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- Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: I am entitled to make the point.
- Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: It states that where such a proposal is made, it "shall be put forthwith". In my respectful submission, for the order of the House, that should be taken before Senator Gallagher is allowed to continue.
- Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: She did, a Chathaoirligh.
- Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: I am sympathetic to the impetus behind these proposed amendments. Amendments Nos. 20 and 21 relate to section 16 of the Bill and the skill set that members of the board would have. What Senator Ruane said is absolutely right insofar as the board would benefit from people who have a background in community development or experience and knowledge of human rights and equality. I have a small...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: Apologies have been received from Deputy Niamh Smyth. The Chair has had to step out and may return. I welcome the Minister to the meeting. I will invite her to make an opening statement and then I will call on members of the committee to ask questions in the order in which they indicate to me. We operate on a rota system, with each member getting five minutes initially, to engage with the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: Okay, if the members are happy with that. I call on Deputy Brophy.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: Deputy, I ask you not to refer to people who are not here by name, notwithstanding the fact that information may be in the public domain. We need to remember that this is about policing specifically.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: I know, but he is not here to accept or reject what you are saying. I ask you not to refer to him.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: I know, and I am asking you not to refer to him by name as is the protocol and the convention of this House.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: It is an important issue, Senator, but I have given the Minister leeway so I want to let her answer the question and then-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: Thank you, Minister.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: We are out of time so I ask Deputy Costello to be very brief.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: If the Deputy wants the Minister to respond, he should let her respond now.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: Either the Minister gets to answer the question or she does not.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: The Deputy has asked his question.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)
Barry Ward: The Senator has a limited amount of time. If she interrupts the Minister, she will run out of time, so she should let the Minister answer the question.