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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (1 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Marriage to an Irish national does not confer an automatic right of residence in the State. A non EEA national who wishes to reside in the State on the basis of their marriage to an Irish national must make an application for permission to remain in the State. I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned made an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (2 Jul 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. As at 8 June 2014, there were 4,353 persons availing of direct provision accommodation in 34 centres under contract to the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department. Approximately 38...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (2 Jul 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: Garda Stations Refurbishment (2 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The programme of refurbishment and replacement of Garda stations is based on accommodation priorities 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 the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. Funding for such works is met by the Office of Public Works. I am advised...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (2 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel 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. I have however been informed by the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (2 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware the provision and allocation of Garda vehicles is 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: Garda Transport Data (2 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware the provision and allocation of Garda transport is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of identified operational circumstances and the availability of resources. Garda vehicles are retired for a variety of reasons, including where vehicles are considered beyond economic repair or as a result of accidents. Also, I understand from the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Registration of Title (2 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 136 and 137 together. I should advise the Deputy that the register of titles, maintained in the Land Registry office by the Property Registration Authority, can only show legal rights that are burdens on title, within the meaning of Section 69 of the Registration of Title Act 1964, or that are appurtenant to registered lands. Such rights must be created by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (2 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware my Department is currently examining key issues relating to firearms licensing in conjunction with An Garda Síochána. The recommendations arising from this process are nearing completion. I expect to receive a report in relation to these matters in the coming weeks. Consultation with relevant stakeholders will take place when I have considered the report and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (2 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy's question appears to refer to the Justice Committee's "Report on hearings and submissions on the Review of Legislation on Prostitution". I am examining the recommendations made by the Justice Committee regarding a new approach to prostitution legislation. When I have had the opportunity to properly consider all of the issues legislative proposals will be brought to Government in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (2 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Under the Solicitors Acts 1954 to 2011 the Law Society is currently the designated authority responsible for the regulation of the solicitors' profession in the State and members of the public can make complaints about solicitors to the Society, as the statutory regulator, under this framework. As part of that function, particularly under Part IV of the Solicitors (Amendment) Act 1994 dealing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Data (2 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 141 to 143, inclusive, together. The information requested by the Deputy on the number of prisoner on prisoner assaults and prisoner on staff assaults for 2013 is set out in the table below. Prison/Place of Detention Number of Prisoner on Prisoner Assaults by prison 2013 Number of Prisoner Assaults on Staff by prison 2013 Arbour Hill 7 0 Castlerea 103 12...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Committals (2 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Prison Service that as of Monday 30 June 2014, there was a total of 30 women in custody in Limerick Prison. The Deputy will be aware that the primary role of the Irish Prison Service is the provision of safe and secure custody for prisoners. The Deputy will also be aware that the Prison Service must accept all persons committed by the courts into custody and does...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (2 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of personnel among the Garda Regions, Divisions and Districts, the various Garda national units and of course Garda Headquarters. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (2 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The prosecution of offences by members of the Garda Síochána is regulated generally by section 8 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. Section 8 requires that the institution and conduct of any prosecution by a member of the Garda Síochána is done in compliance with the directions of the Director of Public Prosecutions. The general directions issued by the Director of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (2 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is responsible for the voluntary 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...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Regulation on Eurodac: Motion (2 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I congratulate the committee on its award in respect of its work on what is an important issue. Earlier this week, I launched the annual monitoring report of the integration centre. There is a great deal of work to be done in this area. This morning, we are discussing the opt-in to the recast Eurodac regulation. I will start by giving some background to the regulation and will then deal...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Regulation on Eurodac: Motion (2 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Quite a number of member states make the opposite point. They have indicated that if they agreed to Eurodac, it would be important that they could have access for law enforcement agencies. As I stated, there are quite a few safeguards, and we are talking about terrorism and serious crime. The other databases must be used first and a case must be made, so automatic access is not granted....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Regulation on Eurodac: Motion (2 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: This was discussed in the European Parliament and the arguments the Deputy is making were also considered by it. It felt that, on balance, the proportionality test had been agreed and worked through. It might be helpful to point out that Article 40 provides that by 20 July 2018 and every four years thereafter the Commission shall produce an overall evaluation of Eurodac, examining the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Regulation on Eurodac: Motion (2 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Yes.