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Topical Issue Debate: Domestic Violence Refuges Provision (22 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: I thank Deputy Funchion for raising this issue. I welcome the opportunity to clarify the position on domestic violence services in Carlow and Kilkenny on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Zappone, who sends her apologies for not being able to be here this afternoon. Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, has statutory responsibility for the care and...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Equipment (22 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: On behalf of the Minister, Deputy Charles Flanagan, who regrets that he cannot attend this evening, I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. The Government is determined that the Garda will have the resources it needs to tackle to tackle all forms of criminality in our communities. The Deputy will appreciate that it is the Garda Commissioner and her management team who are...

Public Services and Procurement (Workers' Rights) Bill 2017: First Stage (22 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: No.

Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Protection of Pension Property Rights) Bill 2017: First Stage - An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Maoinchearta Pinsin a Chosaint) 2017: An Chéad Chéim (21 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: No.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (20 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: The proposals before the House this evening seek the approval of the Seanad to continue in force provisions of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 aimed at tackling terrorism and the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 in respect of organised crime. Given the nature of these provisions, the House has decided that they should be routinely reconsidered. The Minister for...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (20 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: I am grateful to the House for its consideration of these two motions this evening and thank Members for their contributions. Naturally, I welcome the support expressed for continuing these provisions in force.I appreciate the shared commitment that exists in the House to ensure that a robust legal framework is in place for the Garda and courts to deal with the most serious of offences that...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: The Deputy is all over the-----

Report on Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Motion (1 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: I am happy to reply to the debate. I know that Deputy Ó Caoláin will speak after me. I have listened carefully to everything that has been said. The programme of research commissioned and funded by the Department of Justice and Equality has been mentioned on a number of occasions. It is entitled A Social Portrait of Travellers in Ireland, was drawn up by the ESRI and published...

Report on Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Motion (1 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: We have not seen it yet.

Report on Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Motion (1 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: It is not published yet.

Report on Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Motion (1 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: I acknowledge the Chairman of the justice committee and Members present and I am delighted to be here to speak to the committee's report on Traveller ethnicity which was published on 26 January 2017. I note that the report contained three recommendations, which I will address with Deputies today. As all Deputies will be aware, there was a long-standing campaign by Travellers to have...

Report on Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Motion (1 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: In all my years here, I have rarely seen such a happy and emotionally charged occasion-----

Report on Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Motion (1 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: -----on which all sides of the Dáil came together to mark and celebrate this issue. I was delighted to note that an all-party consensus was reached on the issue. It was particularly special that the Visitors Gallery was filled with Travellers and advocates who had campaigned so hard for State recognition of Traveller ethnicity. I deeply appreciate the speeches made on that occasion,...

Topical Issue Debate: Disability Support Services (31 May 2017)

David Stanton: Let me intervene before Deputy Mary Butler speaks. The reply I have been given is to a different Topical Issue that was to be raised by Deputy Mattie McGrath. As a result, I might not be able to respond to the matter raised by Deputies Mary Butler and Bobby Aylward.

Topical Issue Debate: Disability Support Services (31 May 2017)

David Stanton: Possibly.

Topical Issue Debate: Disability Support Services (31 May 2017)

David Stanton: I thank the Deputies for raising this matter. I know that they are sincere in their interest in it. I am standing in for the Minister of State at the Department of Health who is responsible for this area. Unfortunately, I have been given the wrong reply. I must, therefore, apologise for my inability to respond to the specific issues raised, but I will certainly bring the matter to the...

Topical Issue Debate: Disability Support Services (31 May 2017)

David Stanton: I certainly will do that. I will also arrange for a written reply to be sent to the Deputies as soon as possible this afternoon. I apologise again for the confusion.

Topical Issue Debate: Supreme Court Rulings (31 May 2017)

David Stanton: I thank the Deputies for tabling this Topical Issue which provides a useful opportunity for me to outline some initial views to the House. Clearly, this is a very important judgment and its full implications are being examined carefully. The court recognises the complexities of this issue in that it acknowledges the Executive function in not only controlling who should enter the State but...

Topical Issue Debate: Supreme Court Rulings (31 May 2017)

David Stanton: Deputy Mick Barry is very articulate in condemning the direct provision centres, but he does not say what he would put in their place. I invite him to let me know what he would do if he was Minister for Justice and Equality. What would he like to see instead of direct provision centres?

Topical Issue Debate: Supreme Court Rulings (31 May 2017)

David Stanton: I have visited most of the direct provision centres in the country and seen that massive improvements have been made. I have spoken to many residents and the vast majority are quite happy with what is happening. That said, we have more to do and will continue to do more. The judgment was only published yesterday. It will be considered very carefully because it has wide-ranging...