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Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: Amendments Nos. 3, 4 and 20 are related and may be discussed together.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: Yes.

Other Questions: School Funding (9 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of the transition year programme per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43015/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (9 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of second level schools here; the number offering transition year; the number of students currently in transition year; if a review is planned of transition year or if one has taken place; if so, the findings of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43016/12]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (9 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the changes, if any, which have been made to the Duty Officer Service dealing with the issuing of passports and other emergency situations outside of office hours; if the review of the service in the context of budgetary pressures has been completed; if changes are to be made as a result of this review; the impact of same on...

Europol Bill 2012: Second Stage (4 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: Yes, with Deputy Buttimer.

Europol Bill 2012: Second Stage (4 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: I will be very brief. I welcome this Bill, which is very important. I note the role of Europol is to improve the effectiveness of and co-operation between law enforcement authorities in member states in preventing and combating serious crimes affecting two or more member states. The Minister said in his speech that this is on foot of a Council decision. I also note that it enhances the...

Addiction Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (3 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy White, on his appointment. I also congratulate Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan and the Technical Group on introducing this very important motion, probably one of the most important Private Members' motions we have had for a long time. I found last night's speech by the Minister of State quite devastating. He outlined that there are 14,500 opiate users...

Philanthropy and the Arts: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: I am pleased to contribute to this topic and I congratulate the Minister on his work in the area. I consulted the Philanthropy Ireland website and came across a nice definition:Philanthropy is a particular kind of charitable giving. It is focused on the root causes of problems and making a sustainable improvement, as distinct from contributing to immediate relief. Philanthropy is not the...

Philanthropy and the Arts: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: Of course, but we have a long way to go in this matter. The forum on philanthropy and fundraising brought up interesting suggestions, which other colleagues mentioned. I am particularly interested in its fiscal and infrastructure recommendation in its report, which referred to charities regulation: "The Charities Act of 2009 should be speedily implemented, with the establishment of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Administration (2 Oct 2012)

David Stanton: To ask the Minister for Health regarding the GP GMS capitation contracts, if any procedure exists whereby when a medical card holder dies the Exchequer can recoup part of the capitation paid to a general practitioner in respect of this person for a full year; the procedures in place for general practitioners to notify the Health Service Executive and his Department of a death of a medical...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Selection Panel for Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Discussion (25 Sep 2012)

David Stanton: We are more or less finished. One problem I have is that I allowed all the members to ask the questions first, so all the nice questions have been asked already by the time I come in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Selection Panel for Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Discussion (25 Sep 2012)

David Stanton: I like what I have heard and I congratulate the panel on accepting the position. This is new for all of us. We are running the rule over it and feeling our way somewhat. Thus far, the process has been transparent. We have seen the heads of the Bill and we have engaged with NGOs and others. We sought submissions and so on. It was refreshing for all of us to have this engagement. This is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Selection Panel for Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Discussion (25 Sep 2012)

David Stanton: Thank you. I know the media are watching and I thank them for their support. This issue has received some positive coverage and I encourage the media to do its part in spreading the word about what is taking place here, which is rather exciting. This concludes the engagement with the selection panel. Is it agreed that the committee will inform the Minister that we have concluded our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Selection Panel for Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Discussion (25 Sep 2012)

David Stanton: We are talking today about the role of this particular group, the appointment panel. Going beyond that might be problematic but if the Senator wishes to ask her questions, people can always say--

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Selection Panel for Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Discussion (25 Sep 2012)

David Stanton: If it is to do with this particular process, fine. Even if it is not, the people here are quite capable of saying "Yea" or "Nay" in terms of whether they want to answer the question or whether it is part of their remit.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Selection Panel for Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Discussion (25 Sep 2012)

David Stanton: I thank Ms Langford.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Selection Panel for Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Discussion (25 Sep 2012)

David Stanton: I thank the panel for their presentations. I now invite members to ask questions. I call Deputy Mac Lochlainn and Senators Bacik and Zappone.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Selection Panel for Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Discussion (25 Sep 2012)

David Stanton: We are in public session. We are here today to engage with members of the selection panel for the new Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. On behalf of the committee I thank everyone for coming and welcome them to the committee - Ms Emily O'Reilly, Dr. Mary Keys, Ms Sylda Langford, Professor Gerard Quinn and Professor Gerard Whyte. They are all welcome and I thank them for giving...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (25 Sep 2012)

David Stanton: We have a quorum. Apologies have been received from Senator Denis O'Donovan and Deputy Jonathan O'Brien. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn is attending in substitution for Deputy O'Brien and I understand that will be made permanent today. Is it agreed that the meeting go into private session? Agreed.