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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy Brophy did not direct his question to any specific witness so I ask Ms Logan to respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not believe there is a further question in that. Deputy Brophy was just elaborating on his own position. Deputy Daly is next but I note that she is watching the screen.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, is anticipating her arrival, perhaps with trepidation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I can move the Deputy down the list if she wants to go and come back.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Go for it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will open up the debate. Would Ms O'Connor like to begin?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Professor Mullally. Would Dr. Cahillane like to comment? Deputy Daly was referencing Dr. Cahillane's contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I call Deputy O'Callaghan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will come back to the Deputy. If the witnesses do not mind, I will ask them to comment in reverse order. I suggest that Dr. Cahillane comments first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would Dr. Cahillane like to come in and then I will come back to Ms O'Connor?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have three further speakers indicating. They are Senators Niall Ó Donnghaile and Frances Black, and Deputy Mick Wallace, who has had to go to the Dáil to engage with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What about knowledge of international best practice?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The school of law at the University of Limerick will shed light on something.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: For clarity, that has been addressed in part. Would the witnesses like to confirm the answer?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We kept the last word for Deputy Wallace. I refer to a programme that the Deputy appears on an odd time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank committee members for their participation and I particularly thanks all our panellists. I must put on my glasses to spot all their names, which are in front of them. I will only take their Christian names. I thank Frank, Emily, Siobhán, Ellen, who only has an "E" because her surname is longer but I remember, Orla and Laura. They having been here for the earlier engagement, on...

Future of the Post Office Network: Motion (18 Sep 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Government has failed rural Ireland. This latest attack on post offices is unforgivable and I today applaud the good people of rural Ireland who have stood up in community centre meetings and in other fora all around the country in opposition to this most damaging measure. In the counties I represent of Cavan and Monaghan, we are facing nine closures, namely, Corraneary, Killeshandra,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Sep 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 399. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made towards meeting Ireland's responsibilities and obligations under Article 33 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities that specifically concern designating one or more focal points within Government for matters relating to the implementation of the present convention (details supplied);...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (7 Sep 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 871. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the screening service at St. James's Hospital, Dublin, for women at a high risk of developing breast cancer; if this service is suspended due to funding issues for new diagnostic machines; the measures in place to resolve the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36484/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (7 Sep 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 1431. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding available for a textile artist whose creative skills and dedication to their art has helped them overcome mental health challenges that could have been overwhelming; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35430/18]