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- Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)
David Stanton: I know it does not have to be about money but, invariably, that is what happens. Is there any scheme in the country where it is not about money? At some stage, the Minister of State might send me examples of LISs so we could tell local authorities and owners that they can do it in a different way. Initially, it was the case that it was not only about money but, recently, it is almost...
- Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)
David Stanton: I have been a Deputy for 17 years and I recall that Opposition Deputies always used to be in the Chamber for debates. I have never seen the Chamber abandoned by the Opposition. This Bill will amalgamate the National Roads Authority and the Railway Procurement Agency. In 2001 I was involved in the deliberation on the legislation that established the RPA. Those were different times. The...
- Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)
David Stanton: I acknowledge that but I suggest the name should reflect the road and rail elements of its function. Perhaps the "national road and light rail agency" would be a preferable name. The current name could lead to confusion with the National Transport Authority. I recognise the importance of developing and integrating public transport. The Luas transported 30 million passengers last year....
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (20 Feb 2014)
David Stanton: 105. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 224 of 11 February 2014, regarding a new school (details supplied) in County Cork, if he will advise if his Department has a projected start or completion date for the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8639/14]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (19 Feb 2014)
David Stanton: I thank the Senator for that powerful presentation. I do not think a response is needed as it speaks for itself. I thank everybody for giving of his or her very valuable time. I apologise for the length of the hearing, but it is an important issue. Many matters were discussed and I know that we could have spent an entire session dealing with any one of them. I invite the delegates to...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (19 Feb 2014)
David Stanton: The message that has come across to us, and from the submissions made earlier, is that domestic violence is an extremely and deeply ingrained problem.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (19 Feb 2014)
David Stanton: I like focus.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (19 Feb 2014)
David Stanton: I can assure Ms Gleeson that a lot of people are watching and listening to what is happening here today and hopefully we will see results.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (19 Feb 2014)
David Stanton: I am expecting to receive the immigration Bill before the summer.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (19 Feb 2014)
David Stanton: There will be a lot in the legislation to be dealt with.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (19 Feb 2014)
David Stanton: Does anybody wish to answer?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (19 Feb 2014)
David Stanton: Ms Ryan may offer a brief response.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (19 Feb 2014)
David Stanton: I note somebody referred to the term "they are only having a domestic". I thank the Deputy for being precise and focused.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (19 Feb 2014)
David Stanton: You can of course.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (19 Feb 2014)
David Stanton: We will resume in public session. I want to be as brisk as possible with the question and answer session. I will invite members to ask a question of one particular person and seek a brief response. I ask that the representatives answer the questions and that, on both sides, people should not make speeches. We will try to get as much information as we can in this regard. We aim to finish...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (19 Feb 2014)
David Stanton: A question, please.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (19 Feb 2014)
David Stanton: We might come back to it in a moment. Does Deputy Corcoran Kennedy have another question?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (19 Feb 2014)
David Stanton: I thank Ms Martin, including for her brevity. Her contribution was interesting. Mr. Hennessy is last, but by no means least.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (19 Feb 2014)
David Stanton: Indeed.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (19 Feb 2014)
David Stanton: Well, there you go. Mr. Hennessy has five minutes.