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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Let me expand a little on what I shared with members earlier and which Deputy Chambers confirmed. Last week, the select committee dealt with Committee Stage of the Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016. The Chairman of a committee is often given a direction to disallow certain amendments tabled by Opposition Members when, in the opinion of the Bills Office, the passage of those...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I cannot shed sufficient light on that or confirm the Senator's understanding of the position. I can only advise again that it is the information I was given this morning.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I think that is the case.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is a matter for the Government to take on board the views of the committee. I remind members that this is detailed scrutiny, not Committee Stage. It is important to bear that in mind. There are many questions and doors to be knocked upon. I call Deputy Ó Laoghaire.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would Ms Finn like to respond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before I come back to Deputy Ó Laoghaire, would Ms Hennigan like to add anything? No, that is fine. I will come back to the Senator in a moment. Would Deputy Ó Laoghaire like to pick up on any of the points?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The CAR is one of the ten.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Deputy said two, but I picked up on three questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would Senator Kelleher like to lead off?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the witnesses. Does Ms Hennigan wish to reply?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If Deputy Ó Laoghaire is all right with those answers, the last word very appropriately goes to Senator Black.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I cannot do anything about that today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The right decision should always be made and, clearly, that is not what has happened.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I say this very bluntly. I welcome what the Senator has read into the record. It is likely due to the fact that this Bill was in the process and referred before the MOU was adopted. I am only offering a possibility. The clerk advises me that the MOU only applies to Bills referred after 20 January, so we will not be able to use that argument as I was suggesting. As Senators Kelleher and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will all endeavour to impact on the view given by the Bills Office. We need to concentrate on those who have the final say, which is the Government. We at least have one part of that in place today with Senator Conway's declaration of support. We will have to add to it. Is there anything further that Senator Kelleher would like to add without going down that road again?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the context of the Senator's closing remarks, we have not been blocked. This is the last committee at which that would ever happen. We have had the opportunity to fulsomely address the issue. The Senator stated that we have not heard the last of her. Reflecting on the fact that every member of the committee in attendance has recorded his or her support, I believe it is the case that we...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Customs and Excise Staff (5 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 161. To ask the Minister for Finance the identified number of customs posts to be filled in advance of Brexit following the advertisement of 600 posts in 2018, by county and region in tabular form; if additional posts to the already advertised 600 posts will be required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5075/19]

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Statements (31 Jan 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Despite what I can only describe as the mantra of the Government regarding additional resources, extra staff, new facilities and so on, it must be clearly stated that mental health services and supports are nowhere near where they should be. The Government states that funding towards mental health services has increased during its tenure to more than €1 billion. This may well be the...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This meeting has been convened for consideration of Committee Stage of the Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016. Members are reminded of the longstanding 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 identifiable. I also...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before proceeding with the amendments, I must advise members that I was given notice by the Bills Office last evening in respect of a number of amendments. It is the responsibility of the Chair in upholding Standing Orders to sign off on the notification of the disallowance of amendments that are deemed not to be in order. However, on first perusal, for which I only had an opportunity late...