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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (22 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda vehicles are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of her identified operational demands and the availability of resources. Responsibility for the efficient deployment of Garda vehicles in each Division is assigned to the Divisional Officer, who may allocate vehicles between stations, as required by operational...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Procurement Contracts (22 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The distribution of resources including the provision of fuel for Garda vehicles is an operational matter for the Garda Commissioner. In that context I am advised by the Garda authorities that the contract for the supply of fuel for the vehicles of An Garda Síochána was put out to tender by the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) in 2013. The contract was awarded by the OGP...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (22 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that a vetting application in respect of the person to whom the Deputy refers was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit on 1 September 2015. This application was processed and returned to the registered organisation on 17 September 2015. In general, applications for Garda vetting are processed on a first come, first served basis in chronological...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Regulations (22 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that no prisoner in custody in Mountjoy Prison receives any special treatment or privilege by virtue of being a member of a criminal gang. Prisons in the Irish prison system are managed in accord with relevant legislative provisions and measures. These provisions and measures are applied equally across the Estate and no prisoners receive privileges, concessions...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (22 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was granted permission to remain in the State, on a stamp 4 basis, on 11 April, 2008. This permission was subsequently renewed with the latest permission granted up to 23 April, 2018. The Deputy will be aware that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Functions (22 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department has an established Internal Audit Unit and an Audit Committee in place since 2004. The Audit Committee is part of the Departments governance framework, tasked with providing independent advice to the Accounting Officer, regarding the suitability and robustness of the organisation’s internal control systems and procedures. The Audit Committee operate under an Audit...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts Data (22 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated by my Department. I will contact him when it is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts Data (22 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department is not involved in the provision of public services of the type cited in the Deputy’s question.

Marriage Bill 2015: Order for Second Stage (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." On 22 May 2015 the people had the historic opportunity to vote in a referendum to extend marriage to same-sex couples. We voted in the largest numbers ever - more than 1.9 million people voted - and we said a resounding "Yes" to marriage equality. In agreeing to add 17 words to our Constitution, "Marriage may be contracted in accordance...

Topical Issue Debate: Refugee Numbers (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: According to the UNHCR, more than 50 million people are fleeing war and conflicts worldwide and many more are looking for a better future, as we well know. Obviously we cannot accommodate everyone in Europe without endangering our own societal cohesion, but clearly there is an enormous humanitarian issue in Europe right now that needs a comprehensive response. There are many different...

Topical Issue Debate: Refugee Numbers (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The flow of refugees is coming from a wide variety of countries. It is coming from, to name but a few of the countries, Syria, Libya, Yemen, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the Horn of Africa. There are various factors impacting on the numbers of refugees coming to Europe at present. As I said, it needs a multifaceted response. Nobody is turning a blind eye to any of the issues the...

Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Hear, hear.

Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I thank all Deputies who contributed to the debate today on this Marriage Bill. I am sure all colleagues will agree that there have been very thoughtful and moving contributions from Members of the House on this proposed legislation. There have been very poignant contributions and important statements about the campaign and the type of process that it was. We heard how we need to reflect...

Marriage Bill 2015: Referral to Select Committee (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business and paragraph (8) of the Orders of Reference of Select Committees.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person mentioned by the Deputy is present in the State on foot of a Working Holiday Authorisation which expired on 31 August 2015: this person should have left the State following the expiration of this permission. I understand that a comprehensive letter issued to this person on 19 August...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel and resources, among the various Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts; and I as Minister have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person in question was registered in the State as a student from 1 October 2002 to 31 October 2009. I understand that they remained in the State without permission until an application was received from them in May 2012 seeking to regularise their illegal status in the State. To date...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (23 Sep 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 4 May 2010 and therefore has no entitlement to residency in the State. Representations were received from the personconcerned pursuant to Section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), to revoke the Deportation Order. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (23 Sep 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 person concerned has submitted written representations. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under...