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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (12 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that the Programme for a Partnership Government commits to supporting investment in CCTV systems at key locations along the road network and in urban centres. In this context, I am pleased to inform the Deputy that, on 13 April 2017 in pursuance of this commitment, a new Community-based CCTV grant-aid Scheme was launched by my Department to assist groups in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (12 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: This Government is committed to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country in order to maintain and strengthen community engagement, provide reassurance to citizens and deter crime. To make this a reality for all, the Government has in place a plan to achieve an overall Garda workforce of 21,000 personnel by 2021 comprising 15,000 Garda members, 2,000 Reserve...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (12 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: This Government is committed to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country in order to maintain and strengthen community engagement, provide reassurance to citizens and deter crime. To make this a reality for all, the Government has in place a plan to achieve an overall Garda workforce of 21,000 personnel by 2021 comprising 15,000 Garda members, 2,000 Reserve...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (12 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the provision of equipment for An Garda Síochána and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I understand from the Garda authorities that in June 2012, fifteen body worn cameras were procured with the purpose of carrying out a technical evaluation of the technology and to evaluate a body worn...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Investigation (12 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The drug related intimidation brought to bear against members of the community, and often our most vulnerable communities, is a serious challenge which I am determined that our criminal justice system should address. Community Policing initiatives and building trust with communities are integral to successfully tackling this issue. The Garda National Drugs Unit and the National Family Support...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Policing Authority (12 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that the Policing Authority is an independent statutory body established on 1 January 2016 to oversee the performance of An Garda Síochána in relation to policing services, to promote public awareness of policing matters and to promote and support the continuous improvements in policing in Ireland. The statutory basis for the Authority is the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Legislation (12 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Further to the Deputy's parliamentary Question No. 55 of 23 May 2017 in relation to this matter, I share the concerns of my predecessor, the Tánaiste, in relation to the public safety and anti-social issues associated with the misuse of such vehicles. It is a very serious issue. The Deputy will be aware that the use of mechanically propelled vehicles, including quad bikes and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Civilian Staff (12 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The most recent available figure for the number of civilians working in An Garda Síochána is for 31 May 2017, at which point there were 2,110 civilian staff members working throughout the organisation carrying out senior management, administrative and technical roles. As part of its Five Year Reform and High-level Workforce Plan for An Garda Síochána, the Government has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (12 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: This Government is committed to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country in order to maintain and strengthen community engagement, provide reassurance to citizens and deter crime. To make this a reality for all, the Government has in place a plan to achieve an overall Garda workforce of 21,000 personnel by 2021 comprising 15,000 Garda members, 2,000 Reserve...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reform (12 Jul 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: Naturalisation Applications (12 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: 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 State but also at European Union level and I know the Deputy will appreciate that it is important that appropriate procedures are in place to preserve the integrity of the process. It is recognised that all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Protection (12 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the work of Dr. Shannon and his team for the role they played in producing such a comprehensive analysis in relation to the use of Section 12 of the Child Care Act 1991. Clearly, there are great sensitivities and trauma associated with the removal of a child from their parent or legal guardian. However, Section 12 of the Child Care Act 1991 is an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (12 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: This Government is committed to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country in order to maintain and strengthen community engagement, provide reassurance to citizens and deter crime. To make this a reality for all, the Government has in place a plan to achieve an overall Garda workforce of 21,000 personnel by 2021 comprising 15,000 Garda members, 2,000 Reserve...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (12 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware this tragic case was considered under the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) and the recommendation was that no further action should be taken. Counsel for the IRM pointed out that the appropriate forum for raising matters related to alleged Garda failings was the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) who were already investigating certain matters arising...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (12 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (12 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including to the Garda Traffic Corps and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I am assured by the Commissioner that Garda personnel assigned throughout the country, together with the overall policing arrangements and operational strategies are continually monitored and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (12 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. This includes identifying and progressing any necessary remedial or refurbishment works required at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (12 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 64 and 75 together. Deputies will know that certain restrictions have been in place since August 2014 due to the political and security situation in Libya. My predecessor indicated recently that these would be reviewed by officials to consider if there may be some scope to extend the categories of applicants who may be considered for visa processing. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (12 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the High Court has jurisdiction in wards of court matters and management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that, while the importance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Assets Bureau (12 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Criminal Assets Bureau takes actions under the Proceeds of Crime Acts 1996 to 2016 to deprive or to deny persons of assets which derive, or are suspected to derive, directly or indirectly from criminal conduct; or the benefit of such assets. Sections 2 and 3 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 1996 provide the mechanism under which the Bureau can apply to the High Court seeking to freeze or...