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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training: Motion (19 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: Do members have any more questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training: Motion (19 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: One issue which came up is that the agency will be based in Budapest. From the note it appears that may only be on a temporary basis. Could the Minister say a little about that? Are there plans to have the headquarters there on a permanent basis?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training: Motion (19 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: There is also a proposal to merge CEPOL into Europol.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training: Motion (19 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: That will not happen now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training: Motion (19 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: I am pleased to see cybercrime mentioned first, because the information we have is that cybercrime is one of the biggest threats to any modern state. We urge that the matter would be given a lot of attention. With the Minister’s agreement and that of the Garda Síochána, the committee might visit Templemore to look around the Garda college and some of the work going on there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training: Motion (19 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: The visit might not happen until the new year as our budget has been exceeded at this stage.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training: Motion (19 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: That is very useful. I thank the Minister for engaging on the issues with us. We are always extremely interested to receive information and briefings from her. I mentioned to the Minister that a report was published recently on gun control. Members are very anxious to get involved but the date for submissions is very short. It would help us greatly if the consultation period were...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training: Motion (19 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for being present and for her positive engagement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Messages to Dáil and Seanad (19 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has completed its consideration of the following motion:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of...

Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: I welcome this debate on domestic violence. The claim that the issue has not been debate in the Oireachtas is incorrect. In November 2013, the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality received more than 40 submissions on domestic violence from various groups and stakeholders. The committee had two full days of hearings on 19 and 20 February 2014. We produced a large report on all...

Topical Issue Debate: National Car Test (26 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter. The national car test, NCT, is a vitally important innovation. It has saved lives and made our roads and vehicles safer. Most people are obliged to have their cars tested every three years. An issue arises, however, in the context of the long waiting lists for car tests in some areas, particularly where I reside. I am...

Topical Issue Debate: National Car Test (26 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for his response. I invite the Minister to go online, enter a car registration number and see what appointment date he is given. We did it this morning and noticed waiting periods of four months and three and half months in two test centres in my part of the country. In other areas, we were given the date of mid-February. Averages are averages but I am interested in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (26 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: 48. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 41 of 10 July 2014, the progress that has been made in the development of a new fuel grant under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme to come into effect in 2015 to replace the current fuel excise relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45423/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (26 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: 120. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 240 of 14 October 2014, the further progress that has been made with regard to the site acquisition in respect a school (details supplied) in County Cork; if the new school building project is still on target to go to construction in 2015-2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45421/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Litter Pollution (26 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: 140. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 461 of 15 July 2014, if his Department has finalised its assessment of local authority applications for the 2014 round of funding under the anti-litter awareness grant scheme; if he will provide a breakdown of these; the number that include an adopt-a-road-style scheme; and if he...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Judicial Appointments: Discussion (26 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: Apologies have been received from Deputy Anne Ferris and Senator Tony Mulcahy. Deputy Alan Farrell is running late. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the judicial appointments process. I understand a briefing has been circulated to members. I welcome Dr. Laura Cahillane from the School of Law, University of Limerick, and thank her for attending the meeting. She is very welcome....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Judicial Appointments: Discussion (26 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: I thank Dr. Cahillane. It is fascinating.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Judicial Appointments: Discussion (26 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: Thank you very much. That was very interesting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Judicial Appointments: Discussion (26 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: I thank Dr. Kenny. I compliment the three witnesses for their challenging and interesting presentations. I am sure my colleagues found them interesting also. Senator O'Donovan was first to indicate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Judicial Appointments: Discussion (26 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: Is the question for all three witnesses or just one?