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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection Commissioner (21 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: In Budget 2018 the Data Protection Commission (DPC) was allocated an increase of just over €4m on the DPC’s 2017 total allocation of €7.5m. This increase is being used by the DPC to continue to build capacity and capability within the organisation to enable it to effectively perform its expanded regulatory functions and more prominent international role under the EU...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Assisted Decision Making (21 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 provides a modern statutory framework to support decision-making by adults with capacity difficulties. The Act was signed into law on 30 December 2015. New administrative processes and support measures, including the setting up of the Decision Support Service within the Mental Health Commission (a body under the Department of Health), must be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (21 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The budget allocation for the Coroner Service, as set out in the Revised Estimates for 2018, is €2.802 million and it includes €2 million in additional funding in respect of the transfer of responsibility for the Dublin Coroner Service from Dublin City Council. The expenditure to the end of May 2018 for the Coroner Service subhead is €840,000 and is comprised of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (21 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: 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 additional funding of €1.5 million, which represents a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (21 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to this matter and I will contact the Deputy directly when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, entitlement to Irish citizenship is governed by the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended.  The Act provides that if either of a child's parents was, at the time of that child's birth, an Irish citizen, that child is an Irish citizen irrespective of the place of birth. Section 6A of the Act also provides...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (21 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was granted residence permission and a right to work based on parentage of an Irish citizen child on 12 January 2016.  The permission was subsequently renewed by the INIS until 08 July 2018. Documentary evidence has been sought from the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Jun 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 person concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (21 Jun 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), the person concerned has not submitted written representations. The position in the State of the person concerned will now be decided by reference to the provisions of Section 3 (6)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (21 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the processing of the applications for a certificate of naturalisation from the persons referred to by the Deputy, is on-going. On completion of the necessary processing the applications will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. As the Deputy will appreciate, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: 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 16 December 2010. That order remains valid and in place. In relation to the Deportation Order, the Deputy might wish to note that the person concerned made a request, pursuant to the provisions of section 3(11) of the Immigration...

Order of Business (26 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that this Bill is proceeding through both Houses. We had extensive debate on it in the Dáil recently, during which it was amended. It is currently in the Seanad. I have been reflecting and I will continue to do so. I assure the House that it remains the Government's priority that this legislation be enacted-----

Order of Business (26 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: -----and that we reform the manner in which our judges are appointed. I have taken careful note of what was said by GRECO and I had the opportunity of meeting the body. One of the many amendments to the Bill relates directly to the point raised by GRECO on the number of judges on the proposed new commission. I was pleased the House agreed an amendment to increase that number to five,...

Commission of Investigation: Motion (26 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Commission of Investigation (Response to complaints or allegations of child sexual abuse made against Bill Kenneally and related matters) Order 2018,copies of which Order in draft were laid before Dáil Éireann on 6th June, 2018. I thank members of the Business Committee for agreeing to have this important issue...

Commission of Investigation: Motion (26 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Members for their contributions. I agree with Deputy Howlin who adverted to our being here in this House once again debating another element of our dark history, having failed to properly respond to child sexual abuse. It has been prevalent throughout society down the decades but has been kept secret and hidden through fear, inactivity and the abuse of power. The commission will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (26 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy was refused for reasons provided to the person concerned in a letter issued on 26 February 2018 advising of the decision. There is no record of a new application for a certificate of naturalisation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (26 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that Syrian nationals are required to obtain a visa in order to travel to Ireland. The person concerned should apply for a Join Family visa if the purpose of their journey is to reside in Ireland with their Irish citizen spouse and child. The INIS website(www.inis.gov.ie) contains comprehensive...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (26 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that Stamp 4 indicates permission to stay in Ireland for a specified period, subject to conditions. Full details of the criteria and application process are available on the INIS website - www.inis.gov.ie. Stamp 4 is reckonable as residence when applying for citizenship by naturalisation. Holders of a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (26 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 231 and 245 together. As the Deputy may be aware, the Direct Provision system encompasses the range of State services including accommodation, food, health and education directly provided to international protection applicants through all the relevant Government Departments and Agencies. It is a whole-of-government support system for those seeking...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (26 Jun 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 23 April 2009. The statutory criteria which must be considered in relation to a decision to make a deportation order under Section 3(6) of the Immigration Act 1999 include national security and public policy, the character and...