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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (9 Nov 2017)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety (9 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I would like thank the Deputy for raising the serious issue of speeding on our roads, particularly given the onset of the darker winter months and the greater likelihood of inclement weather. Road safety is, of course, a shared responsibility and it is incumbent upon us all to play our part by driving within the speed limit. As the Deputy will be aware, the enforcement of road...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Leave to Remain (9 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the renewal decision letter of the person concerned advised the person concerned of the requirement that they apply for further renewal of their permission to remain, two weeks before their existing permission expired, to their Local District Headquarters. The person concerned had their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that it is not possible to identify the person referred to by the Deputy due to the lack of detail provided.  If the Deputy can provide further details such as the person's full name (if different from that already provided), their Person ID number, their GNIB...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that registration and renewal of immigration permissions for the greater Dublin area is carried out at its Burgh Quay Offices. To ensure customers do not have to queue for services, an online appointment booking system has been put in place.  Appointments are released Monday...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (9 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy is on-going, with a view to establishing whether the conditions for naturalisation, such as good character and lawful residence, are satisfied.  On completion of the necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (9 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is no record of a current application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy.  A previous application was refused, for reasons provided to the person concerned in a letter issued on 17 November 2014 advising of the decision. It is open to any...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Applications (9 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that an application for family reunification was received in November 2016 in respect of the person concerned. The application is currently being processed.  Applications for family reunification are dealt with in strict chronological order to ensure fairness to all applicants. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (9 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that it is not possible to identify the person referred to by the Deputy due to the lack of detail provided. If the Deputy can provide further details such as the person's full name (if different from that already provided), their date of birth, their Person ID number, their GNIB Registration Number, a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Nov 2017)

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. The position in the State of the person concerned will now be decided by reference to the provisions of Section 3 (6)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 12 November 2008, following the refusal of the international protection claim made by the person concerned and the detailed consideration of their case under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). That Order remains...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Leave to Remain (9 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the persons concerned are a husband and wife who are the subject of deportation orders made on 11 March 2005. Both persons were deported from the State on 04 June 2006, however, according to information received from their legal representatives, they returned to this State the year after they...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (9 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy.  A determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria attendant to naturalisation can only be made after an application is received. It is open to any...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (9 Nov 2017)

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: Registration of Title (9 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that under the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority (PRA) was established as and from 4 November 2006. The PRA replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the performance of its functions. The Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Transfers (9 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question 207 of 12 October 2017. The position remains as stated. For convenience I repeat that reply below. On 12 July, 2016, the Supreme Court dismissed the State's appeal in the case known as 'O'Farrell, McDonald, Rafferty -v- The Governor of Portlaoise Prison'. The case concerns an appeal taken by the State against a judgement of the High Court...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (9 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy, is ongoing and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege...

Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill [Seanad] 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: As outlined on Committee Stage, the proposed amendment is superfluous. Legal advice was sought on this matter. The firm view is that the Bill already covers such further inquiries as proposed by Deputy Clare Daly. I do not propose to accept the amendment

Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill [Seanad] 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Now.

Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill [Seanad] 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Deputies for their contributions on all Stages of the Bill. I acknowledge the constructive debate on all sides and trust that the legislation can now proceed for signature by the Present at the earliest opportunity. It will first go to Seanad Éireann.