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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
David Stanton: Is Ms Mbugua suggesting women-only centres?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
David Stanton: We have done some work here on racism and integration and we have some more to do. We certainly will continue with that. The Reception and Integration Agency and the centres will be part of that work. We hope to have a report ready to go to Government on that in early autumn, which will feed into what Deputy Mac Lochlainn said about changing policy.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
David Stanton: I call Mr. Byrne.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
David Stanton: Through the Chair.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
David Stanton: I will ask Ms Mbugua to respond first. I will then call Commandant Lawlor.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
David Stanton: I thank Commandant Lawlor and reiterate that the joint committee is a great admirer of the Defence Forces at all levels. The commandant's observations have been a breath of fresh air for members for which I thank her. In addition, I believe she is one of the first members of the Defence Forces to present to an Oireachtas committee. Perhaps this is a first in this regard, at least as far as...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
David Stanton: I invite Mr. Greg Heylin to make his opening statement.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
David Stanton: I thank Mr. Heylin and invite Ms Salome Mbugua to make her opening statement.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
David Stanton: I thank Mr. Byrne. That was very interesting. Commandant Lawlor is next.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
David Stanton: What are IDP camps?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
David Stanton: Apologies have been received from Deputy John Paul Phelan and Senator Tony Mulcahy. Deputy Anne Ferris regrets that she will not be able to attend this part of the meeting, but she may attend later. The purpose of the meeting is to hear a presentation on UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security. It is a very important resolution. On behalf of the joint...
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Inter-Country Adoptions (4 Jun 2014)
David Stanton: 240. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 16 and 19 of 12 February 2014 relating to inter-country adoptions from India, the further progress that has been made in completing the full process of delegation to an accredited agency to handle these adoptions; the transitional arrangements in place for prospective adoptive parents, in...
- Topical Issue Debate: Energy Conservation (29 May 2014)
David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for his response and ask him to look at some of the replies to parliamentary questions I have received over the past six months on this issue and the figures therein which are quite instructive. Perhaps the Minister of State could call the two hotels I mentioned and speak to the management there. I spoke to them today and they are delighted with it. With all...
- Topical Issue Debate: Energy Conservation (29 May 2014)
David Stanton: I am grateful to the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter. I am also glad that the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Alex White, is here to take the debate. There are two lovely hotels in east Cork, which the Minister and Leas-Cheann Comhairle may visit at some stage. One is Garryvoe Hotel, which has invested €325,000 in energy...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (29 May 2014)
David Stanton: 123. To ask the Minister for Health if he will list the diagnostic tools recognised by his Department and the Health Service Executive for the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23593/14]
- Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 May 2014)
David Stanton: I am sharing time with Deputies Anne Ferris, Dara Murphy, Michelle Mulherin and Alan Farrell. The Bill is line with the policy of the Minister. The Government is not opposing the Bill on Second Stage but is proceeding with its legislative proposals relating to the new Garda authority and GSOC. The Government is currently actively progressing a number of important legislative developments...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Guerin Report: Department of Justice and Equality (28 May 2014)
David Stanton: I thank Mr. Purcell. Is that it?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Guerin Report: Department of Justice and Equality (28 May 2014)
David Stanton: Does Mr. Purcell wish to answer?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Guerin Report: Department of Justice and Equality (28 May 2014)
David Stanton: Briefly, please.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Guerin Report: Department of Justice and Equality (28 May 2014)
David Stanton: We are very aware of that at this committee. Does Senator O'Donovan have a further question?