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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that in August 2012 the person concerned was granted a five-year residence card as a family member of an EU citizen under the provisions of the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015 and Directive 2004/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council. This permission...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned has had his permission to remain in the State renewed for a further three year period to 6th February, 2022. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) 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: Immigration Status (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the named person was granted permission to remain in the State in August 2007, for an initial three year period, valid to 14th August 2010. This permission to remain was renewed for a further three year period valid to 14th August 2013. These renewal decision letters were dated 4th August 2010. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Nationalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was initially granted permission to remain in the State, on a Stamp 4 basis, on 14 July, 2008. This permission was subsequently renewed with the latest permission granted up to 22 November, 2019. It is open to the person concerned to attend at their local immigration office...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is no record of correspondence from the person concerned in relation to a request for permission to remain in the State. I also understand that it would appear the person's presence in the State may be unlawful as they do not appear to hold a current permission to remain in the State, and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Nationalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was the holder of an immigration permission valid until the 15 January, 2016. There is no record of an application by the individual for a right of residency in the State, which if granted would also allow a right to work, based on parentage of an Irish citizen child. Their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The only expenditure to be incurred directly by my Department relates to a Press Officer of the Department who was present in County Clare to assist with media operations who will receive travel and subsistence payments in line with standard civil service rates. In relation to security costs of the visit and in particular the costs incurred by An Garda Síochána, I would remind...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Private Security Authority (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 97 and 98 together. The Private Security Authority (PSA), established under the Private Security Services Act 2004, as amended, is the regulatory body with responsibility for regulating and licensing the private security industry in the State. The PSA is an independent body under the aegis of my Department. I have no involvement in the day-to-day operations...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Inspector of Prisons (26 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I assure the Deputy of my interest in this issue. I represent the constituency of Laois-Offaly and I live in Portlaoise so I am very aware of the existence of two major prisons within that town. I am keen to ensure the Office of the Inspector of Prisons is adequately resourced in order to allow her to perform her duties in respect of current inspections of prisons. It must be borne in mind...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Inspector of Prisons (26 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can confirm that the Inspector of Prisons has furnished me with a copy of the report into the investigation carried out under section 31 of the Prisons Act 2007, in line with what is regarded as both accepted and standard practice. I am giving that report careful consideration in consultation with the Attorney General and I am keen to publish it in accordance with section 31 of the Act. I...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Visa Applications (26 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, INIS, of my Department that decisions regarding the grant or refusal of visas are made in a number of INIS visa offices overseas, the INIS visa office in Dublin and at over 80 Irish Embassies around the world. The embassies, which are under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, process certain...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Visa Applications (26 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge that while the visa issue is primarily one for my Department, the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation has an important role and function in processing applications for work permits. In the processing of visa applications through my Department, we must consider a broader range of issues dealing with immigration. I invite the Deputy to agree with me that there are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Visa Applications (26 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to assure the Deputy that management is kept under review on a regular basis. Staff resources available for processing are organised in a timely way. 12 o’clock A number of measures recently have been put in place to deal with a significantly increased demand for visas to Ireland, including the assignment of extra staff. I assure the Deputy that INIS, under my...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (26 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal administers the scheme of compensation for personal injuries criminally inflicted. Under the terms of the scheme, the tribunal is entirely independent in the matter of individual decisions on applications for compensation. The Deputy will be aware that because of the manner in which cases have been recorded, in particular applications which are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (26 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I accept there is a delay and I am keen to ensure that it will be minimised. The level of resources allocated to the tribunal, similar to any other line of the justice Vote, is determined having regard to the overall budgetary context, although I have been in a position to maintain the current funding of €4 million for a number of years. Moreover, an increased allocation of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (26 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: While I will not be drawn into responding to any individual case, I acknowledge what the Deputy said. In making decisions, tribunal members need to be satisfied in respect of a number of issues, such as ensuring that all supporting documentation has been provided, which will enable the tribunal to reach a decision on any application. It may well be the case from time to time that further...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Inspector of Prisons (26 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Office of the Inspector of Prisons, led by Ms Patricia Gilheaney, who was appointed as inspector last year, has a vital role in ensuring effective independent oversight of the prison system. I strongly support the office and recently met the inspector with my officials to discuss a range of issues relating to her office, including resources. Following her appointment in May 2018, the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drugs Crime (26 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am aware that An Garda Síochána is reporting increased seizures of cocaine, evidence of increased circulation of the drug, which I accept is a worrying development. The expansion of drug markets to the online environment, including via social media, is proving challenging for law enforcement worldwide, as the Internet and the darknet facilitate the movement of drugs, money and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drugs Crime (26 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I assure the Deputy that this matter is taken seriously by my Department and me, and by the Garda Síochána. That is why I referred to the engagement on the part of the Garda with a range of other agencies on the international stage, seeking to ensure that we adopt international best practice here and that the Garda is engaged in a way that ensures a rapid exchange of information...