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

David Stanton: I thank Ms Latham for her interesting presentation and for her time and patience. I now call on Mr. Quinlan or Mr. McCartney and thank them for their patience in waiting.

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

David Stanton: The committee has been told that some people choose to go into prostitution of their own free will and are not coerced. That was criticised and it was questioned whether anyone would make that choice, but we were told that people did so. Does Doras Luimní have a view on the matter?

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

David Stanton: I thank the representatives of Doras Luimní for attending and express the committee's appreciation for its presentation. We apologise for the delay, but it can be seen that this is a topic which is particularly exercising members.

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

David Stanton: I have two questions. In his brief Dr. Freedman mentioned sexual addiction. Will he briefly describe the incidence of that and the treatments available? He also talked about setting boundaries. Will he please give some examples of what he means as briefly as possible?

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

David Stanton: I thank Dr. Freedman for his presentation, which was most interesting and challenging. We went a little over time because the interaction was so intense and challenging. I invite the representatives from Doras Luimní to make their presentation.

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

David Stanton: The Senator should ask the next two questions as quickly as he can because we are against time.

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

David Stanton: I call Deputy Corcoran Kennedy to ask a very brief question.

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

David Stanton: The purpose of the meeting is to have a discussion with some of those who made written submissions on the review of the legislation on prostitution in Ireland. The joint committee will hear from two organisations and two individuals. On its behalf, I welcome Dr. Derek Freedman and Ms Linda Latham. From Doras Luimní I welcome Ms Patricia Stapleton, anti-trafficking officer, and Ms...

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

David Stanton: I will stop Dr. Freedman there, as the premises he has mentioned are of no consequence in our hearings.

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

David Stanton: The two institutions included in the graphic are of no relevance to the subject matter of our hearings.

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

David Stanton: They are of no relevance to the subject matter of our hearings.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed Circuit Television Systems (23 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the supports available, if any, from his Department for the provision of CCTV camera systems in towns across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3264/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (22 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: 271. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 290 of 16 January 2013, when the National Council for Special Education is due to report to him on the way the education system can best support children with special educational needs in the absence of the full implementation of the EPSEN Act 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3109/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (22 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: 272. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 290 of 16 January 2013, his estimate of the cost of fully implementing all provisions of the EPSEN Act 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3110/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (22 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: 527. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of staff employed by the Courts Service; the grades and location of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3142/13]

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: So there is very little time. I will make a start.

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: We are here to discuss the Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012. It is an opportunity to look at the entire system and talk about what we do as Deputies. We are sent here by the people as messengers to the Dáil. There has been much discussion about the number of Deputies in the House and the number of people we represent. If one looks at national parliaments in...

Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: I will be brief as I have only a few points to make. Youghal is a town in my constituency in which Walter Raleigh lived for a while. He has much to answer for because he was responsible for bringing tobacco to this part of the world from the Americas, or at least made it very popular in the mid-1500s. He lost his head afterwards but it was too late as the damage had been done. This...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: I will allow one final question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jan 2013)

David Stanton: Why would somebody at the age of 21 or 22 decide to take that path? Has that been addressed in the research Dr. McGarry mentioned? Why would they make the choice?