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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have no plans to introduce legislation of the nature proposed by the Deputy and I consider that such legislation is not necessary at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Order Offences (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: While I can not speculate as to what, if any, legislative provision is applicable to the circumstances of any particular incident, I would note that there are provisions of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 and the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997 which may be relevant to the general issue which the Deputy raises. In particular, section 5 of the 1994 Act provides for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Order Offences (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised that An Garda Síochána makes regular and effective use of existing public order legislation in the course of meeting the policing needs of our communities. While these provisions are kept under ongoing review, there are no plans for their revision at present, nor am I aware of any recommendations from the Law Reform Commission in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Data (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Since the end of 2008, respecting the need to bring order to the public finances, the Department of Justice and Equality  has only sought sanctions to fill vacant posts in the very minimum of cases. Notwithstanding the above, the following table sets out currentstaff vacancies within the Department and agencies under its remit. Dept/ Agency Title of the vacant post Length of time...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations Refurbishment (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on requirements which are established by An Garda Síochána. The programme is advanced in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for capital expenditure in this area. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the provision of a new Garda District Headquarters at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parole Board Issues (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand the Deputy has asked this Question previously of my predecessor. The position remains unchanged. I will bring proposals forward to Government for a statutory Parole Board when I have considered the recommendations of the Group carrying out a strategic review of penal policy and in that context will bear in mind the Deputy's suggestion on victim representation. I expect the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: In order to get authority to administer a deceased person's estate it is necessary to obtain a Grant of Representation. This is a legal process which requires the production of legal documentation to the Probate Office. Following examination of the required documentation authority is given to a named person(s) to access a deceased person’s estate and deal with it according to law. I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management are aware of the issues referred to by the Deputy and have put in place a number of policing arrangements in this regard. These include increased patrols and checkpoints in the area, ongoing contact with DART management and liaison with local shops and businesses regarding the sale of intoxicating liquor. A Regional...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a valid application for a certificate of naturalisation has been received from the person referred to by the Deputy. The application is being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation, such as good character and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person mentioned by the Deputy entered the State as a student on 25/09/2006 and was registered as such until 14/08/2012. All non-EEA students resident in the State are subject to the student immigration rules set out under the "new immigration regime for full time non-EEA students which was...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that following a comprehensive and thorough examination of her asylum claim and an examination under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), a Deportation Order was made in respect of the person referred to by the Deputy on 11 May 2005, and therefore she has no entitlement to residence in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: If the person whose details were supplied has made an application for asylum or subsidiary protection, the Deputy will be aware that it is not the practice to comment on such cases for so long as they are in the protection process. As the Deputy will be aware the Refugee Appeals Tribunal is a statutory independent body established under the Refugee Act, 1996 to decide appeals against...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: 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 11th March, 2005. This Deportation Order was made following a comprehensive and thorough examination of the asylum claim of the person concerned and of their case to remain in the State. The person concerned has been evading...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Officials in the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service inform me that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's question, who currently has permission to remain in the State until 31 January 2015. The position in general is that persons making an application for a certificate of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned has been granted permission to remain in the State for the period to 21st December, 2015. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 21st December, 2012. It will be open to the person concerned to apply to the Citizenship Division of my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that they currently do not have an application from this person and he should be advised to put his case in writing to the Residence Division, Unit 2, INIS 13/14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, to have his case assessed. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Status Appeals (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: If the person whose details were supplied has made an application for asylum or subsidiary protection, the Deputy will be aware that it is not the practice to comment on such cases for so long as they are in the protection process. The Deputy will also be aware that the Refugee Appeals Tribunal is a statutory independent body established under the Refugee Act, 1996 to decide appeals...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned has applied for a right of residency in the State, accompanied by a right to work, based on their parentage of an Irish born minor citizen child, and based also on the principles of the Zambrano Judgment. This application is under consideration at present. When consideration of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a valid application for a certificate of naturalisation has been received from the person referred to by the Deputy, who currently has permission to remain in the State until 22 June 2016. I can inform the Deputy that the application is at an advanced stage of processing and will be submitted to me...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was granted permission to remain in the State for the two year period to 23rd April, 2016. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 23rd April, 2014. That communication advised the person concerned of the requirement that they 'register' at...