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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to the Labour Market for International Protection Applicants: Discussion (9 May 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Historically, there have been difficulties arranging relocation. I have dealt with cases on a number of occasions. The chief commissioner recently visited County Monaghan and I was happy to note her kind words, which were earned and deserved..
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to the Labour Market for International Protection Applicants: Discussion (9 May 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On behalf of the committee, I thank Ms Logan and Professor Mullally for their presentation and for joining us to address these important matters.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to the Labour Market for International Protection Applicants: Discussion (9 May 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome Mr. Nick Henderson, the chief executive officer of the IRC, and he is joined by Ms Rosemary Hennigan, policy and advocacy officer. Witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they are to give to the committee. However, if they are directed by the committee to cease giving evidence on a particular matter and continue to so do, they are entitled...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to the Labour Market for International Protection Applicants: Discussion (9 May 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. Henderson. I appreciate the circulation of the text of his contribution and his address. I will call members as they have indicated. Deputy Clare Daly is first.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to the Labour Market for International Protection Applicants: Discussion (9 May 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before I bring in Deputy Wallace, I can say that we will certainly be corresponding with the Minister regarding whatever position people want to reflect. That is part of what we will do in follow-up.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to the Labour Market for International Protection Applicants: Discussion (9 May 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have no further question to pose to the witnesses. Does Mr. Henderson have any comment he would like to make on the question I put in at the end on location, which had not been referenced before?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to the Labour Market for International Protection Applicants: Discussion (9 May 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As I assured our earlier guests, I expect that after the witnesses have departed we will take a minute to decide on the course of action we will take. I can confidently suggest that we will make the case very strongly to the Minister at least. On behalf of the committee, I thank the representatives of the Irish Refugee Council and wish them well in their continuing work. My thanks to Mr....
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Benefit Eligibility (9 May 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 269. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the supports, monetary and otherwise available in circumstances (details supplied). [20354/18]
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 May 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I remind members that all mobile phones must be switched off as they interfere with the recording and broadcasting equipment. We are resuming consideration of Committee Stage of the Data Protection Bill 2018. I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Charles Flanagan, and his officials. We will endeavour to conclude Committee Stage this evening, if at all possible.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 May 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendments Nos. 50, 51 and 65 are related and may be discussed together.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 May 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendments Nos. 52 to 56, inclusive, are being taken together. I invite Deputies Daly and Wallace to address these amendments.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 May 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendment No. 54 is a ministerial amendment and all of the other amendments were tabled by Deputies Clare Daly and Mick Wallace. I wish to advise everyone that if the question on amendment No. 54 is agreed, then amendment No. 55 cannot be moved as one is an alternative to the other.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 May 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As amendment No. 54 has been passed, amendment No. 55 cannot be moved.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 May 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thought that the Minister looked decidedly more uncomfortable than Deputy Daly during that.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 May 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Deputy for that insightful contribution.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 May 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are moving on to the grouping of amendments Nos. 58 to 62, inclusive. If amendment No. 58 is agreed, amendment No. 60 in the name of Deputy O'Callaghan cannot be moved. Amendments Nos. 59 and 60 are physical alternatives to amendment No. 58.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 May 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will come first to Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and then to Deputy Jim O'Callaghan to respond to the Minister's invitation, for want of any other word.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 May 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Deputy also wishes to be involved.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 May 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will call it as we see it.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 May 2018)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Let us keep doing well