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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences Data (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have requested a report from An Garda Síochána in relation to the statistics sought by the Deputy and I will be in contact with the Deputy again on receipt of a Garda report.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 164 and 165 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy is on-going and I understand that the case is due to be submitted to me for my decision shortly. As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Overtime (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote and is responsible for the effective and efficient use of the resources at his disposal. Moreover, under the Act, the Commissioner is responsible for directing and controlling and for carrying on and managing generally the administration and business of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Programme for a Partnership Government contains a commitment to commission an annual study on court efficiency and sitting times as outlined by the Deputy and my Department has examined options to develop the most effective approach to implementing this commitment. Ireland contributes annually to the European Commission EU Justice Scoreboard report which provides comparable data on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that 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, in addition to the investment of almost €30 million in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote and as such is responsible for the effective and efficient use of the resources at his disposal. Those resources have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation for An Garda Síochána for 2018 of €1,650,209,000, as per the Revised Estimates for Public Services 2018. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Expenditure (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that 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, in addition to the investment of almost €30 million in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have sought a report from the Garda authorities on this matter and I will contact the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that 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, in addition to the investment of almost €30 million in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that 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, in addition to the investment of almost €30 million in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Complaints Data (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have requested a report from An Garda Síochána in relation to the statistics sought by the Deputy and I will be in contact with the Deputy again on receipt of a Garda report.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that Venezuelan nationals are required to obtain a visa in order to travel to Ireland. A visa required person must apply for a visa for the particular purpose of their visit. Such applications are processed under delegated sanction by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, more specifically in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Oversight (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As I advised the Deputy in response to question 397 on 7 September 2018, 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, I have no role in this process. Section 67 of the Garda Síochána Act states that the Ombudsman Commission shall be independent in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that I have no role in relation to road traffic enforcement, which is an operational matter appropriate to the Garda Commissioner. I have requested a report from An Garda Síochána in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy, and I will be in contact again with the Deputy on receipt of a Garda report.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Waiver Programme (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The requirements for which countries are visa required to come to Ireland are kept under regular review in consultation with my colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. As indicated previously, there are no plans to implement the change referred to by the Deputy. My Department is pursuing a strategy of greater co-ordination and co-operation on visa issues...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned had his permission to remain in the State renewed for a three year period, to 25th October, 2018. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 7th October, 2015. This communication advised the person concerned of the conditions attaching to his...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The position is that the Courts Service recently undertook a broad review of the operation of the Probate Office and District Probate Registries. The review involved a wide consultation exercise, including consulting with legal practitioners and customers. The results of the review, which have been endorsed by the Board of the Courts Service, contain a number of recommendations for more...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: 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 the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. As Minister I have no direct role in the matter. I can confirm that accommodation for the Garda Water Unit in Athlone is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that 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 and it 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...