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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: The committee will now discuss the heads of the gambling control Bill. We are joined by Mr. David Hickson, director of the Gaming and Leisure Association of Ireland; Ms Catherine Colloms, director of corporate affairs and Mr. David Johnston, group general counsel, Paddy Power plc; Ms Susannah Gill, head of projects and policy, Betfair; Ms Sue Rossiter, director of projects and policy, Remote...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: Before discussing the gambling control Bill, we will go into private session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Achievements of Irish Presidency and EU Justice and Home Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Justice and Equality (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: Will that come up again this week?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Achievements of Irish Presidency and EU Justice and Home Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Justice and Equality (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: We have covered a great deal and we could cover much more. There is a significant amount of work done and a significant amount of work to be done in the future. I wish the Minister well with the meeting next week. The committee will suspend until 2 p.m. when we will commence public hearings on the heads of the gambling control Bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Achievements of Irish Presidency and EU Justice and Home Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Justice and Equality (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: The joint committee might be interested in visiting some of the centres at some point, if that can be arranged through the departmental officials. I have two further questions. What is the position on Ireland's participation in the Schengen Information System, SIS, II? Does a conflict arise between the free movement of personal data within the Union in the internal market and the right of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Achievements of Irish Presidency and EU Justice and Home Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Justice and Equality (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: I referred to the conflict between the internal market's requirement for the free movement of data and the right of an individual to have his or her data protected. I note that this has been mentioned in one proposed change to the regulations.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Achievements of Irish Presidency and EU Justice and Home Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Justice and Equality (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: What does that mean and what will it lead to?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Achievements of Irish Presidency and EU Justice and Home Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Justice and Equality (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: I have two questions. First, on the right to be forgotten, the documentation states that it depends on the technology and how they can physically go about it. That has arisen frequently here. Does that mean it is being diluted in some way or is the idea that data can be deleted? We all know people put things on the Internet which they regret subsequently and want to remove, but is it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Achievements of Irish Presidency and EU Justice and Home Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Justice and Equality (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: Will the report be ready for that meeting next week?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Achievements of Irish Presidency and EU Justice and Home Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Justice and Equality (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: That is okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Achievements of Irish Presidency and EU Justice and Home Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Justice and Equality (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister and congratulate him on what was achieved during Ireland's Presidency. The work done in that regard was extremely impressive.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Achievements of Irish Presidency and EU Justice and Home Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Justice and Equality (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: The purpose of this part of the meeting is to discuss with the Minister the achievements of the Irish Presidency in the area of justice and home affairs, including an update on the data protection package and the upcoming Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting. I ask all present to ensure that mobile telephones are switched off completely. Silent mode is not sufficient as this interferes...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (1 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: 622. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of the hospitals under the aegis of the Health Service Executive; if he will provide a breakdown in tabular form of the electricity costs and other fuel types and costs, in 2010, 2011 and 2012 respectively in each of these hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41225/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Care Infrastructure (1 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: 623. To ask the Minister for Health with regard to the hospitals under the aegis of the Health Service Executive, which have combined heat and power plants installed and operational; if his Department and the HSE have calculated the potential annual savings in electricity and heating in each HSE hospital if CHP plants were installed; and if he will outline his policy in relation to same [41226/13]

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2013)

David Stanton: A Leas-Cheann Comhairle, will the Member give way for a question?

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2013)

David Stanton: It would be useful of the Member opposite would stick to the Bill we are discussing rather than going off on all kinds of other tangents.

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2013)

David Stanton: The Bill repeals and replaces Part 3 of the Fines Act 2010. It is progressive legislation, which I fully welcome. I hope the Bill will be enacted by the end of the year and operational by 2014. Its purpose is to keep the number of people committed to prison for the non-payment of fines to an absolute minimum. We want to have fewer people in our prisons. This is in line with several...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Fourth Programme of Law Reform: Discussion with Law Reform Commission (25 Sep 2013)

David Stanton: The joint committee adjourned at 3.40 p.m. until 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday, 2 October 2013.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Fourth Programme of Law Reform: Discussion with Law Reform Commission (25 Sep 2013)

David Stanton: I believe the last point on the issue of accessibility to legislation has already been discussed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Fourth Programme of Law Reform: Discussion with Law Reform Commission (25 Sep 2013)

David Stanton: The restatement project is very useful