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

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that 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 the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána to ensure a proactive approach is taken to combatting those who seek to carry out such...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned applied for temporary residence in the State based on parentage of an Irish Citizen Child on 23 October 2017. The application was not accepted and returned to the person concerned as a national passport was not provided - this is a mandatory document required to process any...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (23 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 the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. This includes identifying and progressing any necessary remedial or refurbishment works required at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Internet Safety (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The position is that Article 8 of the GDPR specifies a ‘digital age of consent’ of 16 years but allows Member States to provide for a lower age, but not below 13 years. It will mean that providers of information society services must make reasonable efforts to obtain the consent of the holder of parental responsibility over the child where such services are offered directly to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts (23 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: Crime Investigation (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the investigation of crime is a matter for An Garda Síochána and the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the deployment of all Garda resources, including personnel.  I have no role in such matters. I have been advised by the Garda authorities that in general terms responsibility for the investigation of criminal offences...

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

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by officials of my Department that the correspondence referred to by the Deputy has been acknowledged and that officials are examining same and a response will issue within the time lines provided. The Atypical Scheme for Sea Fishers was established as a cross Departmental response to address the matter of non-EEA workers on certain categories of vessels in the Irish fishing...

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

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 103 and 114 together. 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. Furthermore, the scheduling of court cases and the allocation of court business is a matter for the Presidents of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Prosecutions Data (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities regarding the information sought by the Deputy and I will contact him directly when the report is to hand.

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

Charles Flanagan: As I have indicated previously, tackling organised crime activity is a key ongoing priority for both the Government and An Garda Síochána.  An Garda Síochána's Policing Plan sets out the priorities of An Garda Síochána in tackling organised crime activity including its continued commitment to pro-actively target groups and individuals engaged in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Data (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise the Deputy that the Irish Prison Service provides a wide range of rehabilitative programmes to those in custody that include education, vocational training, healthcare, psychiatric, psychological, counselling, welfare and spiritual services. These programmes can offer purposeful activity to those in custody while serving their sentences and...

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

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Data (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 108, 116 and 117 together. As the Deputy is aware the Irish Prison Service collates and publishes the prisoner population breakdown on a daily basis and this information is available on the Irish Prison Service website www.irishprisons.ie. This breakdown includes the number of prisoners incarcerated in each prison including Portlaoise Prison, Irelands...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Ireland operates a very open immigration system with many legal pathways open to persons who apply to come here in accordance with the immigration laws in place in the State. The purpose for which someone intends to reside in the State determines their immigration status and the specific conditions attached to their permission is reflected in the type of immigration stamp provided.  ...

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

Charles Flanagan: On 31 December 2016, the International Protection Act 2015 (IPA 2015) was commenced, providing for the introduction of a single application procedure for people seeking international protection in the State. The 2015 Act replaces the previous sequential application system with a single application process, for asylum, subsidiary protection and permission to remain in the State. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Legal Aid (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme is a vital element of the criminal justice system.  The Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act 1962 provides that free legal aid may be granted in certain circumstances for the defence of persons of insufficient means in criminal proceedings.  Under the 1962 Act, the courts, through the judiciary, are responsible for the granting of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Policing (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and Districts, and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter.  I can assure the Deputy that Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends...

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

Charles Flanagan: The statutory framework relating to young offenders and the Garda Diversion Programme is set out in the Children Act 2001. The operation of the Garda Diversion Programme is supported by the nationwide network of Garda Youth Diversion Projects (GYDPs).  GYDPs are community based, multi-agency, crime prevention initiatives which primarily seek to divert young people who have become...

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

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is made of...