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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department, that no deportation order has been made in the case of the person mentioned by the Deputy. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Retirements (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the number of members of An Garda Síochána by rank who retired in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 is as set out in the table below. Rank 2011 2012 2013 2014 Com 0 0 0 1 D/Com 0 0 1 0 A/Com 3 1 1 0 C/Supt 8 5 2 4 Supt 23 19 16 7 Insp 19 24 13 15 Sgt 109 119 91 69 Gda 318 294 211 152 Total...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that the first intake since 2009 of 100 new recruits entered training at the Garda College in Templemore on Monday 15th September 2014. This marked a positive step forward for policing in Ireland. It is my intention that there will be ongoing recruitment and I am discussing the details of this with my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned has submitted written representations. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under Section...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (23 Sep 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 5 August 2014. This Deportation Order was made following a detailed examination of the representations he submitted for consideration under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). The Deputy might wish to note that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bench Warrants (23 Sep 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: Crime Prevention (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am aware from the Garda authorities that their enforcement strategy to tackle anti-social behaviour and criminal activity on public transport services includes a high visibility policing presence at relevant times at key locations. It is also the case that there is ongoing regular liaison between local Garda management and transport operators with respect to any security and policing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution and allocation of all resources, including 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that the Public Appointments Service are managing this recruitment process on behalf of An Garda Síochána and I have no direct involvement in the matter. Candidates who are ultimately successful through all stages of the competitive process will be placed on a panel for entry into training in the Garda College. A candidate who fails any stage of the process...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Government has undertaken to put in place a comprehensive programme of justice reform, a key element of which is the establishment of a new independent policing authority. The Cabinet Committee on Justice Reform, chaired by An Taoiseach, is charged with overseeing the project. In that context the preparation of a General Scheme of a Bill to make provision for the policing authority is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Solicitors (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: “State Solicitor” is a grade in the Chief State Solicitors' Office and it is also the title given to the local State Solicitors who represent the various counties throughout the country. Local State Solicitors are retained by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for criminal prosecution work on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions. The Chief State...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The reduction in the Departments budget for 2014 (Vote 24) was €15.8 million on a full year basis and it is expected that the reduction in question will be in realised in full.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I refer the Deputy to the Government's Legislation Programme for Autumn Session 2014 and set out below in tabular format, the list of those Bills for which I have responsibility; several of which I expect to be brought before the Dáil in the next year. The Bills are grouped into 'A' list Bills; those which are expected to be published this Session, 'B' list Bills; those which are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 302 and 304 together. The Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011, which has completed both Second and Committee Stages in the Dáil, commenced Report Stage in the Dáil on 11th July 2014 which is due to resume next month. The Government's proposed amendments will be made available in advance for consideration. It remains the intention that the Bill be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service Expenditure (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Criminal Legal Aid Scheme: The Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act 1962 provides that free legal aid may be granted, in certain circumstances, for the defence of persons of insufficient means. Under the Act, the grant of legal aid entitles the applicant to the services of a solicitor and, in certain circumstances, up to two counsel, in the preparation and conduct of their defence or appeal....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Data (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available. The compilation of these statistics would require a disproportionate and inordinate amount of staff time and effort to prepare and could not be justified in current circumstances where there are other significant demands on resources.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Following an extensive consultation process, in January 2012 the European Commission published proposals for a General Data Protection Regulation to replace the 1995 Data Protection Directive (Directive 95/46/EC) and proposals for a Directive on data protection in the police and criminal justice area to replace the 2008 Data Protection Framework Decision (Framework Decision 2008/977/JHA)....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions, including the provision and maintenance of accommodation for court sittings. The Deputy may be aware that the Criminal Courts of Justice (CCJ) is delivered on the basis of a design, construct,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (23 Sep 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 am informed that there are no plans at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Since Operation Fiacla commenced, significant inroads have been made into targeting those involved in burglary. As of 30 July, 9,992 persons have been arrested and 5,801 persons have been charged with burglary offences under Operation Fiacla. I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the specific information requested by the Deputy and I will contact the Deputy...