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Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister and call on Deputy Niall Collins to make his initial contribution.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

David Stanton: The Deputy's questions related to the Garda rosters, court sittings, Garda numbers, funding of extra vehicles in transit and special exemption orders.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

David Stanton: There is also a question on rent costs for the courts.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

David Stanton: What is the position on the fines Bill and the software for the Courts Service?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Message to Dáil (27 Nov 2012)

David Stanton: In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has completed its consideration of the following Estimates for public services for the year ending 31 December 2012: Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary); and Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary).

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Approval for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council: Motion (28 Nov 2012)

David Stanton: I remind all present to switch off all mobile phones as they interfere with the recording system even when in silent mode. The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss the following proposal, which was referred to the joint committee by the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach on 27 November: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Approval for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council: Motion (28 Nov 2012)

David Stanton: What is the position on the 50% of the refugee fund to which the Minister of State referred? Will she provide a breakdown?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Approval for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council: Motion (28 Nov 2012)

David Stanton: The European return fund for this year was €720,000. Is all of that money likely to be spent?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Approval for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council: Motion (28 Nov 2012)

David Stanton: That was for 2012.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Approval for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council: Motion (28 Nov 2012)

David Stanton: The Minister of State has indicated that the adoption of this measure will make it easier to resource necessary matching funding, whether it be for the State, as would be the position in the case of the return fund, or largely for individual projects. What would be the nature of such projects?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Approval for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council: Motion (28 Nov 2012)

David Stanton: Basically, moneys from the European Refugee Fund and the European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals go towards matching funds with individual projects.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Approval for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council: Motion (28 Nov 2012)

David Stanton: Increases that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Approval for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council: Motion (28 Nov 2012)

David Stanton: Following on from what Deputy Finian McGrath and other members have said, we often meet people and they will start off by saying: "I am not racist but ..." and off they go. This is definitely a matter of concern. Are there any campaigns or programmes active in the Minister of State's Department to highlight these issues or to combat racism?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Approval for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council: Motion (28 Nov 2012)

David Stanton: It is an area to which we will return. Deputy Mac Lochlainn referred to reception centres and we will also be monitoring those. We will probably return to this issue at a later stage in the new year and have a more detailed set of hearings on this important issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Approval for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council: Motion (28 Nov 2012)

David Stanton: That and the issue of people being institutionalised and not being able to work and do all those things normal families can do.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Approval for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council: Motion (28 Nov 2012)

David Stanton: I take it the members are satisfied with our consideration of the motion. As we have now completed our consideration of the motion, in accordance with Dáil Standing Order 87 and Seanad Standing Order 72, the joint committee will report back to Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann to the effect that it has completed its consideration of the motion. I thank the Minister of...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Voluntary Housing Sector (4 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the consideration that has been given to introducing a tenant purchase scheme for long-term approved voluntary housing body tenants similar to that available for local authority housing tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54209/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (4 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the progress that has been made in finalising a national inspection plan for domestic waste water treatment systems as provided for by the Water Services (Amendment) Act 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54208/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (4 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision will be reached on an aquaculture and foreshore licence in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53725/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard (4 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the amalgamation of coastguard units and in particular units (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54096/12]