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Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: Charities Act 2009 and Advancement of Human Rights: Discussion (24 Jun 2015)

David Stanton: Make the two points before we suspend.

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: Charities Act 2009 and Advancement of Human Rights: Discussion (24 Jun 2015)

David Stanton: I thank Mr. Cooper. Who wants to begin with questions or comments? Is nobody offering?

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: Charities Act 2009 and Advancement of Human Rights: Discussion (24 Jun 2015)

David Stanton: Who wants to take that question?

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: Charities Act 2009 and Advancement of Human Rights: Discussion (24 Jun 2015)

David Stanton: Has Senator Bacik any further questions?

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: Charities Act 2009 and Advancement of Human Rights: Discussion (24 Jun 2015)

David Stanton: The two issues arising pertain to charitable status and charitable tax exemption status. Dr. Breen is suggesting that human rights organisations should ideally qualify for both at the same time. The tax exemption status clearly has a financial benefit but what benefits accrue from charitable status on its own?

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: Charities Act 2009 and Advancement of Human Rights: Discussion (24 Jun 2015)

David Stanton: Is the ability to collect money as a charity the main consequence in practice?

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: Charities Act 2009 and Advancement of Human Rights: Discussion (24 Jun 2015)

David Stanton: I thank the witnesses for giving of their time and expertise to brief us on this subject. Senator Zappone is our rapporteur on this and I do not doubt she will prepare a detailed paper with numerous recommendations and headings. Is it agreed that we go into private session for housekeeping matters? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Global Resettlement Needs and Related Matters: UNHCR (24 Jun 2015)

David Stanton: Apologies have been received from Senators Bacik and O'Donovan. The purpose of this meeting is to receive a briefing from representatives of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR, in regard to circumstances faced by people who leave their homes and seek refuge in other countries. As members will be aware, this committee also covers the defence brief. I speak for all of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Global Resettlement Needs and Related Matters: UNHCR (24 Jun 2015)

David Stanton: Senator Zappone has indicated her wish to comment and I ask her to engage.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Global Resettlement Needs and Related Matters: UNHCR (24 Jun 2015)

David Stanton: It is easier.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Global Resettlement Needs and Related Matters: UNHCR (24 Jun 2015)

David Stanton: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Global Resettlement Needs and Related Matters: UNHCR (24 Jun 2015)

David Stanton: What do you mean in referring to the "components" of the resettlement programme? Is it how it works physically?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Global Resettlement Needs and Related Matters: UNHCR (24 Jun 2015)

David Stanton: We have to be cognisant of the fact that we have the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade. We are dealing with the issues as they are right now. How stability might be put in place in those countries is probably a matter for the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade rather than us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Global Resettlement Needs and Related Matters: UNHCR (24 Jun 2015)

David Stanton: I will let Deputy O'Dowd in again. At the same time, we have a situation where we have millions of people displaced across the world. The Pope recently spoke about a third world war, in effect, going on. We are facing the consequences of all that, which includes all these people. Ms Magennis mentioned the undocumented people arriving here, which is a very important issue as well. We see...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Global Resettlement Needs and Related Matters: UNHCR (24 Jun 2015)

David Stanton: I am not saying Deputy O'Dowd should.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Global Resettlement Needs and Related Matters: UNHCR (24 Jun 2015)

David Stanton: I am just making a point that-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Global Resettlement Needs and Related Matters: UNHCR (24 Jun 2015)

David Stanton: -----our main focus is on the people arriving in Ireland and how we deal with them. That is the purpose of this meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Global Resettlement Needs and Related Matters: UNHCR (24 Jun 2015)

David Stanton: I am sorry, but I will let the Deputy speak again when I am finished. What I am saying is that another committee focuses on issues of foreign affairs and we do not usually cross over, although I accept that there are overlaps. I do not disagree with the Deputy at all. I am only pointing out that this matter is complicated.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Global Resettlement Needs and Related Matters: UNHCR (24 Jun 2015)

David Stanton: I thank Ms Magennis. Does Deputy O'Dowd have a further question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Global Resettlement Needs and Related Matters: UNHCR (24 Jun 2015)

David Stanton: I attended the Syrian refugee event in Cork at the weekend and some of the stories I heard were horrific. However, the system set up in that regard seems to be working well. I have just a few questions. How will the people who are to be resettled here be selected and where does that selection process happen?