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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal administers two schemes: - the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted and - the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted on Prison Officers. The Tribunal is made up qualified barristers and solicitors. Under the terms of the Scheme, the Tribunal is limited to a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Applications Data (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As requested by the Deputy, the following table contains the number of financially eligible applications for legal services received by the Legal Aid Board where the applicant was in potential danger of losing their family home, and the number of cases where legal aid was granted in connection with the defence of possession proceedings, in each of the years in the period 2014-2018 and to date...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that the fees to be paid by an applicant for a certificate of naturalisation are governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 569 of 2011). The application fee, stipulated at €175, is payable on application for a certificate of naturalisation, and a certification fee is payable on the issue of a certificate of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bankruptcy Data (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Insolvency Service of Ireland (ISI) is an independent statutory body which was established on 1 March, 2013, under the Personal Insolvency Act 2012. I have made enquiries with the Insolvency Service of Ireland and they have informed me that in relation to cases that have been dealt with by the ISI, no families lost their homes as a result of petitions for bankruptcy by the Revenue...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Data (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The data requested by the Deputy is not maintained by the Department of Justice and Equality. I have asked the Courts Service for the information requested and I will write directly to the Deputy when I receive it.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Offices (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Further to the Deputy’s query, my officials have made enquiries which indicate that there are currently no Executive Officer grade positions available in my Department in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Recruitment is generally managed through open competitions conducted by the Public Appointments Service (PAS), the centralised provider of recruitment and selection services for the civil...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The regulatory reform of the legal services sector has been taking place since the enactment of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 and the establishment of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority on 1 October 2016 and as set out in the Authority’s Strategic Plan for 2018-2020 which was laid before the Houses. The Legal Services Regulatory Authority is independent in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Immigration Service of my Department that the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. If further documentation is required it will be requested from the applicant in due course.  As the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Applications (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Immigration Service of my Department that the proposal form submitted by the person concerned, under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP) Humanitarian Admission Programme 2 (IHAP), could not be processed as he did not provide the required supporting documentation. Proposals which do not provide the necessary documentation, or are otherwise incomplete, will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation & Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that it is open to any visa-required national to apply for a visa for any purpose.  Each visa application is considered on its individual merits, with the Visa Officer having regard to all of the information and documentation available.  The onus rests at all times with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have been informed by the Immigration Service of my Department that the person concerned was the holder of an immigration permission valid until 21 October 2016. Their permission to remain in the State has now expired. I am further informed that the Immigration Service wrote to the person concerned on 25 October 2016 and advised that all applications for permission...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that the Immigration Service of my Department has issued correspondence to the person concerned and also to their legal representative pursuant to section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) but to date no response has been received from either party. The onus lies with the applicant to provide the Department with a current address for all...

Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I agree fully.

Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I welcome the opportunity to be in the Seanad to listen to the Senators' views. I acknowledge the importance of the motion. I very much value the contributions of the Senators who have spoken. Having read the motion, I believe the issue is further strengthened by the countermotion proposed by Senator Conway, which speaks for itself. In the time available to me I do not intend to speak on...

Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: In the Garda public attitudes survey for the first quarter of 2019, when respondents were asked about crime nationally, 71% perceived crime nationally as a very serious or serious problem, compared with only 16% who considered local crime to be a very serious or serious problem. It is important that we are all conscious about the impact that fear of crime can have on people's lives and, in...

Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Senator Ned O'Sullivan was correct when he referred to the importance of the integrity of Good Friday Agreement in all its parts. I welcome the support of Senators on a cross-party basis in that regard, as we must ensure we continue to amplify our twin objectives in the context of Brexit, irrespective of what happens. We need to acknowledge and maintain the integrity of the Good Friday...

Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: In fact-----

Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: In fact, the opposite will be the case, as there will be more gardaí than ever on the front line.

Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: We will have more sergeants than ever. We will have more inspectors.

Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Senators do not like hearing this because it means there will be more gardaí-----