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Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (24 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: I am delighted to speak on the Bill, which I began to research yesterday in preparation for the debate. The Minister of State, Deputy Ring, has probably one of the most important Ministries in the country. Sport is a broad subject. I asked myself what sport is and looked for a definition of it. In the course of the debate, colleagues have discussed competitive sport, walking, cycling and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: Does anybody else wish to make a point or ask a question? Was mention made of a tourist victims ombudsman at some stage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: Will the EU directive have any other effect that should be highlighted?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: Ms Kennedy mentioned the opt-in opt-out system. Are there any data protection issues in that regard?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: I thank the delegates from ITAS for being here. Their visit has been very interesting. They are doing tremendous work and the potential for further development of their services is huge. The questions put by Senator Conway and others suggest we may write to the Minister to ask her to consider assisting in whatever way she can, particularly in view of the directive coming into effect. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: The Senator's questions are excellent as usual. In terms of where he is going with the questioning, this committee might interact with the Minister and the Department and request that this be examined again, which would be useful.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: The purpose of the meeting is to engage with representatives of the Irish Tourist Assistance Service, ITAS. On behalf of the joint committee, I welcome Ms Lisa Kennedy and Mr. Kevin McPartlan and thank them for attending. They will be invited to make a brief opening statement which will be followed by questions and answers. Witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: But not the justice committee. There is an overlap. I invite Ms Kennedy to make her opening statement, which is to be followed by members' questions and observations.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: I thank Ms Kennedy for her presentation and congratulate her on the work being done by ITAS. I congratulate her on the awards received and the award it is about to receive on its 20th anniversary. Perhaps I can ask two questions. What is the source of ITAS' funding? Why does Ms Kennedy expect a 90% increase in referrals?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: Do other countries have a comparable service?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: The strategy in Scotland is from cradle to grave, right through to housing, employment and all other services. I do no know what work has been done by the authority in that area but we would be interested to find that out because it is an issue we are all presented with many times. As Deputy Ó Fearghaíl said, and I agree with him, the issue of second level schools not having ASD...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: Integration.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: That is not only for autism but Down's syndrome and all similar conditions. Will the Disability Act 2005, the EPSEN Act 2004 and the sectoral plans be part of the progress report that Ms Guinan will present to us in a few weeks' time?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: As the EPSEN Act has not been fully implemented yet, perhaps the witness would look at that. How long is Ms Guinan's tenure of office?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: If Ms Guinan were to appear before the committee in three years what would she like to tell the committee she had achieved?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: My final question is on mental health issues. Does Ms Guinan see herself taking a huge interest in that whole area?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: We have two invitations for Ms Guinan. One is to come in with her CEO to speak about the annual report following its publication and also to give a briefing on the Centre for Excellence in Universal Design to enable us find out a little more about the work being done there. Are there any further points or questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: Deputy Buttimer wishes to come in on that point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: Yes, the Deputy is welcome.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: I join Deputy Buttimer in echoing those comments as I am sure all my colleagues do. We were very impressed with Ms Guinan's presentation, her dedication and enthusiasm for the role. I wish her well and thank her for appearing before the committee. We hope to engage with her again in the not too distant future.