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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (4 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Section 17 of the Firearms Act 1925 provides for restrictions on the importation of firearms into the State. The main restriction is the requirement for an importation licence for such importation. However, Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1964 provides that the restriction imposed by section 17 of the Firearms Act 1925 shall not apply in relation to the importation of a firearm by the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (4 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, arising from the fact that the person concerned had no valid basis to remain in the State, they were, by letter dated 9th October, 2013, notified of the proposal to make a Deportation Order in respect of them, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended)....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Applications (4 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: There is no automatic right for any non-EEA national to enter the State for the purpose family reunification with an Irish citizen. Guidelines regarding family reunification were set out in a policy document published last December and the intention of these guidelines is to provide greater transparency and more comprehensive and consistent standards in respect of applications where non-EEA...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (4 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is not, and has never been, the subject of a Deportation Order. This being the case, the issue of having a Deportation Order revoked does not arise. However, I can advise the Deputy that the person concerned, having no valid basis to remain in the State, was, by letter dated 4th...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (4 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Reception & Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers while their applications for international protection are being processed. Currently, RIA is providing accommodation for approximately 4,300 persons in 34 centres located in 16 counties throughout the State. All centres are managed by private entities under contract to RIA....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (4 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The provision and allocation of Garda resources, including boats, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of her identified policing priorities. In that context, I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently twelve boats attached to the Unit.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Order Offences (4 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly as soon as the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (4 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel, including Garda Reserves, among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources. However, I have been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Juvenile Offenders (4 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can advise the deputy that supports available to juveniles and young persons leaving the prison system can arise in a variety of ways under the auspices of the various services provided by my Department. These include the following: supervision, in the form of community return or community support. Such supervision is undertaken by the Probation Service; training and rehabilitation within...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Directives (4 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 164 to 166, inclusive, together. In 2010, Ireland chose not to opt into the draft European Investigation Order (EIO) proposal on the basis that it was inconsistent with Irish law and practice. We did, however, indicate our willingness to consider the matter further after adoption, subject to the instrument being compatible with Irish law and practice. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Directives (4 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Framework Decision on the European Evidence Warrant 2008/978/JHA is being repealed by the European Investigation Order Directive. Although Ireland has not yet made a final decision on whether or not to opt in to that Directive, we will not be preparing legislation to implement the now defunct Framework Decision. Requests for evidence between Ireland and other states will continue to be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (5 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda vehicles are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of her identified operational demands and the availability of resources. Responsibility for the efficient deployment of Garda vehicles in each Division is assigned to the Divisional Officer, who may allocate vehicles between stations, as required by operational...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residential Institutions Issues (5 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: While I understand that the matters referred to by the Deputy are not the subject of a criminal investigation, as the Deputy will be aware, relevant Government Departments, including my own, have been tasked with working together in preparation for the Government's early consideration and determination of the best course of action in relation to this deeply disturbing matter.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Communications (5 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Garda authorities that auditing of all updates to the PULSE computer system has been in place since PULSE was first implemented. The audit record includes the date and time when the update on the system took place and contains details of the user signed onto the system at that time. Auditing of PULSE enquiries against core items of interest, such as persons and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Information and Communications Technology Issues (5 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table: Year Other Department/Public Body Service/Cost Driver Amount 2010 Dept. Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs Managed Service Support on per user basis (user nos. varied from 150 to 171) + database project €224,212.55 - National Museum of Ireland Financial Shared Services annual licensing for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (5 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that an application for a firearms certificate is forwarded to the local Garda station of the applicant. Details of the application are then entered onto the Garda PULSE system, after which a letter of receipt of the application is automatically printed and then posted to the applicant from the local District Office. This letter of receipt is signed by the issuing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (10 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The atrocities which were perpetrated against innocent men, women and children in the bombings in Dublin and Monaghan in May 1974 stand out in our collective memory as particularly bloody episodes in the history of conflict on this island. I know that the resulting pain is still felt by the survivors and the victims' families, despite the passage of 40 years, and our thoughts are with them....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments (10 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy may be aware, taxing masters are independent office holders attached to the High Court and are appointed by the Government.The positions of the Taxing Master and their offices are governed by the Courts Officers Act 1926 and the Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act 1961. Their powers and duties are governed by the Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act 1961 and the Courts and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (10 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the table. Provisions not yet enacted Commencement Order Date for Commencement Order Property Service (Regulation) Act 2011 Part 10 (Maintenance of Professional Competence of Licensees) Yet to be commenced. Intended to commence Part 10 during 2014. This will require the putting in place of a range of courses for licensed Property...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (10 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Irish visa application system does not require an applicant to state their sexual orientation nor is it relevant to the consideration of the application. Where the application is for the purpose of family reunification, applications based on same-sex or heterosexual relationship are treated in exactly the same way. This is made clear throughout the Policy Document on Third Country Family...