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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Submissions on Drugs Review: Discussion (14 Oct 2015)

David Stanton: What is coming out so far is that the Portuguese model is worth exploring and investigating and we need more research and facts and figures, which I think we got anyway when we were there. It is not a panacea or the only thing, however. There are many other things that need to happen around this area. That is what is emerging from the meeting so far. Deputy McGrath has a third question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Submissions on Drugs Review: Discussion (14 Oct 2015)

David Stanton: I thank Mr. Geoghegan for bringing us back to the centre of our debate today, which is the Portuguese approach. They have moved from criminlisation to the health system. In fact, they recommend that we do not even talk about decriminalisation. They talk about moving to health rather than the criminal justice system. Dr. Keenan wanted to come back in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Submissions on Drugs Review: Discussion (14 Oct 2015)

David Stanton: Could Mr. Keane tells what these substances are?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Submissions on Drugs Review: Discussion (14 Oct 2015)

David Stanton: Deputy O'Brien has three questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Submissions on Drugs Review: Discussion (14 Oct 2015)

David Stanton: I thank the Deputy and I ask Ms Malone to respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Submissions on Drugs Review: Discussion (14 Oct 2015)

David Stanton: I have a question on resources. Ms Malone and others spoke about the cost of keeping people in prison and a figure of €69,000 per annum was mentioned. It must be noted that unless we close down a prison, we do not make massive savings. One must also take into account the costs associated with court cases, with gardaí being tied up waiting for cases to be called, the work of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Submissions on Drugs Review: Discussion (14 Oct 2015)

David Stanton: Yes, but obviously this committee is concerned with matters of justice, which is why we are looking at the issue from that point of view. Other Oireachtas committees can look at this issue from a health point of view. Our concern is with the justice system.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Submissions on Drugs Review: Discussion (14 Oct 2015)

David Stanton: If Mr. Kirby gives the reference to the clerk to the committee, we can get a copy of it. One of the messages I am picking up from this session is hasten slowly and not to rush into this, that more research and a wider debate is needed. I hope this is the start of the debate. All submissions to, and the transcript of, this meeting will be sent to the Minister of State for his consideration....

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Choice of Court (Hague Convention) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (14 Oct 2015)

David Stanton: This meeting has been convened to consider the Choice of Court (Hague Convention) Bill 2015 and the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) (Amendment) Bill 2014. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ó Ríordáin, and his officials to this meeting. We will commence with the Choice of Court (Hague Convention) Bill 2015. There are no amendments tabled to the Bill. If anybody...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Message to Dáil (14 Oct 2015)

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 Choice of Court (Hague Convention) Bill 2015 and has made no amendments thereto.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (14 Oct 2015)

David Stanton: We will now consider the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) (Amendment) Bill 2014. There is only one amendment tabled but if members want to intercede or comment on a section, as I call out the section or reach it, they should feel free to let me know and they can do so. Otherwise, I will merely proceed to dispose of the sections.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Message to Dáil (14 Oct 2015)

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 Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) (Amendment) Bill 2014 and has made no amendments thereto.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (20 Oct 2015)

David Stanton: 130. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she has considered implementing a farm watch scheme such as those in operation in areas of the United Kingdom which help police combat rural crime and theft of agricultural equipment and livestock by working with farmers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35775/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Oireachtas Joint Committee Reports (20 Oct 2015)

David Stanton: 152. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she has considered the cash for gold report of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality; the action she will take; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35774/15]

Other Questions: School Completion Programme (21 Oct 2015)

David Stanton: 9. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 34 of 8 July 2015, if the Economic and Social Research Institute review of the School Completion Programme has concluded; if he plans to publish the report; the changes he plans to make to the Programme, as a result of the report's findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36214/15]

Other Questions: School Completion Programme (21 Oct 2015)

David Stanton: This question relates to the ESRI's recent review of the school completion programme. I know a question was asked about this earlier, but unfortunately I missed the response because I was attending a committee meeting. I understand that the review has now been published. What actions have been initiated by Tusla? The agency has advised that it has initiated a set of actions on foot of...

Other Questions: School Completion Programme (21 Oct 2015)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for his response. Perhaps the Minister does not have the statistics to hand this morning, but I would appreciate if he could let me know how effective the programme is in achieving its school retention objectives. What are the Department's plans with regard to the recommendation to review cluster boundaries in line with the review of DEIS and to encourage principals to...

Other Questions: School Completion Programme (21 Oct 2015)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for his response on which I have three brief questions. Does he agree that flexibility is needed in resource allocation for the various projects or clusters? Will he indicate the scope of the review of existing provision for younger students given the importance of early years intervention? Will he commit to maintaining or perhaps increasing funding for this important...

Other Questions: School Completion Programme (21 Oct 2015)

David Stanton: I asked about the review of existing provision for younger students which was recommended given the importance of early years intervention. Younger students are part of early years intervention at that level. I also asked a question about funding.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: National Youth Strategy (21 Oct 2015)

David Stanton: 20. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 11 of 8 July 2015, if the new national youth strategy has been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36215/15]