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Justice Issues: Statements (28 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I instructed my press office to issue a press statement regarding public commentary that had taken place over the previous number of days on the tribunal and on tribunal issues.

Justice Issues: Statements (28 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: It was done in my office in Dublin. I have no knowledge of an examination of the email account of the former Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald, or of those of any of her advisers taking place. I assure the House that, as far as the former Minister, her advisers or anybody in my office is concerned, we will co-operate fully with the tribunal in accordance with the law and the former-----

Justice Issues: Statements (28 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The consequences of the failure by anybody to comply with the terms of reference of the tribunal are clear: it is a breach of the law which will be investigated in early course. As regards the transmission of the email of 15 May from the office of the Secretary General to the tribunal, my understanding is that there were legal issues and issues relating to privilege. The advice of the...

Justice Issues: Statements (28 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for facilitating me. I thank Members for their contributions. I hope that colleagues on all sides will appreciate that in recent days my focus has been to ensure that the instructions of the Taoiseach regarding a search and retrieval process were followed in a comprehensive way. I do not believe that any criticism can be levelled at the Taoiseach for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Communications (28 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 249, 250 and 252 to 254, inclusive, together. As the Deputy is aware, the relevant series of emails to which he refers have now been published on the website of the Department of Justice and Equality. They have also been disclosed to the Disclosures Tribunal.  This publication contains the relevant information which the Deputy is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Communications (28 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I assume that the dates of 16 July and 21 July 2017 in the Deputy's question should read 16 and 21 November 2017 respectively. For the sake of clarity I can confirm that the e-mail to which the Deputy refers was forwarded to the Disclosures Tribunal on 21 November 2017. The original email of 15 May 2015 was located by officials in my Department on 9 November 2017. I became aware of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (28 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 255, 278 and 284 together. As the Deputies will appreciate, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has primary responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation and works closely with the Garda authorities in this regard. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. It is, of course, a matter of concern when people consider...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (28 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is primarily responsible for the effective and efficient use of the resources available to An Garda Síochána, including responsibility for the formulation of proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations. As Minister, I have no role in the matter. Indeed, this was the basis on which the Garda District...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (28 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 257 and 258 together. As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (28 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Bodies Data (28 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: As requested by the Deputy please find below in tabular form vacancies on each State board under my Department's remit. Name of Board Number of vacancies Valuation Tribunal 3 Classification of Films Appeal Board 2 Censorship of Publications Appeal Board 5 Judicial Appointments Advisory Board 1 Courts Service Board 3 Legal Aid Board 1 Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission 1...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cabinet Committees (28 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The terms of reference and membership of a scoping group to consider the availability of data and make recommendations on a study to identify the prevalence of sexual abuse and violence in Ireland today and emerging trends was considered by the Cabinet Committee on Social Policy at a meeting on 16 November. Ms Dorothy Watson, Associate Research Professor, Economic and Social Research...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Bodies Data (28 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The question is being read to cover the period subsequent to my appointment on 14th June 2017. The information requested by the Deputy in relation to persons appointed to State boards under my Department's remit that have not come through the Public Appointments Service list of suitable candidates is laid out below. Name of Board  Name of person appointed and position on board Where...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (28 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Report of the Working Group to Report to Government on Improvements to the Protection Process, including Direct Provision and Supports to Asylum Seekers, also known as the Justice McMahon report, was published in June 2015. Its recommendations have implications for a number of Government Departments and services. My Department has since published three progress reports on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (28 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Supreme Court judgment in the case of N.V.H. v. The Minister for Justice and Equality found, on 30 May last, that in an international protection system with no temporal limits as to when the application process will be concluded, an absolute prohibition on the right to work for international protection applicants is contrary to the right to seek employment under the Constitution. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fire Service (28 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am, of course, concerned about any attacks against members of fire personnel, and can assure the Deputy that I utterly condemn all attacks on our emergency services personnel. Such acts represent a blatant disregard for the safety of the brave men and women who work in our emergency services, who risk their lives every day in the service of the people of our...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Policy (28 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: On 14 November last, together with my colleague, the Minister of State with special responsibility for Equality, Immigration and Integration, David Stanton T.D., I announced a new scheme of family reunification in support of refugees and their families, as part of the Government’s commitments under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP). The new Family Reunification...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Communications (28 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I can confirm that I have never used my private e-mail account to send or receive any official documents on Brexit.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commercial Rates Valuation Process (28 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 268 and 269 together. The Valuation Acts 2001 to 2015 provide for the valuation of all commercial and industrial property for rating purposes. The Commissioner of Valuation is independent in the performance of his functions under the Acts and the making of valuations for rating purposes is his sole responsibility. I, as Minister for Justice and Equality, have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Bodies Data (28 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise the Deputy that in excess of €1 million was provided under my Department's Vote to the following bodies during 2016, the most recent full year for which such information is available. I am informed that all of these bodies receive 50% or more of their income from public sources. Body € Foroige 5,395,315 Youth Work Ireland 4,297,649 P.A.C.E. 1,595,030...