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Written Answers — Department of Health: Recycling Policy (1 Jul 2014)

David Stanton: 446. To ask the Minister for Health his policy regarding the recycling and re-use of aids and equipment such as specialised beds, crutches, walking aids, stair lifts and so on; the recovery for 2011, 2012 and 2013, of such equipment for which use is no longer required by the patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27825/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: I also have a question in this regard. Correct me if I am wrong but has anyone come up with the wording for this constitutional amendment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: While the suggestion is that the economic, social and cultural, ESC, rights must be strengthened in the Constitution, any wording that might be inserted into the Constitution is yet to be seen, even though Article 45 contains what I believe are called directive rights.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: Sure.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: Yes. Mr. O'Gorman also has stated the Government must respond to the convention before some time in July.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: Amnesty International also mentioned that the optional protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights should be ratified, as should the third optional protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. I am aware that the optional protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is on the way because the assisted decision-making...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: I congratulate Amnesty International on the work it has done on this excellent report, which is a good read and which contains a great deal of work. I also thank the witnesses for their attendance.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: I thank Mr. O'Gorman for his presentation and I call Deputy Corcoran Kennedy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: It appears to be a win-win project so we wish it well. With respect to the Property Registration Authority, Mr. Treacy, in any dealings I have had with it recently, it has been absolutely top class. I would like you to convey that to your staff. I have heard that from other colleagues as well. They are very professional, responsive, forthcoming and helpful, so I thank them for that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: Of course, you would also hear about it if it was different.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: We will keep an eye on that too. I thank all of you for attending the meeting today, particularly Mr. Barnhart who travelled all the way from Canada to engage with us. We appreciate your time. I wish you all well with the project and hope that the next time we meet there will be further developments and good news to impart. Before I let you go, I have a final question. We mentioned...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: Thank you. Is it agreed to publish the opening statements? Agreed. I thank the witnesses again for their engagement. We will suspend the sitting to facilitate a changeover of witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: On behalf of the committee I welcome Mr. Colm O'Gorman, executive director, and Ms Pia Janning, legal officer, from Amnesty International Ireland and thank them for giving their time to attend the meeting. The format of the meeting is that you will be invited to make an opening statement of approximately five minutes duration, followed by a question and answer session. I draw witnesses'...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: We discussed cyber attacks this morning with the Minister, as they are a big concern for the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: We will invite them again to come before us when they are available to do so. I hope that can happen before the summer recess. It would provide an opportunity to outline their concerns. Sometimes property is given from one relative to another and no sale is involved if it is gifted or moved by way of will, etc. How would this new system affect those processes?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: It would help in that regard. I assume the estate agents are also on board and have been involved in the process.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: Are there any timescales as to when this might be up and running? That will depend on the inclusion of banks and others.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: That would be from the get go.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: Careful, now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: The question seems to be whether the new system will ensure that such issues will not arise again. Is there anything built into the new conveyancing system to ensure they are picked up electronically?