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Allegations Regarding Sexual Abuse by Members of the Provisional Republican Movement: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I will share time with the Minister of State, Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin. In my previous ministerial role I often noted that child sexual abuse has not gone away. Regrettably this applies not solely to child abuse. Sexual violence generally does not go away. It persists as a dark stain on our humanity and is among the most devastating of human experiences. This morning...

Allegations Regarding Sexual Abuse by Members of the Provisional Republican Movement: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Is the Deputy saying he has shared all of the information he has with the Garda?

Allegations Regarding Sexual Abuse by Members of the Provisional Republican Movement: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I did not think it was that clear, which is why I ask the question now. Has the Deputy shared all of the information he has on this specific matter with the Garda? I remind the House that the Government brought in the Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012. Under this Act, withholding information on a serious sexual or...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (12 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment on the outcome of individual court proceedings and that I have no role in the prosecution of offences. I am, however, informed by the Garda authorities that they are currently considering the outcome of the recent court proceedings referred to by the Deputy and I have asked to be kept informed of the outcome of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (12 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: Road Traffic Offences (12 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service and I have no role in the matter. Section 4(3) of the 1998 Act provides that the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which includes the provision of information on the courts system. However, in order to be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ground Rents Payments (13 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 108 and 124 together. The Deputy will appreciate that I am not in a position as Minister for Justice and Equality to comment on a specific case of payment of an annual ground rent by the holder of the leasehold interest to the owner of the freehold interest. The general position regarding ground rents is that section 2 of the Landlord and Tenant (Ground...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Children and Family Services (13 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Unmarried fathers who are not living with their children may obtain access to their children either through agreement with the child's mother or, where it is not possible to reach agreement, by seeking access through the courts. Under the law as it stands, there is a strong mandate to the courts to consider the welfare of the child as the first and paramount consideration in making decisions...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Investigation (13 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware, Mr. Dominic McGinn, Senior Counsel, was appointed to carry out an independent examination of the report of the Serious Crime Review Team relating to the Garda investigation into the death of Fr. Niall Molloy. My Department has recently received a report from Mr. McGinn and is considering it in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Registration of Title (13 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (13 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 112 and 128 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (13 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The provision and allocation of Garda transport is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of identified operational circumstances and the availability of resources. Responsibility for the efficient deployment of Garda vehicles in each Division is assigned to the Divisional Officer, who may allocate vehicles between stations, as required by operational circumstances. The Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (13 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: 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. The most recent multi-annual overview published by the CSO covers the period 2008-2012 and reported reductions in 10 of the 16 crime categories...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Assisted Human Reproduction (13 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Following the Supreme Court's judgement in the MR and Anor – v- An tArd Chlaraitheoir & Orson Friday 7th November, my colleague the Minister for Health, Mr Leo Varadkar T.D., stated that he intends to bring a memorandum for Government before the end of this year, seeking approval to draft an Assisted Human Reproduction Bill. It is envisaged that this Bill will deal with a wide...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (13 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 plans, as provided for in section 22 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. I am advised by the Garda authorities that, in the context of the provision of a new Regional Garda Headquarters...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (13 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is currently registered in the State under Stamp 4 conditions granted to them on the basis of their marriage to an Irish national. This permission is valid until 28 November 2014 and is renewable directly with their local immigration officer. If there has been any change of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (13 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: Residency Permits (13 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned had a Deportation Order made against them on 20th September, 2011, following the refusal of their asylum application, at both first instance and on appeal, the refusal of their application for subsidiary protection and the detailed consideration of their case under Section 3 (6)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (13 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, in accordance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (13 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The question of residency status 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.