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Topical Issue Debate: Garda Accommodation (28 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: I again thank the Deputy for raising this very important matter. The Tánaiste looks forward to the issues raised about the Garda station in Sligo being resolved as soon as possible by the Office of Public Works, in conjunction with Garda management. She also looks forward to the building of the new station in the town, construction of which should proceed at an early date. She will do...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (28 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: I have already addressed the substantive issues relating to the Irish Refugee Protection Programme in my response to earlier questions. The Deputy's question focusses on the refugee resettlement element of that Programme, as opposed to the relocation element so I will directly address this component in my response. On 13 May 2015, the European Commission, published an EU Agenda for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (28 Sep 2016)

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 the programme, the Government has pledged to accept a total of 4,000 migrants into the State by the end of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (28 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: As the Deputy is aware from my previous response on this matter, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (28 Sep 2016)

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 the programme the Government has pledged to accept a total of 4,000 migrants into the State by the end of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (28 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: It was with deep regret that I learned of the tragic incident to which the Deputy refers involving the death, in what appears to have been tragic circumstances, of a woman resident in a Direct Provision centre. The woman had been receiving support from the health services prior to her death. As the Deputy may be aware, health services to asylum seekers are 'mainstreamed' and health services...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (28 Sep 2016)

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 the programme, the Government has pledged to accept a total of 4,000 persons overall under the EU Relocation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National Women's Strategy (28 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: The Programme for a Partnership Government contains a commitment to publish an updated National Women’s Strategy by end 2016. Work has begun on preparing the Strategy and a wide-ranging consultation process will be launched shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insurance Costs (27 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: If an individual feels that they have discriminated against in the provision of a service, such as insurance, they may contact the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission for advice in relation to how to make a formal complaint and take a claim under equality legislation. Complaints in that regard are subject to the independent adjudication of the Workplace Relations Commission and I have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Legislation (27 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 92 and 94 together. The General Scheme of the Gambling Control Bill was published in July 2013 following approval by the Government and is currently in drafting by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel. The Bill, as proposed, will update all existing laws on the regulation of gambling, including betting and gaming but excluding the National Lottery. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (16 Sep 2016)

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 the programme the Government has pledged to accept a total of 4,000 migrants into the State by the end of 2017,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (16 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: The General Scheme of the Gambling Control Bill was published in July 2013 following approval by the Government and is currently in drafting by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel., The Bill, as proposed, will update all existing laws on the regulation of gambling, including betting and gaming but excluding the National Lottery. It will provide for the licensing of all forms of online...

Appointment of Members of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (21 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I thank Deputies for their contributions which I know will also be appreciated by the Tánaiste, on whose behalf I am taking the motion. The motion, along with the similar motion of approval that was agreed before the Seanad on Tuesday, can enable the formal appointment of the 11 nominated members of the new Legal Services Regulatory Authority. Underlying the comments just made, I sense...

European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training: Motion (21 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I thank Deputies for their valuable contributions and comments on the work of CEPOL and the need to have continued representation by An Garda Síochána at CEPOL. CEPOL provides a cost-effective means of upskilling members of An Garda Síochána and customs officials in critical policing areas in times of restricted budgets. It provides a diversity of training courses in...

Appointment of Members of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (21 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I move:That Dáil Éireann, noting that the Government agreed on 13 July 2016 to propose, for the approval of Dáil Éireann, the appointment of the persons concerned to be members of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority, and pursuant to section 9 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015, approves the appointment, with effect from the establishment day to be appointed by...

European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training: Motion (21 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I move:That Dáil Éireann approve the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to accept the following measure:Regulation (EU) 2015/2219 of the...

IBRC Commission of Investigation: Motion (20 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I thank all Deputies who made contributions to the short debate. It is evident that all Members of the House have a strong desire to ensure that the IBRC commission of investigation conducts an efficient, effective and timely investigation into important matters of public concern. As I mentioned at the outset of the debate, in its first interim report, the commission raised significant...

IBRC Commission of Investigation: Motion (20 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I move:“That Dáil Éireann approves the draft Order entitled Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) (Amendment) Order 2016, which was duly laid before the House on 14 July 2016”. I wish to reiterate that the Government shares the strong determination of this House for an effective, efficient and timely investigation into the issues of...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: On my behalf and on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality I thank the Members of the House for facilitating the passage of the Bill. I am pleased that it has received such wide support in both Houses. While that support is a reflection of the consultation with representatives of the Opposition in developing the provisions of the Bill, it is also a reflection of...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: I thank the Senators for their comments. I also wish to acknowledge the very hard work of the officials in the Department in getting the legislation this far.