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Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised) (19 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: We would welcome that. The Minister mentioned that seven court building projects will go ahead. Perhaps he would elaborate on where they are. If the Minister does not have the information with him now he can forward it at a later date to the committee secretariat. I have previously asked about prisons' energy usage, combined heat and power, etc. Have any advances been made in that...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised) (19 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: That would be useful.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised) (19 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: The energy provision in some of the current establishments is also being upgraded.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised) (19 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for a very interesting engagement with the committee.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Message to Dáil (19 Jun 2013)

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 Revised Estimates for public services for the year ending 31 December 2013: Vote 20 - Garda Síochána; Vote 21 - Prisons; Vote 22 - Courts Service; Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority;...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for the Public Services 2013
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Department of Defence (Revised) (26 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: I welcome the Minister for Defence and his officials to the meeting. The select committee will first hear a brief opening statement by the Minister following which there will be a questions and answers session. I remind members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off as they interfere with the broadcasting system.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for the Public Services 2013
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Department of Defence (Revised) (26 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: There are two Votes here, Vote 35 and Vote 36 on the Department of Defence and Army pensions. We will deal with Army pensions first and then come back to the other.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for the Public Services 2013
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Department of Defence (Revised) (26 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: We will now move on to Vote 36, the Department of Defence.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for the Public Services 2013
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Department of Defence (Revised) (26 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: Before the Minister addresses those two questions on the Naval Service and the RDF, I wish to ask about the acquisition of a new ship. Will the Minister give an update on when that is expected to be delivered? I also note that the outturn for this year is €31 million compared to €33 million last year. I understand that takes into account the purchase of marine fuel and...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for the Public Services 2013
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Department of Defence (Revised) (26 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: I have a few questions. I note in appropriations-in-aid in subhead B2 there is an estimate of €50,000 from the EU in respect of fisheries protection costs but nothing in 2012. Is that something new? Might it develop and might we get funding from the EU? I ask the Minister for an overview on that.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for the Public Services 2013
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Department of Defence (Revised) (26 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: That is interesting. The Minister also mentioned he was replacing the heavy machine gun for the Army. Will there be a different type of gun, will it continue with the model it has or will the Minister introduce a new model?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for the Public Services 2013
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Department of Defence (Revised) (26 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: A GPMG is replacing it.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for the Public Services 2013
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Department of Defence (Revised) (26 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: Can the Minister give us an overview on the move of the Army headquarters from its old to its new location? What is the current structure? Are there still elements in different parts of the city? Have they all been relocated to Newbridge? Are there still elements in Conyngham Road?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for the Public Services 2013
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Department of Defence (Revised) (26 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: The Minister might provide us with a list of the existing buildings around the country which are being maintained and which he mentioned in his Estimates. Are there any plans to sell or off-load any of those which are lying idle?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for the Public Services 2013
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Department of Defence (Revised) (26 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister and his officials for attending. On the point made earlier by Deputy Mac Lochlainn, more ships may be required because some of those remaining, which are out on the seas doing great work for the State in increasingly dangerous conditions, are aging rapidly.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Message to Dáil (26 Jun 2013)

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 Revised Estimates for public services for the year ending 31 December 2013: Vote 35 - Army Pensions; and Vote 36 - Department of Defence.

Prison Development (Confirmation of Resolutions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: As Chairman of the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, I am pleased to speak on the legislation. The committee visited Cork Prison on 25 October 2012. In keeping with Deputy Dara Murphy's comments, I invite anyone who criticises prisons for not being tough enough to spend a few nights in Cork Prison to see how they get on. I pay tribute to the staff of the prison, given the...

Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (28 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: I welcome publication of the Bill and commend the efforts being made by the Minister, the Department of Justice and Equality, the Garda Síochána and others to combat the evil of human trafficking. We cannot be complacent about this problem and have to be vigilant at all times. Other speakers have mentioned the report launched yesterday by the joint committee that was asked by the...

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2013)

David Stanton: When I first began examining this issue, I was surprised and perturbed to learn that the X case, as defined by the Supreme Court, was the law of the land. This point was agreed by a number of eminent people during the recent hearings. Regardless of whether one agrees, it is the law of the land. As such, abortion on grounds of suicide is constitutionally possible. It is actually legal, as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Bodies (2 Jul 2013)

David Stanton: 538. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the cross Departmental Group on Migrant Integration was established; if he will provide details of its membership and the number of times it has met to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31983/13]