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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Provisional Council Regulation on Statute for a European Foundation: Discussion (19 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: There are 110,000 organisations in Europe giving away money for charitable and philanthropic reasons, of which there are 30 in Ireland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Provisional Council Regulation on Statute for a European Foundation: Discussion (19 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: Global expenditure is in the region of €100 billion. What is the European expenditure?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Provisional Council Regulation on Statute for a European Foundation: Discussion (19 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: Is there any reason the proposal should not be implemented? Is there anyone saying it is a bad thing? Is anyone jumping up and down and saying it should not happen?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Provisional Council Regulation on Statute for a European Foundation: Discussion (19 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: I do not see why it should not happen either. It seems to be a positive idea. I thank the witnesses for attending and for their interesting and valuable contributions to clarify the implications of the proposed regulation. We will give it serious consideration. I note to members that the adjourn date is currently provisional.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Provisional Council Regulation on Statute for a European Foundation: Discussion (19 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: What does Mr. McCrea mean by that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Provisional Council Regulation on Statute for a European Foundation: Discussion (19 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: Is Mr. McCrea saying this proposal will mean one structure for all of Europe?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Undocumented Migrants Living in Ireland: Discussion with Migrants Rights Centre Ireland (19 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: Do you have a view as to whether or not legislation is needed to allow regularisation to happen?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Undocumented Migrants Living in Ireland: Discussion with Migrants Rights Centre Ireland (19 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: I propose that, as a committee, we should write to the Minister to seek his views on this matter. We will put that on the agenda for the committee's next meeting to see if members agree with that. If they do, we will go ahead and do it. We can then discuss the matter among ourselves and may very well recommend that the Minister should look favourably on this.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Undocumented Migrants Living in Ireland: Discussion with Migrants Rights Centre Ireland (19 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: Can we agree that we will discuss this at the committee's next meeting in the new year?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Undocumented Migrants Living in Ireland: Discussion with Migrants Rights Centre Ireland (19 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: We will then make a decision once we have had time to reflect on it, based on what the witnesses have put forward today. I will certainly look favourably on what they have said, but I want to wait and see what other members of the committee have to say also. I thank the witnesses for coming in this morning.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Provisional Council Regulation on Statute for a European Foundation: Discussion (19 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: We will now discuss the provisional Council regulation on the statute for the European Foundation with representatives of Philanthropy Ireland. On behalf of the committee I would like to welcome: Mr. Ludwig Forrest, chairperson of the European Foundation Centre; Mr. Colin McCrea, a member of Philanthropy Ireland; and Ms Hanna Surmatz, legal counsel with the European Foundation Centre. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (19 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: The next item is COM (2012) 624 on improving the gender balance among non-executive directors of companies listed on the Stock Exchange and related matters. Is it agreed that we deal with that? Agreed. It is proposed that this proposal does not warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed. It is proposed that the committee will write to the Department of Justice and Equality to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Undocumented Migrants Living in Ireland: Discussion with Migrants Rights Centre Ireland (19 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: The purpose of today's meeting is to have discussions with the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland on undocumented migrants living in this country. I welcome Ms Siobhan O'Donoghue and Ms Edel McGinley. I thank them for their attendance and for the submissions they gave us. The format is that they will make a brief opening remark for five minutes and then there will be a question and answer...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Undocumented Migrants Living in Ireland: Discussion with Migrants Rights Centre Ireland (19 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: I can say it again if the witnesses wish.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Undocumented Migrants Living in Ireland: Discussion with Migrants Rights Centre Ireland (19 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: I thank Ms McGinley. That was most interesting.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (13 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56055/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (12 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: A number of groups stated there was more research to be undertaken in various areas. That is important. However, we must move on this issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (12 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: I thank everybody for attending the meeting and for their interesting and valuable contributions on this important and complex issue. I apologise for the delay which was not intended and the interruptions due to business in the Houses. As can be seen, there is huge interest in this issue. We will continue this work in the new year and the delegates are welcome to attend meetings as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (12 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: Ms Lewis stated that she is a psychotherapist and that One in Four provides a sex offender treatment programme. Over the years we have seen media reports about high-profile individuals with what they describe as a sex addiction. I ask Ms Lewis to comment on this issue. We are speaking about people who buy sexual services; other speakers suggested explanations for why that happens. Is sex...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (12 Dec 2012)

David Stanton: Mr. Doran indicated that the so-called industry is valued at more than €180 million per annum. He also commented on research in the context of his views on the so-called industry. How was the estimate of €180 million arrived at?