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Europol Bill 2012: Second Stage (4 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: Yes, with Deputy Buttimer.

Europol Bill 2012: Second Stage (4 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: I will be very brief. I welcome this Bill, which is very important. I note the role of Europol is to improve the effectiveness of and co-operation between law enforcement authorities in member states in preventing and combating serious crimes affecting two or more member states. The Minister said in his speech that this is on foot of a Council decision. I also note that it enhances the...

Other Questions: School Funding (9 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of the transition year programme per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43015/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (9 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of second level schools here; the number offering transition year; the number of students currently in transition year; if a review is planned of transition year or if one has taken place; if so, the findings of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43016/12]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (9 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the changes, if any, which have been made to the Duty Officer Service dealing with the issuing of passports and other emergency situations outside of office hours; if the review of the service in the context of budgetary pressures has been completed; if changes are to be made as a result of this review; the impact of same on...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: This meeting has been convened to consider the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012. I welcome the Minister and his officials to this meeting. A grouping list has been circulated. I understand the Minister will be taking Topical Issues in the Chamber.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: If consideration of the Bill is not concluded, is it agreed to suspend the meeting from 3.45 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. to allow that to happen? Agreed. I request members to switch off mobile phones as it is not good enough to have them on silent mode as this will cause interference with the recording system .

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 are related and will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: Amendments Nos. 3, 4 and 20 are related and may be discussed together.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: Yes.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: By way of clarification, how will the meaning of the term "on an occasional basis" be determined?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: That includes janitors and so on.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: I have one other question for the Minister. The Bill covers issues such as coaching, training, mentoring, counselling and teaching. What about persons such as parents and so on who transport children from one pitch to another or to and from a match in their car? Often a child can end up on his or her own in the car with that person. Where a teacher is required to take a child who is ill...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: Amendments Nos. 9 to 14, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Amendment No. 10 is an alternative to amendment No. 9; amendment No. 12 is an alternative to amendment No. 11 and amendment No. 14 is an alternative to amendment No. 13.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: I remind members that amendments Nos. 9 to 14, inclusive, are being discussed together. Therefore, we cannot discuss them later. If they have a comment to make on them, they should make it now before we move on. Amendment No. 9, in section (3)(k), states: "such other information as the Bureau may reasonably require for the performance of its functions under this Act”. What does...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: Has consideration been given to the need for the provision of photographs for vetting purposes?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: We are discussing it now.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: Anything discussed here can be brought forward on Report Stage.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: In section 14, it is stated that the bureau, when it receives an application, shall make the inquiries of the Garda Síochána as it deems necessary to establish if there is a criminal record or specified information about the person. Was any thought given to that happening in reverse, where if the Garda Síochána becomes aware of someone who committed an offence or about...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: I am bringing this up because it involves the issue of portability of information. If someone already has clearance in an area, it might be important the organisation he or she is working with is made aware of Garda concerns through the vetting bureau. Would it be possible to examine that before Report Stage?