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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 10. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views of the establishment of an international centre for the prosecution of the crime of aggression in Ukraine by Eurojust; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10861/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: I ask the Tánaiste about the establishment of an international centre for the prosecution of the crime of aggression, with a particular focus on Ukraine and Russian activities there, and the suggestion that has been made by Eurojust that such a body be established. Will the Tánaiste outline his views on that proposal?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: This is a really important step. As I understand it, Russia is outside the jurisdiction of the ICC, not being a party to the Rome Statute. I think of historical parallels. I am not sure if the Tánaiste is familiar with the book East West Street by Philippe Sands. It is an excellent work for many reasons. It chronicles the two Jewish lawyers who effectively led the Nuremburg trials...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: A supplementary point that occurs to me is that while it has historically been difficult to capture evidence for prosecution of these types of crimes, in 2024 we have access to real-time footage, not only from the journalists - we heard the BBC and other respected bodies mentioned earlier - but also from people on the ground, from postings on their own social media accounts. Obviously, there...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 44. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his assessment of the Register of Damage, which aims to serve as a record of evidence and information on claims of damage, loss or injury caused by Russia’s actions in or against Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10862/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 202. To ask the Minister for Finance to examine tax a collection query (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11231/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 225. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to confirm the reason the course content and assessment brief for the Irish Junior Certificate has changed, with students no longer required to undertake the oral examination in junior cycle; if there are any plans for a review to be undertaken or feedback from practitioners in this subject area to be considered by her Education; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traffic Management (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 258. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the proposals to proceed with the provision of a second bridge over the River Liffey at Celbridge, County Kildare will occur due to the increasing issue of traffic congestion in the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11283/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (6 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 88. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how the free schoolbooks scheme works for students who use tablets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10907/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 505. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to examine a mater (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10831/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 610. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on a fair deal application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9934/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 636. To ask the Minister for Health what measures his Department is undertaking to assist members of the public (details supplied) in accessing GP care in Kildare, where there is a difficulty for patients in securing a place on a GP client list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10018/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: I welcome our witnesses. We have Mr. Jimmy Martin, adviser and former assistant secretary at the Department of Justice, and Ms Julie Dockry, assistant principal officer in the criminal justice legislation unit at the Department. The purpose of this session is to have a briefing on the general scheme of the criminal justice (protection, preservation of and access to data on information...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Martin. There are a few members participating online, however, if no member wishes to speak first, I will ask a question. My first question is a general one on something Mr. Martin has somewhat touched on. I presume he is talking about the European Court of Justice as to how the EU law precludes the general and indiscriminate retention of traffic and location data. Is Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: Is the witness referring to the data retention directive?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: Therefore, that is where this is coming from. It may or may not be related to this but it is certainly relevant. Last year, we processed a Bill introduced by the Minister to address ruling effectively. This committee was a little bit uncomfortable with the pace of that Bill, which progressed rapidly through this committee and the Houses. We felt - and indeed this point was made in our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: I ask Mr. Martin to say that again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: I find that very frustrating. How does Mr. Martin feel about that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: I refer to the point that emerged during those hearings and which Mr. Martin has explained to us again today. I understand where he is coming from, in that his hands are tied to a large extent, but it strikes me that it would be far better legislation at European level and domestically as a result if it included both national security and serious crime. It would be far more robust and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: That concludes our scrutiny. It was a short session, but it was important for us to hear the rationale and have some engagement on it and allow members an opportunity. Whether they want to take it up or not depends on the day. This place is busy, as Mr. Martin will understand. I thank Mr. Martin and Ms Dockry for being available today. I am sure we will have them in again for another...