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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (24 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: In line with the recommendations of the Thornton Hall Project Review Group, a Working Group was established to carry out a strategic review of penal policy. That Group was asked to make recommendations as to how a sustainable penal system might be further enhanced taking into account resource implications, Constitutional imperatives and international obligations. The Working Group was asked...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (24 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: A cross-Departmental review of Ireland’s Integration Strategy, including measures to address racism, is being led by my Department’s Office for the Promotion of Migrant Integration. As well as the cross-Departmental review, the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality is doing work on integration, multi-culturalism and combating racism. The issue of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (24 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 463, 502 and 505 together. As I have already stated in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 78 of today's date, the House will not need reminding of the consequences of gun crime, and will join with me, I am sure, in expressing our collective outrage at the appalling recent incident which resulted in a child being shot. Our sympathy is with this young boy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed Circuit Television Systems (24 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Garda CCTV systems are planned and implemented on the basis of the Garda Commissioner's identified operational needs and priorities. Accordingly, decisions in relation to the introduction or extension of such systems are a matter for the Garda authorities. I am advised that whilst there are currently no plans to install a Garda CCTV system in the area referred to, the question of further...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Tribunals of Inquiry Recommendations (24 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: In so far as the report of the Moriarty Tribunal made recommendations concerning the future operation of tribunals of inquiry, many of these recommendations are anticipated by the Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005 which awaits Report Stage debate in the Dáil. Other recommendations are the subject of consultation with the Attorney General and other relevant Departments. I am informed by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (24 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Significant protest activity over a number of years has occurred in the North Mayo area connected with the development of a very important natural resource. This has necessitated the temporary redeployment of large numbers of Gardaí, including specially trained personnel, from throughout the Western Region into the Belmullet District. The reality is that substantial Garda resources have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Welfare (24 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Irish Prison Service 3 year Strategic Plan sets out the high level objectives and key strategic actions for the organisation during the period 2012 to 2015. Included is a key commitment that the Prison Service will work in partnership with the Probation Service and other stakeholders in developing a strategy for managing women offenders. This commitment is being delivered through the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (24 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Direct provision is a system which facilitates the State providing a roof over the head of those seeking protection or on other grounds to be allowed to stay in the State. The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is responsible for the accommodation of protection applicants in accordance with the Government policy. I acknowledge that the length of time that residents...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Pathologists (24 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The post of Deputy State Pathologist was advertised with a closing date of 31 March last. The recruitment process concerned is being managed by the Public Appointments Service on behalf of my Department. The process had a wide ranging international dimension and it should be noted that this is a very specialised post. I am advised that the selection process will be brought to a conclusion...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (24 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that a vetting application on behalf of the individual referred to by the Deputy was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) and is currently being processed. The application will be returned to the authorised signatory upon its completion.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (24 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the visa applications referred to by the Deputy were lodged at the Honorary Consulate in Karachi on 17 December 2013, received in INIS, Dublin on 30 December 2013, and are currently being assessed. These applications are for visas to enter the State for family reunification purposes. All...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Policing (24 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: For many years my Department has provided funding for the Community Alert programme which is operated by Muintir na Tíre in partnership with the Garda authorities, and supports the operation of over 1,300 local groups. My Department does not provide direct funding to local groups, but funding is provided in relation to the employment and associated costs of a National Coordinator and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Agreements (24 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The British Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS) between Ireland and the United Kingdom, which I announced on 16 June last, is targeted at short-term visitors and business persons from visa required countries. As Taiwanese nationals are not required to have a visa to enter Ireland, they already in effect benefit from the new Scheme. The aim of the BIVS Scheme is to facilitate and promote legitimate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (24 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Officials in the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) 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. Section 15 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, provides that the Minister may, in her absolute discretion, grant an application...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (24 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: No such fund exists under the remit of my Department. However, the Deputy will be aware that it is open to anyone who suffers a loss of property through the actions of another party to seek redress in the civil courts. In the event that a person suffers criminally inflicted injury to their person, rather than to their property, they may make an application to The Criminal Injuries...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (24 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to put on record my appreciation for the contribution that those who volunteer for service as Garda Reserve members make on a daily basis to the work of An Garda Síochána. Together with full time members, they provide vital assistance to communities and neighbourhoods right across the country. The Admission and Appointment Regulations provide that, as part of the competitive...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (24 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the visa application referred to by the Deputy was lodged at the Irish Visa Office in Abu Dhabi on 9 March, 2014. The application was refused at first instance on 19 March. An appeal against this refusal was received on 27 March. The original decision to refuse the application was upheld by the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (24 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that I am not in a position as Minister to interpret the law or to provide advice on a particular case in response to a Parliamentary Question. In general, the type of situation mentioned by the Deputy may be contrary both to criminal and to civil law. As regards criminal law, Section 10 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997 creates an offence of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (24 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is responsible for the accommodation of protection applicants in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision and dispersal. Direct provision provides for full board accommodation supports while a final decision is awaited by a person on their protection or any related leave to remain application. As at 8 June 2014...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Student Visas Reform (24 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department recently suspended a number of colleges from the issuance of visas and residence permissions following very serious allegations regarding the practices of these colleges. Since that date some of these colleges have been closed by their owners and I in tandem with the Minister of Education and...