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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Closed-Circuit Television Systems Provision (11 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: The Minister sends his apologies for not being present this evening. I thank Deputy Stanley for raising this very important issue and I recognise his serious interest in the matter. The Minister and I have heard from many groups of their desire for CCTV in their local areas and we know the sense of security that it can bring to many communities. Responding to this demand, the Government...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Closed-Circuit Television Systems Provision (11 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: I reiterate that it is a long-standing statutory requirement that any proposal for a community CCTV scheme must, among other legal requirements, have the prior support of the relevant local authority. That is a must. It must also act as data controller. This requirement is set out in the Garda Síochána (CCTV) Order 2006 and applies to all community CCTV schemes, regardless of how...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (11 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 239 to 243, inclusive, together. The number of persons residing in the Hazel Hotel as of 25th November 2018 is 118. The number of persons living in the Eyre Powell centre in Newbridge, Kildare from 2011 to 2018 is detailed below. Year No. of residents Residents under 18 2011 73 17 2012 81 21 2013 70 21 2014 81 19 2015 71 13 2016 67 5 2017 82 6 2018...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (11 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: The Reception and Integration Agency of my Department has been encountering significant upward pressure on its accommodation portfolio over the last year or so. This pressure has increased further in the last number of months with an increase in the numbers of persons claiming international protection and a growth in the percentage of protection applicants who...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Immigration Policy (12 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality who unfortunately cannot be here. He sends his apologies. I sincerely thank the Deputies for raising this important topical matter. I am happy to provide some background and context to the global compact on safe, orderly and regular migration. As has been said, the Minister has just returned from the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Immigration Policy (12 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: On behalf of the Minister, I thank the Deputies for this opportunity to discuss the global migration pact and to set out exactly what the compact involves. I hope I was clear on that. We cannot be responsible for what other countries have decided to do or not to do. That is their business but we have been engaged in this process for quite some time. It does not infringe on our sovereignty...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (12 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: As the Deputy may be aware, there are currently two Garda Youth Diversion Projects (GYDPs) operating in County Wicklow - the New Directions Project, in Bray and the Way Project, in Wicklow town. At present, there are some 105 GYDPs operating around the country, catering for approximately 4000 young people every year. In general, the location of projects is linked to local needs and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Constitutional Amendments (12 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 141 and 147 together. Minister Flanagan and I will consider this Report, which was published on 6 December, and make proposals to Government in due course.

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: The Minister is unable to respond because he can only speak once in the debate. That is unusual and it happens on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. He can speak twice on a Thursday. It is bizarre but that is the way it is. He has listened carefully to what has been said. He has informed me that he will take note of this debate. It has been sincere and important. I commend my colleagues on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Legislation (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill is currently being drafted by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel. The amendments proposed in the Bill will be broadly based on those contained in Part 13 of the General Scheme of the Civil Law and Courts (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017, that was approved by Government in July 2017. The Government...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Deployment (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: On behalf of the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, who sends his apologies for not being here, I thank the Senator for raising this matter. As he will appreciate, the allocation of Garda resources, including personnel, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and his management team. The Minister has no direct role in this matter. The Minister is informed by the Garda Commissioner that in regard to...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Deployment (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: Regarding the division, it is a matter for the chief superintendent of the division to determine the optimum distribution of duties among the personnel available to him or her having regard to the profile of the area and specific needs. Community policing is at the heart of An Garda Síochána and it has a proud record of engagement with communities to address their concerns and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: I thank the Senator for tabling this Commencement matter. The Minister, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, is unfortunately not available and has asked me to send his apologies personally. I will make him aware of the debate and of what the Senator has said. On 1 April 2011 the social housing assessment regulations introduced a new standard procedure for assessing applicants for social housing in every...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: I thank the Senator again and recognise her deep interest in the research that has been carried out into this matter. I will ask the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government to respond in writing to her quite soon on the points she has raised.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: Absolutely.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: Yes.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Deployment (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: The Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, sends his apologies. The Cabinet is still in session and he is in attendance. I thank the Senator for raising this matter. As the Senator will appreciate, the allocation of all Garda resources, including personnel, is strictly a matter for the Garda Commissioner and his management team. The Minister has no direct role in this...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Deployment (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: The Minister assures the Senator that Garda management and the Commissioner keep the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities and that the needs of all divisions, including the Limerick division, are taken into consideration in the allocation of Garda resources. He is pleased to say that budget 2018 will support the continuation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (19 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: I am aware of the report in October of a sick child in an accommodation centre for whom food was not available following a request. I am informed that this was an isolated incident, but nevertheless, it is highly regrettable. The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) addressed this incident with the contractor at the time. The manager of the centre concerned met with and apologised to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (19 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 261 to 263, inclusive, together. Some 12% of the people currently residing in the accommodation centres provided by RIA, over 700 people, have permission to remain in Ireland. The fact that people are staying in the centres for some time after they receive permission to remain is a situation that is putting increased pressure on the system as new arrivals...