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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of the Family Law System: Discussion (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Did Deputy Fitzpatrick want to come in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of the Family Law System: Discussion (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Another witness wished to answer the previous question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of the Family Law System: Discussion (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We have done a mighty job this morning. It is the first of three special hearings that the committee will undertake on this matter. I referred earlier to Dr. Coulter coming to our next sitting. It will not be next week because we will have to deal with the Brexit legislation with the Minister for Justice and Equality next week. It will be in the following week, on 6 March. Another...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Select Committee (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Apologies have been received from Deputies Clare Daly and Brophy. We shall first go into private session very briefly to deal with a housekeeping matter.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This meeting has been convened to consider Committee Stage of the Criminal Law (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Bill 2018. Before we begin, members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against either a person outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a way as to make him or her...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Not at all. We got the request and we have accommodated the Minister at the first available opportunity.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I again thank the Minister and his officials for attending

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the Criminal Law (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Bill 2018 and has made no amendments thereto.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I note that neither the Minister nor the Minister of State who often outlines the position on nusinersen, or Spinraza, is here. I ask that the Taoiseach update the House today, given - and, I hope, accepting - that families are going through a very prolonged torment regarding this matter. I ask that he do so not only for the 25 children, but also for the 50 adult survivors across the State,...

Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The passing of Seymour Crawford on 20 October 2018 was universally regretted across the counties of Cavan and Monaghan that he represented as a Fine Gael Deputy with distinction for over 18 years, from 1992 to 2011. A kindly man, Seymour was easy company, every bit as much at home in conversation with neighbours and constituents as he was when engaging in thoughtful and serious discussion...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Interim Report on Review of Youth Referrals: An Garda Síochána (13 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are joined by the Garda Commissioner, Mr. Drew Harris, deputy commissioner, Mr. John Twomey, and chief superintendent, Mr. Paul Cleary. They are all very welcome. I will shortly invite the Commissioner to make his opening statement but, first, I must draw our guests' attention to the matter of privilege. They should note that witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Interim Report on Review of Youth Referrals: An Garda Síochána (13 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I apologise for interrupting the Commissioner but he has referenced slides. Is there something we can view-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Interim Report on Review of Youth Referrals: An Garda Síochána (13 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I beg your pardon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Interim Report on Review of Youth Referrals: An Garda Síochána (13 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes, of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Interim Report on Review of Youth Referrals: An Garda Síochána (13 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is a copy for the Senator. I know the Commissioner is waiting to get a new computer system installed. We have just had one installed. It is a new toy and it worked very well last week. The information is now up on screen. Can the members see it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Interim Report on Review of Youth Referrals: An Garda Síochána (13 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are in business.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Interim Report on Review of Youth Referrals: An Garda Síochána (13 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The wonders of new technology.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Interim Report on Review of Youth Referrals: An Garda Síochána (13 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Commissioner. The slides were very helpful in the presentation. I have a list of members who have indicated. So that members knows where they are, I have noted them in line with the order in which I have seen them indicate. The first is Deputy O'Callaghan, followed by Deputy Ó Laoghaire, Deputy Clare Daly, Deputy Wallace, Senator Conway, Deputy Jack Chambers, Deputy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Interim Report on Review of Youth Referrals: An Garda Síochána (13 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It depends on whatever the Commissioner feels he is in a position to respond to. If the Deputy wants to raise an issue that he is not in a position to respond to, maybe a response could issue subsequently.