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Seanad: Thirty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution (Repeal of offence of publication or utterance of blasphemous matter) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages - An Bille um an Seachtú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cion a aisghairm arb éard é ní diamhaslach a fhoilsiú nó a aithris) 2018: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha (20 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: It is quite unusual to come back in again when a section has been agreed.

Seanad: Thirty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution (Repeal of offence of publication or utterance of blasphemous matter) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages - An Bille um an Seachtú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cion a aisghairm arb éard é ní diamhaslach a fhoilsiú nó a aithris) 2018: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha (20 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: I just want to make it clear that this Bill should not be viewed as an attack on belief. Let us make that clear. It is not that.

Seanad: Thirty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution (Repeal of offence of publication or utterance of blasphemous matter) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages - An Bille um an Seachtú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cion a aisghairm arb éard é ní diamhaslach a fhoilsiú nó a aithris) 2018: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha (20 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: The points will be welcomed in the debate on the Bill when it comes before the House. That is probably the right time to hear them. I just want to be clear that this is not an attack on belief. It is an acknowledgement that a concept whose meaning is unclear, and which is rooted in a past in which loyalty to a state and loyalty to a particular religion were synonymous, has no place in our...

Seanad: Thirty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution (Repeal of offence of publication or utterance of blasphemous matter) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages - An Bille um an Seachtú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cion a aisghairm arb éard é ní diamhaslach a fhoilsiú nó a aithris) 2018: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha (20 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: Yes, if the amendment is agreed to. We cannot assume what the people are going to say.It is a different matter if expression is geared towards inciting hatred or violence. I think the Senator is gesturing in that direction. That debate would be very important and very useful. Where that intention is there, the criminal law must indeed come into play.

Confidence in the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government: Motion [Private Members] (25 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: What are they doing about that?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (25 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) has been working actively to find solutions to the increased demand for its accommodation over the past months. To meet the steady increase in demand, RIA has added a net 646 beds to its portfolio over the last twelve months, including by opening of new centres in Lisdoonvarna and Moate. However, in recent weeks demand has spiked and the number...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (26 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: Following adoption of the 34th amendment to the Constitution and its subsequent legislative changes, the Department of Justice and Equality identified a lacuna in the Adoptive Leave Act 1995 that prevents male same-sex married couples from availing of adoptive leave and benefits. To address this lacuna, the Department has prepared draft legislative proposals that will amend section 177 to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (26 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: The annual report of the Reception and Integration Agency contains a breakdown of duration of stay by applicants in State provided accommodation at year end. While the report for 2017 has not yet been published, statistics prepared for that report show that duration of stay of all residents is as follows: 0>3 months 12.4% of residents 3>6 months 9.6% of residents 6>9...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (26 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: The provision of accommodation and related ancillary services provided to persons seeking international protection is managed by the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) within my Department. Persons who are seeking international protection are offered accommodation and, if accepted, are provided with accommodation in one of 35 accommodation centres located throughout the state. To meet...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (26 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: Persons seeking international protection are offered accommodation and related services by my Department. Not every person accepts this offer. As of last Sunday evening, 5,715 persons were accommodated in 36 accommodation centres around the State. This is from a contracted capacity of 5,837 with 80 spaces unavailable due to family configurations etc., and 35 spaces available for new...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (26 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: There are 285 children living in RIA accommodation in family units where one or both parents or their guardian have 'status' i.e. International Protection or Permission to Remain in the State. Not all children who live in RIA accommodation reside with a parent. Some children reside with an adult guardian, who may be an older sibling or relative who is caring for them in loco parentis....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs Staff (27 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue and I acknowledge his sincerity in doing so. The Minister for Education and Skills also thanks the Deputy for raising this matter and sends his apologies for not being here to reply. The Minister wishes to assure the House that the education of children with special educational needs remains a key priority for the Government. The...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs Staff (27 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: I will convey the Deputy's concerns to the Minister. SNAs are provided to assist recognised schools in catering for pupils with disabilities who have educational and significant care needs in an educational context and where the nature of these care needs have been outlined in medical and professional reports as being so significant that a pupil will require additional assistance in order to...

Engagement with Investment Funds: Motion [Private Members] (27 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on the motion. I listened to all of the contributions made on the issue and I appreciate where colleagues are coming from on it. It is only right and proper that firms doing significant levels of business in Ireland, and which have a significant impact on the daily lives of large numbers of people and are subject to the laws of the land, have...

Engagement with Investment Funds: Motion [Private Members] (27 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: Here we go.

Engagement with Investment Funds: Motion [Private Members] (27 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: Here we go again.

Engagement with Investment Funds: Motion [Private Members] (27 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: Here we go again.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Expenditure (27 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: The Reception & Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is provided with an annual budget under the vote of the Department of Justice to provide applicants for protection with accommodation for the duration of the application process.  No budgets are given to private companies for this purpose. RIA seeks to have services provided under contract at centres located...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (27 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: I with to inform the Deputy that service provision to migrants is mainstreamed across all Government Departments.  The following table sets out the budget allocation for each year from 2011 to 2018 in respect of the Office for the Promotion of Migrant Integration which operates in the Department of Justice and Equality. 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 3,638 2,502  2,344...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (27 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: As a demand led organisation, the Reception & Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department of Justice & Equality manages its accommodation portfolio by reference to the accommodation requirements and needs at any time. Thus, capacity at centres can increase or decrease from contract to contract as needed. In the case of Mosney, the total available capacity at the centre is 800,...