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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Migrant Integration (10 May 2017)

David Stanton: The Migrant Integration Strategy sets as its vision that migrants are facilitated to play a full role in Irish society, that integration is a core principle of Irish life and that Irish society and institutions work together to promote integration. It includes as one of 12 key elements that the basic values of Irish society are respected by all. The definition of integration in the...

Seanad: Courts (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 May 2017)

David Stanton: I am pleased to have this opportunity to introduce the Courts (No. 2) Bill 2016. I look forward to engaging with Members as we progress the Bill through the various Stages. The purpose of the Bill is to provide part of the legislative framework necessary for the introduction of what is termed “the third payment option” regarding road traffic offences in respect of which a...

Seanad: Courts (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 May 2017)

David Stanton: I thank Senators for the exchange of views and their observations on the Courts (No. 2) Bill 2016 which, as we have said, is very technical. Our debate has been taken a step further towards enabling the introduction of a new third payment option as part of a dual strategy. The Bill provides for the amendment for technical reasons of section 1 of the Courts (No. 3) Act 1986 which deals with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (9 May 2017)

David Stanton: The Deputy's attention is drawn to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 130 of the 4th of April last in which I stated that, in respect of Ireland's resettlement programme, refugees are identified and proposed to Ireland by the UNHCR. They must meet the criteria set out in Article 1F of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (“the Geneva Convention”) and be...

Courts (No. 2) Bill 2016: Order for Report Stage (3 May 2017)

David Stanton: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Investigations (3 May 2017)

David Stanton: The House would appreciate that the matters involved in this case are evidently complex and sensitive. I urge against rushing to judgment about the allegations made. There are processes in place and appropriate powers under the law for the relevant authorities to investigate and seek the truth of these allegations. It serves nobody, least of all the victims and their families, to seek to...

Topical Issue Debate: Crime Levels (3 May 2017)

David Stanton: I again thank the Deputy for raising this important matter and I will be sure to pass on his comments to the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for her consideration. We are all concerned about the kind of activity the Deputy has brought to our attention. It is very disconcerting for older people who find themselves in those situations. The Deputy described it as...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Investigations (3 May 2017)

David Stanton: I am taking this matter this evening on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality who apologises that she cannot be present to take it. The killing of Garda Tony Golden at Omeath in October 2015 was a tragic loss for his family and for his colleagues in An Garda Síochána. All Members will share my view that Tony Golden was a hero who gave his life doing...

Topical Issue Debate: Crime Levels (3 May 2017)

David Stanton: I am responding on behalf of the Tánaiste who cannot be present for this debate, unfortunately. She asked me to speak on her behalf. I thank Deputy Healy-Rae for raising this important issue in the Chamber this afternoon. I assure him An Garda Síochána carefully monitors the activities of criminal groups affecting all areas of the country, including County Kerry, and is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (3 May 2017)

David Stanton: I launched a call for applications under the Communities Integration Fund on 7 February with a closing date of 30 March, 2017. A total amount of €500,000 will be made available to local community based groups to promote integration in their area e.g. local sporting clubs, faith-based groups, cultural organisations and community support networks. Grants/funding may be provided up to a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (2 May 2017)

David Stanton: As the Deputy will be aware, surrogacy is not currently recognised under Irish legislation. However, I have been advised that my colleague, the Minister for Health is currently preparing legislative proposals on assisted human reproduction and associated issues, which will include provisions relating to surrogacy. It is envisaged that the General Scheme of a Bill will be completed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Equality Issues (2 May 2017)

David Stanton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 101 and 144 together. I have no Ministerial responsibility for retirement age issues generally either in the public sector (where mandatory retirement ages are a feature of public sector employment law) or the private sector (where there is no statutory retirement age). In my role in the Department of Justice and Equality, I have responsibility for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Schemes (2 May 2017)

David Stanton: In my role in the Department of Justice and Equality, I have responsibility for equality, including specifically relating to members of the LGBTI community in Ireland. Since the marriage equality referendum, my Department has overseen the enactment of the Marriage Act 2015, gender recognition legislation and the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 which provides for the most...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (2 May 2017)

David Stanton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 114 and 172 together. Following publication of the Programme for a Partnership Government, which set out the Government's commitment to improving the accommodation environment for protection applicants, in particular for children and families, the Reception and Integration Agency of my Department began the process of examining ways in which this commitment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (2 May 2017)

David Stanton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 115, to 117, inclusive, together. Following publication of the Programme for a Partnership Government, which outlined the Government's commitment to improving the accommodation environment for protection applicants, in particular for children and families, the Reception and Integration Agency of my Department began the process of examining ways in which this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (2 May 2017)

David Stanton: Since 1 May 2015, one company, Sidetracks Ltd., T/A Great Western House has taken over the contract at that centre which was previously held by Shaun Hennelly who traded as a sole trader at that centre up to that time. The Deputy will be aware that in late 2016 following an EU wide competition organised by the Office of Government Procurement, two companies were awarded contracts for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (2 May 2017)

David Stanton: In Autumn 2015, the Irish Red Cross, on foot of a Government decision, was tasked by the Department of Justice and Equality with managing voluntary pledges of accommodation, goods and services from the Irish Public in the effort to house migrants under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP). A Register requesting public pledges went live onthe Irish Red Cross website (www.redcross.ie)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (2 May 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 State by the end of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Data (2 May 2017)

David Stanton: As the Deputy will be 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: Direct Provision Data (2 May 2017)

David Stanton: The statistics sought by the Deputy are provided in the table. The figures indicate that just over 9% of the total population of accommodation centres has some type of leave to remain but are still accommodated in the centres. A more detailed analysis shows that this is a more acute problem in the Dublin area with over 36% of all occupants with some form of permission to stay and even more...