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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (24 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: ...note on privilege. I think most of the witnesses have been at this committee before and are familiar with the set-up, but I will read it into the record. Witnesses and members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in any such way as to make him, her or it identifiable or engage in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Exports Growth (12 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: ...I vaguely remember that. I was not involved in politics at the time obviously, but I have read about the beef tribunal and so forth. I was aware there were issues around that. However, 1998 is a long time ago. It is before the Good Friday Agreement was signed and before there was an internet or social media. Francis Fukuyama told us it was the end of history and that western liberal...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Irish Prison Service Bill and of the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Bill: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: ...how this committee works. Before I do that, I will give a short overview of privilege. It is important to understand that we adhere to various conventions in these Houses. Witnesses and members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Defamation (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Jul 2023)

James Lawless: ...side of the table, to my right, and may come in or out as we go through, while others may join online. I will now read a brief notice on parliamentary privilege. Witnesses and members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Defamation (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Jul 2023)

James Lawless: ...hearing. Dr. Hanna said jury trials can add to the expense. Is there a mismatch? There is an issue, it would appear from the views around the table today, that defamation trials take too long to get heard or are too costly. Perhaps that frustration is being misdirected towards the role of juries. I would like to drill into that. Is it possible there are other impediments or blockers...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Defamation (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Jul 2023)

James Lawless: ...those of the previous meeting, in addition to members' submissions and other submissions received in writing that did not progress to an oral presentation. They will be taken away, we will have a long deliberation on them and then produce a report that will include a set of recommendations on this draft legislation. That will be presented to all and sundry, including the Houses, the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Regulations (29 Jun 2023)

James Lawless: For a long time, the digital space was an emerging and new frontier that was a bit of a wild west at one stage. Thankfully, now a multitude of regulation is coming down the track. I am thinking of the Digital Services Act, which the Minister of State mentioned, the Digital Markets Act, the Data Governance Act, the AI directive, which we discussed in the context of the previous question, and...

Youth Justice Strategy: Statements (21 Jun 2023)

James Lawless: ..., as opposed to the child who is effectively an innocent agent. On a solemn and serious note, not every offence is suitable for youth diversion and not every child is innocent. We had in the law for a long time the principle of doli incapax, which was a presumption that children under a certain age were incapable of serious crime. In my constituency we very sadly had the Ana Kriégel...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Defamation (Amendment) Bill: Department of Justice (20 Jun 2023)

James Lawless: ...warning relating to privilege. Given the people that we have in the room, they will be familiar with this already but it is important that I run through it. Witnesses and members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not, in the course of their submissions, criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Defamation (Amendment) Bill: Department of Justice (20 Jun 2023)

James Lawless: ...; time when the second round of these hearings will take place, and I expect we will hear many good reasoned arguments from them, but it is often said in the round that Ireland’s defamation system is long overdue an overhaul, that it is outrageous and needs to be revamped, etc. I struggle a little bit with that. I obviously have an open mind as to what we will hear in two...

Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 May 2023)

James Lawless: ...and inordinate", the balance of justice supports that it be struck out and there is no case remaining to be answered, often because the wrong complained of has been left to linger for so long it can no longer be considered as grievous a wrong as it was first supposed. No party can sleep on their rights, as is sometimes said. It exists in the private law context and is applied regularly;...

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

James Lawless: ...view is that there has been a certain degree of complacency, naivety, ignorance, or lack of awareness in this country to date. I think that has shifted since Ukraine but it should have shifted a long time before that but for whatever reason it did not. We are getting there. The Tánaiste is doing an exemplary job in leading us on the path we need to go down at the moment in terms of...

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

James Lawless: ..., 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.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

James Lawless: ...as required, which is quite helpful to our deliberations. With all the introductions done, I will read a note on privilege. Some will be familiar with procedure here and some perhaps less so. There is a long-standing parliamentary practice that witnesses should not, in the course of giving their remarks or answering questions, criticise or make charges against any person or entity by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Work and Priorities of the Defence Forces: Engagement with Chief of Staff (21 Mar 2023)

James Lawless: ...couple of years. As a Kildare representative, I am particularly pleased with the operation that the Chief of Staff continues to run at the Curragh in County Kildare, elsewhere and in Baldonnel. Long may that continue. I have some questions for the Chief of Staff. He mentioned in his opening statement the commission on the future of the Defence Forces and how this is an exciting time....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (31 Jan 2023)

James Lawless: ...premises. Effectively, I think this means someone who has overindulged and refers to how they are managed on and off the premises. I have been around pubs and clubs for a while now, probably too long, but I do not think I have ever seen someone being refused service, or rarely, or a conversation regarding someone being thought to be too full and it being better to call it a night. In...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2022: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: .... I apologise for that. We are taking live testimony and this is what happens in these Houses from time to time. Our witnesses are probably familiar with our rules on privilege. However, I remind them of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2022)

James Lawless: ...they police and serve. That is certainly positive. The Minister of State already addressed the point and other Deputies came in with different points on it as well. An issue that may affect longer-serving members of the Garda more than others is the introduction of a new rota system. I understand it is causing ripples within the organisation as it does not suit certain members. I am...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2022)

James Lawless: ...or practitioners who benefit from the legal aid scheme may be the only profession left, outside of the FEMPI cuts, that have not yet been restored back to a 2008 to 2010 timeframe. That is a long time to wait, particularly considering the current inflationary climate. I support what Deputy Kenny has said and make the same point.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

James Lawless: 17. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on Project R9 - Additional specialist posts for high turnover and long lead in appointments in the High Level Implementation plan Strengthening our Defence Forces. [58282/22]