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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (7 Dec 2017)

David Stanton: My Department has recently been made aware of complaints in relation to the accommodation centre in question. These complaints have been forwarded onto the contractor and a full report has been requested as soon as possible. Any and all appropriate action to remedy any identified defect will immediately be addressed. All accommodation centres under contract to the Department are inspected...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (7 Dec 2017)

David Stanton: As the Deputy is aware, the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP) was established by Government Decision on 10 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 has pledged to accept a total of 4,000 persons into...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Traveller Community (5 Dec 2017)

David Stanton: On 13 June this year, I launched the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy 2017 – 2021. This Strategy contains 149 Actions, grouped under ten themes, which are as follows: - Cultural Identity; - Education; - Employment and The Traveller Economy; - Children and Youth; - Health; - Gender Equality; - Anti-discrimination and Equality; - Accommodation; - Traveller and Roma...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (5 Dec 2017)

David Stanton: The Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP) was established by Government Decision on 10 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 has pledged to accept a total of 4,000 persons into the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (5 Dec 2017)

David Stanton: As the Deputy is aware, the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP) was established by Government Decision on 10 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 has pledged to accept a total of 4,000 persons into...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2017)

David Stanton: I thank the Members for their very constructive input into this very important and groundbreaking legislation. It contains a number of serious amendments and will make a big difference to both men and women in our country. I look forward to its implementation. I hope to get it through the Lower House before Christmas. The debate in this House has been extremely constructive, quite robust,...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2017)

David Stanton: Senator Colm Burke reminded me of the work a number of us did on the Oireachtas committee a number of years ago when we had hearings on domestic violence and we produced a report. It was a very powerful period. Senators Bacik and Conway were members of the committee as well.

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2017)

David Stanton: Yes. Many of the NGOs gave of their time and expertise, which was extremely valuable. The process has been building for some time. I was pleased that we were in a position to debate the amendments, improve on them, refine them and bring them forward as we have done. On the question of civil legal aid costs, I have some information that might be of use and interest to Senator...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (30 Nov 2017)

David Stanton: In recent weeks my Department has become aware of allegations in relation to pests and night time security services at the accommodation centre in question. These complaints were raised with the Manager of the centre and she has advised that, as is normal in any premises where food is being prepared under Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)conditions, there is a...

Disclosures Tribunal: Motion [Private Members] (29 Nov 2017)

David Stanton: As the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, has outlined, the Government is opposing this motion on two primary grounds. In the first instance, it is not clear what the party proposing the motion intends should be done or where the current terms of reference are, presumably, deficient. Second, the Government believes the terms of the reference of the tribunal, which this House agreed to last...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (28 Nov 2017)

David Stanton: The Minister sends his apologies. Unfortunately, he cannot attend because he is taking business in the Dáil. On his behalf, I thank the Senator for raising this important matter. The Senator will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is primarily responsible for the effective and efficient use of the resources available to him, including in respect of the opening and closing of Garda...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (28 Nov 2017)

David Stanton: I again thank the Senator for raising this important matter. As I said, the Government is committed to a strong, visible police presence throughout the country in order to maintain and strengthen community engagement, to provide reassurance to citizens and to deter crime. In addition to its commitment to achieving an overall Garda workforce of 21,000, the Government initiated a process to...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

David Stanton: I thank the Senators for their contributions here and for all of the work that they have put into this very important legislation. I also thank the other organisations and interested parties who have been helping and debating with everybody on this. At the last debate on this Bill, we considered the issue of factors to be taken into account by judges when considering applications for...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

David Stanton: There is not a whole lot between us on this one at all. My advice is that we have to be cautious as it could risk making things more difficult for victims. However, I have listened carefully to what my learned friends here have said and I respect the wishes of the Seanad. I am prepared to come back on Report Stage with an amendment that I think will probably meet the wishes of the Senators...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

David Stanton: The purpose of the Government amendment is to extend eligibility to apply for safety and protection orders to persons who are in intimate and committed relationships but who are not cohabiting. This improvement in protection for victims of domestic violence has been sought by organisations working with victims. The former Tánaiste indicated when the Bill was published and on Second...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

David Stanton: The purpose of amendments Nos. 9, 12, 14, 17 and 28 is to address concerns about the use of undertakings to determine applications to court for domestic violence orders. I am aware that SAFE Ireland has suggested that the Bill should make it impossible for an application for an order to be determined by undertakings, which are not orders of the court, in circumstances where the court is...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

David Stanton: I think I have made the points pretty strongly and I do not want to delay matters but I will be sticking to my guns on this issue. We have made huge improvements in this area. We cannot deny individuals access to the courts and that is crucial in the context of amendment No. 36. We have to be very careful not to put something in that might scupper the whole Bill. Undertakings can have a...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

David Stanton: The Senators are testing us by putting forward challenging amendments. I thank them for proposing these amendments, which are designed to ensure that essential text messages, emails or other electronic communications about child access or the sharing of child care decisions, which can be helpful in difficult relationships, are not prohibited where a court otherwise orders that there is to be...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

David Stanton: Let me draw the Senator's attention to section 5(3) which states, "A safety order may be subject to such exceptions and conditions as the court may specify". I would argue that what the Senators want to include is encapsulated by that subsection. The wording is very broad and gives the court discretion. It is similar to the point the Senators made earlier. It is a catch-all phrase which...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

David Stanton: I thank the Senators for the debate and for putting forward the amendments. I draw Senators' attention to the emergency barring order provided for in section 8 of the Bill, which I argue is a very innovative provision that allows an applicant with no ownership of a property or a lesser share than the respondent to have the respondent barred from the property for up to eight working days. An...