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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Rights and Equality in the Context of Brexit: Discussion (23 Jan 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...between the policing entities in the North of Ireland and Britain. I have asked it repeatedly at a series of European meetings, but we are not getting an answer. They just do not know either. Does Deputy Clare Daly have anything to add?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Rights and Equality in the Context of Brexit: Discussion (23 Jan 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does Deputy Wallace have anything to add?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (12 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...Stage of the Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018. I welcome again the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, and his officials. I extend a welcome to all our visitors in the Gallery. Does the Minister wish to make some opening remarks on the Bill before we go into the amendments?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (12 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is it. You have addressed the four amendments, Minister. We are discussing amendments Nos. 4 to 7, inclusive. Does anyone wish to comment?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (12 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If Deputy Wallace does not wish to add anything at this point, he can reserve the opportunity to speak later. I invite the Minister to address amendments Nos. 8 and 9.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (12 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...coroner. Like Deputy Clare Daly, we would all be of the view that this, please God, will be very rarely employed, and it would be preferable that it would not have to be employed at all. Where it does present there is consultation with a family member, but when one looks at the definitions in that regard there might not be a representative view that is a unanimous view of all concerned....

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (12 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...Let there be no mistake; the Attorney General is a politically vulnerable individual who sits at the Cabinet table and is open to the vagaries of the political system. That office or officeholder does not strike me as being independent in every respect. Has any consideration been given to this matter in the drafting of the Bill? If not, I reserve the right, as the Minister has done, to...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (12 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Are we good to proceed? Does Deputy Daly have anything further to add?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund: Motion (5 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: .... It is guaranteed to elicit a negative reaction whereas properly moulded consultation that lays out exactly what is proposed and seeks community involvement will deliver a much better response. Does the Minister of State wish to add anything?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Bail (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (5 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not want to put anybody on the spot. Does Ms Deane wish to add anything?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Bail (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (5 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In order to shuffle it around a bit, does Dr. Rogan mind if we start with her this time?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (4 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...Living Movement Ireland made a presentation in the Oireachtas audiovisual room this lunchtime. All of the members of the movement deserve the delivery of their rights and of equality, as does everyone represented by Inclusion Ireland, the Disability Federation of Ireland and Rehab Ireland. Representatives of those organisations were also in attendance at today's event. I urge the...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: While that information is being sought, is there another question or does Deputy Wallace's next question move on from this point?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...on the Supplementary Estimate. The points relating to asylum accommodation are absolutely valid because the matter is part of the provision, and I underlined it in the Minister's opening address. Does Deputy Wallace have further questions pertinent to the Supplementary Estimate?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...the issue that I have indicated. The issue was brought to my attention and I have only recently received a response from him a to parliamentary question regarding one such instance. The reply does not go beyond a limited provision of the information that I have sought. I ask that the Minister checks because the reference to subcontracting suggests that the situation is getting worse...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Minister wish to comment on the matter?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (29 Nov 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does Deputy Wallace want to contribute? He and Deputy Daly are noted as the objectors.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (29 Nov 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will allow the official to reply, but I am told that protocol does not allow officials to respond directly to questions while the Minister of State is present. I am happy to allow the official to respond directly for the purposes of facilitation and information, but we will then get back on track.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Deputy want to ask a fourth question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does Mr. Henderson wish to come back in?