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

David Stanton: I thank the Senators who contributed to the debate. As I said in my opening speech, the Government wants an effective, efficient and timely investigation into the issues of significant public concern which have arisen relating to certain transactions conducted by IBRC. I acknowledge the very substantial preparatory work carried out by the sole member of the commission to date and which is...

Seanad: Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (19 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I am speaking on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality who regrets that she cannot be present due to other official commitments. I want to thank the Seanad for the opportunity to make my remarks on this important motion today which heralds the coming into being of the new legal services regulatory authority which was legislated for in the Legal Services Regulation...

Seanad: Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (19 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I would like to thank the Senators for their contributions to our discussion of the motion. It is a motion which, along with a similar motion that will be put before the Dáil for its consideration on Thursday, can enable the formal appointment of the 11 nominated members of the new legal services regulatory authority. The immediate working objective is to obtain the required approval...

Seanad: European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training: Motion (19 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I am very pleased to return to the House - it seems as though I have been here all day - to present the motion. It gives me an opportunity to describe the service provided by CEPOL and highlight the benefit it brings to An Garda Síochána. As Senators are aware, CEPOL is the European police college which was established in 2005. It brings together senior police officers from...

Seanad: European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training: Motion (19 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I thank Senators for their considered views, support for the motion and questions on the issues raised. Senator Diarmuid Wilson was very supportive of the motion and CEPOL, for which I thank him. Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile raised a number of issues, including Brexit, which was also mentioned by Senator Martin Conway and others. Obviously, its impact is not yet known. We will be...

IBRC Commission of Investigation: Motion (20 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I move:“That Dáil Éireann approves the draft Order entitled Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) (Amendment) Order 2016, which was duly laid before the House on 14 July 2016”. I wish to reiterate that the Government shares the strong determination of this House for an effective, efficient and timely investigation into the issues of...

IBRC Commission of Investigation: Motion (20 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I thank all Deputies who made contributions to the short debate. It is evident that all Members of the House have a strong desire to ensure that the IBRC commission of investigation conducts an efficient, effective and timely investigation into important matters of public concern. As I mentioned at the outset of the debate, in its first interim report, the commission raised significant...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Funding (20 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 87 and 88 together. Ireland's allocation under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund is €19.519 million and the eligibility period for expenditure extends to the end of 2022. In addition, Member States receive lump sums of €6,000 per person resettled or relocated which rises to €10,000 for certain categories of resettled persons. No...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (20 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: The Government’s decision to establish the Irish Refugee Protection Programme on 10 September 2015 was a direct response to the EU migrant crisis. Of the 4,000 people committed to under the September 2015 Government decision, 2,622 are to be taken in under the EU relocation scheme from Italy and Greece and 780 (520 of whom will arrive by the end of 2016 and 260 in 2017) from Lebanon...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: On my behalf and on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality I thank the Members of the House for facilitating the passage of the Bill. I am pleased that it has received such wide support in both Houses. While that support is a reflection of the consultation with representatives of the Opposition in developing the provisions of the Bill, it is also a reflection of...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I thank the Senators for their comments. I also wish to acknowledge the very hard work of the officials in the Department in getting the legislation this far.

European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training: Motion (21 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I move:That Dáil Éireann approve the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to accept the following measure:Regulation (EU) 2015/2219 of the...

European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training: Motion (21 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I thank Deputies for their valuable contributions and comments on the work of CEPOL and the need to have continued representation by An Garda Síochána at CEPOL. CEPOL provides a cost-effective means of upskilling members of An Garda Síochána and customs officials in critical policing areas in times of restricted budgets. It provides a diversity of training courses in...

Appointment of Members of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (21 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I move:That Dáil Éireann, noting that the Government agreed on 13 July 2016 to propose, for the approval of Dáil Éireann, the appointment of the persons concerned to be members of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority, and pursuant to section 9 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015, approves the appointment, with effect from the establishment day to be appointed by...

Appointment of Members of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (21 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I thank Deputies for their contributions which I know will also be appreciated by the Tánaiste, on whose behalf I am taking the motion. The motion, along with the similar motion of approval that was agreed before the Seanad on Tuesday, can enable the formal appointment of the 11 nominated members of the new Legal Services Regulatory Authority. Underlying the comments just made, I sense...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (16 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: The Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP) was established by Government Decision on 10 September 2015 as a direct response to the humanitarian crisis that developed in Southern Europe as a consequence of mass migration from areas of conflict in the Middle East and Africa. Under the programme the Government has pledged to accept a total of 4,000 migrants into the State by the end of 2017,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (16 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: The General Scheme of the Gambling Control Bill was published in July 2013 following approval by the Government and is currently in drafting by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel., The Bill, as proposed, will update all existing laws on the regulation of gambling, including betting and gaming but excluding the National Lottery. It will provide for the licensing of all forms of online...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insurance Costs (27 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: If an individual feels that they have discriminated against in the provision of a service, such as insurance, they may contact the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission for advice in relation to how to make a formal complaint and take a claim under equality legislation. Complaints in that regard are subject to the independent adjudication of the Workplace Relations Commission and I have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Legislation (27 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 92 and 94 together. The General Scheme of the Gambling Control Bill was published in July 2013 following approval by the Government and is currently in drafting by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel. The Bill, as proposed, will update all existing laws on the regulation of gambling, including betting and gaming but excluding the National Lottery. ...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Accommodation (28 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: On behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality who, unfortunately, cannot be in the Chamber for this debate, I thank the Deputy for raising this very important matter. The Tánaiste is aware that a number of significant fire and health and safety issues have been identified in Sligo Garda station and believes the necessary remedial action should be taken without...