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Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 32:In page 13, lines 15 and 16, to delete "appointed pursuant to paragraphs(e), (f)and (h)of section 10(1)will" and substitute "should".

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 33:In page 13, line 19, after “the” where it secondly occurs to insert “lay”.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 34:In page 13, lines 19 and 20, to delete “appointed pursuant to paragraphs (e), (f)and (h)of section 10(1)will” and substitute “should”.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: 10 o’clock I move amendment No. 35:In page 13, line 22, after “the” where it secondly occurs to insert “lay”.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 36:In page 13, lines 22 and 23, to delete “appointed pursuant to paragraphs (e), (f)and (h)of section 10(1)will” and substitute “should”.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 37:In page 13, line 38, to delete “and/or the rehabilitation of offenders” and substitute “or the rehabilitation of offenders (or both)”.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Refurbishment (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that, 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. In 2012, the construction or extension/refurbishment of seven courthouses under the Courts Public Private Partnership...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The tragic incident concerned took place on 1 July, 2012 and I want to express my sympathies to the family of the deceased person. I understand that the then coroner for Kerry South and East opened an inquest on 24 September 2012, and adjourned it, as he was obliged to do, on foot of a request from An Garda Síochána under Section 25 of the Coroners Act, 1962. I am informed,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Employment Rights (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Government responded to the Supreme Court judgment by deciding to opt in to the EU (recast) Reception Conditions Directive which will result in a wide range of reforms in the protection system. This opt-in will allow for an effective labour market access for protection applicants who have not received a first instance decision over a designated period of time. I am confident that this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I should say at the outset that the distribution of Garda personnel is exclusively the statutory responsibility of the Garda Commissioner I am informed by the Commissioner that in order to deliver an effective policing service, it is essential that Garda management have the flexibility to deploy Garda resources to meet operational policing needs and address critical issues as they arise. For...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reports (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I welcome the recent publication of the independent organisational culture audit commissioned by An Garda Síochána and conducted by PwC. I am sure the Deputy will agree that the conduct of such an audit, the first of its kind undertaken by An Garda Síochána, is of major significance in the context of the reform programme underway. Reform of culture is generally...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Direct Provision is the term used to describe the on arrival support system in Ireland whereby State services including accommodation, food, health and education are directly provided to international protection applicants through the relevant Government Department or Agency. It is a whole of government support system for those seeking international protection in Ireland, although the term...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. However I have been informed by the Garda authorities that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review so as to ensure that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: My colleague Minister David Stanton has lead responsibility in this area and I know that he is totally committed to ensuring that these very valuable programmes are delivered to the highest standard. As has been indicated previously in replies to the House on this issue, meaningful consultation on this matter is of paramount importance. I can confirm for the Deputy that my Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda vehicles are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of his identified operational demands and the availability of resources. As Minister, I have no direct role in the matter. I can confirm, however, that this Government is fully committed to tackle all forms of criminality and this is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gangland Crime (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I would like to thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. An Garda Síochána have made important progress in tackling the insidious threat of organised crime, particularly in Dublin’s North Inner-City. There is ongoing contact between officials from my Department and An Garda Síochána to ensure a proactive approach is taken to bring to justice those who...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I should say at the outset that the distribution of Garda personnel is exclusively the statutory responsibility of the Garda Commissioner. I am informed by the Commissioner that in order to deliver an effective policing service, it is essential that Garda management have the flexibility to deploy Garda resources to meet operational policing needs and address critical issues as they arise....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I should say at the outset that the distribution of Garda personnel is exclusively the statutory responsibility of the Garda Commissioner. As the Deputy will be aware the Rathcoole Garda Station forms part of the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) West Division. I am informed by the Commissioner that on 30 April 2018, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the strength of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 50 and 123 together. The Government is committed to significant reform of the courts, including the establishment of a family law court structure that is streamlined, more efficient, and less costly. My Department is currently working on the General Scheme of a Family Court Bill, which will aim to streamline family law court processes, clarify...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Procedures (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, I had initially sought a report from the Garda authorities in relation to this matter on 02 October 2017. In their response of 07 December 2017, I was advised by An Garda Síochána that as files from pre-2015 are stored off-site it would require a disproportionate expenditure of Garda time and resources to collate the information as originally requested by...