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Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary) (25 Nov 2015)

David Stanton: The Department estimated that correctly but at the same time, the numbers retiring-----

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Message to Dáil (25 Nov 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 following Supplementary Estimate for public services for the year ending 31 December 2015: Vote 35 - Department of Defence.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Defence Forces Report: Motion (25 Nov 2015)

David Stanton: The next item for consideration is the following motion:That Dáil Éireann approves the report by the Minister for Defence regarding service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations in 2014, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 29th June, 2015, in accordance with section 13 of the Defence (Amendment) Act 2006. I invite the Minister to make some brief...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Defence Forces Report: Motion (25 Nov 2015)

David Stanton: We really should not do so, but I ask the Deputy to proceed.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Defence Forces Report: Motion (25 Nov 2015)

David Stanton: I have a copy of the report, which I read some days ago. The report is almost the same as the Minister's statement; there is very little difference between the two. There are some extra remarks in the statement that are not in the report. It is all welcome. I join colleagues in paying tribute to the Defence Forces, and I thank the Minister and his officials for attending.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Message to Dáil (25 Nov 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 following motion:That Dáil Éireann approves the report by the Minister for Defence regarding service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations in 2014, copies of which were laid before Dáil...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Classification of Film Appeals Board: Chairperson Designate (2 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: We have no apologies, although I believe Senator Zappone is running late. The purpose of this meeting is to have an engagement with Ms Margaret Taylor, chairperson designate of the Classification of Film Appeals Board. On behalf of the committee, I welcome Ms Taylor and thank her for attending. The format of the meeting will be that she will be invited to make a brief opening statement and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Classification of Film Appeals Board: Chairperson Designate (2 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: The legislation goes back to 1923 and much has changed since then. Given the wide availability of material on the Internet, does this make classification redundant? We have received presentations over the years regarding what is available online and children of any age can access virtually anything at the touch of a button. Obviously, neither the film board or the appeal board can...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Classification of Film Appeals Board: Chairperson Designate (2 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: Is it possible for a member of the public to appeal a decision of the censor if he or she is unhappy with it, rather than the option just being open to those in the industry?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Classification of Film Appeals Board: Chairperson Designate (2 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: Ms Taylor has enlightened us on this topic and I thank her for attending. I wish her the very best in her work. She may not have much to do but at least she is in place and the board will be present. I wish members of the board all the best as well. The committee will notify the Minister that it has had an engagement with Ms Taylor.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (2 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: As we have a quorum, the committee is in public session. There are no apologies. Please turn off all mobile phones as they cause interference with the recording equipment in the committee room, even when on silent mode. We are here to consider the Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality, Deputy Dara...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (2 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (2 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: Does the Minister of State wish to respond?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (2 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: If amendment No. 5 in the name of Deputy Niall Collins is agreed to, amendment No. 6 cannot be moved. Amendments Nos. 5 and 6 are physical alternatives and will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (2 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State and his officials for their attendance.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Message to Dáil (2 Dec 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 (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015 and has made no amendments thereto.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 20: An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary) (2 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: Before we begin, I remind members and guests to turn off their mobile phones or leave them in airplane mode as, otherwise, they will interfere with the sound system. This meeting has been convened to consider Supplementary Estimates for Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána, and Vote 21 - Prisons. I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, and her...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 20: An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary) (2 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, OECD, model that the Houses are bringing forward is challenging and interesting, but if we all support the work of the Department throughout the year, examining, discussing and making an input into how the money is spent and the outturns, it could be very beneficial all round. Members could have helpful suggestions and ideas. We...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 20: An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary) (2 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: Let us focus on subhead A1 and not stray into other areas. It involves payment of allowances and overtime for the final roster period at the end of the year, prior to the year end, which is a change. In other years it was paid at the start of the following year. Now it is being paid at the end of this year.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 20: An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary) (2 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: The Deputy asked me to tell him if he spoke about the wrong subhead.