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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (6 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The question of residency status or leave to remain does not arise at this time in the case of the person whose details were supplied. If the person concerned has made an application for asylum or subsidiary protection, the Deputy will be aware that it is not the practice to comment on such applications for so long as they remain in the protection process.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (6 Nov 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 (OPW), which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. In that context, I am informed by the Garda authorities that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (6 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: It would appear from the correspondence submitted by the Deputy that the individual concerned has made a complaint to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. As the Deputy is aware, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission is a statutory independent body which was set up to receive complaints made by members of the public concerning the conduct of members of the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (6 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: Legislative Measures (6 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware, there is an ongoing debate as to the approach to be adopted in tackling the exploitation associated with prostitution. There are a wide range of issues involved which require consideration and any proposals will be brought to Government in the usual way. In terms of the trafficking of persons for prostitution and sexual exploitation, I would draw the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (6 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested the information sought from the Garda authorities and I will revert to the Deputy in due course as soon as the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (6 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the persons referred to by the Deputy were granted temporary permission to remain in the State, on a stamp 4 basis, on 21 July, 2010. This permission was subsequently renewed with the latest permission granted up to 20th July, 2017. I should remind the Deputy that queries in relation to the status...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (6 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 134 and 135 together. As the Deputies have not specified the time frame of interest to them, the information provided below relates to 2013 and 2014. The Deputies should note that my Department and the Agencies under its remit use the services of the State's independent recruitment office, the Public Appointments Service, to the maximum extent possible....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents Data (11 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: Anti-Social Behaviour (11 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am very much aware of the concerns expressed by the Deputy and in this regard I am advised by the Garda authorities that the Dublin City Centre Policing Plan has been operational since June 2013. Garda actions under the Plan include dedicated high visibility patrols in key commercial and public thoroughfares including Temple Bar. These patrols are informed by crime trends, demand studies...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (11 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 289, 309, 313 and 319 together. As the Deputies are aware, there is an ongoing debate as to the approach to be adopted in tackling the exploitation associated with prostitution. There are a wide range of issues involved which require consideration and any proposals will be brought to Government in the usual way. In terms of the trafficking of persons for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (11 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision and dispersal. Currently, there are over 4,330 residents in 34 centres across the State under contract to RIA. Details of all of these centres and the companies or persons RIA has contracted to provide accommodation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Expenditure (11 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 291 and 303 together. The direct provision system is managed by the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department. For the most part, this represents a cashless system with the State assuming responsibility for providing suitable accommodation for asylum seekers on a full board basis. Currently, there are approximately 4,300 residents in 34...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Children in Care (11 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 Misconduct Allegations (11 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The person to whom the Deputy refers is amongst those whose complaints are 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 determining to what extent and in what...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fuel Laundering (11 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities and I will be in contact with the Deputy again when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on Children's Rights (11 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am conscious of the importance of providing mechanisms to enable a child's views to be heard in proceedings concerning guardianship, custody and access as such proceedings have such implications for a child's life. Accordingly, the General Scheme of the Children and Family Relationships Bill provides for the court to have the possibility of appointing a child's views expert to ascertain...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (11 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that I recently announced a further intake of 200 recruits into the Garda College, Templemore. The intake will be in two batches, one later this month / early December and the second in January 2015. This will bring to 300 the number of recruits in the Garda College and is a measure of this Government's commitment to ensure that recruitment to An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Inspectorate Reports (11 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that it is my intention to lay the report referred to before both Houses of the Oireachtas today, and to publish it shortly thereafter.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Registration of Title (11 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that under the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority (PRA) was established as and from 4 November 2006. The PRA replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the performance of its functions. The Deputy...