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Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations: Motion (19 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister. Does anyone wish to make a contribution?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations: Motion (19 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: Does the Minister wish to respond before we invite another speaker to comment?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations: Motion (19 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: We thank the Minister for attending the meeting. I would like him to convey the appreciation of the committee members to the troops for Christmas and beyond. Seeing what goes on in other parts of the world - the slaughter, horror and suffering - makes us appreciate the peace in this part of the world. If our troops are playing a part in alleviating this, we can all be proud.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations: Motion (19 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister. We all appreciate the challenge and engagement and the fact that we have an input into legislation prior to its publication. The committee is almost in continuous session. I also thank the Minister in this regard.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations: Motion (19 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for attending and wish him and his family and the officials at the Departments of Justice and Equality and Defence and their families all the best for Christmas and the new year.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Message to Dáil (19 Dec 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 motion: That Dáil Éireann approve the report by the Minister for Defence on service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations in 2011, copies of which were laid before Dáil...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Staff Remuneration (20 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that all outstanding moneys have been paid to a retired Health Service Executive employee (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57466/12]

Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: I will be brief as I have only a few points to make. Youghal is a town in my constituency in which Walter Raleigh lived for a while. He has much to answer for because he was responsible for bringing tobacco to this part of the world from the Americas, or at least made it very popular in the mid-1500s. He lost his head afterwards but it was too late as the damage had been done. This...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (16 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if all sections of the EPSEN Act 2004 have been fully implemented; if not, the sections of the act which remain to be implemented; the timescale for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1221/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Disability Act Implementation (16 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if all sections of the Disability Act 2005 have been fully implemented; if not, the sections of the Act which remain to be implemented; the timescale for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1220/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: The purpose of the meeting is to have discussion with some of those who made a written submission on the review of legislation on prostitution in Ireland. The committee will hear from representatives of six organisations, including Women's Aid, Sex Workers Alliance Ireland, Ms Monica O'Connor, NUI Maynooth and the Irish Feminist Network. I understand Women's Aid representatives must leave...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: I ask members to confine their contributions to asking focused questions. This will allow us to conduct proceedings efficiently.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: I have two questions. Is there a downside to the Swedish model? There was a reference to women who voluntarily enter this business. You are dealing with people who are subject to domestic violence or who are coerced, trafficked and so forth, but we have received representations from people at the other end of the scale, who say it is voluntary, that it is their human right to do this and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: Is there a downside or anything negative about the Swedish model?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: Thank you for your input. I understand you must leave now. I now invite Dr. Teresa Whitaker from Sex Workers Alliance Ireland to make her presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: Thank you, Dr. Whitaker. I now invite questions from members, beginning with Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: Before Dr. Whitaker responds, I ask whoever has their telephone switched on to turn if off, as it is interfering with the sound-recording equipment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: Is Dr. Whitaker saying that trafficking is or is not taking place? She said there is a current concern about trafficking into sex work in this country. Is that her concern?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: Does Deputy Corcoran Kennedy wish to say anything further?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: A number of other members have indicated so I urge members to be brief.