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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Migrant Integration (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to promote policies which integrate minority ethnic groups in Ireland, and which promote social inclusion, equality, diversity and the participation of immigrants in the economic, social, political and cultural life of their communities. A significant level of activity is taking place in pursuit of this commitment. The Office for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (2 Dec 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: Convictions Lists (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: There is no facility of the nature described by him available to members of the public. Provisions of such a facility would raise complex issues, including data protection matters.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Control of Firearms (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 314 to 319, inclusive, together. I have asked the Garda Commissioner for a report on these matters and will write to the Deputy when it becomes available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Opening Hours (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Decisions in relation to the opening hours of Garda stations and the deployment of Garda personnel are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of her identified operational requirements. I am informed by the Garda authorities that, in the context of the provision of a new Regional Garda Headquarters at Murrough, the policing requirements of the Galway Division will be subject to...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: 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 to determining to what extent and in what manner further...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: 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 to determining to what extent and in what manner further...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that I have no functions in relation to the conduct of criminal investigations. A person who is affected by a decision of the kind referred to by the Deputy could seek to discuss the matter with the Garda authorities. More generally, a person who alleges misconduct by a member of the Garda Síochána may make a complaint to the Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Age Identity Cards (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 325 to 327, inclusive, together. The Garda Age Card is a voluntary proof of age card which may be issued by An Garda Síochána to persons aged 18 years and over under the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1988 (Age Card) Regulations 2010. The purpose of the card is to verify a person's age in relation to the sale of alcohol and it may also be used in relation...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: Recruitment competitions to An Garda Síochána are open to all who meet the eligibility criteria which are set out in the Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) Regulations 2013. For those who do meet these requirements, the Admission and Appointment Regulations provide that, as part of the competitive selection process organised by the Public Appointments Service...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Following the recent appointment of seven judges, including a serving judge of the District Court, to the Circuit Court, there are currently no vacancies in the Circuit Court. There is currently one vacancy in the District Court, arising from the recent appointment to the Circuit Court. The District Court vacancy will be filled as soon as possible.

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

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, the provision and allocation of Garda resources, including mountain bikes, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of her identified operational requirements. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the existing mountain bike stock is considered sufficient to meet policing requirements and that, based upon operational priorities, there are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Information and Communications Technology (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: A detailed financial analysis of the work associated with the substantial technical and administrative measures necessary to commence the provision referred to by the Deputy has recently been concluded by a subgroup of the Criminal Justice (Fixed Charge Penalty System) Working Group. Work is ongoing in relation to making the necessary arrangements for the financing of this project. I hope...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Information and Communications Technology (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a number of PULSE software upgrades are scheduled every year to keep the system up to date with operational requirements and legislative changes such as new offences. In this regard three such software upgrades are planned for 2015 which will include enhancements across all areas of PULSE including summons.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Driver Licence Data (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am making inquiries with the Garda authorities in relation to the Deputy's query and will contact him again when further information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 334 and 335 together. The Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill has passed Committee Stage in the Dáil, having passed all stages in the Seanad. However, before the Bill could be taken at Report Stage, a 2013 UK Court of Appeal judgment necessitated a review of the disclosure provisions in both the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Driver Licence Data (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to inform the Deputy that, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions, which include the provision of information on the courts system. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy I have had enquiries made and I am informed that the arrangements in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 338 to 340, inclusive, together. I have asked the Garda Commissioner for a report on these matters and will write to the Deputy when it becomes available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 341, 345 and 349 together. In light of public safety concernshighlighted by An Garda Síochána and difficulties in the interpretation of the legislation expressed by members of the judiciary, a joint Department of Justice and Equality / An Garda Síochána Working Group was established by my Department to review firearms licensing. The Report...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, under the new Subsidiary Protection Regulations, responsibility for the investigation of subsidiary protection applications rests with the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner (ORAC). Following the commencement of the new Regulations in November 2013 persons with applications for subsidiary protection on hand with my Department under the previous...