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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will put Deputy Kelly's question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will Mr. Nugent respond to Deputy Kelly's questions, in addition to those of other members, through the secretariat?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Mr. Nugent has been noting the questions in any event, but yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There was a reference earlier to Mr. Kelly's audit committee in the course of Deputy Kelly's questioning. I thought it nearly merited clarification at the time but Mr. Kelly is clarifying again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. Kelly. I have questions for Mr. Nugent. I welcome Assistant Commissioner McPartlin's and Chief Superintendent Sutton's assurances that the review team process now in train is both thorough and inclusive. That is an important affirmation. On behalf of the committee, I want to record as Chair that I welcome that assurance and thank the witnesses for it. I do not think it is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. Nugent. I appreciate that. I want to address a matter in the opening presentation. My colleague raised matters relating to the IT situation. The document referenced, which was reported by RTÉ recently, on Sunday, 22 April, came from the office of the acting Garda Commissioner, Mr. Dónall Ó Cualáin, and it was to the finance and resources section of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Like myself. I get that all the time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Mr. Kidd might like to address it. I have one last question and either of the witnesses might answer it. Why have we lost at a particular level within the ICT staff?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I appreciate that. Furnishing us with the information will allow us to-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the witnesses report that that is the disposition of the Chair and the committee when next speaking to the acting Commissioner?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I accepted Mr. Nugent's explanation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If this catches on, I will be inundated. On behalf of members, I sincerely thank Mr. Nugent; both assistant commissioners, Mr. Finn and Ms McPartlin, and all of their colleagues who made contributions and addressed very important matters.

Extreme Weather (Miscellaneous Provisions Bill) 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is fortunate the climate in which we live means status red situations are rare. I commend my Sinn Féin colleagues on bringing forward this Bill and I regret that the Government has decided to oppose it. This Bill seeks to ensure that our under-resourced but heroic emergency services are not unnecessarily deployed into danger where their very lives would be at risk. These critical...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Select Committee (18 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As we now have a quorum, we are in public session. Apologies have been received from Deputies O'Callaghan and Jack Chambers, who are unfortunately unable to join us for this select committee meeting. I propose that we go into private session for a few minutes.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I request all attendees, members et al, to ensure their mobile phones are switched to silent mode because they can interfere with the recording and broadcasting equipment. I have already noted the apologies of Deputies Jim O'Callaghan and Jack Chambers. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the 2018 Revised Estimates for the justice group of Votes. I welcome the Minister for Justice...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Go raibh maith agat a Aire. I refer to Vote 20, which I think is the substantive block in all of this. I now invite questions from members on this Vote. I ask members when putting questions, to indicate the particular subhead to which they are referring. That would facilitate us. I call Deputy Ó Laoghaire.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have an ancillary question before bringing in Deputy Wallace. My understanding is that an analysis would show there is actually a small decrease in the current year's provision under IT services. A decrease of 3% is what we have been advised in advance of this particular engagement. In the context of all the committee has addressed with representatives of An Garda Síochána and...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In responding will the Minister confirm that he will be able to subsequently provide the information sought by the Deputy that is not available this morning?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would the Minister like to reply to the latter question?