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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: I thank Ms Kennedy for her presentation and congratulate her on the work being done by ITAS. I congratulate her on the awards received and the award it is about to receive on its 20th anniversary. Perhaps I can ask two questions. What is the source of ITAS' funding? Why does Ms Kennedy expect a 90% increase in referrals?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: Do other countries have a comparable service?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: The Senator's questions are excellent as usual. In terms of where he is going with the questioning, this committee might interact with the Minister and the Department and request that this be examined again, which would be useful.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: Does anybody else wish to make a point or ask a question? Was mention made of a tourist victims ombudsman at some stage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: Will the EU directive have any other effect that should be highlighted?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: Ms Kennedy mentioned the opt-in opt-out system. Are there any data protection issues in that regard?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: I thank the delegates from ITAS for being here. Their visit has been very interesting. They are doing tremendous work and the potential for further development of their services is huge. The questions put by Senator Conway and others suggest we may write to the Minister to ask her to consider assisting in whatever way she can, particularly in view of the directive coming into effect. I...

Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: The Irish Sports Council defines sport as all forms of physical activity, which through casual or organised participation aim at expressing or improving physical fitness and mental well-being, forming social relationships or obtaining results in competition at all levels. We must be careful that we do not make sport too competitive at a young age which may lead to youngsters being excluded...

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 5) Bill: First Stage (30 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to facilitate certain persons unable to vote at polling stations due to being on holiday to make an application to have their names entered into the postal voters list; for that purpose to amend the Electoral Act 1997; and to provide for related matters.This is a short Bill. We very often come across people who cannot vote...

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 5) Bill: First Stage (30 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (30 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: 525. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 60 of 5 February 2014, the further progress that has been made regarding the acquisition of a site required for the development of a new school (details supplied) in County Cork included on her Department's five year school building programme and due to go to construction this academic year; and if she...

Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: I am pleased to be able to make a short contribution. I welcome the Bill. It is very important and should have been passed a long time ago. I have examined legislation in other countries. In Australia the lobbyist register requires that upon making contact with a representative or minister, a lobbyist must identify that he or she is a lobbyist, an employee, a contractor or somebody...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Status (1 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: 20. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reinstate the local authority swimming pool programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36795/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (1 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: 27. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to further develop and support cruise liner traffic to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36794/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: We are now in public session. Please note that the proceedings of this committee are being carried live on the Oireachtas television channel, a new innovation that we are happy about and that is growing more and more popular. It is going right up in the ratings. After today, it will be at the top. I have been asked to remind members to switch off all mobile telephones or to put them in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: I thank Mr. Brett. It sounds like progress has been made and there was a lot of good news in his contribution. Does Mr. Dorgan wish to comment? If not, does anyone else wish to remind the committee of what was stated last June?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: I thank Mr. O'Sullivan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: Before I invite my colleagues to speak, would Mr. Dorgan tell me when this might be up and running? I know the Department is establishing a working group.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: Definitely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: Who wants to take that?