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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (26 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Since 2011 some 16 pieces of draft legislation have been submitted by my Department for pre-legislative scrutiny in the Oireachtas. A tabular list of same is attached below for ease of reference. As the Deputy will be aware, under Dáil Standing Order 123 A and prior to its presentation or introduction to the Dáil, the General Scheme or draft Heads of a Bill shall, (save in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (26 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have sought a report from the Garda Síochána in relation to the matter raised by the Deputy and I will be in contact directly when the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (26 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that the procedures applicable in the situation to which he refers are an operational matter for An Garda Síochána. I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to this matter and I will contact the Deputy directly when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (26 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 Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill to respond to issues raised in submissions to my Department and to the Joint Oireachtas...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (26 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have sought a report from the Garda Síochána in relation to the matter raised by the Deputy and I will be in contact directly when the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (26 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy was granted permission to travel to and reside in the State on the 19th January 2009 as the subject of an application for Family Reunification. Once granted Family Reunification, the person is required to register their permission with the Garda National Immigration Bureau in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (26 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, who currently has permission to reside in the State until 31 December, 2015. As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Applications (26 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy was granted permission to remain and reside in the State on the 5th March 2012 as the subject of an application for Family Reunification. Once granted Family Reunification, the person is required to register their permission with the Garda National Immigration Bureau in line...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs in Prisons (26 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been advised by the Irish Prison Service that Merchants Quay Ireland is the current contract holder for the provision of addiction counselling services to the Irish Prison Service. The provision of addiction counselling services is subject to the normal public procurement process.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (26 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 was received from the person referred to by the Deputy. My predecessor decided to defer a final decision on this application until November 2014. The person concerned was notified of this decision and the reasons for it in a letter issued on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (26 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The European Commission has expressed a concern that Ireland's current legal services advertising regime may be in breach of Article 24 of Directive 2006/123/EC ('the Services Directive'). In general terms, while the Directive permits certain restrictions on legal services advertising that are informed by the public interest, the Commission has found that some of the current restrictions...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (26 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Decisions in relation to the allocation of resources, including station opening hours, are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of her operational requirements and I have no direct function in the matter. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management have reviewed the hours at which Boyle Garda station is currently open to the public in the context of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (26 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 166 and 167 together. The Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011, which is to resume Report Stage in the Dáil on 21stApril, gives legislative expression to the commitment in the Programme for Government to "establish independent regulation of the legal professions to improve access and competition, make legal costs more transparent and ensure adequate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms and Ammunition Security (26 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 168, 170 and 171 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 (26 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: 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: Departmental Contracts Data (26 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that no contracts or tenders were awarded by my Department to the company named by the Deputy, either singularly or as a joint bid or consortium, during the period to which she refers. I further wish to advise the Deputy that it was not possible to obtain the necessary information from An Garda Síochána, the Garda Inspectorate and Forensic Science...

Seanad: Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have examined the amendment carefully, have received legal advice on it and would like to go through my reaction to it. The purpose of the amendment is to specify that a donor-conceived child is a child born as a result of a DAHR procedure carried out after the commencement of section 4. The existing provision specifies that a donor-conceived child is a child born in the State after the...

Seanad: Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I thank Senators for their comments on this amendment. I will make a number of points. On Second Stage, I explained that, in this Bill, we were dealing with some of the parentage aspects in respect of AHR. There is no doubt that broader legislation on AHR and DAHR is necessary. A vast range of relevant issues require it. I have worked closely with the Department of Health to ensure that...

Seanad: Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Yes.

Seanad: Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: With regard to the points on consanguinity and the whole area intra-familial gamete donation, there are both intragenerational and intergenerational issues and, clearly, this is very complex. Senator Walsh has also spoken on this point. My understanding from the work we have done in this regard is that it is certainly an area that will need to be spelled out in future legislation - there is...