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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (15 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: As the Deputy will be aware, as part of Budget 2019, the Government announced the introduction of a new paid parental leave scheme which will commence in late 2019. This new scheme will, initially, provide for 2 weeks of paid, non-transferable leave per parent, with a view to expanding the scheme in future years. This new scheme delivers on the commitment in the Programme for Partnership...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Support Services (15 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: In January and again in September of this year, the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department published a call for expressions of interest in the national press for premises to meet the increasing demand for accommodation for persons in the protection process (asylum seekers). This call sought expressions of interest from parties who may be interested in providing...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Direct Provision System (14 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: I again urge caution in drawing comparisons to the Magdalen laundries. There is a significant difference. Those in direct provision were offered accommodation. They can come and go as they wish and they are treated very well. Inspections are carried out by the Ombudsman for Children among others. It is a completely different situation. Not all of the centres are operated or owned by the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Direct Provision System (14 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: For the State to meet its obligations as set out in Directive 2013/33/EU, which lays down standards for the reception of persons seeking international protection, and SI 230 of 2018, the State must have available sufficient accommodation to meet the demand of persons in the protection process. Due to significant demand, my Department has sought to identify additional accommodation by...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: We have no time whatsoever for any kind of criminality. All the resources of the State will be focused on dealing with it.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process RIA (14 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: As you know Deputy, the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017 was introduced by both you and your colleague Deputy Fiona O’Loughlin on 27 June 2017. The Bill completed Second Stage and was referred to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality on 9 November 2017. I indicated during the Second Stage debate that research was needed to develop our understanding of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Procurement Regulations (13 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, I thank Deputy Cahill for raising this matter this evening. As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for carrying on and managing the administration and business of An Garda Síochána and the Minister has no direct role in the management of the finances of the Garda College in Templemore....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Procurement Regulations (13 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: The disappointment of local businesses which previously supplied goods and services to the college but were not successful in the recent tender process is understandable. I am sure the Deputy will appreciate the obligation on the Commissioner to ensure that best practice under public procurement legislation is followed in the sourcing of goods and services at the Garda College. However, the...

An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: I understand that colleagues here have concerns about these announcements. This year, we expect 3,500 applications for asylum. Last year, there were 3,000. Asylum seekers are offered places and nobody is herded anywhere. Asylum seekers are free to take up places or not, as they wish. They are offered accommodation, food, warmth, a shower, etc. We also had the Mr. Justice McMahon...

An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: The Deputies must come up with something better.

An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: I ask Deputies to not use the word "herding". That is not the case.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (13 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: Following extensive discussions with the contractor for the Accommodation Centre at the Towers Hotel, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, an agreement has been reached to extend the current contract until mid 2019. Quite separate to that extension, a public procurement competition is currently ongoing for premises within 40km of Newbridge. It is a matter entirely for the contractor in that premises to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (13 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: In January and again in September of this year, the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department published a call for expressions of interest in the national press for premises to meet the increasing demand for accommodation for persons in the protection process. It is worth noting that refugees are persons who have already been granted international protection status in Ireland....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (13 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: In January and again in September of this year, the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department published a call for expressions of interest in the national press for premises to meet the increasing demand for accommodation for persons in the protection process (asylum seekers). This call sought expressions of interest from parties who may be interested in providing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (13 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: In January and again in September of this year, the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department published a call for expressions of interest in the national press for premises to meet the increasing demand for accommodation for persons in the protection process (asylum seekers). It is worth noting that refugees are persons who have already been granted international protection...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (13 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: In January and again in September of this year, the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department published a call for expressions of interest in the national press for premises to meet the increasing demand for accommodation for persons in the protection process (asylum seekers). It is worth noting that refugees are persons who have already been granted international protection...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (13 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: There are currently 38 centres located in 17 counties throughout the state. The name and location of all our contracted accommodation centres are shown below:- COUNTY CENTRE ADDRESS Number of family units Clare Knockalisheen Meelick 25 King Thomond* The Bog Road, Lisdoonvarna Cork Ashbourne Hse Glounthaune 29 Kinsale Road Cork 24 Glenvera Wellington Road 0 Millstreet Millstreet...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (8 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: In January and again in September of this year, the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department published a call for expressions of interest in the national press for premises to meet the increasing demand for accommodation for persons in the protection process. This call sought expressions of interest from parties who would be interested in providing accommodation and related...

Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (7 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: I am pleased to be here again to participate in the debate on the Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017. Today is an opportunity for Members of this House to put their views on the record and I am pleased to contribute to this discussion. I am also glad of the opportunity to update this House on the work that is under way in Government on supporting families and children, which is something...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Payments (7 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: As a result of the recommendations in the McMahon Report, accommodation centres for persons in the protection process are all moving to an independent living model (which includes either self-catering or communal catering). In this model, each resident is assigned a number of points depending on their family composition and residents can procure food and other products such as personal...