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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of the official recorded crime statistics, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose.  I have asked the CSO to forward the available statistics in relation to the information requested directly to the Deputy.

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

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is...

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

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is...

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

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Status (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the minor person concerned did not have their passport renewed as neither of their parents met the statutory residency requirements in the period leading up to their child's birth. As the Deputy will be aware, decisions on the issuing and withdrawal of Irish passports is a matter for the Department...

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

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that they do not have a record of the person named by the Deputy currently registered in the State. Without further details, it is not possible to make further checks. Accordingly the person concerned may be illegally in the State, and it should be noted that a non-national may not be in the State other...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (12 Jul 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 valid Deportation Order made on 20 June 2002. The Deputy might wish to note that persons subject of a Deportation Order are obliged to remove themselves from the State and to remain out of the State. Representations were received from the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Leave to Remain (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that if an application for International Protection has been made in the State, for confidentiality reasons it is not the practice to comment on such applications and the applicant or his or her designated legal advisor should contact the International Protection Office directly, either by email to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, my Department has launched a community-based CCTV grant-aid scheme 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 being made available each year. Full details of the scheme, including guidelines and other relevant documentation...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Deployment (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am pleased to be here in the Seanad this morning to discuss this issue. I thank Senator Humphreys for raising this important issue which I am pleased the Seanad is turning its attention towards. I understand Senator Humphrey refers to the deployment of gardaí on our transport infrastructure. I must advise the Senator that the allocation of Garda resources, including personnel, is a...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Deployment (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Senator Humphreys for raising this important issue. It is clear from his contribution that he has strong views on the matter, and he is right. It is important we work together to eradicate this type of unacceptable behaviour from our society. As I indicated, it is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner and his management team to deploy Garda resources, including personnel, in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Issues (7 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As I am sure that the Deputy will appreciate, negotiations on the future post-withdrawal relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom are on-going and I am not in position to speculate as to the final outcome of these negotiations, including any transitional arrangements and timetables. However, my officials are aware of the general matter you have raised and are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (7 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, issues relating to the formal sharing of information between An Garda Síochána and the GSOC for investigative purposes are of an operational nature and, as such, the Minister has no role in this process. Pursuant to the Garda Síochána Act 2005, An Garda Síochána and GSOC have developed an extensive protocol which governs the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting (7 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the primary purpose of the employment vetting carried out by the Garda National Vetting Bureau is to seek to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults. Vetting is carried out by An Garda Síochána primarily in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012-2016. Vetting checks are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Migration Crisis (7 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: While the overall number of deaths at sea in the Mediterranean has dropped significantly over the past twelve months, any death at sea is tragic. Ireland supports efforts made by the European Union and its Member States to put a stop to the unnecessary deaths in the Mediterranean. Ireland has been active in Search and Rescue missions in the Mediterranean since 2015, first through Operation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (7 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there has been no change in the requirements on any persons applying for Irish study visas. Further information is generally available on the INISwebsite www.inis.gov.ie. However, it should be noted that the information on the website does not limit the discretion of a visa officer from seeking...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (7 Sep 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, issued by letter dated 20 August 2018. This Order requires the person concerned to remove themselves from the State and remain outside the State. The enforcement of the Deportation Order is a matter for the Garda National Immigration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (7 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Services (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 12 November 2008, following the refusal of the international protection claim made by the person concerned and the detailed consideration of their case under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). That Order remains...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (7 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is primarily responsible for the effective and efficient use of the resources available to An Garda Síochána, including responsibility for the formulation of proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations, taking into account crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure that the best possible use is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Information and Communications Technology (7 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 406 and 407 together. As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is primarily responsible for the effective and efficient use of the resources available to An Garda Síochána. Further, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda equipment and resources, including ICT resources and the networking of Garda stations, are...