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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (13 Nov 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 Training (13 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As you will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for managing the business of An Garda Síochána including the training of the Garda members and staff of An Garda Síochána and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I am informed by the Commissioner that there is a five level suite of competency based driving (CBD) courses, with each level...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Warrants (13 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to this matter and I will contact the Deputy directly when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (13 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is currently a deportation order in effect for this person. A previous deportation order was revoked by senior management in the INIS, acting on my behalf, in circumstances where the person had an application for international protection accepted by the International Protection Office. In...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (13 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of all crime statistics. However, it is my understanding that the information being sought by the Deputy in relation to this particular crime category is not available through the CSO at this time.To be of assistance, I have requested that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (13 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It is regrettable that it has not been possible to provide the information sought in relation to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017 as quickly as might be desired. The Deputy will appreciate that this information is not compiled in my Department which must request the relevant data from An Garda Síochána. However, I hope that the Deputy can appreciate that every effort...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Data (13 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The number of senior positions held by men and women in my Department's employment at 5 November 2018is outlined in the table below: Grade Male Female Secretary General 1 Deputy Secretary* 1 3 Assistant Secretary* 14 5 Principal Officer* 69 43 Assistant Principal* 142 172 Total 227 223*Technical/professional posts have been included with the general Civil Service grade for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (13 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that passengers at the port of entry, are granted a 90 day permission by the Immigration Officers to facilitate registration at the local immigration office relevant to where the person will be residing. In the case of residents of the greater Dublin area the registration office is located at INIS, 13/14...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (13 Nov 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. If the Deputy can supply information related to Ms Muhammed's medical status I will arrange to have it forwarded to Citizenship Division. On completion of the necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commissions of Inquiry (13 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, an investigation was undertaken by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission into certain matters related to the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Shane O'Farrell. The purpose of the investigation was to assess whether the conduct of any Garda member would constitute an offence. GSOC’s investigation found that, while no such conduct...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cumas Gaeilge sa Gharda Síochána (13 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Bunaíodh an Coimisiún um Thodhchaí na Póilíneachta in Éirinn i mBealtaine 2017 chun athbhreithniú cuimsitheach a dhéanamh ar gach gné den phóilíneacht in Éirinn. Ag teacht leis an gcinneadh a rinne an Rialtas in Aibreán 2017 an Coimisiún a bhunú, bhí an Coimisiún um Thodhchaí na Póilíneachta...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cumas Gaeilge sa Gharda Síochána (13 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Faoi mar is eol don Teachta, is ar Choimisinéir an Gharda Síochána atá freagracht ó thaobh riarachán agus gnó an Gharda Síochána a bhainistiú agus a rialú i gcoitinne, lena n-áirítear trí shocrú a dhéanamh maidir le comhaltaí agus foireann shibhialtach an Gharda Síochána a earcú, a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation Standards (13 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I regret the delay in providing the information requested by the Deputy in Parliamentary Question No. 288 of 18 September 2018 (37331/18). The Irish Prison Service has advised that it was due to the requirement for the Governor of each prison to check the records with regard to the relevant institution. I am advised that the attached table reflects the number of instances of prisoners...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (14 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am aware of the impact that the type of criminal activity that took place in Drogheda last weekend can have on a community. I understand the concerns being expressed by the people of Drogheda and other areas of Louth which have been articulated to me on their behalf by Deputy O’Dowd on several occasions over the past few weeks. This type of criminal behaviour will not be...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (14 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Unprecedented levels of resources have been made available by the Government to An Garda Síochána-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (14 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: -----as evidenced by the recent budget. I want it to be absolutely clear that the type of criminal behaviour we have seen in Drogheda has no place in a civilised society and will not be tolerated.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (14 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: An Garda Síochána has overcome similar challenges in the past and will do so again. Gardaí in Drogheda have put in place a policing operation to prevent, detect and mitigate against any further escalation of violence in the area. The operation will entail a number of high-visibility patrols. I am sure Deputies from the area will join me in wishing them well in their endeavours.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (14 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I assure the House that I am firmly committed to supporting An Garda Síochána and ensuring the organisation is appropriately resourced. Available resources have reached unprecedented levels with provision for 2018 standing at more than €1.6 billion, including an allocation of €95 million in respect of overtime. Further tangible progress is being made on achieving the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (14 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: 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), which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I am informed by the Garda authorities that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (14 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 162, 167 and 168 together. I would like to acknowledge the Deputy's continued interest in relation to the misuse of scramblers and quad bikes in local communities and the Deputy will be aware that I share her concern regarding this serious public safety issue. I asked my officials to convene cross-agency consultations to ascertain whether there are...