving it there and changing it on Report Stage?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Jack Chambers: I know, yes.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Jack Chambers: If we are hamstrung by a ruling on Report Stage then it could undermine the section altogether, whereas if we leave it and amend it, it may allow us to change it on Report Stage. We need clarity on whether we can reintroduce the section.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Jack Chambers: We need to make sure this is the case.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Jack Chambers: I note that the Minister of State mentioned the potential ramifications and negative feedback. As Deputy Shortall has said, this is spread over a significant period of time. It is a marginal change if one takes a multi-annual period. Has the Department received any negative feedback about current laws because in my experience as a public representative, I have received no negative feedback...