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Topical Issue Debate: Garda Accommodation (28 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: I again thank the Deputy for raising this very important matter. The Tánaiste looks forward to the issues raised about the Garda station in Sligo being resolved as soon as possible by the Office of Public Works, in conjunction with Garda management. She also looks forward to the building of the new station in the town, construction of which should proceed at an early date. She will do...

Other Questions: Refugee Resettlement Programme (28 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: I acknowledge the Deputy's interest in this area and thank him for his question. The Irish refugee protection programme was established by in September 2015 as a direct result of the humanitarian crisis that developed in southern Europe as a consequence of mass migration from areas of conflict. Under the programme, the Government has pledged to accept a total of 4,000 persons into the State...

Other Questions: Refugee Resettlement Programme (28 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: The issue with the Italians was technical and related to member states conducting, as the Deputy has said, security assessments of groups being allocated to them under relocation. National security is a competency that remains the sole reserve of each individual member state and Ireland already has arrangements in place to allow Garda detectives to travel to Greece to interview people...

Other Questions: Refugee Resettlement Programme (28 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: The decision on expanding the resettlement programme has been made. By the end of this year, we will have reached our commitment of 520 refugees. The Minister recently announced that we will take another 260 refugees from Lebanon in 2017. We are, therefore, expanding the programme. On the Calais issue, I acknowledge the Deputy's interest in this and the work he has done. Persons who...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (28 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: I have already addressed the substantive issues relating to the Irish Refugee Protection Programme in my response to earlier questions. The Deputy's question focusses on the refugee resettlement element of that Programme, as opposed to the relocation element so I will directly address this component in my response. On 13 May 2015, the European Commission, published an EU Agenda for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (28 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (28 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: As the Deputy is aware from my previous response on this matter, there is a comprehensive consultation process underway, led by my Department, to develop a new National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy to improve the situation for the Traveller and Roma communities in Ireland. Phase 1 (identification of key themes for the new Strategy) and Phase 2 (identification and agreement of high...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (28 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (28 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: It was with deep regret that I learned of the tragic incident to which the Deputy refers involving the death, in what appears to have been tragic circumstances, of a woman resident in a Direct Provision centre. The woman had been receiving support from the health services prior to her death. As the Deputy may be aware, health services to asylum seekers are 'mainstreamed' and health services...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (28 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 persons overall under the EU Relocation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National Women's Strategy (28 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: The Programme for a Partnership Government contains a commitment to publish an updated National Women’s Strategy by end 2016. Work has begun on preparing the Strategy and a wide-ranging consultation process will be launched shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (29 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to details of centre location, contractor and occupancy is set out in the table. RIA Direct Provision Accommodation at end August 2016 COUNTY CENTRE ADDRESS CURRENT OCCUPANCY CONTRACTOR STATE / PRIVATE OWNED Clare Knockalisheen Meelick 193 Campbell Catering Ltd t/a Aramark Ireland State Owned Cork Ashbourne Hse Glounthaune 63...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Direct Provision System (4 Oct 2016)

David Stanton: I thank the Senator for raising the issue. I welcome the opportunity to update the Seanad on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality on developments in the provision of services for asylum seekers in Ireland. Of the 23 recommendations made in the report of the Joint Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions, 13 have been implemented, where feasible, in...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Direct Provision System (4 Oct 2016)

David Stanton: I again thank the Seanad for giving me the opportunity to speak on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality on this subject. It is important in the first instance that those seeking protection in Ireland be provided with supports while they await a decision on their request for protection. Food, shelter, health and education are among the basic supports...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Direct Provision System (4 Oct 2016)

David Stanton: The Minister is looking at all aspects of service provision from pre-arrival through arrival and beyond. Migration is the greatest challenge facing the world today. It is the key issue for the EU and for Ireland as a member of the EU. There are many challenges to overcome to help those seeking our assistance. We will continue to work to continue to improve and develop our services in line...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Direct Provision System (4 Oct 2016)

David Stanton: I have visited most of the direct provision centres and I will continue to work to improve the conditions in them into the future.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Vetting of Personnel (6 Oct 2016)

David Stanton: I am here representing the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality today. I thank the Senator for raising this matter as it provides an opportunity for me to inform the House that there is currently no particular or undue delay in the Garda employment vetting process. There has been a very significant improvement in the timeframe for processing vetting applications over recent...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Vetting of Personnel (6 Oct 2016)

David Stanton: The Tánaiste would emphasise that the purpose of Garda employment vetting is to seek to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults. The vetting process demands rigorous procedures to safeguard its integrity and maintain the highest levels of confidence in among from the public and organisations availing of the service. The answer to the question is that the vetting has to be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (11 Oct 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 this programme, the Government has pledged to accept a total of 4,000 persons into the State by the end of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (11 Oct 2016)

David Stanton: Work is underway to extend the remit of the Ombudsman and the Ombudsman for Children to cover services delivered to persons living in Direct Provision, including children. Extending the remit of both Ombudsmen requires a legislative change. The matter has been referred to the Office of the Attorney General for advice on implementation of the legislative change. The Reception &...