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Other Questions: Prison Accommodation Provision (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: Will the Minister be a little more exact about the extra capacity which will flow from the example of the Limerick prison just cited, the refurbishment of the D wing in Mountjoy and the redevelopment of the Cork prison? Does the Minister have any figures for the level of re-offending while prisoners are on temporary release? This is an important issue. I accept that there has to be a limit...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Direct Provision Data (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: The Minister referred to protests. Doras Luimní, an NGO and advocacy body which operates in Limerick, recently organised such a protest. There are two reception centres in Limerick at Mount Trenchard, which is near Foynes in my constituency, and Knockalisheen, which is in the city itself. These centres are very different, mainly because a large number of children are living at the one...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Direct Provision Data (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: At the recent protest in Limerick organised by Doras Luimní, residents from the Mount Trenchard and Knockalisheen facilities raised issues in respect of the basic conditions in which they are living. What independent monitoring takes place with regard to the standard of food and accommodation being made available to those within the direct provision system? The Minister indicated that...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Direct Provision Data (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: The protest took place in Limerick city centre.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Direct Provision Data (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: 4. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her position with regard to direct provision; if she will provide in tabular form the number of persons in direct provision per direct provision centre; the length of time those persons have been in direct provision; her plans to reform this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35438/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Direct Provision Data (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: Ireland would not be categorised as a target destination for asylum seekers, and that is possibly a by-product of the direct provision system in this country. Genuine issues have been raised about that system, however, particularly humanitarian issues and the issue of catering and providing for children. Will the Minister outline the number of persons in each direct provision centre and her...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Misconduct Allegations (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: Under the terms of reference will the counsel test the allegations being made by the complainants by referencing back to An Garda Síochána? Will there be a back channel from counsel to An Garda Síochána to check the veracity of what has been stated in the complaints? Will there be an opportunity to amend the terms of reference as the process evolves? Who knows what we...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Misconduct Allegations (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: 1. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the independent review by counsel of allegations concerning the conduct of members of the Garda Síochána; if she will detail their terms of reference and the way counsel will interact with each complainant; the procedures in place to ensure that no conflict of interest arises in the independent review;...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Misconduct Allegations (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: I ask the Minister for an update on the 220 allegations against certain members of the Garda Síochána, which are being reviewed by counsel. In particular, can the Minister outline the detailed terms of reference and how the panel of counsel will interact with each of the complainants? It is becoming a bone of contention. Can the Minister address some perceived conflicts of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Misconduct Allegations (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: I accept what the Minister says about a conflict of interest. With regard to how the panel will interact with the complainants, some of the complainants felt they would, at a minimum, be interviewed face to face by the relevant barrister reviewing the paperwork and the complaint. That should be incorporated into the terms of reference. As was correctly pointed out, I have referred some...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: 15. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the actions she will take to reduce anti-social behaviour in Dublin city centre; the number of convictions that have been secured through the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 2011 by year to date in 2014; if she will consider establishing a dedicated public order unit for Dublin city centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Foreign Conflicts (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: 21. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Irish citizens known to be engaged in armed conflict in either Syria or Iraq; if she is satisfied that the measures that are in place to guard against the spread of fundamentalist Islamic terrorism here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35371/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bench Warrants (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: 32. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to set out the number of bench warrants which remain outstanding; her views on whether the current situation is acceptable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35369/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Penalty Points System (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: 37. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to set out her views on the operation of the penalty points system; if she is considering a review of the system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35373/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Agreements (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: 94. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding visa requirements for citizens of the Russian Federation who are seeking to travel here; the number of Russian citizens currently resident here; if she has had any contact with her Russian counterpart since taking office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36003/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: 95. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide in tabular form the court houses and Garda stations which have been closed by county since 2011; if any further closures of either court houses or Garda stations are planned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36004/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Data (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: 96. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide in tabular form the number and percentage of prisoners by nationality in each prison; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36005/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: 97. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the capital projects her Department will be progressing this year; the cost and location of these projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36006/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Administration (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: 98. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the budget allocation to and staff numbers in the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service in the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36007/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Expenditure (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: 99. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of providing direct provision services in the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and allocated for 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36012/14]