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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Disinformation and Hybrid Threats in a Geopolitical Context: Discussion (16 May 2023)

James Lawless: I thank the three witnesses for the really comprehensive overview of the issues. We are lucky and privileged to have such expertise and experience available to us. I apologise in advance as I have to leave the meeting shortly after I ask my questions because I have another committee meeting. I will try to catch the answers before I leave. I have a couple of points. All the witnesses...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

James Lawless: 31. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on his attendance at the PDFORRA conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22688/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

James Lawless: 41. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence how he is implementing the recommendations of the Commission on Defence in relation to capital investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22687/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (16 May 2023)

James Lawless: 131. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will expedite passports (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22404/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Ukraine War (16 May 2023)

James Lawless: 306. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the Government will assist displaced Ukrainians residing in other European countries to work and live in Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23013/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (11 May 2023)

James Lawless: 73. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps being taken to drive a step change in digital adoption across enterprise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22080/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (11 May 2023)

James Lawless: 76. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures in place for nurturing digital start-ups with export potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22081/23]

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

James Lawless: Apologies have been received from Deputy Ward and Deputy Ó Snodaigh will substitute for him. Today, we will consider Committee Stage of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023. There is quite a lot in this Bill and we will be here for a while. I welcome the Minister for Justice and his team. Some members are attending online and that is very much in order. I wish to...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

James Lawless: Is that in section 1?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

James Lawless: That is noted.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

James Lawless: Amendments Nos. 2 and 3 may be taken together.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

James Lawless: Amendments Nos. 4, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 36 to 38, inclusive, 40 to 42, inclusive, 45 to 49, inclusive, 53, 54, 56, 59, 68 to 77, inclusive, 80, 82, 84 to 89, inclusive, 91, 92, 94, 97 to 102, inclusive, 134 to 137, inclusive, 144 and 154 are related and will be discussed together. There are many amendments in this group so we may have a long discussion.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

James Lawless: Amendments Nos. 5, 17, 18, 26, 39, 64 to 67, inclusive, 78, 79, 93, 95, 96, 129 to 132, inclusive, 155 to 162, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

James Lawless: I think it was Conor Brady, who was head of the Garda Commission at one stage, speaking about whether the force was the guardians of the people, or guardians of the big house effectively. They were guardians of the garrison or guardians of the people. I think that speaks to the substance of this amendment too. It is an interesting one. Will the Minister respond?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

James Lawless: Amendment No. 6 is grouped with amendment Nos. 58 and 152. Amendment No. 7 in the name of Deputies Daly and Ó Snodaigh has been ruled out of order because of a potential charge on the State.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

James Lawless: As I noted, amendment No. 7 is ruled out of order because it involves a potential charge upon the Revenue. Under Standing Order 212(3), unfortunately, no amendment to a Bill can be made by a Member, save a Member of Government, that may involve a charge or potential charge upon the Exchequer.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

James Lawless: No, the Deputy can keep going. I just said something about his parliamentary questions.