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Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (9 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: The reason I bring this up is that there are lots of organisations now registering as companies. For instance, organisations that run community centres register themselves as companies. Would they be part of this as well? I assume they would be.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (8 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: 68. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to electrify any of the rail systems in the State; how soon he expects such systems to be approved and in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39770/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (8 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: 69. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Topical Issue No. 2 of 10 July 2024, the action, if any, he has taken on the proposal to carry out a feasibility study on a suggested rapid bus transit system between Midleton and Youghal in east Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39772/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (8 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: 131. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason the Water Rock area near Midleton, County Cork was not included in the proposed Midleton flood relief scheme, given that the area has experienced severe flooding in recent times; his plans, if any, to address this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39889/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (8 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: 177. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide details regarding the most recent extensions to two school buildings (details supplied), to include expenditure and projected costs, if any, approved by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39775/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (8 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: 206. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extra supports and provisions available to students with dyslexia when sitting State examinations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40103/24]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (9 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for selecting this Topical Issue and thank the Minister of State for being here this morning. She is working overtime and should get an increase in wages, she is doing so many Topical Issues for everybody else. I also acknowledge Deputy O'Connor. Both of us are Government TDs from the same constituency and raise the same issue. I do not know if anybody...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (9 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for her response. Again, as she commented, this response is a cut-and-paste of what I have heard many times. I am sure my colleague here has heard it many times too. What is interesting here are the safety measures on the N25 between Carrigtwohill and Midleton, which is an extraordinarily dangerous and busy section of road. There is an intention to apply for...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: The urban regeneration and development fund has been a great game-changer, with €1.9 billion allocated to it so far. I was told last May that another round is due before the end of this year. Is that still the case and if so when will it happen?

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Human Rights of Travellers and Roma: Discussion (10 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: No problem at all. I welcome Professor O'Flaherty. We previously met when I was involved in the first NTRIS as Minister of State in the Department of Justice. I was also involved in the recognition of Travellers as an ethnic group in Ireland. He may recall that we made a declaration to that effect in the Dáil a number of years ago which was widely welcomed at the time. I have a...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Human Rights of Travellers and Roma: Discussion (10 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: We established a horse project in Castlerea Prison whereby young Traveller men could get trained in the various skills required for that industry and get employment afterwards. Jonathan Irwin came to see me about it and we supported it at the time. It is just one example. I believe it is quite prevalent across the United States of America in some prisons where they have such projects, and...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Human Rights of Travellers and Roma: Discussion (10 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: I think we all know what the attitudes are. My question is why they are as they are. This is what we need to look at, rather than the what. We know what the attitudes and issues are, and we know the work done by Fr. Mac Gréil. He has outlined the problems. To drill deeper again, the question is why this is the case. Maybe then we could start to really address the issues and attitudes.

Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: I apologise that I will have to leave in a few minutes. There is another meeting on next door dealing with Traveller issues. There are overlaps here as well. People in the Traveller community are also affected by drug use. Professor Michael O'Flaherty, the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, is before that committee this morning but I hope to get back. A number of...

Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: Okay. It seems to mirror the same kind of approach whereby a person is looked on as an individual. They approach the judge and are given an opportunity to engage in restorative justice or in community service. However, the crucial parts are the psychological and social supports and so forth that are in place behind them as well. Does Ms Brennan think there are enough such supports here?...

Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: I have to leave, unfortunately.

Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: I am between two committees so I will listen for a while again. I read the documentation the committee forwarded to me. I will just listen. Senator Ruane has done a lot more than I have on this issue.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Human Rights of Travellers and Roma: Discussion (10 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: One of the issues I found very successful was homework clubs whereby Traveller children got assistance with homework because they found that, in their own accommodation, it was not suitable. It was too crowded, too cramped, too noisy. Sometimes the peer pressure mitigated against anybody who wanted to study. That is something as well. I found homework clubs extremely practical, successful...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (9 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: 34. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an Irish citizen returning from Ethiopia, and only holding a driving licence issued in Ethiopia, can drive in Ireland under that licence pending application for a full Irish driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40513/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (9 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: 94. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that transport is provided to a child with additional needs attending a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40514/24]