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National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 Jun 2019)

David Stanton: I have listened for an hour and half to everybody and have not said one word. The Green Party stated legislation which provides for enforcement in this specific issue would be helpful for a marginal number of cases. I note that many colleagues have said this is not widespread. I think I heard a colleague from Kerry saying it did not happen in that county at all. I do not know whether that...

National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 Jun 2019)

David Stanton: The Green Party went on to argue that it is unlikely that the State could provide the level of inspection required for enforcement to be effective. The Minister, Deputy Regina Doherty, is proposing a better alternative. She wants to put forward a payment of wages (amendment) Bill. She wants to bring transparency in the form of prominently displayed notices in business premises. On that we...

National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 Jun 2019)

David Stanton: It will be brought here within days. We cannot support this Private Member's Bill but we will introduce practical, workable measures to tackle the issue. The debate has been useful and helpful. I urge colleagues to read the report of the Low Pay Commission. It is independent and very well done. More work needs to be done in this area. The debate was useful. The Government wants to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (18 Jun 2019)

David Stanton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 255 and 257 to 260, inclusive, together. The information the Deputy has requested refers to persons residing in accommodation provided by the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) in the Kildare area. Although there are a certain number of people residing in accommodation centres that have some sort of status or permission to remain, for the most part people...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (18 Jun 2019)

David Stanton: The statistical data requested by the Deputy is contained in the following tabular statement:

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (18 Jun 2019)

David Stanton: Since September 2018, due to insufficient capacity within the Reception and Integration Agency's (RIA) accommodation portfolio, RIA has contracted for the use of emergency accommodation in hotels and guest houses. Due to commercial sensitivities with suppliers, many of which are operating as hotels and guest houses concurrently with accommodating applicants for international protection, and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications Data (18 Jun 2019)

David Stanton: While an international protection claim is being examined, the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) offer accommodation and related services to anyone without means. This includes all meals, and utilities. A weekly personal allowance is paid to each person and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection cover exceptional needs. The Department of Education and Skills...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (18 Jun 2019)

David Stanton: The improvements to living conditions for residents in accommodation provided by the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department have been significant in recent years. These include the implementation of self- or communal catering arrangements in a number of accommodation centres. In addition, there have been significant improvements to recreation opportunities. Friends of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Youth Justice Service (18 Jun 2019)

David Stanton: The Deputy will be aware that the Irish Youth Justice Service is comprised of co-located staff of my Department and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. My Department currently funds some 106 local Garda Youth Diversion Projects and the following table sets out the position in relation to these specific projects as sought by the Deputy. Funding provided for Garda Youth Diversion...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (18 Jun 2019)

David Stanton: I refer the Deputy to my previous answer on 11 June 2019. As I indicated in that answer, crime prevention and investigation, including in relation to the involvement of children in crime, are operational matters for An Garda Síochána in the first instance. That being said, I share the Deputy's concern that we do all that we can to prevent children and young people from coming...

Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

David Stanton: Yes.

Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

David Stanton: I thank Deputies who have contributed to the debate. The Bill that I have proposed will have the effect of modernising and clarifying the provisions of the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956. It is time to update this outdated law. The debate was pretty good and quite instructive. I look forward to Committee Stage. I thank Deputy Ó Cuív in particular for his fine analysis....

Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Referral to Select Committee (19 Jun 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).

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (19 Jun 2019)

David Stanton: The attached table details the Garda Youth Diversion projects in each county for the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019. At present, there are 106 GYDPs operating around the State, catering for approximately 4,000 young people every year. In general, the location of projects is linked to local needs and the levels of youth crime. The existing network of GYDPs has developed organically...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (19 Jun 2019)

David Stanton: The statistics sought by the Deputy are contained in the annual reports of the Committee set up under section 44 of the Children Act 2001 to monitor the effectiveness of the Garda Diversion Programme.These reports are laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas and available to members in the Library. They are also published online at . All youth crime cases are required to be sent to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (19 Jun 2019)

David Stanton: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner has given detailed information in relation to this matter when it was examined publicly by the Policing Authority and by the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality. As I have previously confirmed, the publication of information in relation to the more detailed aspects of the Garda Review will be a matter for the Commissioner and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Certificates (19 Jun 2019)

David Stanton: I wish to advise the Deputy that there are stringent controls under Irish legislation on the issue of firearm certificates by An Garda Síochána and the conditions under which firearms can be held. An Garda Síochána advise that each application for a firearms certificate is considered on its merits by the issuing officer in An Garda Síochána in accordance...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Jun 2019)

David Stanton: The supply of mechanically-propelled vehicles to persons under 16 and 17, depending on the vehicle, constitutes an offence under section 30 of the Road Traffic Act 2004 and a cross-agency group was established in April 2018 to consider the law governing these issues. The gardaí have been extensively consulted as has the Office of the Attorney General. Their advice is that current...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Jun 2019)

David Stanton: The Department is funding CCTV in many areas and is open to applications in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (25 Jun 2019)

David Stanton: I have attached a table setting out the Garda Districts in Cork that currently have a Garda Youth Diversion Project (GYDP) located in them. All of North Cork Garda Division is covered by three projects, based in Cobh, Mallow and Youghal, and by a mobile service with dedicated staff that covers the remainder of the Division. Cork city Garda Division has 8 projects which take referrals from...