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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Messages to Dáil and Seanad (20 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Joint Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the following:Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down rules facilitating the use of financial and other information for the prevention, detection, investigation or prosecution of...

Apology for Persons Convicted of Consensual Same-Sex Sexual Acts: Motion (19 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Today is another one of those significant days in the modernisation of our country and society. We must never forget the past, of course, but we must also recognise that once we learn from and act on the mistakes of the past, of which this State has made some very dark ones, then in this case particularly, the rainbows that will shine into the future will be brighter for it. The decision of...

Incorrect Birth Registrations: Statements (14 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Week after week we are being exposed to the horrors of very dark periods from our past that were either overseen or facilitated by several arms of the State that should have been protecting its citizens rather than treating them as disgracefully as it did. The adoption of children into loving, welcoming and caring homes in situations where all criteria set down by regulations are met and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (13 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will commence in public session. I remind members to switch off their mobile phones as they interfere with the recording equipment. We will go into private session briefly to deal with housekeeping matters.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The purpose of today's session is to meet the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Charles Flanagan, to discuss a broad range of issues, including progress on Garda oversight and accountability since the committee issued a report and recommendations on this matter in December 2016; issues surrounding the recording and classification of Garda homicide figures; the transposition of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister. The three members indicating are Deputies Jim O'Callaghan, Clare Daly and Jack Chambers who will contribute in that order. Other members may indicate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister can respond now if he likes. Members have different styles of asking questions. Some group questions together, while others, such as Deputy O'Callaghan, ask a series of questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy O'Callaghan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Minister introduce his team?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Minister comment on that point?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We note the Minister's request regarding the blasphemy proposal.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As Deputy Daly is leaving, it would be a mistake to think the Deputy is a unique voice with concerns about the Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2017. It is a shared and reflected position in the committee and I wanted to make that clear. We met departmental officials about that Bill, as she said. The Deputy brought in a Private Members' Bill and a commitment was made by the Minister's predecessor...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy Jack Chambers for his questions. The next speaker is Senator Ó Donnghaile and he will be followed by Senator Conway.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes, please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I intended to. I smiled when Senator Conway said he was the fifth person to speak because the Chair is always last, at least on this committee. I call Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No, you are okay. The Deputy is not the last to speak. I know that the Deputy is conscious of others.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does Deputy Ó Laoghaire have a final supplementary question before he concludes?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will have to let the matter rest there. I call Senator Frances Black.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the Minister taken note of the Senator's questions?