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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: The question on what form the authority will take is an extremely good one. We have commissioned research to inform us on the best way of structuring an authority and what type of governance it should have. Should it have a board, a commission or a chief executive format and what various sections should it have internally? We should have the information from the research by the summer. As...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: From when the report was published in March. That is what he said. It is a priority for the Government. I have been pushing it as hard as I can to get it over the line. We are looking at best examples in other member states and beyond with regard to the structure of the authority and how best to put it together. We have looked at the UK, Malta, France, New Zealand and other countries.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: Of course.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (16 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to take Second Stage of the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 in Seanad Éireann.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (16 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: The Bill seeks to address certain deficiencies in the conduct of gaming and lottery activities regulated under the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956. Senators will agree that the provisions of the Act are, for the most part, outdated and require modernisation. The Bill proposes a number of interim reform measures for the licensing and regulation of gaming and lottery activities conducted under...

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (16 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: I thank colleagues for their observations and I look froward to further discussion on the legislation. The Bill I have proposed will have the effect of modernising and clarifying the provisions of the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956. As Senator Conway-Walsh said, it is time to update this outdated law. Of that there is no doubt. Everyone commented, and rightly so, on the reason we are not...

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (16 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: On the issue of the gambling prevalence study, it was a Department of Health study and, I understand, an all-Ireland study. I cannot comment on its findings here, but my colleague in the Department of Health may do that at another time. A new study for 2018 to 2019 is being carried out that will update the study's findings which were published recently, and it is hoped that will be to hand...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (16 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: My Department, through the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA), has commenced a national procurement programme for accommodation centres for persons entering the state and seeking international protection. This will comprise a series of regional competitions through the Government's procurement website www.etenders.gov.ie. The Department ran a tender competition for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (16 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: I wish to advise the Deputy that a substantial review of firearms licensing, including consultation with the public, stakeholders and the relevant Oireachtas Committee, was undertaken in recent years. A number of measures identified as a result of this review are being progressed by my Department and implementation of these will require legislative amendment to the Firearms Acts...

Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (10 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: I thank the Deputies for their Second Stage interventions in response to the Bill. In the main, Deputies have been supportive of it. As I set out during my opening statement on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, my view is that while this is a small two-section Bill it will have a disproportionately positive effect in terms of the access to justice. If...

Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Order for Second Stage (10 Apr 2019)

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

Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (10 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: I move: "That be Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have this opportunity to introduce the Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019 to the House for Second Stage on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan. We look forward to engaging in a constructive debate as the Bill proceeds through the various Stages. It is the intention...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Juvenile Offenders (10 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: I am advised by the Garda authorities that the report in relation to the Youth Referral Examination was forwarded to the Garda Commissioner on 5th March 2019. In addition, external consultants Crowe Ireland have submitted their final validation and verification report and a copy of this was appended to the Youth Referral Examination Report. As the Deputy is aware, the Commissioner has...

EU Regulations: Referral to Joint Committee (9 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: I thank Deputies for taking part in this quite important debate. There are reasons it is taking place now to do with Brexit and the dangerous things that might happen there. We are strongly of the view on this side of the House that Ireland should participate in the adoption and application of this regulation. With respect to Deputy Ó Laoghaire's point on the creation of a large...

EU Regulations: Referral to Joint Committee (9 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following:(i) the exercise by the State of the option or discretion, provided by Article 4 of Protocol No. 19 on the Schengen Acquis integrated into the Framework of the European Union annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to request to take part in the following measure to the extent...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: UN Conventions Ratification (9 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: On behalf of the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, who sends his regrets, I thank Senator Ruane for raising this important matter in the House. We acknowledge also Senator Ruane's dedicated interest in this area and in respect of penal reform and detention generally. It is an important issue which I hope she will continue to raise. As the Senator said, Ireland signed the Optional Protocol to the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: UN Conventions Ratification (9 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: I thank the Senator for giving me the opportunity to bring the House up to date on this matter. I also thank her for stating she would be willing to assist with this process. That is a welcome suggestion. The Government is committed to ratifying OPCAT. However, it is not straightforward. It involves not only the justice sector but other sectors too. The Department of Justice and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (9 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: The Deputy will be aware that as part of Budget 2019,  the Government announced the introduction of a new social insurance-based paid parental benefit scheme.  This new scheme will support parents during the first year of the child's life by providing two weeks of paid leave to both parents, and will allow parents more flexibility in achieving and managing a work life balance. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (9 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: The attached table details the position in relation to staffing and funding of Garda Youth Diversion Projects (GYDPs) in Cork for the year 2019. In relation to the broader development of these services, my Department is pursuing an Action Research Project (ARP), supported by the Research Evidence into Policy Programmes and Practice project (REPPP) in the University of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Immigration Policy (2 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: It is great to know that Senator Lawless is a Cork man at heart and by birth.