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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (10 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a new application for an Irish visa from the person referred to has not yet been made. Comprehensive guidelines and information on the application process and documentation needed for each type of application can be found on the INIS website . Queries in relation to the status of individual...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (10 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Foreign and domestic travel payments are not collated in my Department in such a way as to allow for an automated recovery of the information sought by the Deputy, as various different officials are likely to have travelled with me as Minister to different events over the last year. A manual review of the records of officials' travel expenses is being undertaken and the information...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (10 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the particular application referred to was submitted to the Visa Office in Dublin on 12 April 2017, and is one made under the terms of 2004/38/EC Directive (Free Movement) on the rights of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of Member...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Project Ireland 2040 (10 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As part of the Government's overall vision set out in Project Ireland 2040, significant investment is provided for under the National Development Plan in the Justice and Equality field.  In particular, the Plan provides for major investment in technology and specialised building projects across the sector, with a view to providing a safe and fair...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Freedom of Information Data (10 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to inform the Deputy that for the period 1 January 2018 up to and including 30 June 2018, my Department has received 442 Freedom of Information requests. The breakdown is provided in the table below. Carry over from 2017 (Live requests)  FOI requests received to date Withdrawn Granted/Part granted Refusals Ongoing (live requests) Appealed*  125 442 50 265 93 159...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Vacancies on State Boards (10 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: In respect of the Deputy’s question the following table outlines the current number of vacancies on state boards under the remit of my Department. State Board Number of Vacancies Censorship of Publications Board 1 Chair Censorship of Publications Appeals Board 1 Chair, 4 Ordinary Members Classification of Film Appeals Board 2 Judicial Appointments Advisory...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (10 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: My Department was made aware on 1 July that the notice referred to by the Deputy was displayed at the Accommodation Centre. The notice was written by local management in response to complaints received by residents of the Centre. These complaints notwithstanding, the wording of the notice was not satisfactory. The notice was rescinded the following day and a new notice issued...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (10 Jul 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 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: Garda Recruitment (10 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, recruitment to An Garda Síochána is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and is governed by the Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) Regulations 2013, and I, as Minister, have no direct involvement in the matter. I am assured by  the Garda Commissioner that he recognises the importance of recruiting into An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (10 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: There has been very significant investment in Garda resources across the State in recent years. The Government's Capital Plan 2016 – 2021 provides €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet, to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a modern, effective and fit-for-purpose fleet. This is in addition to the investment of almost €30 million in the period 2013 to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (10 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that it is the Garda Commissioner who is primarily responsible for managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. As Minister, I have no direct role in the matter. I have asked the Garda Commissioner for the specific information requested and when it is to hand I will inform the Deputy accordingly.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Prosecutions Data (10 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Act 2008 was commenced in June 2008 and specifically prohibits trafficking for sexual and labour exploitation, including sex trafficking and forced labour. It is the main law relating to human trafficking in Ireland; other relevant legislation includes the Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Act 2013, and the Criminal Law...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Prosecutions Data (10 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that prosecutions are solely a matter for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and I have no role in this regard. However, in terms of the operation of the Sexual Offences (Jurisdiction) Act 1996, I have requested a report from the Garda authorities on this matter and I will contact the Deputy directly when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (10 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is 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 Circuit Court cases and the allocation of court business are matters for the President of the Circuit Court and the presiding judge who are, under the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probation and Welfare Service (10 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is currently refurbishing the former Department of Social Protection office on Eyre Street, Newbridge, Co. Kildare for the use by the Probation Service Kildare Team. It is expected that this office will become operational in the coming months. The Probation Service is the lead agency in the assessment and management of offenders in our communities. It has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Spent Convictions (10 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that the primary purpose of Garda vetting for employment purposes is to support protection for children and vulnerable adults. It is carried out by the Garda National Vetting Bureau in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012-2016 and other relevant laws. Neither I nor my Department has any role in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (10 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: In its conclusions of 28 June the European Council, following a meeting which was attended by the Taoiseach, reconfirmed that a functioning EU policy on migration relies on a comprehensive approach to migration which combines effective controls of the EU's external borders, increased external action as well as the internal aspects of migration. In order to break the business model of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (10 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 326 and 327 together. As the Deputy will appreciate, the allocation of all Garda resources, including personnel, is solely a matter for the Garda Commissioner and his management team and I have no direct role in this regard. However, I can assure the Deputy that An Garda Síochána continue to take all forms of anti-social and drug-related...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (10 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government's Capital Plan 2016 – 2021 provides €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet, to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a modern, effective and fit-for-purpose fleet. This is in addition to the investment of almost €30 million in the period 2013 to 2015. In total, in the period 2013 to 2017, almost €44...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (10 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: There has been very significant investment in Garda resources across the State in recent years.  The Government's Capital Plan 2016 – 2021 provides €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet, to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a modern, effective and fit-for-purpose fleet. This is in addition to the investment of almost €30 million in...