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Topical Issue Debate: Garda Investigations (3 May 2017)

David Stanton: The House would appreciate that the matters involved in this case are evidently complex and sensitive. I urge against rushing to judgment about the allegations made. There are processes in place and appropriate powers under the law for the relevant authorities to investigate and seek the truth of these allegations. It serves nobody, least of all the victims and their families, to seek to...

Courts (No. 2) Bill 2016: Order for Report Stage (3 May 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (3 May 2017)

David Stanton: I launched a call for applications under the Communities Integration Fund on 7 February with a closing date of 30 March, 2017. A total amount of €500,000 will be made available to local community based groups to promote integration in their area e.g. local sporting clubs, faith-based groups, cultural organisations and community support networks. Grants/funding may be provided up to a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (9 May 2017)

David Stanton: The Deputy's attention is drawn to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 130 of the 4th of April last in which I stated that, in respect of Ireland's resettlement programme, refugees are identified and proposed to Ireland by the UNHCR. They must meet the criteria set out in Article 1F of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (“the Geneva Convention”) and be...

Seanad: Courts (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 May 2017)

David Stanton: I am pleased to have this opportunity to introduce the Courts (No. 2) Bill 2016. I look forward to engaging with Members as we progress the Bill through the various Stages. The purpose of the Bill is to provide part of the legislative framework necessary for the introduction of what is termed “the third payment option” regarding road traffic offences in respect of which a...

Seanad: Courts (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 May 2017)

David Stanton: I thank Senators for the exchange of views and their observations on the Courts (No. 2) Bill 2016 which, as we have said, is very technical. Our debate has been taken a step further towards enabling the introduction of a new third payment option as part of a dual strategy. The Bill provides for the amendment for technical reasons of section 1 of the Courts (No. 3) Act 1986 which deals with...

Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK's Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (Resumed) (10 May 2017)

David Stanton: Come on.

Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK's Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (Resumed) (10 May 2017)

David Stanton: This was a very interesting debate and I have listened to most of it. There were some very positive and worthwhile contributions. On the morning after 23 June last year most of us woke to get the news that Brexit was going to happen, as the British people had voted. Many people were in a state of shock and had not expected it to happen. The polls had been totally opposed to that. On 29...

Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage (10 May 2017)

David Stanton: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." On behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, who cannot be here this evening, l am very pleased to bring the Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill before this House and I look forward to our discussion of its provisions. The primary purpose of this Bill is to empower the courts to make...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Migrant Integration (10 May 2017)

David Stanton: The Migrant Integration Strategy sets as its vision that migrants are facilitated to play a full role in Irish society, that integration is a core principle of Irish life and that Irish society and institutions work together to promote integration. It includes as one of 12 key elements that the basic values of Irish society are respected by all. The definition of integration in the...

Seanad: Courts (No. 2) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 May 2017)

David Stanton: I thank the Senator for raising this issue, which was discussed and debated during the preparation of this legislation. As the Senator knows, the purpose of this Bill is to provide part of the legislative framework necessary for the introduction of a third payment option for road traffic offences in respect of which a fixed-charge notice may be served under Part 3 of the Road Traffic Act...

Seanad: Courts (No. 2) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 May 2017)

David Stanton: A few things arise. The option of registering the post was considered. It was felt that it would not improve the payment rate significantly, as many people would be reluctant to accept or call to the post office for a registered letter if they believed it contained a fixed-charge notice. Just because it is registered does not mean that people have to accept it, if they think there is...

Seanad: Courts (No. 2) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 May 2017)

David Stanton: I respect what the Senator has said and he is right to bring it up. It is a very important issue. We all acknowledge that An Post has a very good record of delivering mail. If mail is posted it gets delivered and very little of it gets lost. This brings us to two questions, namely, whether it was posted in the first place and whether it was ignored after it arrived. We accept that An...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (11 May 2017)

David Stanton: While Ireland works closely with the UNHCR in relation to resettling refugees here, the policies adopted by the UNHCR in seeking to carry out its vital work are of course a matter for that organisation. I understand, however, that the UNHCR strives to identify the people most in need of resettlement, and that it generally prioritises refugees for resettlement based on vulnerability criteria,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Legislation (11 May 2017)

David Stanton: As I have previously conveyed to the House, it remains the intention to proceed with gambling legislation at the earliest opportunity including under the powers of the Minister for Justice and Equality under the gaming and lotteries legislation which have been delegated to me as Minister of State. The preparation of a Gambling Control Bill, and of a number of related early measures for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (16 May 2017)

David Stanton: The recommendations in the Working Group Report, also referred to as the McMahon Report, in relation to standards in State provided accommodation are under examination by a sub-group comprising representatives from my Department, other State agencies and representatives from the NGO sector. The work of this group is still progressing. This is alongside other major projects, such as improved...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (16 May 2017)

David Stanton: As the Deputy will be aware, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (16 May 2017)

David Stanton: Following from the McMahon Report and in accordance with the Programme for a Partnership Government, improvements in facilities are being implemented across all family centres. One of the key recommendations in the McMahon report was in relation to the capacity of families to cook for themselves and it is to this end that the system in Mosney was introduced. Rather than a simple,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Payments (16 May 2017)

David Stanton: The introduction of independent living in Mosney has no impact on the payment of any allowances and I am not aware of any change to the payment of any allowances to any person resident in Mosney accommodation centre. Of course, the payment of such allowances is, in the first instance, a matter for the Minister for Social Protection. Following from the McMahon Report and in accordance...

Seanad: Migrant Integration Strategy: Statements (16 May 2017)

David Stanton: I welcome the opportunity to discuss the migrant integration strategy, which the Government launched on 7 February 2017. I have arranged for copies of the strategy to be made available to Senators in the Seanad anteroom. The strategy is intended to help us to chart a way forward along the path of successful integration, building on the positive outcomes we have already achieved and setting...