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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Protocol 21 of the Treaty of Lisbon: Minister for Justice and Equality (20 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Deputy for his support. While obviously it is difficult for one to predict with certainty what the final outturn of the UK negotiations on the withdrawal or, indeed, the consequent future relationship between the UK and the European Union, in the justice and home affairs area, I must acknowledge an intent, on the part of the UK authorities, as far as possible, to continue with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Protocol 21 of the Treaty of Lisbon: Minister for Justice and Equality (20 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy is correct insofar as this involves intense negotiation and ongoing monitoring with the Department of Finance. However, in terms of access to registers, the intention is that the articles will be transposed in accordance with the fourth directive, which means that there will be access to the companies register by competent authorities, the financial intelligence unit, FIU, and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Protocol 21 of the Treaty of Lisbon: Minister for Justice and Equality (20 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Department of Finance is currently drafting the statutory instruments which will allow for the transposition of the remaining elements of Articles 30 and 31. It is expected that the transposition in its entirety will soon be concluded.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Protocol 21 of the Treaty of Lisbon: Minister for Justice and Equality (20 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The 2010 Act, which is the current legislation, applies to private member gaming clubs and those clubs currently have certain obligations under law. They are obliged to take all measures under the Act into account, including the ongoing issue of due diligence as regards their relationship with their customers, as required by the directive. Further legislation to bring other gambling...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Protocol 21 of the Treaty of Lisbon: Minister for Justice and Equality (20 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: That is being done, in particular by the ongoing risk assessment engaged in by the Department of Finance. Our position has been informed by one such assessment recently published by the Department.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Protocol 21 of the Treaty of Lisbon: Minister for Justice and Equality (20 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: By the end of July. It is expected that the directive will come into force 20 days after publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, which is expected by the end of June or early July. Agreement was reached at political level at the end of last year. The timeline is linked directly to the transposition deadline for the fifth directive.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Protocol 21 of the Treaty of Lisbon: Minister for Justice and Equality (20 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: In terms of our agencies, the criminal assets bureau has been a significant success to the extent that many other European countries have used it as a template for their organisations. The Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Finance, among others, keep in regular contact in conjunction with their colleagues throughout Europe. Of course, we at all times seek to comply with best...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Protocol 21 of the Treaty of Lisbon: Minister for Justice and Equality (20 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy is right and I believe it is essential that we continue to intensify what is a very constructive and positive relationship between the law enforcement agencies, both North and South, east and west. I recently had the opportunity, visiting the Border area with Deputy Fitzpatrick, to see first-hand the challenges faced by An Garda Síochána in a Border area. As I said...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Protocol 21 of the Treaty of Lisbon: Minister for Justice and Equality (20 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Criminal Assets Bureau is. We keep in regular contact with it, with the lead being An Garda Síochána, which is answerable to my Department.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Protocol 21 of the Treaty of Lisbon: Minister for Justice and Equality (20 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: That is also part of An Garda Síochána, with the same line responsibility and relationship with the Department of Justice and Equality.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Protocol 21 of the Treaty of Lisbon: Minister for Justice and Equality (20 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Protocol 21 of the Treaty of Lisbon: Minister for Justice and Equality (20 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Through An Garda Síochána.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Protocol 21 of the Treaty of Lisbon: Minister for Justice and Equality (20 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank members for their support and I acknowledge the importance of transposition of these directives. I expect to be back to the committee at an early opportunity with further information.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Northern Ireland (20 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Fresh Start Agreement was concluded on 17 November 2015 following 10 weeks of talks co-chaired by the Irish and British Governments and involving the political parties of the Northern Ireland Executive.  Among other issues, the Agreement addressed the implementation of aspects of the 2014 Stormont House Agreement along with the additional issue of tackling the continuing impact and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (20 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The position is that my Department has consulted with the European Commission on issues relating to the compatibility of section 30 of the Data Protection Act 2018 with the General Data Protection Regulation. A reply is currently awaited.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Status (20 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Under the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, an Irish citizen is defined as a citizen of Ireland.  Entitlement to Irish citizenship is governed by the above-mentioned Act.  The Act provides that subject to Section 6A every person born in the island of Ireland is entitled to be an Irish citizen.  The Act also provides that if either of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service Staff (20 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that the post holders referred to in PQ 24350/18 held or currently hold statutory responsibility as the Governor of Portlaoise Prison.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits Eligibility (20 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that her question primarily concerns the issue of eligible and ineligible categories of employment for employment permit purposes, which is a policy matter for the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation.  My Department has no function in the matter. However, I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (20 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 131 and 132 together. As you will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who has statutory responsibility for carrying on and managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána including training and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter The information requested by the Deputy cannot be provided in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (20 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: A review of the policy to grant an immigration permission to qualifying Non-EEA Retirees who wish to retire to Ireland has recently been completed, and a revised scheme for non-EEA retirees is currently undergoing interdepartmental consultations. I hope to launch the revised non-EEA retirees scheme in the coming months. The full details of the scheme will be made available at that time.