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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: If the person whose details were supplied has made an application for asylum or subsidiary protection in the State, the Deputy will be aware that it is not the practice to comment on such applications until they have fully completed the protection process. With regard to residency status, the Deputy is reminded that protection applicants are issued with a temporary residence permission...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy, who currently has permission to reside in the State until 9 February 2016, is ongoing and the case will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. As the Deputy will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Penalty Points System Offences (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service and I have no role in the matter. Section 4(3) of the 1998 Act provides that the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which includes the provision of information on the courts system. However, in order to be of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales Legislation (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The position is that the Government Legislation Programme provides for future publication of the Sale of Alcohol Bill. Unfortunately, due to the complex nature of the proposed Bill, I am not in a position to state when it will be published. However, it is my intention to proceed quickly with enactment of the legislation following publication.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bench Warrants (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter 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: Syrian Conflict (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As part of the Government's response to the migration crisis, I brought proposals to Government which were considered and agreed at a special Cabinet meeting on 10th of September. A multi-faceted approach is being adopted including the following measures: - establishing the Irish Refugee Protection Programme which will provide international protection for up to 4,000 persons overall...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, 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 ensure that the optimum use is made of these resources. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Staff (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be 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. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that due to a staff vacancy in the Office of the Examiner and pressure...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Staff (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy may wish to be aware that, in recent years the number of serving County Registrars has been reduced to 17 as a result of re-organisation and the introduction of efficiency measures by the Courts Service. Specifically, the reduction has been made possible by reorganising the work of the courts including the establishment of multi-jurisdictional combined court offices which...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that applications for a right of residency, accompanied by a right to work in this State, are considered in respect of Non-EEA parents of an Irish citizen child at the Minister's discretion, subject to statute and relevant case law. The Deputy will appreciate that applications are considered on a case...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Paramilitary Groups (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that I am briefed on a regular basis by the Garda Commissioner with regard to the security situation. It is the Garda assessment that there continues to be a real and persistent threat from the activities of so-called 'dissident' republican groups. These groups remain resolutely opposed to peace and are prepared to use violence to achieve their aims and,...

Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (24 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The establishment of an independent policing authority represents a key element of the Government's comprehensive programme of justice reform and delivers on the commitment I made when I assumed my present office to deliver a sea change in the oversight of policing in the State. The overall objective of the programme is to bring forward...

Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (24 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Hi.

Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (24 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: That is ridiculous.

Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: We meet almost daily.

Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I thank all Deputies who contributed to today's debate on the Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015, which establishes the new policing authority that is at the core of the Government's reform plans and represents the most far-reaching reform of the Garda Síochána since the foundation of the State. Any detailed reading of the Bill...

Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Referral to Select Committee (24 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 (24 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), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (24 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that an application for a certificate of naturalisation has been received from the person referred to by the Deputy. The application is being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation, such as good character and lawful...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (24 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 18 April 2015 and therefore has no entitlement to residency in the State. Judicial Review proceedings were issued on 14 May 2015 challenging the Deportation Order and accordingly, as the matter issub judiceI do not propose to...