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Topical Issue Debate: Garda Station Closures (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. He has raised it with me on a number of occasions. 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. The OPW has the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation....

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Station Closures (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy is correct about policing the Border area. I look forward to ensuring that progress on the Garda workforce is reported on a regular basis. The stated aim of the Government is to ensure that we have 21,000 Garda personnel by 2021, and we are moving progressively towards that objective. In terms of numbers in the Border area, Bawnboy Garda station will be reopened on a pilot...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Migration Crisis (12 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Data (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: In a gesture of humanitarian assistance towards some of the most vulnerable caught up in the migration crisis, the Dáil, in November 2016, passed an all-party motion committing Ireland to taking up to 200 unaccompanied minors from France who were previously resident in the migrant camp at Calais under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme. Following the adoption of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Services Regulatory Authority Administration (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Residential Property Price Register is published by the Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA) pursuant to section 86 of the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011. Section 86(1) of that Act provides that: "The Authority shall, as soon as is practicable after the commencement of this section, maintain and publish particulars of residential property sales prices in the State,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: This Government is committed to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country in order to maintain and strengthen community engagement, provide reassurance to citizens and to deter crime. To achieve this the Government has put in place a plan for an overall Garda workforce of 21,000 personnel by 2021 comprising 15,000 Garda members, 2,000 Reserve members and 4,000...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The fees to be paid by an applicant for a certificate of naturalisation are governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 569 of 2011).  The application fee, stipulated at €175, is payable on application for a certificate of naturalisation and a certification fee is payable on the issue of a certificate of naturalisation.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems Provision (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that the Programme for a Partnership Government commits to supporting investment in CCTV systems. In pursuance of this commitment, a grant-aid scheme was launched by my Department in 2017 to assist groups in the establishment of community-based CCTV systems in their local areas. It is intended that the scheme will run for 3 years with funding of some €1 million...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Prosecutions Data (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that decisions about whether or not a person is prosecuted, and for what crime, is solely a matter for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and I have no role in this regard. However, to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have requested a report on this matter from the Garda authorities and I will contact the Deputy again when the report...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Prosecutions Data (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that decisions about whether or not a person is prosecuted, and for what crime, is solely a matter for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and I have no role in this regard. However, to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have requested a report from An Garda Síochána in relation to the statistics sought by the Deputy, insofar...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Data (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The following table outlines the numbers of men and women at each civil service grade within my Department as of 31/12/2017.  Grade* Male Female Total Acting Secretary General 0 1 1 Deputy Secretary** 1 1 2 Assistant Secretary 12 3 15 Principal Officer 62 34 96 Assistant Principal Officer 130 152 282 Higher Executive Officer 123 161 284 Administrative Officer 91 228 319...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Expenditure (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. Further, the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works (OPW). As Minister, I have no...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that the Programme for a Partnership Government commits to supporting investment in CCTV systems. In pursuance of this commitment, a grant-aid scheme was launched by my Department in 2017 to assist groups in the establishment of community-based CCTV systems in their local areas. It is intended that the scheme will run for 3 years with funding of some €1...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda resources are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of his identified operational demands. As Minister, I have no direct role in the matter. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that it is difficult to provide a specific figure as the requirements for each proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 217 and 218 together. As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is statutorily responsible for the allocation and management of Garda resources in the State and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I am informed by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána do not currently use drones to aid policing.  It is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Data (12 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, which include the provision of information on the courts system. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As you will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for carrying on and managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána including by arranging for the training of the members and civilian staff of An Garda Síochána and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I have requested the specific information...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 221 and 222 together. The Deputy will be aware that the Programme for a Partnership Government recognises that Gardaí must have the modern technology and resources necessary to detect and investigate crime and to prevent loss and harm to citizens and their property on a 24/7 basis. The Modernisation and Renewal Programme sets out a series of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Information and Communications Technology (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Modernisation and Renewal Programme sets out a series of initiatives which will enable An Garda Síochána to deploy the latest cutting-edge technologies in the fight against crime. In support of this plan, some €342 million, including €217 million under the Capital Plan, is being invested in Garda ICT infrastructure between 2016 and 2021. As the Deputy will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Data (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Probate Office is an office of the High Court and management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998. Probate functions are also carried out by County Registrars at District Probate Registries in 14 provincial court offices.  However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I...