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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned held an immigration permission which expired on 16 May, 2016. The person concerned was advised by correspondence which issued on 7 April, 2016 from INIS to register directly with the Garda National Immigration Bureau for a further renewal period. I am further informed by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned has had their permission to remain in the State renewed for a further three year period following the consideration of their case under Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). This decision was conveyed in writing to them by letter dated 11th May, 2015. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (18 May 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 5 November, 2016. I understand that the person concerned has recently contacted the INIS, arising from a change in their personal circumstances and that INIS will be writing to them shortly to seek clarification on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (18 May 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), the persons concerned have submitted written representations. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under Section...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal comprises a Chairperson and six ordinary members. The seven members of the Tribunal do not formally convene as a group to carry out the work of the Tribunal. Individual applications at first instance are considered by a single member of the Tribunal. Consequently, in this regard, the Chairperson can consider...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Correspondence (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The matter raised by the Deputy has been the subject of correspondence both directly with my Department and through the Office of the Taoiseach. I also had an opportunity to discuss the situation in broad terms with the person concerned as one of my constituents in 2015. As far as I am aware, it concerns complex legal issues around a long-running dispute in relation to a probate matter. I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by officials in the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that an application for a 'join family' visa from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 19 April, 2016. I am further advised that 'join family' visa applications, where the sponsor is an Irish national, can be expected to be dealt with within 6...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 25 May 2011. Representations were received from the person's legal representative, to request the Minister to use her discretion, pursuant to Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), to revoke the Deportation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Council Legislation (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Legislation is being drafted to provide for the establishment of a Judicial Council. It is intended that the key functions of that Council would encompass the maintenance and promotion of excellence in the exercise by judges of their judicial function and of high standards of conduct among judges. The model, which will of course be subject to consideration and approval by Government in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned has been granted permission to remain in the State for a three year period following the consideration of their case under Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). This decision was conveyed in writing to them by letter dated 15th March, 2016. It will be open...

Order of Business (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is proposed to take No. a7 - motion re establishment of standing committee of selection; No. b7 - motion re membership of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges; and No. c7 - motion re draft final report of the Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform, to adjourn at 3.30 p.m. today, if not previously concluded. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that Nos. a7 and...

Order of Business (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The debate will adjourn today, so provided there are speakers who want to participate, it will continue next Tuesday. There is no limit.

Order of Business (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have no difficulty extending the time. We clearly want every Member of the House to have an opportunity to participate. The list of speakers is not that long at present but no doubt this will change. If it continues and we extend the debate by two hours today, there will still be an opportunity to continue the debate on Tuesday.

Order of Business (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Regarding the public pay commission, there is a commitment in the programme for Government to establish a pay commission. My colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform is giving consideration to how to give effect to that commitment and what the necessary steps are, including consultation with the relevant stakeholders, which has begun already. There is also a commitment in...

Order of Business (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I said yesterday that I had no doubt that the Garda Commissioner, where feasible and legal for her to put further information in the public arena, would do so, and that remains my position. I fully support the Commissioner in the difficult job she is doing and I am confident that our discussions will help as much as possible to address the concerns which have been raised, consistent with the...

Order of Business (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Of course.

Order of Business (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have ongoing contact with the Garda Commissioner. When it comes to the Dáil debate next week, consistent with the principles I outlined yesterday that must be observed by both her and by me, I will inform the House fully as to the outcome of those discussions.

Order of Business (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Minister for Education and Skills is taking questions today. There is a strong commitment in the programme for Government regarding capitation for pupils, class sizes and other matters concerning education, for example, safeguarding the position of small schools, and no doubt the Minister will respond to the reports which are in the public arena today regarding safeguarding our schools....

Order of Business (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The point Deputy Burton makes regarding the availability of credit to families is a critical one. I reiterate the strong support for the scheme that the Deputy initiated under the Department of Social Protection. That now will need to be evaluated with a view to extension. There is a strong commitment in the programme for Government to credit unions. The Minister for Finance met...

Order of Business (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I suggest that a parliamentary question would be appropriate in order to deal with the specific points Deputy raised in his first question. I am sure the Minister will respond to it. On the second issue, there is an industrial relations mechanism in place in regard to the situation at the Luas. There is a strong commitment in the programme for Government to supporting the work of the...