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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (5 Nov 2019)

David Stanton: As the Deputy will appreciate, my Department, has a legal duty to protect the identities of persons in the international protection process and must be mindful of the right to privacy of applicants when responding to any specific queries. As of 27 October 2019, there were 139 people residing in emergency accommodation in Co. Wicklow. This includes family units and single people seeking...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Expenditure (5 Nov 2019)

David Stanton: The International Protection Procurement Services (IPPS) unit of my Department is responsible for the procurement of accommodation and ancillary services for persons in the protection process. All accommodation centres for people seeking international protection, whether State-owned or privately owned, are operated by commercial companies. There are currently 39 accommodation centres being...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (5 Nov 2019)

David Stanton: The statutory framework relating to young offenders and the Garda Diversion Programme is set out in the Children Act 2001. The nationwide network of Garda Youth Diversion Projects (GYDPs) is supported by my Department. GYDPs are community based, multi-agency, crime prevention initiatives which primarily seek to divert young people who have become involved in criminal or anti-social...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Legislation (5 Nov 2019)

David Stanton: The Government has indicated on a number of occasions that it recognises the need to proceed with comprehensive reform of our outdated gambling licensing and regulation. On 10 January, 2018, the Government approved the updating of the 2013 General Scheme of the Gambling Control Bill. The proposed updating follows on from the review work undertaken in the Department of Justice and Equality...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (24 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: The Garda Youth Diversion Programme is a statutory programme under Part 4 of the Children Act 2001, as amended by the Criminal Justice Act 2006, which focuses on preventing criminal behaviour as well as diversion from the criminal justice system and rehabilitation of children between 10 and 18 years of age. The programme is an essential part of Government strategy to help tackle youth crime,...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: They all do.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (23 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 124 and 125 together. On 15 August, I published the National Standards for accommodation offered to people in the international  protection process. The Standards were prepared by a Standards Advisory Group, established in 2017 and comprising officials from my Department, the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (23 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: I can advise the Deputy that in February 2018, a working group was established in my Department to assess and implement the Department's obligations under Section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014. The Group has also completed a human rights and equality assessment covering multiple divisions within the Department. A copy of the completed assessments can be found...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Adoption Legislation (22 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: My Department is working on provisions which will give all adopting couples, whether same sex or opposite sex, the right to select which of them will be the qualified adopter i.e. which will get adoptive leave and benefit.  It is my intention to present legislative proposals in this regard to Government in the coming weeks. It is proposed to include these provisions in a forthcoming...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gender Proofing of Policies (22 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: As the Deputy will be aware, the Cabinet Handbook requires that all proposals coming before Government must indicate the impacts across a number of socio-economic headings including gender impact, while all substantive memoranda should indicate the impact on people with disabilities. Impact assessment is also a core element of the current system of Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA), which is a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Directives (22 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: I can advise the Deputy that Council Directive 2010/18/EU, implementing the revised Framework Agreement on parental leave, was transposed into Irish law by the European Union (Parental Leave) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 81/2013). The Directive is repealed with effect from 2 August 2022 by Directive (EU) 2019/1158 of the European Parliament and of the Council on work-life balance for parents...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (22 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: My Department is working to secure new accommodation centres for International Protection applicants, as the number of people arriving to seek protection in the State continues to rise  (figures are up 53% to date this year). Because of a shortage of places in our accommodation centres, there are now almost 1,500 people in emergency accommodation in hotels and guesthouses.  My...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (22 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: My Department is working to secure new accommodation centres for International Protection applicants, as the number of people arriving to seek protection in the State continues to rise  (figures are up 53% to date this year).   I wish to advise the Deputy that the assessment process for the Western Region is on-going.  Due to commercially sensitive aspects of the evaluation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (22 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: In 2015, as part of Ireland's response to the migration crisis in central and southern Europe, the Government established the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP). Under this programme, the Government committed to accepting up to 4,000 people into the State, primarily through a combination of the EU Relocation Programme and the UNHCR's Refugee Resettlement Programme.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (22 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: My Department is responsible for offering accommodation and related services to international protection applicants while their claim for protection is being examined. The Deputy will appreciate that these services are demand led and generally it is difficult to predict demand far in advance.  I am advised that, as of 13 October 2019, 7,544 persons were being provided...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Overtime (17 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: I again thank the Deputies for raising this very important matter, and I mean that. Working with communities to tackle public disorder and reduce anti-social behaviour is a key priority for the Garda.

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Overtime (17 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: This approach includes a strong focus on quality-of-life issues and collaboration with local authorities to help address the causes of antisocial behaviour. I agree that Garda visibility in our communities is important, especially during the Hallowe'en period. The Government remains committed to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country in order to maintain and...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Overtime (17 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: On behalf of the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, who cannot be here this afternoon, I thank both Deputies sincerely for raising this important issue. I join Deputy Ó Snodaigh in recognising the work of front-line personnel at this time and throughout the year, in addition to the community personnel, who do such good work. The Deputy is correct in what he says. As the Deputies will be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (17 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: As the Deputy will be aware, the State has a legal obligation to offer accommodation, food and a range of other services (including utilities and healthcare etc.) to any person who claims a right to international protection in Ireland while their claim is being examined. A whole-of-Government approach to direct provision means that several Government Departments and Agencies work closely...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Traveller Community (17 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: The Government is committed to improving the quality of life of members of the Travelling community. As the Deputy will be aware, In June 2017, the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy 2017 – 2021 (NTRIS) was published. The Strategy represents a whole of Government approach to bring about meaningful change and progress for the Traveller and Roma community in Ireland.  It...