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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (22 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: While I am aware of the issue raised by the Deputy, it is important to remember that Section 19 of the Refugee Act of 1996 (as amended) requires the State to take all practical steps to ensure that the identity of protection applicants is kept confidential. I am therefore restricted in commenting on individual cases. What I can say is that staff of my Department, staff at Globe House,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Traveller Projects Funding (22 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: Details of the funding allocated to my Department for Traveller initiatives are set out in the 2016 Estimates Volume published in December last.  I would refer the Deputy to subhead D.7 of the Justice Vote, which provides for an allocation of funding of €2,205,000 for these initiatives.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National Traveller-Roma Integration Strategy (22 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: I can confirm that the public consultation component of the process to develop a new National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy to improve the situation for the Traveller and Roma communities in Ireland has been completed. Phase 1 (identification of key themes for the new Strategy) and Phase 2 (identification and agreement of high level objectives under each agreed theme) of that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (22 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: The numbers of persons residing in State provided accommodation at the end of each of the past twelve months is set out in the following table. Month Numbers of persons residing in State provided accommodation October 2016 4,272 September 2016 4,209 August 2016 4,203 July 2016 4,208 June 2016 4,284 May 2016 4,282 April 2016 4,371 March 2016 4,461 February 2016 4,521...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Equality Issues (17 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: The Equal Status Act 2000 prohibits discrimination in the provision of goods and services, the provision of accommodation and access to education, on any of a number of grounds including that of disability. I would draw the Deputy's attention to section 4, which addresses the reasonable accommodation needs of people with disabilities. The Employment Equality Act 1998 prohibits...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Traveller Community (16 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: As the Deputy is aware from my response to previous questions on this issue, there is a comprehensive consultation process underway (led by my Department) to develop a new National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy to improve the situation for the Traveller and Roma communities in Ireland. Phase 1 (identification of key themes for the new Strategy) and Phase 2 (identification and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Traveller Community (16 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: As the Deputy is aware from my response to previous questions on this issue, there is a comprehensive consultation process underway (led by my Department) to develop a new National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy to improve the situation for the Traveller and Roma communities in Ireland. Phase 1 (identification of key themes for the new Strategy) and Phase 2 (identification and...

Courts Bill 2016: Second Stage (15 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: I thank the Deputies for their contributions to the debate. It is important to stress that the Bill does not have implications for repossession proceedings in respect of principal private residences. Under the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act, the Circuit Court has been given jurisdiction to deal with repossession proceedings involving principal private residences. This Bill will not...

Courts Bill 2016: Order for Second Stage (15 Nov 2016)

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

Courts Bill 2016: Second Stage (15 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." On behalf of the Tánaiste, I want to thank the House for facilitating early discussion of this short Bill, which is primarily intended to avoid potentially serious disruption to court business following a recent Court of Appeal ruling. Such disruption could arise from the need to transfer proceedings already under way before the Circuit...

Topical Issues: Garda Promotions (15 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: I am here on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, on whose behalf I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. As the Deputy will be aware, section 12 of the Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015 provides for the transfer of the appointment of persons to the ranks of assistant Garda commissioner, chief...

Topical Issues: Garda Promotions (15 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: As I said, the Minister is committed to the authority assuming its functions regarding senior appointments as soon as practicable. Her Department is working as a matter of priority on the preparations required to give effect to this transfer before the end of the year. The commencement of section 12 is dependent on the regulations governing promotion in An Garda Síochána being...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Traveller Community (15 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: As the Deputy will be already be aware, there is a comprehensive consultation process underway, led by my Department, to develop a new National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy to improve the situation for the Traveller and Roma communities in Ireland. Phase 1 (identification of key themes for the new Strategy) and Phase 2 (identification and agreement of high level objectives under each...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (15 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to details of centre location, contractor and occupancy is set out in a table: Contractors for Accommodation Centres COUNTY CENTRE ADDRESS CONTRACTOR State or privately  owned Clare Knockalisheen Meelick Campbell Catering Ltd t/a Aramark Ireland State Cork Ashbourne Hse Glounthaune Barlow Properties Private Kinsale Road Cork...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Traveller Community (15 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: There is a comprehensive consultation process underway, led by my Department, to develop a new National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy to improve the situation for the Traveller and Roma communities in Ireland. Phase 1 (identification of key themes for the new Strategy) and Phase 2 (identification and agreement of high level objectives under each agreed theme) of that consultation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Traveller Community (15 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: In respect of the provision of accommodation for Travellers, the Government believes that the continued delivery of Traveller-specific accommodation through the provision of funding to local authorities in the Traveller Accommodation Programme, supported at national level by the National Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee, continues to be the most suitable mechanism. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (15 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: I wish to inform the Deputy that delays in operationalising the relocation Programme in Italy have arisen in relation to the need to put in place appropriate security screening of applicants for relocation.  My Department, and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, have engaged with the Italian authorities, and with the European Commission, in an attempt resolve...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National Lottery Funding Disbursement (15 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: The Deputy will be aware that the General Scheme of the Gambling Control Bill was published in July 2013 following approval by the Government and is currently being drafted by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel. The proposed legislation is intended, upon its enactment, to repeal all extant gambling legislation, including the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956. The National Lottery will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National Women's Strategy (15 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: Substantial work has been done on the preparation of a new National Women's Strategy. A written consultation will begin shortly when a consultation document will be published on my Department's website. Public consultation meetings will be held in a number of locations in December and January before the Strategy is finalised.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (15 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: The names of terrestrial bookmakers not resident in the State who have applied to my Department for a Certificate of Personal Fitness are set out below. All such applications are from persons resident in the United Kingdom. The Deputy may wish to note that, in accordance with the Betting Act 1931, the Revenue Commissioners maintain a number of regularly updated registers of persons to whom...