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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Consultancy Contracts Data (28 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that it has not been possible to provide the information sought in the time available for reply. I will arrange for the requested information to be forwarded to the Deputy in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Inquiries (28 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that it has not been possible to provide the information sought in the time available for reply. I will arrange for the requested information to be forwarded to the Deputy in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Insolvency Act (28 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that the number of applications under Section 115A of the Personal Insolvency Act for a court review of a proposed Personal Insolvency Arrangement that have been made to date is 18. Two applications were subsequently withdrawn following further engagement with creditors. To date, eight applications have had initial hearings before the insolvency courts, and they...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (28 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Section 21 of the Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Act 2015 provides for a new type of application to Court. Accordingly, it required changes to be made to the relevant Circuit Court Rules and Rules of the Superior Courts: for example, to set out the form of application or proceedings to be used by a person wishing to make an application to Court under Section 21, or to reply to such an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Insolvency Act (28 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that where a judgment has been registered in the High Court the process for marking it satisfied in the register is that the debtor lodges in the Central Office a satisfaction piece which has been signed by the creditor in the presence of an attesting witness. The proper officer of the High Court Central Office will then update the register accordingly and sign a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Allowances (28 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The following expenses have been claimed to date in accordance with the relevant procedures: Minister Frances Fitzgerald: in the period from May 2014 (€1,066.36) and 2015 (€1,512.67). The expenses in question do not include any mileage related costs. Minister of State Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: in the period September 2014 to December 2015 (covering mileage only) as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (28 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The amount spent by my Department on media monitoring and media clipping services for the years 2011 - 2015 is set out in the table below. Year Cost 2011 €20,127 2012 €25,347 2013 €28,501 2014 €25,872 2015 €23,890

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (28 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Courts Service that, since 16 May 2012, all summonses issued to which Section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 2002 applies, have included the additional requirement that a person must also produce to the Court a legible copy of their driving licence or learner permit. Issues surrounding the implementation of this Section, including the question of the wording of summonses, is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (28 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Garda authorities that on 4 January 2016 the number of knives recorded as seized on PULSE in 2014 and 2015 were 1,326 and 1,322, respectively. I am further advised that these figures are provisional, operational and subject to change.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (28 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the persons mentioned by the Deputy did have their case for Stamp 4 examined and letters issued with our decision on 29 July 2015. These persons are on the appropriate Stamps for their immigration status in the State. If they wish to take up employment in the State they must be the holders of Work...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (28 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the above named person along with their spouse and one child are the subject of Deportation Orders signed on 8 November 2011. Representations were received from the persons concerned, to request the Minister to use her discretion, pursuant to Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (28 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned currently holds an immigration permission which expires on 14 June, 2017. I am also advised by the INIS that the processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person concerned is ongoing and the case will be submitted to me for decision as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Leave to Remain (28 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that an amended decision letter issued to the person concerned, including the correct name of the child, on 26 January, 2016 in respect of their permission to reside in the State under the Free Movement provisions. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (2 Feb 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: 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. I am advised by the Garda Commissioner that significant refurbishment work was carried out to the public office, and a new cell...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (2 Feb 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the application referred to by the Deputy is currently under consideration, and officials will be in contact with the applicant and sponsor as soon as a decision is made. The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Language Schools (2 Feb 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: In May 2015 the Government announced significant reforms of the international education sector and student immigration. A key element was the implementation of the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP) to replace the International Register on a phased basis. The first phase was completed in June 2015 and the second iteration of the ILEP was delivered on the targeted date of 20 January...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Travel Documents (2 Feb 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Irish Naturalisation & Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department advises me that, in exceptional cases, an application for Irish temporary travel document may be considered in respect of qualifying non-Irish nationals who are resident in Ireland. In all such cases, INIS must be satisfied that there is no alternative open to the applicant before an Irish temporary travel...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (2 Feb 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (2 Feb 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: This particular case had come to my Department's notice due to questions raised regarding the legislation dealing with the registration of deathsin utero. The Coroners' functions regarding issue of death certificates is covered by the Civil Registration Act 2004 which falls under the remit of the Department of Social Protection. It is important to note that a Coroner is a statutory officer...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (2 Feb 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am pleased to confirm to the Deputy that I signed the Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act 2015 (Commencement) Order 2016 on 25 January 2016, which commenced most of the provisions of the Act on 29 January. The only provisions not commenced under the Order are those dealing with the abolition of the requirement for a 'statutory sitting' of the High Court in bankruptcy cases (sections 3, 4, 5, 13...