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Business of Dáil (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I would very happy to so engage. I think it is important. My officials in the Department of Justice and Equality might be involved in an all-party briefing.

Business of Dáil (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I know that the Houses have engaged outside private consultants-----

Business of Dáil (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: -----to engage in briefings for Members. I would have thought it appropriate that my officials and I might be involved. I would be very happy to take on board the suggestion of Deputy Howlin, if indeed I can take it as a suggestion. Maybe I will make early contact with the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's offices and we can arrange this on an all-party and independent basis.

Gambling Control Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am pleased to make a contribution to this debate. As my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, pointed out earlier, the Government is not opposing the Private Members' Bill sponsored by Deputies Jim O'Callaghan, Jack Chambers and Ann Rabbitte. The proposed Bill is a replication of the general scheme of the Gambling Control Bill 2013. That scheme was an ambitious effort to...

Gambling Control Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Do not interfere with the lottery.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Services Regulation (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that I am not in a position in my capacity as Minister for Justice and Equality to provide legal advice or to refer to a specific case of this kind in response to a parliamentary question.  By way of general information, the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 was enacted with the primary purposes of reforming the law relating to the ownership and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Data (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed that the information requested by the Deputy, including in relation to all agencies under the aegis of my Department, is set out in the table. Location Office/ Body Grade Number Cork Courts Service County Registrar 1 Principal Officer 1 Assistant Principal Officer 4 Higher Executive Officer 17 Executive Officer 20 Clerical Officer 35 Court Crier 1 Cork...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Properties (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998 management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has advised that the capital...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The civilianisation of immigration checks at Dublin Airport is part of a wider transformation programme relating to the transfer of certain largely administrative immigration functions from An Garda Síochána to the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS), including some frontline immigration controls and the registration of non-nationals. The civilianisation of all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the manner in which property is seized by Members of An Garda Síochána during the course of their official duties is an operational issue for the Commissioner, and his management team, and I have no role in such matters. This notwithstanding I have requested a report from the Garda authorities on this issue and I will contact the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have raised the matter referred to by the Deputy with the Garda Authorities and requested a report on the issue. I will reply to the Deputy when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda National Immigration Bureau (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a project to investigate options for the civilianisation of the immigration registration function outside of Dublin commenced this year. This follows on from the successful civilianisation of the Dublin Registration Office and on going work to streamline...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts Data (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to confirm to the Deputy that the information sought cannot be provided in the time allowed. As soon as the information has been collated I will write to the Deputy on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: There is specific legislation in place to deal with assaults on emergency workers in front-line positions. The Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994, as amended by the Criminal Justice Act 2006, provides explicit statutory protection for what are termed “peace officers”, which include members of the Garda Síochána, prison officers, members of the fire brigade,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that it has received a request for permission to remain in the State in respect of the person mentioned by the Deputy. As the Deputy may be aware this case was among a large number of cases held by my Department pending the outcome of the Supreme Court judgment in respect of Luximon and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It would not be appropriate for me to go into the details of the case referred to by the Deputy. I can say however, that the person concerned was refused permission to enter the State on 2 May 2018 and left the State on the same day. He is not the subject of an Irish Deportation Order.  The following matters pertain in all cases where a person is refused permission to enter the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Prosecutions (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: In any prosecution for an offence committed abroad, where the State has extra-territorial jurisdiction, it is a matter for the prosecution, as in any criminal trial, to adduce evidence proving the elements of the offence.  The form of proof of offences abroad could vary from certificate evidence to personal testimony according to the circumstances of a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Divisional Headquarters (9 May 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 (OPW), which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I understand from Garda authorities that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts Data (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 148 to 150, inclusive, together. The capital allocation for the Justice Vote Group over the period 2018 to 2022, as published in the recent National Development Plan is as follows: Year Allocation € million 2018 145 2019 241 2020 230 2021 208 2022 216  Total 1,040 The allocation of the capital budget across the Vote Group for 2018 is set...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, officials in my Department intend to consult with local authorities in the context of the positive engagement fostered by local authorities with local communities, examples of which include community and youth-centred projects. The experiences of local authorities involved in these and other projects will be very informative to my...