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Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Travellers in Prison: Discussion (26 Sep 2024)

David Stanton: What is Ms Carroll's request?

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Travellers in Prison: Discussion (26 Sep 2024)

David Stanton: Perhaps the committee could write to the Minister for Justice today to make that recommendation. Has Mr. Carroll a figure for the cost of that?

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Travellers in Prison: Discussion (26 Sep 2024)

David Stanton: That is very good. That was a concrete issue that struck me straightaway. I was struck when Ms O'Shea said that the relationship between the mothers and the children was poor. The work that Barnardos has done has brought awareness to that and helped. We are talking about intergenerational impacts. It is hugely positive and something we should act on straightaway. I know Mr. McDonagh...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Travellers in Prison: Discussion (26 Sep 2024)

David Stanton: I wish him the best into the future. He talked about going back to prison to deliver training and so on, which is a great idea. I have seen this in action. It is amusing when you see people role-playing like that but it is extremely effective and impactful. It works. What is Mr. McDonagh's request of the Government? I ask him the same question I asked Ms Carroll.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Travellers in Prison: Discussion (26 Sep 2024)

David Stanton: That makes sense. That is something else we could do straightaway. We can try to make that happen and go for it.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Travellers in Prison: Discussion (26 Sep 2024)

David Stanton: It would make a massive different if that were done.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Travellers in Prison: Discussion (26 Sep 2024)

David Stanton: I have seen the work that the Traveller Mediation Service does. I have been there and seen it, and it is so impressive.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Travellers in Prison: Discussion (26 Sep 2024)

David Stanton: Other issues that have come up include discrimination and racist language, a robust complaints system, stigma and so on. The role of the Inspector of Prisons also arose. A bit of work is required but it could be done pretty soon. The director of prisons is next door at the moment at another meeting dealing with drugs. I attended that meeting before I came here. I think she would be...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Travellers in Prison: Discussion (26 Sep 2024)

David Stanton: From my interaction with them in the past, I am sure that is something to which they would be amenable.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Travellers in Prison: Discussion (26 Sep 2024)

David Stanton: As a committee, we could engage with them straightaway and make that point. From my dealings with them in the past, I am sure they would be proactive in that regard.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Travellers in Prison: Discussion (26 Sep 2024)

David Stanton: It would be better if a complaints system was not needed at all and if we got in at an earlier stage. I am always fearful of a complaints process because there is confrontation and complaints. It would be good not to have the need for it but I recognise it is important. My focus would be to go before that and change the culture, as was said. It also strikes me that Travellers, in my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (26 Sep 2024)

David Stanton: 43. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the current situation with respect to recruitment to the Garda Reserve; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38152/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (26 Sep 2024)

David Stanton: 88. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way he is supporting the horticultural sector to grow vegetables; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38149/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Energy Infrastructure (26 Sep 2024)

David Stanton: 92. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1644 of 23 July 2024, the actions he has taken, or intends to take, as a result of the case referenced being brought to his attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38148/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (1 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: 188. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that transport is provided to a student with additional needs attending a special school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38684/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Sports Facilities (1 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: 205. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Topical Issue debate No. 2 of 25 September 2024, the technical advice and reports that her Department has received which has led to the decision that a field in the ownership of her Department cannot be used as a playing field; if she will reconsider her decision and make the property available to the adjacent schools to be used as...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Derelict Sites (1 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: 281. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the criteria to determine if a building should be designated as being derelict; the actions that can be taken because of any such designation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39166/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (1 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: 498. To ask the Minister for Health when he expects a hospital building (details supplied) to be ready to accommodate residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38873/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Family Resource Centres (2 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: 9. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to increase funding for family resource centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39082/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Family Resource Centres (2 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: Does the Minister agree with me that family resource centres provide an important set of services in areas and communities that need those services? What are his plans to further increase funding to family resource centres across the country as a result of the budget yesterday, in particular?