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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Military Aircraft Landings (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will recall that in respect of Questions Nos. 148 and 149 of 21 January 2015 regarding complaints or requests to search aircraft at Shannon Airport that I had sought further information for the Garda Authorities in order to respond fully. That information is now to hand. The figures provided in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Periodic Report to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that on 1 November, 2014 a total of 29 members of An Garda Síochána were suspended comprising one Inspector; three Sergeants; 24 Gardaí and one Reserve Garda. 24 members were the subject of investigation pursuant to the Garda Síochána (Discipline) Regulations, 2007, as amended, and the remaining five were the subject of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources. Rush Garda station was closed on 29 April 2012;...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources. I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (15 Apr 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: Community Policing (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 398 and 399 together. The town of Rush currently forms part of Balbriggan Garda District. I am advised by the Commissioner that the personnel strength of Balbriggan Garda District is 82 full-time Gardaí, 5 Garda Reservists and 5 civilian staff. The Deputy will be aware that all Gardaí have responsibility, inter alia, to deal with Community Policing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As stated in my reply to Parliamentary Question No.161 of 12 March 2015, protection applicants are issued with a temporary residence permission pending a final decision on their application. If an applicant is determined to be eligible for refugee or subsidiary protection status they are then granted permission to remain in the State. The taking by an applicant of Judicial Review...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by An Garda Síochána that the incident referred to by the Deputy relates to the murder of a man who was shot in Dundalk on 11 December, 2011. The suspect offender later died by suicide in a holding cell at Cloverhill District Court. The suspect offender was the owner of three licensed firearms. Previous to 2011, his firearms certificates were granted and later...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (15 Apr 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (15 Apr 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 20 December, 2016. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 15th July 2011, and therefore he has no entitlement to residence in the state. Representations were received from the person's legal representative asking that the Deportation Order be revoked, in accordance with the provisions...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Student Visas Eligibility (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department does not accredit English language schools. Its role, and mine as Minister, in this area is to put in place an appropriate immigration regime to deal with applications from non-EEA students seeking permission to come to Ireland for the purpose of attending English language programmes. That includes ensuring that students are fulfilling the conditions of their permission, that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Decisions regarding the deployment of automated number plate technology within the Garda fleet are a matter for the Garda Commissioner, based on operational requirements. In that context I am informed by the Garda authorities that the operational target number of vehicles fitted with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) for the years 2013, 2014 and 2015 is 120. However, this number...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources. I have received the information from the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána on 28 February 2015 the latest dates for which figures are readily available was 12,763. There are also 1,082 Garda Reserves and over 2,000 Civilians attached to An Garda Síochána. As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Northern Ireland Issues (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 411 and 412 together. I would like to express my sympathy to the families of Patrick Stanley and Geraldine O'Reilly on the tragic loss of their loved ones in the Belturbet bombing. It was a senseless and brutal act of violence which tragically took the lives of two innocent young people. One can only imagine the pain and suffering the families have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matters referred to by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly as soon as the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Semi-State Bodies Dividends (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am assuming that the Deputy is referring to semi-State bodies who have a significant element of commercial or trade activities within their remit. The bodies and agencies attached to my Department provide public services in the broad Justice area, and, as such, do not engage in any significant commercial activity.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service Staff (16 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 111 and 114 together. The breakdown of the Legal Aid Board’s overall staffing complement as of 1 April 2015 is as follows: Location Number of staff Frontline (yes/no) % of Total Numbers Law Centres 286 (including 113 solicitors). Yes 75% Mediation Offices 31 (including 16 Mediators). Yes 8% Research and Information Unit 12 Yes 3% Corporate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (16 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested reports from the Garda authorities and the Court Services in relation to the matters referred to by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly as soon as these are to hand.