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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2013)

David Stanton: Would anyone like to comment on that point?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2013)

David Stanton: This committee will discuss hearings on the review of legislation on prostitution in Ireland. The purpose of today's meeting is to have discussions with people associated with the review of such legislation. The committee will now hear from Mr. Paul Maguire, editor of the RTE investigations unit, who is accompanied by Ms Carolyn Fisher from the RTE communications department. Also present...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (5 Feb 2013)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to any studies and surveys carried out in County Cork in 2012 by officials from his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department into the risk of river flooding and sea incursions in estuaries and other low lying areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5316/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Flood Risk Assessments (5 Feb 2013)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to any studies and surveys carried out in County Cork in 2012 by officials from his Department or bodies, such as local authorities, under the aegis of his Department into the risk of river flooding and sea incursions in estuaries and other low lying areas; and if he will make a statement on...

Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: We will make sure the stations are not blown up.

Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: The ones they did not blow up.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Expenditure (30 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the percentage of the education and skills budget which is allocated to special needs education per annum each year respectively since 2010; if the total allocation was spent each year; if he will provide a breakdown of expenditure on home tuition, special needs assistants, special schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4766/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Expenditure (30 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an independent audit has been carried out of expenditure on special needs education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4767/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Incidence (30 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children with special educational needs in primary and secondary schools; the percentage of school children with special educational needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4768/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (30 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether all children with special educational needs are being adequately accommodated by the current educational options of home tuition, special schools and special needs supports in mainstream schools; if his attention has been drawn to any children who have withdrawn from the education system as a result of their special educational...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (30 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has received proposals from parents of children with special needs or disability organisations or groups regarding possible alternative models of education for children with special needs; if he is considering any alterations to the current special education options as a result which could improve cost effectiveness and meet individual...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payment Expenditure (29 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she is still considering a form of combined income support payment to all low income families including lone parents, similar to that referred to in her Department's report Proposals for Supporting Lone Parents which examined various options regarding one parent family payment, family income supplement and child dependent allowance; and if she will...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Programmes (29 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she has conducted or intends to conduct, a review of the effectiveness of the TÚS programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4382/13]

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: I will resume where I concluded last week. This Bill has to do with the number of Deputies and Dáil constituencies-----

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: I apologise, as my iPad seems to be causing a problem. In some areas, the Bill's proposed changes will result in large constituencies. The Minister of State, Deputy Ring, is in a large constituency. He travels its length and breadth late at night on roads that might not be the best. It would be demanding for anyone. A number of other constituencies will become large. For example,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: Our concern is for people who are being trafficked and exploited - it is almost sexual slavery against their will. That is the other side of this argument, or the continuum, about which we are really concerned. I am sure our guests will agree that it is a serious concern for everybody. I thank everyone for being here and giving of their time and expertise. I apologise for the lateness of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: May I interrupt Mr. Quinlan? I am very curious about the level of trafficking, a question put by Deputy Farrell.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: So that we are clear on this, is Mr. Quinlan stating that he has not come across any situation in which men have been trafficked for the purpose of sexual experience?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: This is our third day of hearings on this subject; we have had approximately 15 hours of hearings so far and I think we are only scratching the surface. The more we delve into it, the more we are learning. Does Deputy Corcoran Kennedy wish to put a question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: How many men want to exit prostitution?