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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (2 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed that Operation Trivium is a multi-agency European initiative focused on foreign and indigenous mobile groups and offenders who utilise road networks to target local communities. Most recently, Operation Trivium V was conducted in a number of EU Member States, including Ireland, from 23 to 28 November, 2015. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the operation was...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (2 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the update in respect of Section 12 of the Road Traffic Act 2014 will be contained in a future release of PULSE on a date yet to be determined.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (2 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 87 to 90, inclusive, together. The overall number of personnel available to the Garda Commissioner is close to 16,000. This figure comprises 12,866 members, 978 reserve members, and 2,012 civilians as of 31 October. This Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the capacity to provide effective, visible policing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (2 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 91 to 93, inclusive, together. The formulation of proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda Stations is a matter, in the first instance, for the Garda Commissioner in the context of annual policing plans, as provided for in section 22 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. The Garda District and Station Rationalisation Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (2 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the records indicate that the person referred to by the Deputy was presented with a Certificate of Naturalisation at a citizenship ceremony held at the Convention Centre, Dublin on 4 July 2013. The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Data (2 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Prison Service that the number of persons imprisoned for sentences less than six months for each years 2011 to 2014 is set out in the table; figures for 2015 are not yet available. Year Number of persons imprisoned for sentences less than six months 2014 9,421 2013 8,891 2012 9,213 2011 8,270

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Data (2 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised that the average annual cost of an available staffed prison space is calculated for inclusion in the Annual Report of the Irish Prison Service. For 2014, the latest year for which a figure is available, the cost was €68,959 which equates to an average monthly cost of €5,747 per available staffed prison space.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation Standards (2 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that the Irish Prison Service Strategy Statement 2012/2015 identified the elimination of slopping out in the prison estate as a priority. When the current Government assumed office in March of 2011 the practice of “slopping out” was still happening in Cork, Mountjoy, Limerick and Portlaoise prisons. As the Deputy will be aware, this Government has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (2 Dec 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 30 January 2006. 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: Garda Inspectorate Reports (2 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I received the report from the Garda Inspectorate of its part of the review of An Garda Síochána to be completed under the Haddington Road Agreement on 13 November last. In accordance with the terms of reference set for the Inspectorate the report examines all aspects of the administration and operation of An Garda Síochána, including its structure, organisation, staffing...

Seanad: Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The next four amendments are simply technical references to new sections arising from the changes to the Bill.

Seanad: Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: This is simply to make a substitution.

Seanad: Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: This is similar.

Seanad: International Protection Bill 2015: Second Stage (2 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am pleased to have the opportunity to introduce the International Protection Bill 2015 to the House and I look forward to engaging with Members as we progress the Bill. The principal purpose of the International Protection Bill is to reform the system-----

Seanad: International Protection Bill 2015: Second Stage (2 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The principal purpose of the International Protection Bill is to reform the system for determining applications for international protection in Ireland through the introduction of a single procedure. This delivers on the commitment given in the statement of Government priorities to legislate to reduce the length of time the asylum applicant spends in the asylum determination system and...

Seanad: International Protection Bill 2015: Second Stage (2 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I thank Senators for their contributions to the debate on this important and much needed Bill, which has been called for over a very long period. Broader migration reform is also needed but it was necessary to deal with these elements of policy at this point. One of the most important goals of this Bill is an asylum system which deals promptly and effectively with those who make...

Seanad: Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The objective of this amendment is already provided for in the Bill. I would refer the Senator to the current timeline for those consultations, which is one year, as per section 104(2)(d). I hope the Senator is satisfied that the aim of his amendment is already covered in the Bill. I cannot accept Senator Barrett's amendment because the one-year time period is already provided for in the...

Seanad: Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: To respond to Senator Healy Eames, it is all solicitors.

Seanad: Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: This is a drafting amendment to reconcile section references with the various amendments that have been made to the Bill since its inception. This is a question of maintaining correct numbering as we go through the numerous amendments to a Bill of this complexity.

Seanad: Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: This is also a numbering issue.