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Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Second Stage (6 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Yes there are. There is a very detailed report from the Council of Europe and the European Parliament on this issue.However, even to leave aside this unquestionable objective, there is undoubtedly evidence of a wider exploitation of persons involved in prostitution outside of those trafficked, such as those coerced or otherwise forced through circumstances to engage in the activity. The...

Marriage Bill 2015: Order for Report Stage (7 Oct 2015)

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

Marriage Bill 2015: Report Stage (7 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I move amendment No. 2:In page 7, between lines 28 and 29, to insert the following:"Amendment of section 46(1) of Act of 2004 9 Section 46(1) of the Act of 2004 is amended by the substitution of the following paragraph for paragraph (a):"(a) (i) notify any registrar in writing in a form for the time being standing approved by an tArd-Chláraitheoir of their intention to marry —(I)...

Marriage Bill 2015: Report Stage (7 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I do not believe the happiness and joy would be impacted by the decision to have this fee of €50. I have certainly had no feedback from anybody in that regard. A number of people suggested a reduced fee in view of the costs already incurred by couples. Deputy Shatter also suggested a reduced fee. We have examined the issue and I got some legal advice to ensure there were no issues...

Marriage Bill 2015: Report Stage (7 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Okay.

Marriage Bill 2015: Report Stage (7 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: There may be some equality issues that arise because fees have changed. We will certainly examine those.

Marriage Bill 2015: Report Stage (7 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The proposed amendments have a number of aims. One is to preserve civil partnership. The second is to open civil partnership to opposite-sex couples and non-conjugal couples such as cohabiting family members or friends. The third is to widen the scope of the redress scheme provided in Part 15 of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010 so that it...

Marriage Bill 2015: Report Stage (7 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I move amendment No. 4:In page 12, line 12, before “the” where it firstly occurs, to insert “by”. This is a minor technical amendment to rectify the omission of the word "by" from an amending provision.

Marriage Bill 2015: Report Stage (7 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: He is drawing up a list.

Marriage Bill 2015: Report Stage (7 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Clearly the Report Stage debate on this Bill gives an opportunity for Deputies to raise these issues. They were also raised on Committee Stage and at that point I said that I would raise them with the Minister for Social Protection and I have done so. I will relay today's discussion to her again because I believe these are issues for consideration. I do not need to elaborate further on...

Marriage Bill 2015: Report Stage (7 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy can go ahead.

Marriage Bill 2015: Report Stage (7 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I thank the previous speakers for their thoughtful contributions. It is a day to thank the people for their vote on 22 May. Passing the Marriage Bill 2015 is a real marker of equality in this country. As other Deputies said, it is a privilege to be here today. We are taking a very important step today towards the enactment of the Bill. I look forward to moving the legislation through the...

Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Exactly.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (7 Oct 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 was received from the person referred to by the Deputy. The application is at an advanced stage of processing and the case will be submitted to me for decision in due course. The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (7 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel including Community Gardaí among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of resources. I am informed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (7 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 08 December 2009. Representations were received from the person's legal representative, to request the Minister to use her discretion, pursuant to Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), to revoke the Deportation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs Seizures (7 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that I have requested the information sought from the Garda authorities and I will revert to the Deputy in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (7 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: This Government is committed to the ongoing recruitment of trainee Gardaí, and to this end the first intake since 2009 of new recruits commenced training at the Garda College, Templemore, in September of last year. The position in relation to the current competition is as follows. Following receipt of 24,000 applications, the Public Appointment Service invited candidates to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (7 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that an application was received for permission to remain in the State from the person mentioned on 26 February 2015. The consideration of information on file is ongoing. Further documents were requested by INIS on 30 September 2015, and a final decision cannot be made on this application until...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Refurbishment (7 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware, 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. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service have informed me that a...