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Seanad: Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I thank the Senator. I appreciate the motivation behind the proposed amendment, which is well-intentioned. It would be great if CAB could deprive criminals of the proceeds of crime without delay. However, Senators will recall that the Minister in her Second Stage speech emphasised the critical balance of the Proceeds of Crime Act, which operates a as a piece of civil law. The Supreme...

Seanad: Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I thank the Senator for raising this very important issue and giving me a chance to outline the proposed approach to the gambling sector's potential vulnerability to being used to launder the proceeds of crime. Certain parts of the gambling sector are already subject to controls in this regard. All private members' clubs in which gambling activities are carried out are required to register...

Seanad: Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I thank Senator Bacik for raising what could almost be seen as an anomaly in some ways and for flagging it as she has so helpfully done. However, the amendment, as the Senator knows, would disapply proceeds of crime legislation to conduct which, as it stands, is not criminal. Under current law neither the payment for sexual services nor the receipt of payment for providing such services is...

Seanad: Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I thank the Senators and the Leas-Chathaoirleach for their work on this Bill and all Senators for their considered amendments, some which were allowed and some which were not allowed, obviously. However, they were all tabled with sincerity and due diligence, for which I thank them, and we will note what has been said as the Bill proceeds.

Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) Bill 2016: Order for Second Stage (8 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) Bill 2016: Second Stage (8 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." As the Members of the House are aware, this Bill is being brought forward today to give additional powers to the Commission of Investigation into the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation, IBRC. These provisions are necessary, given the nature of the investigation involved, to ensure that the commission can effectively perform its functions....

Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) Bill 2016: Second Stage (8 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I thank the Members of the House and those who contributed to this debate today. As I said when I presented the Bill, the Government wants an effective, efficient and timely investigation into the issues of significant public concern which have arisen in relation to certain transactions conducted by the IBRC. It is evident that this aim is shared across this House and I thank again those...

Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) Bill 2016: Second Stage (8 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I understand Committee Stage will be taken in the House.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Migrant Integration (12 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 158 and 159 together. Funding for integration projects for persons admitted to Ireland as a result of the refugee crisis is eligible for support under the EU Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF). Ireland's allocation under the AMIF is €19.519 million and the eligibility period for expenditure extends to the end of 2022. This amount covers...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Data (12 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I assume that the Deputy is referring to refugees and asylum seekers admitted under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme. 520 refugees are to be resettled in Ireland under the resettlement programme by 31 December 2017, of whom 273 have been admitted from Lebanon to date since 20 July 2015 (date of Council Conclusions on resettlement). 110 of these cases were admitted in 2016 to date....

Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I move amendment No. 1:In page 5, line 13, to delete “Act of 2004” and substitute “Act of 2004 or this Act”. This is an amendment to subsection (1). That subsection provides that the special liquidators should comply with all directions given by the commission under the Commissions of Investigation Act 2004. It is intended to remove any doubt as to the...

Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I thank Members for facilitating the passage of the Bill and particularly those who contributed to the debate on Second Stage, which was very interesting. The provisions of the Bill will ensure that the commission can conduct, to the greatest extent possible, an efficient, effective and timely investigation into issues of significant public concern which have arisen regarding certain...

Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I congratulate the Leas-Cheann Comhairle on his appointment. I did not have an opportunity to say that earlier. On behalf of the Minister, I would like to thank all Deputies who contributed to this debate and welcome the support expressed for this Bill. Crime, in particular organised crime, is a cause of deep concern to all of us and to people across the country. All Members of the...

Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: Next Tuesday. I understand it is being taken in the House.

Seanad: Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016: Second Stage (15 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I am delighted to be here today on Second Stage of the Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016. I know I can expect valuable and incisive contributions from Senators to the debate and I am looking forward to their support during our discussions on what we are trying to achieve with the Bill. The purpose of the Bill is to give effect to the decision in budget 2016 to provide for two weeks'...

Seanad: Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016: Second Stage (15 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I thank Senators from all sides of the House for their valuable contributions to this Second Stage debate and for their broad support for the Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016. We all want what is best for children. All the evidence shows that in parenting what is best for children is the involvement of their fathers in their practical care and day-to-day lives. Even a short amount of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gender Balance (19 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 102 and 103 together. The draft Directive in question, which does not provide for quotas but rather procedures to be followed in filling board positions when one gender is under-represented, has not been adopted. It is still before a Council working group. Ireland supports the proposed Directive and considers that the approach put forward is balanced and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Traveller Community (19 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: The issue of Traveller ethnicity is being considered within the context of discussions on the new National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy. The final phase of a three phase consultative process in terms of the development of that Inclusion Strategy is currently underway at a cross-Departmental level under the coordination of my officials. There will be a further round of public...

Seanad: Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I thank Senators for their support for and contributions to the Bill the last day and for supporting the Bill today. I would like to emphasise the importance of this Bill in the context of the commitment of the Government and all Members to give children the best possible start in life and to furthering equality and recognising the different types of families that exist in Ireland. Two...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: As Members of the House are aware, the Bill is being brought forward to give additional powers to the commission of investigation into the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation. These provisions are necessary, given the nature of the investigation involved, to ensure the commission can effectively perform its functions. I am presenting the Bill on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for...