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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I understand the Chief Justice was acting fully within his powers and authority. I support him in his recent statement.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I still intend to have the matter before this House, business permitting, before the end of this year. It is important legislation and is receiving priority attention in my Department.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Taoiseach has outlined that the Attorney General is awaiting the formal notice under section 24 of the Coroners Act. On receipt of that notice, the Attorney General will give the matter due consideration and report to the Government on the outcome of that.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I do not wish inconvenience on any of the Deputies. My understanding was I was to take the second matter. It was only when I saw the first matter had commenced and saw that Deputy Ó Cuív was here that I came to the Chamber rather hurriedly. I was not aware of any change. If I heard Deputy Ó Cuív correctly, he said he had not been invited to the official opening of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As he is the senior Deputy for the area, I did miss him on the occasion of the opening, which I think was on the last day of July, certainly the last weekend of July.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: While I did not issue the invitations, an invitation should, of course, have issued to the senior Deputy for the area. I am sorry that took place and I will certainly check it out because the Deputy should have been present. I know the Deputy would have made representations on the matter, which is important to his constituency and the people he represents. Deputy Ó Cuív will...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy Ó Cuív's opinion is never humble. I very much value his experience of many years representing the people of the west and the particular area to which this debate refers. I have listened very closely to what he said. I reject the Deputy's assertion that this is part of a grand plan to remove services from rural Ireland. My Government colleagues and I are committed to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents Data (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: An Garda Síochána have informed me that, due to the manner in which such data is recorded on PULSE, it is not possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy as identifying the exact area and circumstances would necessitate a disproportionate expenditure of Garda time and resources. I understand that local authorities hold collision data for regional and local...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that, as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents Data (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: An Garda Síochána have informed me that, due to the manner in which such data is recorded on PULSE, it is not possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy as identifying the exact area and circumstances would necessitate a disproportionate expenditure of Garda time and resources. I understand that local authorities hold collision data for regional and local...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: 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: Court Accommodation Provision (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that, as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: 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: Legal Costs (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I can confirm to the Deputy that the person referred to is a named party in a civil action against the Minister for Justice and Equality, Ireland, the Attorney General and the Garda Commissioner, relating to matters which arose during his tenure as Commissioner.  The Deputy refers to a provision of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 Act ("the Act") providing that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Administration (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As outlined in responses to previous parliamentary questions, the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department became aware in September of customers experiencing difficulties booking registration appointments.  Some of these difficulties had arisen because third party agents had been able to secure multiple appointments through the use of automatic software....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that the Programme for a Partnership Government recognises that Gardaí must have the modern technology and resources necessary to detect and investigate crime and to prevent loss and harm to citizens and their property on a 24/7 basis. In support of this, €342 million is being invested in Garda ICT infrastructure between 2016 and 2021 to enable An...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service Staff (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Mountjoy Prison Campus currently comprises Mountjoy Male Prison and the Dochas Centre both of which are located on the same site. The manner in which the nursing resources on duty at night are deployed is as follows: - One nurse is located in the Mountjoy Male Prison and one nurse is located in the Dochas Centre. I have been advised by the Irish Prison Service that this...