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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (12 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: There were three questions. One on denial of ethnicity, one on racism and ethnicity and what difference that would make, and one on the task force report, what happened and what can be done.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (12 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: Did Deputy McGrath want to come in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (12 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: I counted seven questions relating to leadership being drawn out or recognised, social inferiority, anti-racism measures, the "warm house" issue, the Nazis and the numbers there, education, particularly preschool and what we can do.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (12 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: Dr. Mac Laughlin should be cautious and not identify any individuals.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (12 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: Social inferiority.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (12 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: I thank Dr. Mac Laughlin. Does Dr. McVeigh wish to add anything?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (12 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: I thank Dr. Mac Laughlin for his fascinating presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (12 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: We might hear from Dr. Mac Laughlin, after which we will take questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (12 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: The committee is resumed in public session. The purpose of today's meeting is to continue the committee's examination of the topic of recognition of Traveller ethnicity. I welcome Dr. Robbie McVeigh and Dr. Jim Mac Laughlin. I thank them for coming here today and for their assistance to the committee in its deliberations on this topic. The format of today's meeting is that they will be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (12 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: We will be a little flexible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Development of New Prison in Cork City: Motion (12 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister. Are there plans for the old complex?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Development of New Prison in Cork City: Motion (12 Jun 2013)

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

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Messages to Dáil and Seanad (12 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: In accordance with 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 following motion:That Dáil Éireann: noting: — that the Minister for Justice and Equality, having considered the need for a new prison in the Cork area, has decided to proceed with the development...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Development of New Prison in Cork City: Motion (12 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister. For his information, a number of the committee members visited Cork Prison last year and we were struck by the need, as the Minister has suggested, for major changes to be made. A 19th century building does not lend itself to any major redevelopment and therefore I personally believe what the Minister is doing is correct. We saw the overcrowding and the conditions in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Development of New Prison in Cork City: Motion (12 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss the motion re proposed approval by Dáil Eireann and Seanad Éireann of the development of a prison in the townland of Rathmore in the city of Cork. A briefing document has been circulated. The format of the meeting is that the Minister will brief the committee on the motion and then there will be a question and answer session. I invite...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (12 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: 220. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 853 of 11 January 2012, the progress that has been made in developing a designated stroke unit at Cork University Hospital; if this unit is still to be located in Ward 3A and if not its expected location; when he expects the stroke unit to be opened and fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (12 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: 221. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 853 of 11 January 2012, if he is concerned at the impact of delays in opening a dedicated stroke unit at Cork University Hospital in view of the fact that a properly staffed unit could reduce stroke deaths by 20%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28356/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (12 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: 222. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 853 of 11 January 2012, if all the necessary staff (details supplied) have now been recruited; the position which still have to be filled; the timescales for recruitment of any outstanding staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28357/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (11 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: 238. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the interventions his Department recognises as essential tools for teachers to do their job in respect of autistic persons; and the plans, if any, he has to up-skill and or train teachers to use such interventions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26765/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (11 Jun 2013)

David Stanton: 239. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his policy in respect of dual enrolment when children with autism and autism spectrum disorders are concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26766/13]