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Rural Crime: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: I thank Deputies for their contributions tonight. Protecting our people and our communities is a fundamental responsibility of government and one which we take extremely seriously. It is clear that this subject resonates very strongly with Members of the House. My colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, has highlighted some of the excellent work of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (15 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 393 and 481 together. It is important to note that the Government has always been, and continues to be, supportive of the principle of Parental Leave. In fact, as part of Budget 2019, the Government announced the introduction of a new paid parental leave scheme, which will commence later this year. This new scheme will initially provide two weeks of paid,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (15 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: The Reception and Integration Agency, which is responsible for the operating of accommodation centres, provides information to residents regarding the rights of those living in state provided accommodation to vote in various elections and referenda. The most recent circular was completed in the third quarter of 2018 and sent to all centres for display in the public areas and on notice boards...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (15 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: The statistical information requested by the Deputy is as follows: Year Parents Children Total 2016 899 1219 2118 2017 1007 1312 2319 2018 1179 1613 2792It is important to note that not all of those who apply for international protection choose to reside in accommodation provided by the Reception and Integration Agency. There are also people residing in RIA accommodation who are no...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (15 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: While the Minister for Justice and Equality has legislative oversight of gaming and lottery activities under the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956, my Department has no current role in respect of the licensing and regulation of gaming (slot) machines. Lawful gaming in amusement and gaming arcades in Ireland is confined to areas in respect of which Part III of the Gaming and Lotteries Act...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Legislation (15 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: The Deputy will be aware that the Government granted permission to review the 2013 General Scheme of the Gambling Control Bill by way of Decision of 10 January 2018. To advance this review, I chaired an Inter-Departmental Working Group on Gambling, comprising all stakeholder Departments and the Office of the Attorney General. The Group met on 5 occasions between February and June of 2018...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (19 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: I am aware of the report in October of a sick child in an accommodation centre for whom food was not available following a request. I am informed that this was an isolated incident, but nevertheless, it is highly regrettable. The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) addressed this incident with the contractor at the time. The manager of the centre concerned met with and apologised to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (19 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 261 to 263, inclusive, together. Some 12% of the people currently residing in the accommodation centres provided by RIA, over 700 people, have permission to remain in Ireland. The fact that people are staying in the centres for some time after they receive permission to remain is a situation that is putting increased pressure on the system as new arrivals...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (19 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: Following on from recommendations 4.75 and 4.87 contained in the McMahon Report, the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department has worked with contractors to introduce cooking facilities into accommodation centres within their portfolio. To date, the following centres have introduced independent living where residents are provided with food ingredients and have access to...

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: The Minister is unable to respond because he can only speak once in the debate. That is unusual and it happens on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. He can speak twice on a Thursday. It is bizarre but that is the way it is. He has listened carefully to what has been said. He has informed me that he will take note of this debate. It has been sincere and important. I commend my colleagues on the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Deployment (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: On behalf of the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, who sends his apologies for not being here, I thank the Senator for raising this matter. As he will appreciate, the allocation of Garda resources, including personnel, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and his management team. The Minister has no direct role in this matter. The Minister is informed by the Garda Commissioner that in regard to...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Deployment (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: Regarding the division, it is a matter for the chief superintendent of the division to determine the optimum distribution of duties among the personnel available to him or her having regard to the profile of the area and specific needs. Community policing is at the heart of An Garda Síochána and it has a proud record of engagement with communities to address their concerns and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: I thank the Senator for tabling this Commencement matter. The Minister, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, is unfortunately not available and has asked me to send his apologies personally. I will make him aware of the debate and of what the Senator has said. On 1 April 2011 the social housing assessment regulations introduced a new standard procedure for assessing applicants for social housing in every...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: I thank the Senator again and recognise her deep interest in the research that has been carried out into this matter. I will ask the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government to respond in writing to her quite soon on the points she has raised.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: Absolutely.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: Yes.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Deployment (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: The Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, sends his apologies. The Cabinet is still in session and he is in attendance. I thank the Senator for raising this matter. As the Senator will appreciate, the allocation of all Garda resources, including personnel, is strictly a matter for the Garda Commissioner and his management team. The Minister has no direct role in this...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Deployment (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: The Minister assures the Senator that Garda management and the Commissioner keep the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities and that the needs of all divisions, including the Limerick division, are taken into consideration in the allocation of Garda resources. He is pleased to say that budget 2018 will support the continuation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Legislation (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill is currently being drafted by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel. The amendments proposed in the Bill will be broadly based on those contained in Part 13 of the General Scheme of the Civil Law and Courts (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017, that was approved by Government in July 2017. The Government...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Immigration Policy (12 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: On behalf of the Minister, I thank the Deputies for this opportunity to discuss the global migration pact and to set out exactly what the compact involves. I hope I was clear on that. We cannot be responsible for what other countries have decided to do or not to do. That is their business but we have been engaged in this process for quite some time. It does not infringe on our sovereignty...