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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Records (Exchange of Information) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (20 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Of course. The point has been well made by Deputies Connolly and Pringle, and Deputy Jack Chambers reflected on it. All we can do at this time is to impress that on the Minister and to ask for his most favourable consideration of the proposition. I move on to Deputy Martin Kenny.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Records (Exchange of Information) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (20 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The committee has already addressed it in pre-legislative scrutiny. It is Senator Lynn Ruane's Bill.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Records (Exchange of Information) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (20 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: While it was not an actual pre-legislative scrutiny, the committee did a report on it, and it will come to us.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (20 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the Criminal Records (Exchange of Information) Bill 2019 and has made amendments thereto.

Personal Assistance Service: Motion (19 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am sharing time with Deputy Ellis. I welcome this Private Members' motion and commend those who tabled it. I also welcome the representatives from the Independent Living Movement Ireland to the Visitors' Gallery, especially Shelly, James and Damien, whom I know personally. The Oireachtas disability group, of which I am the vice chair, has been enhanced by the coming on board of the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products Availability (14 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I agree that the Minister, Deputy Harris, never presents himself to be held accountable by the House. The announcement that Spinraza was to be approved by the HSE should have afforded the families of children living with spinal muscular atrophy, SMA, hope, respite and a chance to plan for the future. Many of the families affected came to Leinster House and stated with great dignity the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products Availability (14 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, after the passage of so many months we are facing into Christmas and for the greater number of these families there has been no real delivery. I noted from the reply that the Minister of State has read into the record that 11 children have been approved. He went on to clarify that only four have actually been lined-up, and perhaps even only three are currently in receipt of...

Progressing Children's Disability Services: Statements (14 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As I did last evening, I put it to the Government in very clear terms exactly what it is that it neglected to do in last month's budget. Waiting list figures in the area of disability services for children have been unacceptably high for quite some time. There was an opportunity in budget 2020 to begin the process of clearing the waiting lists. There are serious delays for children waiting...

Social Welfare (No. 2) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Sa bhuiséad chaill muid deis iontach freastal ceart a dhéanamh ar gach saoránach atá faoi mhíchumas. Sa Bhille seo níl aon athrú air sin. Is mór an trua é. Budget 2020 was hugely disappointing in its missed opportunities and limited ambition for those citizens living with a disability, and I will address this area in particular. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (13 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I remind members to switch off their mobile phones as they interfere with the recording equipment. Apologies have been received from Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick. I propose that the joint committee goes into private session to deal with housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The purpose of this morning's engagement is to conduct detailed scrutiny of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018, a Private Member's Bill sponsored by our colleague on the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan. We are joined by Ms Caroline Counihan, legal policy director at the Rape Crisis Network Ireland, RCNI. She is very welcome. From...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I congratulate the Deputy on his work in preparing and introducing the legislation. I invite Ms Counihan to make her opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Ms Counihan and Rape Crisis Network Ireland for their participation in the committee's consideration of the Bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. Purcell and the Law Society for its attendance. I will begin with Senator Black and Deputy Connolly to be followed by Deputies Jack Chambers and Pringle. Deputy O'Callaghan is welcome to contribute in his dual capacity but I will take the other members first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The guests have escaped in this round but they might not be as lucky as we move on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is an answer nevertheless.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I suggest we support Deputy Chambers in that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With the agreement of the committee, I will write on its behalf to the Minister and we will get that done today. That is how important and urgent it is.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is deserved.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will bring in Deputy Martin Kenny and then I will invite Deputy O'Callaghan to make his closing remarks. Is that okay? I just wish to give Deputy O'Callaghan notice of that.