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

David Stanton: I would.

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

David Stanton: From the Law Reform Commission we are joined by Mr. Justice John Quirke, president, Ms Finola Flanagan, Ms Marie Baker, Mr. Donncha O'Connell, Mr. Tom O'Malley and Mr. Ray Byrne. They are all very welcome. They have come before us to outline the draft fourth programme of law reform which the commission intends to undertake in 2014 and 2015. The work of the commission is very useful and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Proposed UK Block Opt-Out of JHA Measures: Discussion (25 Sep 2013)

David Stanton: I thank Dr. Barrett for coming before us. We really appreciate his input. We might keep in contact with him. If there are which he might like to bring to our attention, I invite him to do so. I am particularly interested in the 100 issues in respect of which the UK is not going to opt back in. Dr. Barrett stated that we should maintain a watching brief in respect of those issues in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Proposed UK Block Opt-Out of JHA Measures: Discussion (25 Sep 2013)

David Stanton: Dr. Barrett keeps including the caveat in respect of if the UK tries to opt back in and whether it will be successful in that regard. There is always a risk that it may not be successful but, as he also stated, the chances are that it probably will be successful in its efforts in this regard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Proposed UK Block Opt-Out of JHA Measures: Discussion (25 Sep 2013)

David Stanton: I thank Dr. Barrett for his comprehensive presentation, which was extremely interesting and from which we learned a great deal. We will suspend proceedings until 2 p.m. at which time we will receive a briefing on the draft fourth programme of law reform.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Proposed UK Block Opt-Out of JHA Measures: Discussion (25 Sep 2013)

David Stanton: Thank you very much. I must say that is absolutely fascinating. I call on Deputy Mac Lochlainn, followed by Senator Bacik.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (25 Sep 2013)

David Stanton: I remind members to ensure mobile telephones are switched off as they cause interference with the sound recording system, even when left in silent mode. The first issue is our consideration of EU legislative proposals, COM (2013) 528 and COM (2013) 529. It is proposed that the proposals warrant further scrutiny. Given that the joint committee may be referred the proposal for consideration...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Proposed UK Block Opt-Out of JHA Measures: Discussion (25 Sep 2013)

David Stanton: The next issue is a briefing on the proposed United Kingdom block opt-out of justice and home affairs measures, including any possible implications for Ireland. On behalf of the joint committee, I welcome Dr. Gavin Barrett, senior lecturer at the school of law, University College Dublin, and thank him for his attendance. Before we commence, I will advise of the position regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (24 Sep 2013)

David Stanton: 266. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress that has been made regarding the acquisition of a site required for the development of a school (details supplied) included on his Department's five year school building programme and due to go to construction in 2014/15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39803/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (19 Sep 2013)

David Stanton: 92. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the National Steering Committee has completed its consideration of the Indecon report recommendations on the JobBridge scheme; her plans to introduce any changes to the scheme as a result, in particular extending it to those on the live register but not in receipt of a qualifying payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38902/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (18 Sep 2013)

David Stanton: 239. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of windfall gains tax taken in by the Revenue Commissioners each year respectively since its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38791/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Commercial Rates Valuation Process (18 Sep 2013)

David Stanton: 437. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress that has been made by the Valuation Office in the national commercial rate revaluation; the areas which have been reviewed to date; when the review will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38792/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Domestic Adoptions (18 Sep 2013)

David Stanton: 1271. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of Section 63 Declarations under the Adoption Act 2010 which are currently active; the number of these who have received a referral of a child; the number of Section 63 Declaration holders who are renewing their declarations through the Section 40 Declaration process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38795/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy Publication (18 Sep 2013)

David Stanton: 1592. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 693 of 28 May 2013, the progress that has been made to date in the development of a national rare disease plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38793/13]

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (18 Jul 2013)

David Stanton: I agree with the thrust of the amendments as they appear to support landlords who have difficulty in having rent paid. Some rebalancing is required in this regard. I have encountered a number of cases where landlords have experienced serious problems in obtaining rent payments. I urge the Minister of State to take note of the issue and rebalance the current provisions in favour of...

Electoral, Local Government and Planning and Development Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Jul 2013)

David Stanton: Hear, hear.

Electoral, Local Government and Planning and Development Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Jul 2013)

David Stanton: They have abandoned the House. They have no interest.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (18 Jul 2013)

David Stanton: 237. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has received a request from a board of management of a school (details supplied) to change the seniority of two special needs assistants; if he has considered this request which is supported by both SNAs; if this is not possible the reasons seniority changed [36566/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (17 Jul 2013)

David Stanton: I wish to thank the Minister and his officials for their attendance today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Messages to Dáil and Seanad (17 Jul 2013)

David Stanton: Under Standing Order 87 the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has completed its consideration of the motions regarding the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law; and the proposal for a regulation of the...