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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Traffic Fines (31 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: In so far as the amount of revenue generated on foot of fixed charge notices in respect of speeding offences in County Galway is concerned, I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information is not recorded in such a manner that is readily accessible, and would require a disproportionate use of resources to provide. Insofar as the amount of revenue arising from the imposition of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs Seizures (31 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the volume and value of controlled drugs destroyed by An Garda Síochána varies year on year depending on a number of factors. In circumstances where criminal proceedings have been initiated the legal destruction of controlled drugs can only take place when such proceedings have reached finality and an appropriate order has been made...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (31 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department takes, on average, 10 working days to issue an import / export licence for firearms. Firearms Dealers registered with my Department routinely apply for transfer documents / export licences to remove specific firearms from Ireland to another jurisdiction within the EU. The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation process applications to export firearms to Non EU countries....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Stardust Fire (31 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to inform the Deputy that I met with the Stardust Relatives' and Victims Committee in July of last year and this meeting provided an opportunity for me to hear their concerns at first hand. At that meeting the representatives of the Committee set out, in some detail, their concerns in relation to the Inquiries into this matter that have been undertaken previously and some related...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Programme for Government Initiatives (31 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Statement of Government Priorities 2014-2016 provided for a review of the personal insolvency legislation, to ensure that it can work effectively to support those who are struggling with unsustainable debt, including mortgage arrears. The Government is working on a range of proposals to address these issues, and I am currently engaging with my colleague the Minister for Finance to review...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (31 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Under section 176 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 it is an offence for a person who has authority or control over a child, or over a person who has abused a child, to intentionally or recklessly endanger the child by causing or permitting the child to be placed or left in a situation which creates a substantial risk to the child of being a victim of serious harm or sexual abuse. It is also...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (31 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is envisaged that the Gambling Control Bill, which is currently with the Office of Parliamentary Counsel for drafting, will, upon enactment, repeal all extant betting and gaming legislation including the Totalisator Act 1929, the Betting Act 1931 and the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956. The Deputy will be aware that legislation governing the National Lottery will not be affected by the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (31 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware, the Courts Service Act 1998 provides that management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions, which include access to court sittings by members of the public. The administration of justice in the courts is required by the Constitution to be conducted in public, save in such special and limited cases as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (31 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the persons concerned have not submitted written representations. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Prosecutions (31 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that a person was convicted in 1996 for murder in relation to the tragic case referred to. Insofar as any Garda review of the case is concerned, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be normal practice to publish such internal Garda reports. I have, however, asked my officials to examine the Department's records in relation to this matter and I will be in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (31 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: In light of public safety concerns highlighted by An Garda Síochána, a joint Department of Justice and Equality / An Garda Síochána Working Group was established by the Department of Justice and Equality to review firearms licensing. The report of this Working Group was published on 13 November 2014 and submissions on the report were sought from stakeholders and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (31 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The formulation of proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations is a matter, in the first instance, for the Garda Commissioner in the context of annual policing plans, as provided for in section 22 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. I am advised that An Garda Síochána completed a comprehensive review of its district and station network in 2012 and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (31 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have sought the views of the Garda Commissioner in relation to the matter raised by the Deputy and I will contact the Deputy when those views are to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (31 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. The most recent multi-annual overview published by the CSO covers the period 2008-2012 and reported reductions in 10...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (31 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The information sought by the Deputy has been requested from the Garda authorities and I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (31 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a letter of application for residence in the State as a family member of an EU citizen was submitted on behalf of the person concerned on 05 January, 2015. However, the relevant application form was not submitted at that time and the person concerned was requested by letters dated 22 January 2015, 28...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (31 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a letter of application for residence in the State as a family member of an EU citizen was submitted on behalf of the person concerned on 05 January, 2015. However, the relevant application form was not submitted at that time and the person concerned was requested by letters dated 22 January 2015 and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Forensic Science Laboratory (31 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I fully recognise the very significant contribution of Forensic Science Ireland within the criminal justice system and the vital role it has in providing evidence for the courts. The organisation operates to the highest standards and, given the nature and importance of the functions involved, it is essential that this is, and will continue to be, the case. In that context the provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting of Personnel (31 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Garda vetting is currently provided by the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) to registered organisations in response to a written request where the employment involves substantial unsupervised access to children or vulnerable adults. As part of the vetting process, the person concerned, in an application for vetting dated 6th September 2012, gave their written authorisation to An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms and Ammunition Security (31 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: In light of public safety concerns highlighted by An Garda Síochána, a joint Department of Justice and Equality/ An Garda Síochána Working Group was established by the Department of Justice and Equality to review firearms licensing. The report of this Working Group was published on 13 November 2014 and submissions on the report were sought from stakeholders and the public...