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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Meetings (4 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can advise the Deputy that neither myself nor officials from my Department have met with the person referred to in the last twelve months.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (4 Nov 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. At 12 October, 2014,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Restorative Justice (4 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can confirm that the correspondence from Ernest J. Cantillon Solicitors, dated 11th July, in respect of an applicant to the Restorative Justice Scheme which was established by Government for the benefit of those women that were admitted to the Magdalen laundries, was received by my Department. My officials issued an acknowledgement letter to the Solicitor on the 14th July. As provided...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (4 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As I have advised the Deputy previously, in my Replies to his Parliamentary Questions dated 10th July, 2014 (PQ No. 158) and 18th September, 2014 (PQ No. 164), I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the persons concerned were granted permission to remain in the State in August, 2007 for an initial three year period, valid to 14th August,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (4 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, one of the primary functions of the Garda Commissioner under the Garda Síochána Acts, is to direct and control An Garda Síochána. In this regard, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of all resources, including fully sworn members and Reserve Gardaí, among the Garda Regions, Divisions and Districts. Garda management...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (4 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The formulation of proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations is a matter, in the first instance, for the Garda Commissioner in the context of her annual policing plan, as provided for in section 22 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. In that context, I am advised by the Garda authorities that there are no plans to close Cabra Garda Station.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (4 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 514, 517, 519 and 533 together. The Deputies are referring to the mechanism established for the independent review of certain allegations of Garda misconduct, or inadequacies in the investigation of certain allegations, which have been made to me as Minister for Justice and Equality, or the Taoiseach, with a view to determining to what extent and in what...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (4 Nov 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: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Awards (4 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that under the terms of the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted that the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal is entirely independent in the matter of individual applications that fall to be considered under the Scheme. However, in order to be of assistance in the matter I have had enquiries made with the Tribunal on the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commissions of Investigation (4 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Government has committed to establishing a commission of investigation into matters arising from the report by Sean Guerin, SC, of 6 May to An Taoiseach. However, prior to finalising the terms of reference for the Commission, it was desirable to establish whether any additional cases might be identified for inclusion in this commission by the independent review by counsel of allegations...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (4 Nov 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: Drug Rehabilitation Clinics (4 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am determined to work with the Agencies under my remit to address the issues involved in the influence of alcohol and drugs on criminal offending behaviour. In this context, the Irish Prison Service and the Probation Service are working together on preparing a proposal for a review of alcohol and drugs services for offenders. As stated previously, it is my intention that any such review...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Registration Fees (4 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can advise the Deputy that fees payable on applications made to the Land Registry office of the Property Registration Authority are prescribed by the Land Registration (Fees) Order 2012 (S.I. No. 380 of 2012). Fees payable to the Registry of Deeds office are prescribed by the Registry of Deeds (Fees) Order 2008 (S.I. No. 51 of 2008). There are no proposals to waive property registration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Powers (4 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that while I have no responsibility for interpretation of the law in relation to road traffic matters of the type described by him, or for the functions of local authorities in this regard, I have, to be of assistance, requested a report from the Garda authorities insofar as their remit is concerned and will contact the Deputy directly as soon as the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (4 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have referred the correspondence supplied by the Deputy to the Garda authorities and asked that it be given appropriate consideration and attention. I might add that other related correspondence from the person in question has been referred by my Department for consideration under the mechanism established for the independent review of certain allegations against An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (4 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was registered in the State under Stamp 4 conditions, granted to them on the basis of their marriage to an Irish national, valid until 9 June 2014 which was renewable directly with their local immigration officer. If there has been any change of circumstances preventing the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Applications (4 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to by the Deputy has been issued with a residence card under the provisions of Directive 2004/38/EC on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States (the Directive) which is given effect in Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (4 Nov 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: Garda Investigations (4 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 528 and 547 together. The case to which the Deputies refer is amongst those being considered under the mechanism established for the independent review of certain allegations of Garda misconduct, or inadequacies in the investigation of certain allegations, which have been made to me as Minister for Justice and Equality, or the Taoiseach, with a view to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (4 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 529 to 531, inclusive, together. The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide available statistics directly to the...