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Section 39 Organisations: Motion [Private Members] (17 Dec 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...to, including those living with a disability; — these organisations should operate from a ‘naturally person-centred approach’ as opposed to being dominated by the requirements of a system of bureaucracy; — there is a distinct feeling amongst these organisations that the State does not value their contribution as much as it did in years gone by; and —...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to Justice and Legal Costs: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Dec 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does anybody wish to reply to that? I invite Ms O'Sullivan and Mr. Dornan to be full participants. It is open to all of you.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to Justice and Legal Costs: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Dec 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does anyone else wish to reply?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Citizenship Rights and DeSouza Judgment: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Ms Boyd and Deputy Adams. Does Senator Devine wish to speak? She is very welcome to the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality. We are at the end of our engagement with Emma, Professor Harvey, and Ms Boyd. There were a couple of proposals that we should certainly take up. One was correspondence with the British Secretary of State in the North regarding an update on the review....

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...in the appeal made by Deputies Naughten and Eugene Murphy today that in this final 24 hours on the eve of the proposed closure of Cuisle, the Tánaiste would take the initiative to ensure Government does not let this slip by. It would be devastating and it can be so easily resolved if the political will is there and if a willingness on the part of the IWA could be demonstrated.

Personal Assistance Service: Motion (19 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: .... The ability to independently control and organise one's life is essential to restoring dignity and hope to those living with a disability. I am worried, however, that the Government simply does not understand this important distinction or worse still, does not place appropriate value on it. The decision in July to stop the rehabilitative training allowance, RTA, showed what little...

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...this particular point very well. Similarly, we believe that the optional protocol should be ratified without delay. The argument that all legislation must be brought up to speed before it is ratified does not stand up. I have said to the Minister of State, including this week, that we need Report and Final Stages of the Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016 to be brought...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Online Harassment and Harmful Communications: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Oct 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This process does not require witnesses to respond to every question. If a witness agrees with something somebody else has already said, we can leave it at that. If witnesses have something new to add, they are most welcome to do so. We will hear from Ms Blackwell, Professor O'Higgins Norman and Mr. Eustace.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Online Harassment and Harmful Communications: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Oct 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does Ms Farries have anything further to add in response to the Senator's question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Online Harassment and Harmful Communications: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...utilisation of the services, but it is a small part of the whole. As it is the core of our address, quite obviously it comes to the fore. Is it within our gift to point to regulation that does not have statutory and legislative support?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Online Harassment and Harmful Communications: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before I move on to Mr. Lupton and Dr. McIntyre, I wish to ask a straight question. Does Dr. Aiken think we can achieve our objective without addressing either existing legislation or introducing new legislation? I take it from her answer that she thinks we can.

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 9: General (Resumed) (9 Oct 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...budgets. There is ample anecdotal evidence that people who are highly skilled and ready to re-enter the workforce simply cannot afford to do so. This requires an intervention. It requires targeted Government action. Increasing the amount of money directed at the sector does nothing to prevent further increases in fees and provides no protections to ensure that those working in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Online Harassment and Harmful Communications: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Oct 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...people, the named parties, and the businesses they were involved in, were a legitimate target for the worst excesses of what I can only describe as the most ill-informed people on this island. How does Facebook respond to the example I have cited? I would have raised it with Facebook even if the attack had not taken place because the pages should have been removed. The vile content and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Online Harassment and Harmful Communications: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Oct 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Joint Committee on Justice and Equality does not charge for advertising unlike our guests. I thank Deputy Eamon Ryan, Senator Alice-Mary Higgins and Deputy Martin Kenny for being here at the end. I thank each company for their opening statements and participation. I shall seize on the word "collaboration" and say that I hope that this will not be the last time that we will engage or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Online Harassment and Harmful Communications: Discussion (2 Oct 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before I bring Professor Carthy in, I wish to make a point of clarification. It does not in any way take away from what Mr. Church has just put on the record. We are not in the process of addressing any specific legislation. I know that Deputy Howlin has tabled legislation, but this has been an identified substantive issue for address by this committee going back some time. It emerged...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Online Harassment and Harmful Communications: Discussion (2 Oct 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does Deputy O'Callaghan want me to direct any of his questions to the rest of the panel?

Special Needs Education Places: Motion [Private Members] (25 Sep 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...that parents are requested to follow when seeking a special school place is not working and it has to change. SENOs cannot find school places for children if there is simply no capacity within schools currently. The Government does not seem to understand that the only way to address demand is to build capacity by investing. This is the case whether it be in housing, in health or for...

Health (Medical Entitlements in Nursing Homes) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: First Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...bhachtach go bhfuil cearta ag daoine atá faoi chúram cosanta go láidir i gcónaí. I thank my colleague, Deputy Munster, for her work on this legislation. If the Government accepts this Bill, and I hope it does, it will offer serious relief to patients in private nursing homes and their families. Many are already paying large amounts in fees. The services and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision: Discussion with Ombudsman (25 Sep 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...on to say the office also advises the management to let the friends of the centre know. Will Mr. Mallen be a little clearer as to the methodology of how the friends of the centre are advised? Does the Office of the Ombudsman do it directly or is it dependent on the management of the centre communicating the information to whoever in order to inform the friends?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Commissioner have a response?