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

David Stanton: The recent statement by the Taoiseach announcing State recognition of Traveller ethnicity was the culmination of a long-standing campaign by Travellers to have their identity, culture and unique position valued by their formal recognition as a distinct ethnic group. The key argument for recognition of Traveller ethnicity was that recognition of the distinct heritage, culture and identity of...

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

David Stanton: Recommendation 4.102 of the McMahon Report recommends that "RIA[Reception & Integration Agency]should engage a suitably qualified person to conduct a nutrition audit to ensure that the food served meets the required standards...". The McMahon Report lists some 173 recommendations, some of which required legislative changes or physical, constructional changes to be implemented. My...

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

David Stanton: RIA takes and has always taken the issue of Garda vetting and child protection very seriously. RIA has a dedicated Child and Family Services Unit, whose role is to manage, deliver, coordinate, monitor and plan all matters relating to child and family services for all persons resident in State provided accommodation. It also acts as a conduit between RIA and Tusla, the latter having...

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

David Stanton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 174 and 175 together. Recommendation 4.226 of the McMahon Report recommends that "The Minister for Justice and Equality should establish a standard-setting committee to reflect fully government policy across all areas of service in Direct Provision...". The McMahon Report lists some 173 recommendations, some of which required legislative changes or physical,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ombudsman for Children Remit (2 May 2017)

David Stanton: I am happy to advise the Deputy that the remit of the Ombudsman and the Ombudsman for Children has already been extended to cover all those living in State provided accommodation and both Offices have been in a position to accept complaints since 3 April 2017. It should be noted that complaints in relation to the protection process itself (which is a legal process) are not within the remit...

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

David Stanton: It is not obligatory for protection applicants to accept accommodation provided by the State and it is not obligatory for them to remain in such accommodation. The database where information on accommodation is held is a dynamic one and provides a snapshot of total numbers in accommodation at any one time. It provides information in relation to the level of available accommodation across the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Schemes (13 Apr 2017)

David Stanton: I established the Communities Integration Fund to support community organisations, including sports clubs, to undertake actions to promote the integration of migrants into their local communities. I also announced a call for applications by organisations operating at regional and national level, which would include sports organisations, for National Funding to Promote the Integration of...

Garda Commissioner: Motion [Private Members] (12 Apr 2017)

David Stanton: The Government of course acknowledges and shares many of the concerns expressed tonight. However, in its counter-motion, the Government has set out a comprehensive approach to addressing many of these concerns. The Government is fully cognisant of the seriousness of the issues that have arisen recently in respect of the enforcement of road traffic legislation. If not dealt with fully,...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (12 Apr 2017)

David Stanton: This group of amendments has been tabled for the purpose of ensuring that the provisions of the Bill in regard to periodic payment orders will apply to actions that are before the courts and have been the subject of interim orders for the payment of damages to the plaintiff. I have been informed by the State Claims Agency that there are 65 cases in respect of which interim orders have been...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (12 Apr 2017)

David Stanton: These amendments make technical changes to Part IV of the Bill, which concerns open disclosure. Amendments Nos. 7 and 8 correct the order of the definitions section to put open disclosure meeting in its proper position ahead of open disclosure of a patient safety incident. Amendments Nos. 9 and 10 remove commas which are not necessary to the meaning of their respective sections and they are...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (12 Apr 2017)

David Stanton: On behalf of the Tánaiste and myself, I thank Senators for their support and constructive engagement on this Bill. The Bill as passed by this House provides that a court may award damages by way of a periodic payments order, having considered the best interests of the plaintiff and all of the circumstances of the case, including the views of the parties. The court must be satisfied...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (12 Apr 2017)

David Stanton: I confirm that it is entirely separate.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Offences Relating to Information Systems) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Apr 2017)

David Stanton: I am very pleased to introduce the Bill to this House on behalf of my colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, who regrets that she is unable to be present. I am also pleased to be able to report that it received general support on its recent passage through the Lower House. The Criminal Justice (Offences Relating to Information Systems)...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Offences Relating to Information Systems) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Apr 2017)

David Stanton: I thank the House for giving its time and consideration to the matter. As I stated at the very start, and it has been acknowledged by colleagues, this is significant legislation. I thank the Senators for their contributions and their general support for the Bill. It is clear there is a shared determination to combat cybercrime. The Bill focuses on protecting information systems and the...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Apr 2017)

David Stanton: I thank Deputy Norris for his condolences and the House for indulging me yesterday on a family bereavement. I have listened carefully to this debate. It has, overall, been an interesting and reflective debate, demonstrating a wide range of sincerely and deeply-held beliefs and opinions. When one listens to the debate, one can recognise how complex this whole area is. It is not a simple...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (12 Apr 2017)

David Stanton: Expenditure under the National Action Plan Against Racism was as follows: Year € 2005 1,000,000 2006 2,001,000 2007 1,224,000 2008 721,000 Full details are contained in Appendix 5 to the Final Report on the Plan which was published in January 2009 and can be viewed on the Racism section of www.integration.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gender Equality (11 Apr 2017)

David Stanton: In the Programme for a Partnership Government, the Government has committed to taking measures to reduce the gender pay gap. Actions to advance this commitment will be included in the forthcoming National Women's Strategy. In developing detailed proposals, appropriate regard will be had to measures taken in other jurisdictions.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (11 Apr 2017)

David Stanton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 105 and 126 together. As the Deputies 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (11 Apr 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...

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: An Dara Céim - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Second Stage (6 Apr 2017)

David Stanton: On behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality and on my behalf, I am pleased to inform the House that the Government will be supporting the Thirty-Fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016 introduced by Deputy Josepha Madigan. Deputy Madigan's Bill proposes to amend Article 41.3.2° of the Constitution to reduce the time period that spouses applying...