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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Certificates (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The position as set out in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 319 of 24 February 2015 applies in respect of EU/EEA/Swiss nationals also. I do not accept that citizens of these countries are less able to pay naturalisation fees than nationals of other countries. The Deputy may wish to note that there has been an substantial increase in the number of EU/EEA/Swiss nationals applying for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigrant Investor Programme Data (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department operates a scheme of this nature called the Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) under which foreign nationals who make an investment meeting certain criteria can qualify for Irish residence. Details of the IIP are set out on the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service at. In brief the IIP is open to those making one of the following minimum investments: -...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda vehicles are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of her identified operational demands and the availability of resources. In that context, I am advised by the Garda authorities that as of 3rd March, 2015 there were 77 public order vans allocated to the Garda fleet. I am further informed that in late 2014, An...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand that the Garda Commissioner has referred these allegations to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, which is the statutory independent body established under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 to investigate the conduct of members of the Garda Síochána. The Deputy will appreciate that it would therefore be inappropriate for me to comment further on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda vehicles are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of her identified operational demands and the availability of resources. The responsibility for the efficient deployment of all official Garda vehicles in each Division is assigned to the Divisional Officer, who may allocate vehicles between Stations as required by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Staff (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can assure the Deputy that I am kept fully informed on issues arising in the Prison Service including the current ballot of members by the Prison Officers Association by the Director General and his senior management team. Over the last 4 years, significant reform has been implemented in the Prison Service which has been achieved through constructive engagement and consultation with the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the first person referred to by the Minister arrived in the State on 3 October 2007 and was granted temporary immigration permission on Stamp 2 (student) Conditions. Their immigration permission expired on 9 July 2014 and they have remained in the State without immigration permission since that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was granted temporary permission to remain in the State on 24th August, 1999 under the arrangements then in place for the non-EEA national parents of Irish born citizen children. This permission was renewed on an ongoing basis by the local Immigration Registration Office and is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Passport Controls (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I refer the Deputy to the replies given to his previous questions (No.183 of 23rd January 2014 and No.143 of 15th January 2014) which set out the position in relation to this person. It would appear that the person has remained in the State since 5th December, 2012 without the permission of the Minister and, therefore, unlawfully. I am advised that the passport of the person referred...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a valid application for a certificate of naturalisation has been received from the person referred to by the Deputy. The application is being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation, such as good character and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned has been granted Leave to Remain in the State for the period to 17 April 2016. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 29 April 2014. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Subsidiary Protection Applications (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: If the person whose details were supplied 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. The position in this regard is in accordance with Section 19 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended) which provides for the protection of the identity of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 11th March, 2005. The person concerned has been evading deportation since 19th May, 2005 and, as such, is liable to arrest and detention for the purposes of having the Deportation Order enforced. The person concerned should,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Subsidiary Protection Applications (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: 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. The position in this regard is in accordance with Section 19 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended) which provides for the protection of the identity of asylum applicants. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy is the subject of a Deportation Order that was effected on 30 August 2011. Proceedings seeking to quash that Order are ongoing before the High Court and I am unable to comment on matters that are the subject of litigation. I can however confirm that INIS is not in receipt of a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insolvency Service of Ireland (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can advise the Deputy that I am considering the outcome of a review of the insolvency legislation, following the Statement of Government Priorities 2014-2016, with specific attention to ensuring that the legislation can work effectively to support those who are struggling with unsustainable debt. This is a priority for the me and for the Government. I am currently engaging with my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware the Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014, which is currently at Committee stage in the Seanad, makes special provision for free access to health services for women who were resident in Magdalen Laundries and similar institutions. The services being provided are precisely those recommended by Judge Quirke. Judge Quirke made no comment,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will understand that it is not possible for me to predict the outcome of the legislative process with regard to this, or any other Bill. However, I can say that my Department is currently preparing amendments for the Dáil Committee Stage of the Bill to respond to issues raised in submissions to my Department and to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can advise the Deputy that women who were in the Magdalen Laundries are already covered under section 21 of the Nursing Home Support Scheme Act 2009 which makes provision for persons to act as care representatives in respect of any person applying for support under that Act. The Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Bill 2014, which is awaiting Committee stage in the Dáil, will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Government is committed to implementing all of all of Judge Quirke's recommendations. Judge Quirke recommended the establishment of a dedicated unit which would assist women getting their entitlements and advocating on their behalf. As the Deputy will be aware a Dedicated Unit was set up in my Department to process applications and to make lump sum payments. Officials in the...