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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: A number of issues have arisen. First, I retract what I said earlier having listened to Deputy O'Callaghan's comments on his thinking and work in this area. I thank him for bringing this to the notice of the committee. He was busy over the past few days and it is right to bring it to the attention of the committee. I acknowledge that and thank him. Second, we need more time to examine...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: Has a vote been called?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: I will.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: Obviously I am disappointed that colleagues here did not see fit to continue with the other sections of the Bill. We are already here and could have disposed of the other sections thus saving time at a later date. Having said that, I acknowledge the reality. I respect the views of committee members even though I do not fully agree with them. I understand them and respect them. In my 20...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: I thank the Deputy. On a serious note, sections of the Bill are important. As a result of today's decision certain cases will proceed to the High Court instead of the Circuit Court thus imposing extra costs and trauma on the general public whom we represent. The sooner we can sort this matter out the better. Postponement will mean that cases will be held in the High Court instead of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Employment Rights (6 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: Under Section 9 of the women in employment who have given birth within the previous six months are entitled to take one hour (with pay) off work each day in order to breastfeed. As the Deputy will be aware, the Government has approved drafting of a Family Leave Bill, which I intend to publish in 2017. The Bill will consolidate all existing family leave legislation such as parental leave,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Staff Retirements (6 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: In my role in the Department of Justice and Equality, I have responsibility for equality legislation, which provides for retirement ages in line with the relevant EU Directive provision that differences of treatment on the grounds of age are permissible if, within the context of national law, they are objectively and reasonably justified by a legitimate aim including legitimate employment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Poverty Data (7 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: The Government views the empowerment of women to engage in the labour market as one of the key elements in reducing the risk of poverty among female-headed households. In the Programme for a Partnership Government, the Government has committed to taking measures to reduce the gender pay gap. It will seek to promote wage transparency by requiring companies of 50 or more to complete a wage...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (8 Dec 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 Data (8 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: I am advised that there were just under 1,100 persons under the age of 18 residing with their family in State provided accommodation at the end of November 2016. Of those, 426 were less than five years old, 514 were aged between 5 and 12 years of age and 158 were aged between 13 and 17 years old.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (8 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: I am responding to the Senator on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, who cannot be here today, unfortunately. She sends her apologies to the Senator. I thank Senator Boyhan for raising this important issue. He will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources among the various Garda divisions and that the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (8 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: Again, on behalf of the Tánaiste, I thank the Senator for raising this important matter in the House. As I have stated, the Government is committed to ensuring visible, effective and responsive policing in every community, including by way of minimal possible response times. In this context, Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review to ensure optimum...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: May I raise one issue?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: It might be a procedural issue. For the purposes of debate, amendment No. 10 was grouped with three other amendments that were not moved for the reasons stated by the Chairman. Does that mean we should discuss amendment No. 10 now or can we wait?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: I just wanted to be sure.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: I thank the Chairman and committee members for facilitating the discussion on the Bill. I understand the reservations and hesitation of the committee on sections 1 to 3, inclusive. I thanked Deputy Jim O'Callaghan for raising the matter last week. It means that those sections are no longer part of the Bill. I regret the omission. Having said that, I thank the committee for its readiness...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: A change will be made to that effect.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: To be clear, we could not change it until the sections were formally removed.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: Until the process was formally completed this morning, we could not change it.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: It will be done.