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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ground Rents Abolition (21 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: As indicated in the response to the Deputy in Parliamentary Question No. 45 of 2 February, there are no immediate plans to amend the law in relation to ground rents, either by way of constitutional amendment or amendment of the current statutory framework. However, I can assure the Deputy that operation of existing ground rents legislation is kept under review by my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts Data (21 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Expenditure by my Department for the period in question in respect of conference facilitation, training in communications, and related services, including the development of a Communications Strategy for the Irish Refugee Protection Programme, is set out in the table: Company 2014 2015 2016 2017 to date The Communications Clinic €2336 €756 €24,221 - Carr...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (22 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 97 and 98 together. I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the statistical information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. The total number of applications include those received up to the end of May (being the latest figures available), while processing dates are current as of 21...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Valuation Office (22 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that the Valuation Acts 2001 to 2015 provide for the valuation of all commercial and industrial property for rating purposes. The Commissioner of Valuation is independent in the performance of his functions under the Acts and the making of valuations for rating is his sole responsibility. I, as Minister for Justice and Equality, have no role in decisions in this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (22 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation on behalf of the person referred to by the Deputy is ongoing and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Building Programme (22 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 101 and 102 together. The information requested by the Deputy could not be compiled in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reform (22 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I have full confidence in the Garda Commissioner as she proceeds with the implementation of the most ambitious programme of reform ever embarked on by An Garda Síochána. Last July, the Government approved a Five Year Reform and High Level Workforce Plan for An Garda Síochána which combines the Government’s response to the Garda Inspectorate report 'Changing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (22 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Garda Commissioner that as of 12 May 2017, the latest date for which figures are available, there were 644 Reserve Gardaí. It is regrettable that there has been a substantial reduction in the strength of the Reserve in recent years from a peak of 1,164 in 2013. The fall-off arises from a range of factors, not least the lifting in 2014 of the moratorium on recruitment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (22 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of personnel and resources are a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I understand from the Garda authorities that the year one cost of increasing Garda numbers to 15,000 is €34.3M, assuming a commencement date of 1stJanuary. The annual payroll...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Civilian Staff (22 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: As part of its Five Year Reform and High-level Workforce Plan for An Garda Síochána, the Government has agreed an overall vision for a Garda workforce of 21,000 personnel by 2021 to include 15,000 Garda members, 2,000 Garda Reserve members and 4,000 civilians. This very substantial investment in personnel is driven by our commitment to ensure all citizens have the reassurance of a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts Data (22 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The total monetary value of work contracted out to external agencies and consultants from my Department and agencies under my aegis for 2015 and 2016 is as follows: Services provided 2015 2016 Workplace Investigations €71,807 €80,839 Recruitment Services €44,796 €127,236 Legal Services €47,965 €42,011 Mediation/facilitation €14,620...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Information and Communications Technology (22 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Garda Information Services Centre (GISC) is a contact centre for operational members of An Garda Síochána. After an incident, Gardaí contact GISC on mobile phones instead of returning to their station to record the case details. They give the details to trained civilian call-takers who enter the details on the PULSE system. GISC was established on a pilot basis in September...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Transfers (22 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy is referring to the judgment by a majority decision of the Supreme Court on 12 July, 2016 in the case known as 'O'Farrell, McDonald, Rafferty -v- The Governor of Portlaoise Prison'. The case concerns an appeal taken by the State against a judgement of the High Court ordering the release of the three named prisoners who had been transferred to Ireland from the UK, where they had...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (22 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Under section 11 of the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964, the guardian of a child may apply to the court for an order giving directions on any question affecting the welfare of the child, including the custody of, and access to, the child and the payment of maintenance. Either parent of a child, whether or not he or she is also a guardian of the child, may apply to court for a direction...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (22 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Any allegations of this nature are of serious concern and need to be investigated thoroughly. The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department referred the matter to An Garda Siochana for immediate attention, immediately on becoming aware of these allegations.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (22 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in May 2017, the person concerned applied for a right of residency, accompanied by a right to work, based on their parentage of an Irish citizen child. The Deputy will appreciate that applications are dealt with in chronological order. My officials in INIS will contact the person concerned if...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (22 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I refer to my response to Parliamentary Question Number 43 of 26 January 2017. As previously advised, the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department informs me that it appears that both persons concerned never had permission to remain in the State and they should be aware that it is illegal for them, under the Immigration Act 2004, to remain in the State without...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (22 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation on behalf of the person referred to by the Deputy has been recommenced and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (22 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I refer to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 101 of 9 May 2017. I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that it has not received any correspondence or an application for an immigration permission from the person concerned. The person mentioned by the Deputy should be advised to present themselves to their local Immigration Office...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (22 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I refer to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 100 of 9 May 2017. The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department have advised that the person mentioned by the Deputy registered as a student in the State on 10 March 2014 and also that their permission expired on 2 March 2015. INIS inform me that, to date, no further application has been received from the...