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Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: UN Convention on the Rights of Older People: Discussion (9 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: Give Mr. Moran a chance to answer.

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: UN Convention on the Rights of Older People: Discussion (9 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: The Oireachtas Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade is voting and I want to bring it to the attention of anyone who is a member of that committee. I apologise for interrupting.

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: UN Convention on the Rights of Older People: Discussion (9 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: I was wondering where the Senator was going with it.

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: UN Convention on the Rights of Older People: Discussion (9 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: Maybe we can get a comment back from Mr. Moran.

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: UN Convention on the Rights of Older People: Discussion (9 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: A number of questions arise. The issue of culture and mindset is coming up repeatedly. I remember meeting someone from South Korea a few years ago. They said their culture had been such that older people were respected hugely. The eldest son in the family had the responsibility of minding the parents and looking after them, but that was changing a little there at the time and they were...

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: UN Convention on the Rights of Older People: Discussion (9 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: One is in trouble.

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: UN Convention on the Rights of Older People: Discussion (9 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: The average life expectancy in Ireland for men is 78 and for women it is 82. It has been going up quite a bit over recent decades. Is the need for proactive respect and support, rather than passive respect and support, something this convention might bring about, that people might begin to think more positively and in a more focused way about support? Living with dignity is also included,...

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: UN Convention on the Rights of Older People: Discussion (9 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: Cultural change with the public's support is important. That matter arises often.

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: UN Convention on the Rights of Older People: Discussion (9 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: The capacity Bill that is being finalised in the Houses will address much of what Deputy O'Dowd has mentioned. It is challenging legislation, but it is almost through the Houses and will be a major game changer as regards dementia, rights, legal capacity and so forth. Do the witnesses have further comments to make?

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: UN Convention on the Rights of Older People: Discussion (9 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: All done. I thank the witnesses for attending. It is a most interesting, challenging and important topic. As Deputy Ferris stated, we must consider lending our support to it. I get the sense that this is just the beginning, though, as there remains a great deal of work to be done in the public realm - to change people's mindsets and get them thinking and focusing on this - and...

Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (15 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: I am pleased to have this opportunity to say a few words on this Bill and to congratulate my colleague, Deputy Penrose, on bringing it forward. The reason I am speaking on this Bill is that the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, which I chair, did some pre-legislative scrutiny of this Bill at the invitation of the Minister. We received 122 submissions, the vast majority of...

Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (15 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: Does the Deputy want me to give way?

Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (15 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: If the Deputy wants me to give way and invites me to do that, I will but if he interrupts me, that is not a display of good manners.

Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (15 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: There is a procedure for asking a speaker to give way, which is not used here, as the Leas-Cheann Comhairle knows, but it should be used more often. There is a stigma or a shame attached to bankruptcy. That dates back to when people were lodged in debtors' prisons for not being able to discharge their bankruptcy. That stigma still prevails. One of the submissions suggested that we...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Resources (15 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: 66. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the strategic importance to the State of the oil refinery in Whitegate in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44803/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Resources (15 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: 69. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the discussions he has had to ensure the oil refinery in Whitegate in County Cork remains in operation as a refinery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44802/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Welfare of Ex-Service Personnel: Discussion (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: Apologies have been received from Senator Katherine Zappone. The purpose of this part of the meeting is to have an engagement with representatives of the Organisation of National Ex -Servicemen and Women and the Irish United Nations Veterans Association. The witnesses are all very welcome. I understand this is the first time they have been at an Oireachtas hearing. I apologise for the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Welfare of Ex-Service Personnel: Discussion (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: I thank Mr. O'Connor for his presentation and for the work his organisation is doing. One of the reasons we invited the organisation here today was to help raise its profile and let people know about the work it is doing. I now call on Mr. Kerwin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Welfare of Ex-Service Personnel: Discussion (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: I thank Mr. Kerwin for his statement. Deputy Mac Lochlainn has indicated his wish to contribute and I know he must leave shortly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Welfare of Ex-Service Personnel: Discussion (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: Does Mr. Ryan wish to comment?