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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (13 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: There are currently 38 centres located in 17 counties throughout the state. The name and location of all our contracted accommodation centres are shown below:- COUNTY CENTRE ADDRESS Number of family units Clare Knockalisheen Meelick 25 King Thomond* The Bog Road, Lisdoonvarna Cork Ashbourne Hse Glounthaune 29 Kinsale Road Cork 24 Glenvera Wellington Road 0 Millstreet Millstreet...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: We have no time whatsoever for any kind of criminality. All the resources of the State will be focused on dealing with it.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Direct Provision System (14 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: For the State to meet its obligations as set out in Directive 2013/33/EU, which lays down standards for the reception of persons seeking international protection, and SI 230 of 2018, the State must have available sufficient accommodation to meet the demand of persons in the protection process. Due to significant demand, my Department has sought to identify additional accommodation by...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Direct Provision System (14 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: I again urge caution in drawing comparisons to the Magdalen laundries. There is a significant difference. Those in direct provision were offered accommodation. They can come and go as they wish and they are treated very well. Inspections are carried out by the Ombudsman for Children among others. It is a completely different situation. Not all of the centres are operated or owned by the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process RIA (14 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: As you know Deputy, the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017 was introduced by both you and your colleague Deputy Fiona O’Loughlin on 27 June 2017. The Bill completed Second Stage and was referred to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality on 9 November 2017. I indicated during the Second Stage debate that research was needed to develop our understanding of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Support Services (15 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: As part of the overall system of supports provided in all accommodation centres, the Contractor will be required to set up a 'Friends of the Centre' group as recommended by the McMahon report to facilitate linkages between the residents and the local community to encourage integration. In addition, my Department has granted funding in the order of €43,033 to a number of groups in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (15 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: As the Deputy will be aware, as part of Budget 2019, the Government announced the introduction of a new paid parental leave scheme which will commence in late 2019. This new scheme will, initially, provide for 2 weeks of paid, non-transferable leave per parent, with a view to expanding the scheme in future years. This new scheme delivers on the commitment in the Programme for Partnership...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Support Services (15 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: In January and again in September of this year, the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department published a call for expressions of interest in the national press for premises to meet the increasing demand for accommodation for persons in the protection process (asylum seekers). This call sought expressions of interest from parties who may be interested in providing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (20 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: In January and again in September of this year, the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department published a call for expressions of interest in the national press for premises to meet the increasing demand for accommodation for persons in the protection process (asylum seekers). This call sought expressions of interest from parties who may be interested in providing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (20 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: I wish to advise the Deputy that, while there are obligations under all our contracts that the contractor must comply with all statutory charges and levies in relation to the Centre and have a current valid Tax Clearance Certificate, the accounts of those contractors are not requested or scrutinised. In addition, the contractor is contractually obliged to comply with all relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (20 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: The consultation process for standards for accommodation offered to those seeking the protection of the State was completed at the end of October 2018.  The consultations included residents' meetings, submissions from a number of national bodies and individuals as well as consultation with those seeking to deliver accommodation and those expert in a variety of fields including groups...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (20 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: As the Deputy is aware, persons seeking international protection are offered accommodation and related services by my Department. Not every person accepts this offer and there is no obligation on any person to do so. Some persons may avail of accommodation with friends and-or family or may have means of their own.  A person who does not need accommodation and related...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gender Balance (20 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: On 30 July, the Taoiseach, Minister Flanagan and I announced the establishment of a new business-led group, Better Balance for Better Business.  The group will have the task of identifying a programme of actions to be taken by Government and by business to increase the percentage of women on corporate boards and in senior management in leading Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (20 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: In January and again in September of this year, the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department published a call for expressions of interest in the national press for premises to meet the increasing demand for accommodation for persons in the protection process (asylum seekers). This call sought expressions of interest from parties who may be interested in providing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (20 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: In January and again in September of this year, the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department published a call for expressions of interest in the national press for premises to meet the increasing demand for accommodation for persons in the protection process (asylum seekers). This call sought expressions of interest from parties who may be interested in providing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Data (20 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: The Government established the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP) in September 2015, as part of Ireland’s response to the migration crisis in central and southern Europe. Under this programme, the Government committed to accept up to 4,000 people into the State.  This was to be done through a combination of the EU Relocation mechanism established by two EU...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Visa Applications (20 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: The Minister has asked me to thank Senator Colm Burke for raising this matter which I know is very important to so many people who have come from abroad to work within our healthcare system. Their contribution to our healthcare system and the services they provide is much valued and appreciated. The Minister fully understands how important it is for them to be accompanied by their family....

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Visa Applications (20 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: I again thank the Senator for raising this important matter. The Minister greatly values and appreciates the contribution of so many people from abroad who come to Ireland to work in our healthcare system and in all sectors of the economy generally.This of itself is a measure of the success the Government has had in managing our economy and putting it right, to the point where Ireland is now...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Garda Deployment (20 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: I will take this Commencement matter on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, who unfortunately cannot be here this afternoon and sends his apology. On his behalf and on my behalf I thank Senator Nash for raising this very important issue this afternoon. As the Minister for Justice and Equality outlined in his response to a Topical Issue debate on the matter last...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Garda Deployment (20 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: I thank the Senator for his contribution. I assure him that I will bring his views and comments to the notice of the Minister.This type of criminal behaviour has no place in civilised society and will not be tolerated. An Garda Síochána has overcome similar challenges in the past and will do so again. Gardaí in Drogheda have put in place a policing operation to prevent,...