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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Status (8 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Under Irish law it is possible for an Irish national to hold dual Hungarian and Irish citizenship. The acquisition of Irish citizenship is not contingent on the renunciation of the citizenship of another jurisdiction.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (8 Jul 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: Road Traffic Offences (8 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that I have no direct role in the enforcement of road traffic legislation which is a matter for the Garda authorities. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the location referred to is within the Raheny Garda District and Local Garda management are aware of difficulties in relation to parking and traffic congestion arising from increased numbers of people...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (8 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy may be aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and I have been informed that following a review...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Order Offences (8 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 652 to 655, inclusive, together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the current Dublin City Centre Policing Plan has been operational since June 2013 and includes dedicated high visibility patrols in key commercial and public thoroughfares. These patrols are informed by crime trends, demand led studies and footfall in the areas in question. An...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (8 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the overall costs of the policing operation for the Corrib Gas project from the commencement of the operation in August 2005 to end May 2014, the date for which latest figures are available, is approximately €16.3 million. A detailed breakdown of costs is set out in the table below. Corrib Gas operation costs: August 2005- May 2014 ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (8 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand from the correspondence submitted by the Deputy that the person concerned has made a complaint to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. The Ombudsman Commission is an independent body which was set up under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 to receive complaints made by members of the public concerning the conduct of members of the Garda Síochána. It...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Serious Crime Review Team (8 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, Mr. McGinn's terms reference relate to an examination of the report of the Serious Crime Review Team, which carried out a major review of the original investigation as well as detailed inquiries into the issues raised by and on behalf of the family concerning the investigation. My priority is to allow Mr. McGinn to complete his examination, which is now at an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (8 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The person concerned was refused asylum in December 2006 following investigation of his application by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The person concerned was subsequently notified in November 2007 that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order and was given the options of leaving the State voluntarily, of consenting...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Agreements (8 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The implementation of the British Irish Visa Scheme for the Common Travel Area, due to commence roll-out in the autumn, will require a small number of amendments of a technical nature to be made to Statutory Instrument 417/2012 Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order. Work on these amendments is currently in progress.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Meetings (8 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised that during the last Trio of Presidencies of the Council of the EU (Lithuania, Ireland and Greece), Ireland chaired all meetings of the Management Board (MB) of Europol. In this regard, an Assistant Commissioner of An Garda Síochána chaired MB meetings during the three Presidencies in question. This arrangement terminated at the end of the Greek Presidency on 30 June 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (8 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The drafting of the General Scheme of a Bail Bill to modernise the law on bail is at an advanced stage in my Department. I intend to bring proposals to Government on the matter soon, having regard to other legislative priorities. It has, unfortunately, not been possible to progress this legislation as quickly as I had hoped due to other legislative imperatives. While the primary aim of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (8 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware, the Programme for Government commits the Government to significant reform of the courts, including the establishment of a family law court structure that is streamlined, more efficient, and less costly. The Government has approved, in principle proposals for reforms to our courts structures in this context having regard to Constitutional requirements. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Remuneration (8 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the following table. - 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Services Officer 21 25 23 16 16 16 3 Clerical Officer 610 576 515 476 415 349 154 Staff Officer 27 29 23 16 18 18 7 Executive Officer 326 324 272 248 210 190 66 Higher Executive Officer 148 168 121 110 80 60 28 Administrative Officer* 198 219 179 147 151 127 63 Assistant...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parole Board Issues (9 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that the Parole Board's function is to advise me in relation to the administration of long term prison sentences. While it is a matter for the Parole Board I understand that if the need arose, the Parole Board would, where possible, facilitate an interpreter during a parole review interview.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Committals (9 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am to inform the Deputy that a total of 15 Life Sentenced Prisoners attended the Central Mental Hospital in the last 5 years. Of these 11 were Irish and 4 were non national.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (9 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was refused permission to remain in the State on the basis of their De Facto relationship with an Irish national on 24 June 2014. In accordance with the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification dated 31 December 2013, where an application is refused, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations Refurbishment (9 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The programme of replacement and refurbishment 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. I have been advised by the Garda authorities that the purchase of a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (9 Jul 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. As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not only within the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety (9 Jul 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.