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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Bodies (3 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that it has not been possible to provide the data sought in the time available for reply. I will arrange for the requested information to be forwarded to the Deputy in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Certificates (3 Nov 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, until October, 2018 on the basis of her parentage of an Irish citizen child. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 28 October, 2015. The Deputy will be aware that queries in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service Data (3 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 534, 536 and 606 together. As the Deputy is aware, the provision of legal aid falls within two separate categories, i.e. civil legal aid and criminal legal aid. Details in respect of both categories are outlined below. However, there is a large volume of information in tabular format, contained in 5 Appendices, which I am forwarding to the Deputy directly....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Programme for Government Initiatives (3 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 535 and 557 together. The Programme for Government undertakes to “legislate to establish a Judicial Council, with lay representation, to provide an effective mechanism for dealing with complaints against judges". This commitment is being pursued by way of the proposed Judicial Council Bill which will provide for the establishment of a Judicial Council...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Independent Review Mechanism (3 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: A panel consisting of two senior and five junior counsel was established for the purpose of conducting the Independent Review Mechanism to which the Deputy refers. The Panel has provided recommendations to me in all 320 cases submitted to them and has therefore largely concluded its work. The issuing of notification letters to complainants commenced on 29 June. To date, notification...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (3 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The particular case to which the Deputy refers is amongst those considered under the mechanism established for the independent review of certain allegations of Garda misconduct, or inadequacies in the investigation of certain allegations, which have been made to me as Minister for Justice and Equality, or the Taoiseach, or other public representatives with a view to determining to what extent...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (3 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that road traffic legislation, including the relevant provisions for the prohibition of driving while under the influence of an intoxicant or of exceeding alcohol limits, is the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. I can assure the Deputy that there is regular interaction between all the relevant agencies in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (3 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the publication of recorded crime statistics. In relation to the matters referred to, I have requested the CSO to provide the available statistics directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (3 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel, including Garda Public Service Vehicle Inspectors, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (3 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) was issued to the person concerned on 13th October, 2015. The case of the person concerned will now be decided by reference to the provisions of Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (3 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware from my response to Question No. 129 of 8 October, 2015 that, in accordance with Section 19(1) of the Refugee Act, 1996 (as amended) which provides for the protection of the identity of protection applicants, it is not the practice to comment on individual protection applications. The Deputy will also be aware that the Report of the Working Group on Improvements...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents Data (3 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Garda authorities that data in relation to the number of road traffic collisions is available on a Divisional basis only. The following table details the collision figures for the Kerry Division for the periods 2012, 2013, 2014 and to 2 November, 2015. These figures are provisional, operational and subject to change. Number of Road Traffic Collisions for the Kerry...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (3 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Garda authorities and the Courts Service respectively that the statistics requested by the Deputy are currently being collated and I will contact the Deputy directly as soon as they are to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bail Law (3 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the publication of recorded crime statistics. In relation to the matters referred to, I have requested the CSO to provide the available statistics directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Retirements (3 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that for each of the past five years and to 31 October 2015, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the number of Gardai across all ranks who have departed from An Garda Síochána owing to voluntary retirement, compulsory retirement, cost neutral early retirement, medical discharge, resignation, or dismissal is as set...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (3 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Garda authorities and the Courts Service respectively that the statistics requested by the Deputy are currently being collated and I will contact the Deputy directly as soon as they are to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Sittings (3 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of venues 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 has informed me that the Court...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (3 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: In terms of planned future investment, I recently announced the Garda Building and Refurbishment Programme 2016-2021 with the Minister of State at the Office of Public Works (OPW). The Programme provides for over €60 million in direct Exchequer funding as part of the Government’s Capital Plan 2016-2021 and a public private partnership. The direct Exchequer funding includes...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Registration Authority (3 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that under the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority (PRA) was established as and from 4 November 2006. The PRA replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the performance of its functions. The Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Charities Regulation (3 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As I indicated on the establishment of the Charities Regulatory Authority, it has a wide range of functions under the Charities Act 2009, which are being introduced on a phased basis, beginning with the compilation of the statutory Register of Charities. I am informed that the initial priority of the Authority has been on the development of the Register. Some 8,500 CHY charities with tax...