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Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Irish Compliance with International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Discussion (6 May 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: On the issue of children in remand, is it the Irish Penal Reform Trust's opinion that in an ideal world remand centres for children should not exist, particularly in respect of those of a tender age? Perhaps that is an utopian view but Ms Malone may wish to comment.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Irish Compliance with International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Discussion (6 May 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I was interested to hear that the numbers and demand in Oberstown have decreased. I suggest that the current and previous Governments have put considerable effort into developing the juvenile justice system. We investigated the models in New South Wales and New Zealand and copied them. Significant progress has been made in using remand as a last resort for young children. Are these...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Irish Compliance with International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Discussion (6 May 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Wilson and I will save my question until last.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Irish Compliance with International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Discussion (6 May 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Dr. Thornton might respond to those questions.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Irish Compliance with International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Discussion (6 May 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I will come back to the Senator. I am conscious of the significant work the Senator has put into this and she will certainly not be excluded from posing more questions.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Irish Compliance with International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Discussion (6 May 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Looking back to 1995 and 1996, the level of inward migration to this country was 100 to 150 people per annum, and in the period following that, there was a huge increase in the number of economic migrants and refugees to this country seeking asylum due to our economic boom. I recall at the time that there was a strong squeeze put on the then Government to provide services and there were...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Irish Compliance with International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Discussion (6 May 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank Ms Malone. At this point, a question raised by Senator Cummins remains outstanding. Having mulled over in his mind what I am sure is an appropriate answer for him, I will allow Dr. Thornton to respond first.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Irish Compliance with International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Discussion (6 May 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator now has the microphone and after four minutes, I will issue her with a caution.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Irish Compliance with International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Discussion (6 May 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Not a warning but a caution.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Irish Compliance with International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Discussion (6 May 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Does Dr. Hogan wish to take up some time?

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Irish Compliance with International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Discussion (6 May 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: That is fine. We will take the Irish Penal Reform Trust, IPRT, now as well. Ms Deirdre Malone has ten minutes, if she wishes to use it, to synopsise the submission the committee received already and highlight the issues.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Irish Compliance with International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Discussion (6 May 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss the key priorities and challenges facing Ireland in complying with its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights with the organisations that made written submissions on the topic. The Clerk of the Seanad has supplied all organisations with a list of the key points from the various submissions which Members wish to...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Irish Compliance with International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Discussion (6 May 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I suggest that Dr. Thornton ponders the queries as next we will hear from the Irish Human Rights Commission. We will have a question and answer session after the delegation makes its presentation.

Seanad: An Update on Situation in Ukraine: Statements (17 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I will ask the ushers to look after the matter.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris and the Minister should respect the Chair.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I am very diligent.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I know Senator Keane is anxious to help me-----

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: That is not a point of order.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator should allow me to chair the meeting.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I cannot allow speakers to contribute a second time as it would be unfair. Senator Norris will have time on Subsequent Stages of the Bill.