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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: The Senator should ask the next two questions as quickly as he can because we are against time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: I call Deputy Corcoran Kennedy to ask a very brief question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: I have two questions. In his brief Dr. Freedman mentioned sexual addiction. Will he briefly describe the incidence of that and the treatments available? He also talked about setting boundaries. Will he please give some examples of what he means as briefly as possible?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: I thank Dr. Freedman for his presentation, which was most interesting and challenging. We went a little over time because the interaction was so intense and challenging. I invite the representatives from Doras Luimní to make their presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: The committee has been told that some people choose to go into prostitution of their own free will and are not coerced. That was criticised and it was questioned whether anyone would make that choice, but we were told that people did so. Does Doras Luimní have a view on the matter?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: I thank the representatives of Doras Luimní for attending and express the committee's appreciation for its presentation. We apologise for the delay, but it can be seen that this is a topic which is particularly exercising members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: I thank Ms Latham for her interesting presentation and for her time and patience. I now call on Mr. Quinlan or Mr. McCartney and thank them for their patience in waiting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: May I interrupt Mr. Quinlan? I am very curious about the level of trafficking, a question put by Deputy Farrell.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: So that we are clear on this, is Mr. Quinlan stating that he has not come across any situation in which men have been trafficked for the purpose of sexual experience?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: This is our third day of hearings on this subject; we have had approximately 15 hours of hearings so far and I think we are only scratching the surface. The more we delve into it, the more we are learning. Does Deputy Corcoran Kennedy wish to put a question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: How many men want to exit prostitution?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: Our concern is for people who are being trafficked and exploited - it is almost sexual slavery against their will. That is the other side of this argument, or the continuum, about which we are really concerned. I am sure our guests will agree that it is a serious concern for everybody. I thank everyone for being here and giving of their time and expertise. I apologise for the lateness of...

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: I will resume where I concluded last week. This Bill has to do with the number of Deputies and Dáil constituencies-----

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: I apologise, as my iPad seems to be causing a problem. In some areas, the Bill's proposed changes will result in large constituencies. The Minister of State, Deputy Ring, is in a large constituency. He travels its length and breadth late at night on roads that might not be the best. It would be demanding for anyone. A number of other constituencies will become large. For example,...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payment Expenditure (29 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she is still considering a form of combined income support payment to all low income families including lone parents, similar to that referred to in her Department's report Proposals for Supporting Lone Parents which examined various options regarding one parent family payment, family income supplement and child dependent allowance; and if she will...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Programmes (29 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she has conducted or intends to conduct, a review of the effectiveness of the TÚS programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4382/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Expenditure (30 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the percentage of the education and skills budget which is allocated to special needs education per annum each year respectively since 2010; if the total allocation was spent each year; if he will provide a breakdown of expenditure on home tuition, special needs assistants, special schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4766/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Expenditure (30 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an independent audit has been carried out of expenditure on special needs education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4767/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Incidence (30 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children with special educational needs in primary and secondary schools; the percentage of school children with special educational needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4768/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (30 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether all children with special educational needs are being adequately accommodated by the current educational options of home tuition, special schools and special needs supports in mainstream schools; if his attention has been drawn to any children who have withdrawn from the education system as a result of their special educational...