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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Aggressive Begging from a Public Order Perspective: Discussion (3 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: A number of issues have been raised. One is the need for quantitative and qualitative research in the area. Another concerns legislation and the need to strengthen and take the vagueness out of the Act. I invite the group, if it wishes, to revert to us on what it would like changed and how, for example, to specify sections which should be removed or inserted in the Act or how they should...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Aggressive Begging from a Public Order Perspective: Discussion (3 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: We may invite representatives of the Garda Síochána here at a later point, to carry on this particular piece of work.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Aggressive Begging from a Public Order Perspective: Discussion (3 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: I am not sure if anyone has any information on this but there were reports in the not too distant past in which it was indicated that this kind of begging can be quite lucrative. Some indications are that it is very lucrative. I am not sure if there is any information on how much a person might hope to earn in the course of a day.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Aggressive Begging from a Public Order Perspective: Discussion (3 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: Only anecdotal information is available. I have seen reports where it appears it can be quite lucrative and organised. I thank the witnesses for being here today and giving their valuable time to help us in this work. We will continue to work on this issue. I invite the witnesses to keep in contact with us and to come back to us with any written proposals they might have, for example, to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Aggressive Begging from a Public Order Perspective: Discussion (3 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: As Mr. Harte has said, it is complex and has many variables.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Aggressive Begging from a Public Order Perspective: Discussion (3 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: We have covered this already.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Aggressive Begging from a Public Order Perspective: Discussion (3 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: Does somebody want to take that question? I think it is known as "chugging".

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Aggressive Begging from a Public Order Perspective: Discussion (3 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: Would Mr. Brennan like to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Aggressive Begging from a Public Order Perspective: Discussion (3 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: We will get that answer and then come back to the next question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Aggressive Begging from a Public Order Perspective: Discussion (3 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: Mr. Guiney will respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Aggressive Begging from a Public Order Perspective: Discussion (3 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: Who wishes to respond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Aggressive Begging from a Public Order Perspective: Discussion (3 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: As this committee deals with justice issues, that is perhaps the reason for the focus of the submissions on policing solutions. As there are other committees that focus on health and social protection issues we have been asked not to stray into those areas too much.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Aggressive Begging from a Public Order Perspective: Discussion (3 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: That is the focus of this meeting. Does Deputy McGrath have another question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Aggressive Begging from a Public Order Perspective: Discussion (3 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: The committee would also be interested in getting involved.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Aggressive Begging from a Public Order Perspective: Discussion (3 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: Apologies have been received from Deputy Anne Ferris and Senator Tony Mulcahy. I wish to advise members that Deputy Corcoran Kennedy has been discharged from the committee. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden is her replacement and I am sure she will join me in thanking Deputy Corcoran Kennedy for her service to the committee, in particular her work on compiling an important report on sexual and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Aggressive Begging from a Public Order Perspective: Discussion (3 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: I thank Ms Devitt. She made two main points, one was a call for an increased number of gardaí on the streets and the other is a legislative response.

Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: Again, I am pleased to have the opportunity to continue with the Bill. Last time, I finished talking about section 7 of the Bill which refers to investigations of matters related to the Garda Commissioner by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. Deputy Wallace noted that it would be a very rare and serious event if the Garda Commissioner were to be investigated. I said that if...

Topical Issue Debate: Private Residential Tenancies Board (27 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I understand tenants are obliged to continue to pay rent while awaiting a decision under the dispute resolution process. However, I have come across many cases where they do not, and landlords feel the seriousness of this matter is not being accounted for at the hearings. Determination orders are issued as a result of the dispute resolution...

Topical Issue Debate: Private Residential Tenancies Board (27 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: I thank the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter. I also thank the Minister of State, Deputy English, for being in attendance. The Private Residential Tenancies Board, PRTB, was establish under the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 on foot of the report of the Commission on the Private Rented Residential Sector in 2000, which contained a number of recommendations...

Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: I wish to make some points in respect of this important legislation. One of the cornerstones of our democracy and our Republic is the rule of law. Laws are debated, discussed, agreed and passed in this Chamber and in the Seanad before being signed into law finally by the President. Our democracy depends on the rule of law and our freedoms as citizens depend on the rule of law, among other...