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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (13 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: Is everybody happy? I thank the delegates for taking part in this process and for their very useful contribution.

Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: With the permission of the House I will take Deputy Hannigan's slot.

Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: I would have liked to have spoken at greater length but I do not wish to delay the legislation. A number of issues arise. I was reading about the history of Youghal. It is notable that Youghal received its charter in 1209. There has been a mayor in Youghal since 1209 and this rich tradition is invaluable. The history of Youghal is mind blowing. Walter Raleigh lived in Myrtle Grove,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Yield (19 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: 426. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the specific services that will be funded by the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48894/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Data (20 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: 98. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the incidence of both dyslexia and dyscalculia respectively in children of school-going age in the State; if his Department collects statistics on the number of dyscalculia diagnoses for children aged five to 18 years; the number of applications received by his Department for learning supports for pupils with dyscalculia; the number of same...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Data (20 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: 99. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the specific supports available from his Department to school children who have been diagnosed with dyscalculia; the training teachers receive, the teaching methodologies and so on to assist them in teaching children with dyscalculia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49822/13]

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (20 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: All mobile telephones should be switched off as they cause interference with the recording system, even in silent mode. This meeting has been convened to consider the Supplementary Estimates for Vote 20 - Garda Síochána and Vote 24 - Justice and Equality. I propose that the committee consider both Supplementary Estimates together. The Supplementary Estimates for Vote 20 - Garda...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (20 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: Of course. I am very grateful to the Deputy for his co-operation.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (20 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: Indeed. I invite the Minister to begin.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (20 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister and invite Deputy Collins to respond.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (20 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: Yes, but try to stick to the Estimates.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (20 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: Does Deputy O'Brien want to respond or make any observations?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (20 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: I ask both the Minister and members to stick to the subject of the Supplementary Estimate headings. I have allowed some flexibility and movement away from these, but while the issues we have been discussing are important and interesting, the focus should be on the Supplementary Estimates.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (20 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: Sorry, Deputy, I would be interested in a discussion on that at a special meeting of the committee, but today I would like the Deputy to stick with the issue of the Estimates.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (20 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: Under Standing Orders, we are supposed to stick with the Estimates.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (20 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: I call the Minister to respond and ask him to stick with the Estimates.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (20 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: If I might intervene, the Committee of Public Accounts has been seized of that issue. As a result, under Standing Orders, we are not allowed to discuss it, with the exception of the Minister indicating the reason an additional €15 million is required. We cannot discuss any other aspect of the matter because the Committee of Public Accounts is dealing with it.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (20 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: That matter is not relevant to the Supplementary Estimates.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (20 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: No, it is not contemplated by the Supplementary Estimates.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (20 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: The Deputy cannot go there. That matter is not relevant to the Supplementary Estimates.