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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits Applications (24 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, if an application for International Protection and a related application for permission to access the labour market has been made in the State, for confidentiality reasons, it is not the practice to comment on such applications and the applicant or his legal representative should contact either the Labour Market Access Unit of INIS or the International Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (24 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: There are currently no plans to review the legislation related to citizenship to include those persons that have been married for a defined length of time to an Irish citizen living overseas in recognition of their close familial ties to Ireland. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Legislation (24 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: In order to offer gaming or gambling products in Ireland, a license is required under the Betting Acts 1931-2015 or the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956. The Revenue Commissioners are the primary responsible licensing authority under both Acts, with some involvement of the Minister for Justice and Equality. My Department does not have a role in monitoring such licenses.  I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Money Laundering (24 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy may be aware that the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010 applies to private members’ gaming clubs and casinos. The Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (Directive (EU) /2015/849) requires Member States to extend the application of anti-money laundering laws to all providers of gambling services, unless it can be shown that a particular...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Assisted Decision Making (24 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 provides a modern statutory framework to support decision-making by adults with capacity difficulties. The Act was signed into law on 30 December 2015. New administrative processes and support measures, including the setting up of the Decision Support Service within the Mental Health Commission (a body under the Department of Health),...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Assets Bureau (24 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 198 to 200, inclusive, together. As the Deputy will be aware, the Criminal Assets Bureau was established by Government in 1996. The Bureau’s remit is to target the assets, wherever situated, of persons which derive or are suspected to derive, directly or indirectly, from criminal conduct. The Bureau utilises the provisions of the Proceeds of Crime...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Assets Bureau (24 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 201 and 202 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the Criminal Assets Bureau was established by Government in 1996. The Bureau’s remit is to target the assets, wherever situated, of persons which derive or are suspected to derive, directly or indirectly, from criminal conduct. The Bureau utilises the provisions of the Proceeds of Crime legislation as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (24 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 ongoing. A letter issued to the person concerned on 18 October 2018 requesting certain documentation and a reply is awaited.  Upon receipt of the requested...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Pathology Laboratory (24 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The estimated cost of employing three extra full time Senior Laboratory Analysts in the Office of the State Pathologist is roughly €165,537. This is based on the first point of the pay scale and includes an estimate of employer's PRSI. The full pay scale for this role is: €49,823,  €52,073,  €54,066, ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (24 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, 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 recruitment and training of the members of An Garda Síochána. Further, the allocation of Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Foireann Roinne (24 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Molaim Ceisteanna Uimh. 206 go 207, cuimsitheach, a fhreagairt le chéile. Tá áthas orm a chur in iúl don Teachta go bhfuil, faoi láthair, cohórt de 45 oifigeach, c. 2% d’fhoireann mo Roinne, ar liosta de bhaill foirne sa Roinn atá ar fáil chun seirbhísí a sholáthar (i.e., ceisteanna agus fiosruithe a fhreagairt) as Gaeilge. Tá...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The purpose of section 27 on confidential information is to provide for the non-disclosure of such information by a member of the commission or the procedures committee or any other committee, by a director, a staff member, a consultant or adviser or any other person who might be engaged under contract by the commission.I want to strengthen this. I am of the view that there may have been...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I do not think pleading the flu injection is satisfactory with regard to what the Senator may or may not say. It seems to me that it is an abdication of responsibility if he is citing the flu injection for some rambling he has already indicated he may be minded to pursue.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: A number of points have been raised by Senators arising out of Senator McDowell's contribution. In particular, the issue was raised some moments ago of persons who are not shortlisted being aware of their position. The Bill makes no provision for informing the applicants of their position in respect of shortlisting. It does not prohibit the commission from doing this either but I refer to...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: No. I am open to giving due consideration to any amendment the Senators wish to table, but for the purposes of this debate we are dealing with amendments that have already been tabled. The points that have been raised that were flagged earlier in the debate are now the subject matter of amendments. I refer specifically to the role of the Attorney General in communicating with Cabinet on the...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: -----commission process. Senator McDowell's point on confidentiality is about whether those requirements imply that the Attorney General cannot divulge to the Cabinet the names of persons who have not been recommended by the commission. If the Attorney General is free to give such information to the Cabinet, it is suggested that the Bill should be amended to make that clear. Specific...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It is section 53(5)(h).

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I think the flu jab is kicking in as the Senator forewarned us.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The only jab I mentioned was the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board. Senator Norris mentioned the flu jab.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I did because Senator Norris reminded us-----