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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (27 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 all members of An Garda Síochána, including the Garda Reserve. In this regard, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of all resources, including fully sworn members and Reserve Gardaí, among the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Administration (27 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service of my Department is currently finalising the application form, including information in relation to required documents and expects to publish this application form shortly. My Department remains committed to making a final decision on all applications, in respect of students who were granted a Two Year Student Probationary Extension during the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National Museum (27 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the item referred to by the Deputy is not retained at Garda Headquarters.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Visiting Regulations (27 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to inform the Deputy that there is no change in policy in Chaplains/Spiritual External persons visiting prisoners in prison. The Irish Prison Chaplain Service has a crucial role in the provision of pastoral and spiritual care to the entire prison community and seeks to meet the needs of all denominations. In addition to the Chaplain Service, external spiritual visitors of other...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (27 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 Reserves, among the Garda Regions, Divisions and Districts. Garda management keep this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments (27 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Under the Constitution, judges are appointed by the President on the advice of the Government. The current process for the appointment of judges in Ireland is set out in the Courts and Courts Officers Act 1995 as amended which established the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board and set out the basic requirements for eligibility for judicial appointment. Applicants wishing to be considered...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (27 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.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (27 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the persons concerned, having no valid basis to remain in the State, were, by separate letters dated 20th November, 2014, notified of the proposal to make deportation orders in respect of them. These communications advised the persons concerned of the options open to them as a result which were to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (27 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to is the subject of a Deportation Order and therefore has no entitlement to residency in the State. The person concerned has been evading deportation since 21st February, 2012 and, as such, is liable to arrest and detention for the purposes of having the Deportation Order...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (27 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The question of residency status or eligibility for naturalisation 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 or there is any...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (27 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: There are no current plans to amend our immigration laws in the manner suggested by the Deputy. Indeed, while I appreciate his concerns on the issue, it is the responsibility of all non-EEA nationals who are resident in the State to ensure that they have an appropriate permission from the Minister for Justice and Equality. Most migrants do in fact comply with this condition and obey the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (27 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: At the outset I express my sincere sympathy and condolences to the Quinn family on the brutal murder of their son, Paul. We can all recall clearly the reporting of the violent manner in which was killed. I have no doubt that the grief and suffering caused to his family and friends is made all the more difficult to bear by the fact that those responsible for his murder have yet to be brought...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (27 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the information sought by the Deputy and I will contact him directly when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Estate Management Companies (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The primary purpose of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 is to reform the law relating to the ownership and management of common areas of multi-unit developments and to facilitate the fair, efficient and effective management of owners' management companies (OMCs). These are bodies established for the management of such areas, the membership of which comprise the owners of residential units...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 301 and 350 together. The matter to which the Deputy refers is amongst complaints 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned, having no valid basis to remain in the State, was notified, by letter dated 22nd August, 2013, that the then Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of them, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). They were given...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 303, 304, 312 and 321 together. On 27 November, I published the General Scheme of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2014. The General Scheme of the Bill includes wide ranging provisions to enhance the protection of children and vulnerable persons from sexual abuse and exploitation. In addition, two new offences of purchasing, in the context of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (2 Dec 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person in question was illegally present in the State from 12 September 2003 until the person concerned was granted permission on 15 October 2014, as a dependent family member of their spouse who was granted permission under the 2004 Student Probationary Extension scheme. This permission brings...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The joint statement by the Immigrant Council of Ireland and NASC of 24th November 2014 asserts that the naturalisation fees in the State are, or are among, the highest in the world. The cost of naturalisation is not easily comparable across jurisdictions as the range of fees, fee structures and concessions available are diverse. Some countries charge relatively small amounts during the...