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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (13 Jun 2018)

David Stanton: The Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP) was established by Government Decision on 10th September 2015 as a direct response to the humanitarian crisis that developed in Southern Europe as a consequence of mass migration from areas of conflict in the Middle East and Africa.   Under this programme, the Government had pledged to accept a total of 4,000 persons into the...

Death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2018)

David Stanton: I thank all Members for their contributions. I convey my personal condolences to the family of Shane O’Farrell on their loss. We are all of the view that there were serious failings and shortcomings in the period prior to which Shane O’Farrell lost his life. During a thorough and lengthy criminal investigation, GSOC examined each of the 56 allegations or concerns put to...

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (12 Jun 2018)

David Stanton: I thank the Deputies for their contributions to this important debate. From the Minister's contribution earlier, I hope that it is clear to the House that the skills and experience that Mr. Sullivan has gained in both investigative and oversight roles demonstrates why he is a most suitable candidate for appointment as a member of GSOC. It cannot be stated enough that the work GSOC does...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Adoption Legislation (12 Jun 2018)

David Stanton: Section 6 of the Adoptive Leave Act 1995 provides for an entitlement to 24 weeks adoptive leave for an employed adopting mother or a sole male adopter. Following adoption of the 34th amendment to the Constitution and its subsequent legislative changes, my Department identified a lacuna in the Adoptive Leave Act 1995 that prevents male same-sex married couples from availing of adoptive...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Equality Legislation (12 Jun 2018)

David Stanton: Ireland has comprehensive and robust equality legislation in place – namely the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015 and the Equal Status Acts 2000-2015 – which prohibits discrimination on ten specific grounds, including on gender and family status. As the Deputy will be aware, the legislation is designed to promote equality and prohibit discrimination and victimisation and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications Data (12 Jun 2018)

David Stanton: There are currently 34 accommodation centres located in 17 counties throughout the state. Based on the most recently available information, the statistics requested by the Deputy (age profile by gender) are outlined below. Age Female Male 0-4 331 369 5-12 309 333 13-17 102 124 18-25 269 438 26-35 678 1,016 36-45 407 625 46-55 116 203 56-65 43 42 66+ 20 13 Total 2,275 3,163

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (12 Jun 2018)

David Stanton: The Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP) was established by Government Decision on 10th September 2015 as a direct response to the humanitarian crisis that developed in Southern Europe as a consequence of mass migration from areas of conflict in the Middle East and Africa. Under this programme the Government pledged to accept a total of 4,000 persons into the State including through the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (12 Jun 2018)

David Stanton: The full year running costs of a Garda Youth Diversion Project will vary between projects and is dependent on several factors including location, catchment area and the number of participants. The most recently established GYDPs which were set up in 2015, were allocated a maximum annual budget of €125,000 each. This included any costs that may be associated with the establishment of...

Maternity Protection (Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 May 2018)

David Stanton: I thank the speakers who contributed to the discussion. We are all agreed that there is a palpable need to make our Parliament a more family-friendly working environment. There is an onus on us all as legislators and policymakers to put measures in place that will encourage more women into public life. I am here 21 years now. The previous election saw the highest number of women ever in...

Maternity Protection (Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 May 2018)

David Stanton: I agree.

Maternity Protection (Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 May 2018)

David Stanton: I am very happy to join in the debate on the Maternity Protection (Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas) Bill 2018. I commend Deputy Rabbitte and Deputy Smyth on bringing it before the House. I also commend Deputy Butler on her contribution to the Bill. As presented by the Deputies, the Bill provides for female Members of the Oireachtas to have an entitlement of 18 weeks of maternity...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Divisional Headquarters (31 May 2018)

David Stanton: I speak on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, who cannot be here as he is on official business. He sends his apologies. He and I thank Deputy Cassells for raising this matter in the House. The Deputy will be aware that the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close co-operation...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Divisional Headquarters (31 May 2018)

David Stanton: On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, I thank Deputy Cassells for rasing the matter. I can sense his passion for how strongly he feels on the issue. I assure the Deputy that significant efforts are being made to enhance the working environment generally for members of An Garda Síochána and unprecedented investment has been committed under the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Programme for Government Initiatives (31 May 2018)

David Stanton: As the Deputy has referred to in their question, the Programme for Partnership Government includes a commitment to increase paid leave for parents during the first year of a child’s life, as research shows that parental care is of particular importance during this time.  The Government has established an interdepartmental working group to develop proposals to give effect to this...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (29 May 2018)

David Stanton: Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities. With regard to the deployment of Garda personnel, a distribution model is used which takes into account all relevant factors, including population, crime trends and the policing needs of each individual division. It is the responsibility of the divisional...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (29 May 2018)

David Stanton: I must apologise on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Flanagan. He wanted and meant to be here but was delayed at the last minute. I am speaking on his behalf. He is very grateful to the Deputy for raising this matter. He points out at the outset that the distribution of gardaí is exclusively the statutory responsibility of the Garda Commissioner and the Minister has no direct role in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (23 May 2018)

David Stanton: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government agreed to accept 4,000 persons into the State under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme. Under the resettlement programme, the IRPP has admitted a total of 792 refugees to date - 732 Syrians, 50 Iraqis and 10 Syrian Palestinians. A further 264 refugees - 259 Syrian and 5 Iraqi nationals - currently in Lebanon, are expected to arrive before...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (23 May 2018)

David Stanton: My Department, through the Reception & Integration Agency (RIA), has always facilitated and encouraged the registration of and voting by protection applicants in local elections. The general policy in relation to local elections has been to allow candidates to drop off election leaflets which could be placed in a common area in the centre where they could be picked up by...

Topical Issue Debate: Children's Rights (22 May 2018)

David Stanton: Ireland is a State that welcomes emigrants and recognises the positives of immigration. At the same time, and like all countries, Ireland must operate a transparent and fair immigration system which functions with integrity and is subject to the supervision of the courts. Children who enter the State must, of course, be treated with the greatest of care. However, that is not to say that...

Topical Issue Debate: Children's Rights (22 May 2018)

David Stanton: I thank Deputy Corcoran Kennedy for raising this important matter. I am here on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, under whose remit this policy area resides. The Deputy will be aware that I cannot comment on individual cases nor on cases that are due to come before the court. While the control of our borders and immigration are important duties of State, Ireland has always been...