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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Applications (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have been advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service of my Department that the person referred to by the Deputy has not submitted an application for family reunification as provided for in the International Protection Act 2015. However, the person was approved as a family member in an application on the 30 January 2004 by the family reunification unit.   ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: 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 persons concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Leave to Remain (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, if an application for asylum or subsidiary protection has been made in the State, for confidentiality reasons it is not the practice to comment on such applications and the applicant or his legal representative should contact either the International Protection Office (IPO) or the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) directly, as appropriate.  The IPO...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the spouse and children of the person referred to by the Deputy. The spouse of the person referred to by the Deputy currently has permission to reside in the State until 2 March 2019.  A determination on whether an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the original documents submitted by the applicant will be returned immediately. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is no record of a current application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy. This person currently has permission to reside in the State until 11 January 2019.  A determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria attendant to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order signed on 25 August 2017. This Order requires the person concerned to remove themselves from the State and remain outside the State. The enforcement of the Deportation Order is a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Land Acquisition (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 111 to 113, inclusive, together. As the Deputy is aware, when the State compulsorily acquires land for public purposes and there is a dispute between the vendor and the purchaser regarding the amount of compensation which should be paid, the vendor may apply to the Land Values Reference Committee (comprising the Chief Justice, the President of the High Court...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that matters such as this are operational issues for the Garda Commissioner. However, I am advised by the Garda authorities that a crime prevention initiative entitled “Operation Chain” was put in place by local Garda Management in the Pearse Street Garda District, and is a targeted intelligence led operation focusing on pedal cycle theft.  The...

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (12 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Answer the question.

Order of Business (12 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge the importance of the issues raised by the Deputies. I stress that unprecedented funding has been made available by the Government to An Garda Síochána - a sum in excess of €1.6 billion. I acknowledge the valid point raised by Deputy Smyth in respect of Border policing. I visited the Border recently and had an opportunity to discuss the issue with local...

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (12 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move:That Dáil Éireann, noting that the Government on 8th May, 2018, nominated Mr. Patrick Sullivan for appointment by the President, as a member of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, recommends, pursuant to section 65(1)(b) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, that Mr. Patrick Sullivan be appointed by the President to be a member of the Commission. The...

Death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 2:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following:“— offers its sincere condolences to the O’Farrell family following the tragic death of Shane O’Farrell on 2nd August, 2011; — expresses its genuine and heartfelt concern at the circumstances and events that led to the road traffic incident...

Death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: A nice soundbite perhaps but completely inaccurate. Other Deputies cried that there had been a cover up. These are unacceptable remarks by elected Members of this House about GSOC -----

Death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ----- I would ask the Deputies to withdraw them. GSOC has a deserved reputation for calling it as it is, whether that involves criticism of the Garda Síochána, the Government or whoever, to suggest that it would participate in a cover up or a whitewash is deplorable and should be withdrawn. Leaving that to one side, I will say that the failings identified by GSOC are very...

Death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The previous Taoiseach and Tánaiste, who met with the O’Farrell family in late 2016 have stressed that they would examine whether any further action was warranted once the GSOC investigation is completed. While the criminal investigation has now concluded there is still an investigation under way that could result in a recommendation for disciplinary action against one or more...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: European Council Meetings (12 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The next European Council will take place on 28 and 29 June 2018. Migration is on the agenda and the meeting will likely take stock of progress on foot of the Conclusions of the 19 October 2017 European Council where the twenty-eight heads of state agreed that the EU’s “comprehensive, pragmatic and resolute” migration strategy, which aims to restore control of external...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports (12 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, the report published by Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) following the conclusion of their criminal investigations resulting from complaints lodged by the family in question, and referrals made by then Minister Alan Shatter, advised that they found no evidence of criminal behaviour by Garda members in relation to these incidents. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (12 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Recommendation 26 of the ‘Report on the Cost of Motor Insurance’, published in January 2017, relates to exploring the potential for further cooperation between the insurance sector and An Garda Síochána in relation to insurance fraud investigation. Specifically, this involves considering the feasibility of establishing a specialised and dedicated insurance fraud unit...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (12 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have requested a report from An Garda Síochána in relation to the statistics sought by the Deputy and I will be in contact with the Deputy directly on receipt of this report.