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

David Stanton: Following on from recommendations 4.75 and 4.87 contained in the McMahon Report, the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department has worked with contractors to introduce cooking facilities into accommodation centres within their portfolio. To date, the following centres have introduced independent living where residents are provided with food ingredients and have access to...

Rural Crime: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: I thank Deputies for their contributions tonight. Protecting our people and our communities is a fundamental responsibility of government and one which we take extremely seriously. It is clear that this subject resonates very strongly with Members of the House. My colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, has highlighted some of the excellent work of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (15 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 393 and 481 together. It is important to note that the Government has always been, and continues to be, supportive of the principle of Parental Leave. In fact, as part of Budget 2019, the Government announced the introduction of a new paid parental leave scheme, which will commence later this year. This new scheme will initially provide two weeks of paid,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (15 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: The Reception and Integration Agency, which is responsible for the operating of accommodation centres, provides information to residents regarding the rights of those living in state provided accommodation to vote in various elections and referenda. The most recent circular was completed in the third quarter of 2018 and sent to all centres for display in the public areas and on notice boards...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (15 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: The statistical information requested by the Deputy is as follows: Year Parents Children Total 2016 899 1219 2118 2017 1007 1312 2319 2018 1179 1613 2792It is important to note that not all of those who apply for international protection choose to reside in accommodation provided by the Reception and Integration Agency. There are also people residing in RIA accommodation who are no...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (15 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: While the Minister for Justice and Equality has legislative oversight of gaming and lottery activities under the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956, my Department has no current role in respect of the licensing and regulation of gaming (slot) machines. Lawful gaming in amusement and gaming arcades in Ireland is confined to areas in respect of which Part III of the Gaming and Lotteries Act...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Legislation (15 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: The Deputy will be aware that the Government granted permission to review the 2013 General Scheme of the Gambling Control Bill by way of Decision of 10 January 2018. To advance this review, I chaired an Inter-Departmental Working Group on Gambling, comprising all stakeholder Departments and the Office of the Attorney General. The Group met on 5 occasions between February and June of 2018...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (17 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: It is important to note that the Government has always been, and continues to be, supportive of the principle of Parental Leave. In fact, as part of Budget 2019, the Government announced the introduction of a new paid parental leave scheme, which will commence later this year. This new scheme will initially provide two weeks of paid, non-transferable leave per parent, with a view to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Juvenile Offenders (17 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: As the Deputy is aware, a number of issues relating to the treatment of youth crime cases were identified following the completion, in June 2017, of an examination of the Garda Diversion Programme by the Garda Professional Standards Unit (GPSU). Subsequently, An Garda Síochána initiated a detailed review of youth crime cases from 2010 – 2017. Importantly, the Policing...

Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Order for Second Stage (22 Jan 2019)

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

Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Second Stage (22 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." While the Bill is quite technical, it has a simple purpose. Its aim is to facilitate a person who is under the supervision of the probation service in one EU member state but lives in another to return home and continue his or her supervision there. The purpose of a probation order is to prevent reoffending through offender rehabilitation....

Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Second Stage (22 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: I listened with interest to the Deputies' comments on the Bill and I thank all Members who contributed to the debate. As I had indicated in my opening remarks, the primary purpose of the Bill is to implement the EU Council Framework Decision 2008/947/JHA on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to judgments and probation decisions with a view to the supervision of probation...

Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee (22 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (22 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: It is important to note that the Government has always been, and continues to be, supportive of the principle of Parental Leave. 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 later this year. This new scheme will, initially, provide for 2 weeks of paid, non-transferable leave per...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (22 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: It is important to note that the Government has always been, and continues to be, supportive of the principle of parental leave. In fact, as part of Budget 2019, the Government announced the introduction of a new paid parental leave scheme which will commence later this year. This new scheme will initially provide two weeks of paid, non-transferable leave per parent, with a view to expanding...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (22 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: The Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, is in the Dáil and sends his apologies. The Minister and I would like to thank the Senator for raising this matter today. The Senator will be aware that the resources provided by the Government to An Garda Síochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation of €1.76 billion for 2019. This represents an...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (22 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: I will make a brief comment. I thank the Senator for raising this matter. It is an important one, of that there is no doubt.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (22 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: I again thank the Senator for raising this matter. On behalf of the Minister, I reiterate that while we understand that the Garda authorities do not currently propose a new station for the area to which the Senator refers, they have informed the Department of Justice and Equality that they are aware of the issues arising in the locality and that local management has put in place specific...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Juvenile Offenders (23 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: As the Deputy will be aware, the examination by the Policing Authority of Garda handling of Youth Crime has highlighted some disturbing issues. It is completely unacceptable that crimes were not properly pursued in many cases. This situation must be thoroughly addressed, not only for the victims and the proper administration of Justice, but also for the future welfare of children...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Meetings (24 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: I might clarify at the outset that the issues highlighted in the recent Garda report on the management of youth crime are best addressed to the Department of Justice and Equality, where I have responsibility for Youth Justice, as Minister of State.  The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has responsibility in relation to the Oberstown Children Detention...