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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (18 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (18 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: In response to the Deputy's question and to question no. 272 of 14 December 2017, please see the table detailing the information requested. Division/agency expenditure was incurred Events/ Campaign or Policy to which expenditure related Expenditure Type: Photography, advertising, media training and preparation, Company/person payment was made to Cost of expenditure - € Dept. of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation confers certain rights and entitlements not only within the State but also at European Union level and it is important that appropriate procedures are in place to preserve the integrity of the process. I am advised by the  Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Bodies (18 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, Ireland is to nominate a candidate to serve as an Advocate General to the Court of Justice of the European Union for the period October 2018 to October 2024. Article 253 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU sets out the criteria for appointment of an Advocate General as 'persons whose independence is beyond doubt and who possess the qualifications...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (18 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to inform the Deputy that the principal reason for the 2017 capital underspend in my Department relates to the construction of a new laboratory for Forensic Science Ireland in Backweston, Co. Kildare. This project is being managed by the OPW and enabling works for the project have recently completed at a price less than budget.  Final design is in the process...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (18 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: A person in Greece who wishes to seek asylum should apply for International Protection to the Greek authorities. The Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP) was established by Government Decision on 10 September 2015 as a direct response to the humanitarian crisis that developed in Southern Europe as a consequence of mass migration from areas of conflict in the Middle East and Africa. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (18 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended.  It is open to any individual to lodge an application for a certificate of naturalisation if and when they are in a position to meet the statutory conditions for naturalisation prescribed in the Act.  The statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Projects (18 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Question raised by the Deputy relates to an initiative proposed by the Bar of Ireland. Its core objective is to avail of those opportunities to increase the market for international legal services in Ireland that may emerge on foot of Brexit.  As such, it is an initiative which is a natural fit with the responses being taken across our various services...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Staff (18 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It has not been possible in the timeframe allowed to compile the information requested by the Deputy. I have also asked GSOC for additional information to enable me to reply fully to the Deputy's question. I will revert to the Deputy as soon as the information has been compiled.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (18 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the situation is the same as it was when I answered the Deputy's Parliamentary Question number 115 on 30 November 2017. The person referred to by the Deputy has permission to remain in the State until January 2018 and it is open to the person concerned to make submissions to INIS in order to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits Applications (18 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned had permission to remain in the State under the Irish Graduate Scheme, Stamp 1G permission until 29 August 2017.  The purpose of this permission is to enable the person concerned to apply for a work permit. In accordance with the Student Guidelines found at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (18 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (18 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned has submitted written representations. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (18 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a representative of the INIS wrote to the person concerned on 9 January 2018 requesting certain information and documentation to enable that person's immigration case to be progressed. Included in that communication was a request that the person concerned "....submit a colour copy of the bio-data...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (18 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the spouse of the person in question should submit their request in writing to Unit 2, Residence Division, INIS. When writing to Unit 2, they should include a brief outline of their history in the State and, as applicable, details of any children or other...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (18 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that  the records indicate that the person in question currently has permission to reside in the State until 12 September 2020.  An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person is currently being processed and will be submitted to me for decision as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (18 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (18 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Cathaoirleach and Members. I am not sure the extent to which we need to go back over, in its entirety, the debate on the last occasion that took place on group three. Of course, I accept the need for a refresher, which we have had from Deputy O'Callaghan. On the last occasion, just looking at the transcript, I had given my response to the various amendments in group three,...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: One of the main purposes of the procedures committee is to reflect, in respect of the overall commission that we will have here, the opportunity to specialise in research and in the design of the professional selection process for judges. It is important that the composition would be reflective of the overall commission in respect of its membership. On Deputy Wallace's reference to other...