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Order of Business (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy has made very serious allegations. I ask him to communicate with me in writing-----

Order of Business (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: -----and I will seek a report from the Garda Síochána on the matter.

Order of Business (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Perhaps the Ceann Comhairle wishes to declare an interest in the matter the Deputies have raised.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Prosecutions Data (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, 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 inquiries made with the Courts Service and the information...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 293 and 294 together. I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda Commissioner and when this is to hand, I will write to the Deputy directly. I wish to make clear to the Deputy that the archiving of records, in this case metadata, is an operational matter for the Garda Commissioner. The control, direction and operation of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 295 to 297, inclusive, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Freedom of Information Data (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: My Department processes all Freedom of Information requests received. From 1 January 2010 - 31 December 2017 my Department has received 5,580 requests. All requests are dealt with upon receipt and therefore none have been escalated to the Office of the Information Commissioner as a result of not being processed. During this timeframe, the Office of the Information Commissioner reviewed 146...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Insolvency Arrangements (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The section 115A court review process, introduced with effect from November 2015, permits a debtor to ask the court to review and assess the reasonableness of a Personal Insolvency Arrangement proposal which has been refused by creditors and which includes mortgage arrears on the debtor’s home. During the section 115A court review, the court considers the reasonableness of the refusal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Insolvency Arrangements (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Section 102(6) of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012 contains a non-exhaustive list of secured debt treatment that may be included in the terms of a personal insolvency arrangement. This list includes interest only payments for the term of the arrangement, part interest and part capital payments, interest rate reductions, principal reductions and creditor agreement to a reduction in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Insolvency Arrangements (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Personal Insolvency Act 2012 has modernised the regime for personal insolvency and brought Ireland in line with international best practice by providing for a range of debt resolution options within a statutory framework which balances the rights of creditors and debtors. The Personal Insolvency Arrangement, in particular, is an innovative solution that seeks to restructure or settle...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: 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 16 December 2010. Representations were received on behalf of the person concerned requesting that the deportation order be revoked, pursuant to the provisions of section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended)....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was refused a residence card on 10 October 2017 as they were not in compliance with the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015. I also understand that INIS received a request for a review of that decision on 25...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 304 to 306, inclusive, together. As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for carrying on and managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I have sought a report from the Garda Commissioner in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (27 Feb 2018)

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 is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I can assure the Deputy that the law already treats theft and burglary very seriously. Theft carries a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment. For burglary, the maximum penalty is 14 years' imprisonment, and for aggravated burglary, a sentence of up to life imprisonment can be imposed. In 2015, the law in this area was further strengthened by the introduction of legislation targeting...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Transfers (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service (IPS) that prisoner transfers are carried out for a number of reasons but in general they fall into two categories, i.e. those carried out for operational reasons and those effected at the request of a prisoner. Transfers for operational reasons may be necessary for a variety of reasons including overcrowding, the need to protect...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Accommodation (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works, which has the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. This includes identifying and progressing any necessary remedial or refurbishment works required at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 311 to 318, inclusive, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cash for Gold Trade Regulation (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The regulation of these two sectors is a commitment in the Programme for Government. My department is continuing to evaluate the scope of the sectors, with a particular focus on the Cash for Gold sector, with a view to determining the level of regulation which will be proportionate and appropriate. I am of course keenly aware of the long standing public concern about the way in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Pepper sprays and electroshock weapons are considered to be prohibited weapons under the Firearms Act 1925, as amended. A prohibited weapon is defined as a firearm under the same Act, and accordingly the restrictions that apply to firearms in the Firearms Acts apply to pepper sprays and electroshock weapons.  I have no plans to amend these provisions.  In...