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Order of Business (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I thank the Deputies. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan will be familiar with this legislation. Of course, she will be aware that there were objections within the House regarding certain aspects of the Bill when she was trying to steer it through, and it reached Report Stage. What the Minister intends to do now, before taking the decision that was asked, is to meet the stakeholders to have further...

Order of Business (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: In regard to the Shannon, Deputy Troy will be aware of the work that was done by the previous Government in bringing all of the relevant stakeholders together in a forum. It is the first time that has been done effectively. It will be a question for the new Minister to consider whether there needs to be a statutory basis to that authority.

Order of Business (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Not at this point. The focus, as the Deputy will be aware, has been on bringing the stakeholders together to ensure that the many different agencies involved are working in a co-ordinated, consistent way. That had not been done at a high level previously. This was an initiative that was taken by then Minister of State, Deputy Harris, at that time. It was very much welcomed by all the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to inform the Deputy that I have no plans to amend the Citizenship laws in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that decisions on the deployment of Garda personnel are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the first instance. The Deputy will also be aware that under the new Programme for Government we are pressing forward with an accelerated programme of Garda recruitment with a view to achieving a Force of 15,000 members. This is a central element of the Government's...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Data (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions, which includes the provision of information on the courts system. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that the number of prisoners awaiting...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Leave to Remain (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person mentioned by the Deputy arrived in the State on 12/07/2007 and that their most recent permission to remain in the State, on the basis of marriage to an Irish National, expired on 25/07/2015. I understand that the person in question only received 6 months' permission on the last occasion...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware the Magdalene Laundries were private institutions run by the Religious Orders. While labour affairs are a matter for the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and taxation affairs are a matter for the Revenue Commissioners, I am not aware of any special arrangements for the Religious Orders. If the Deputy has any evidence of wrongdoing in this regard she can...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware the Magdalene Laundries were private institutions run by the Religious Orders. While labour affairs are a matter for the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and taxation affairs are a matter for the Revenue Commissioners, I am not aware of any special arrangements for the Religious Orders. If the Deputy has any evidence of wrongdoing in this regard she...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Transfers (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that there is no obligation on an applicant to produce a valid personal public service number when applying under the Transfer of Sentenced Persons Acts 1995 & 1997 to serve their sentence here.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reports (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware, I published the report of the O'Higgins Commission of Investigation into certain matters relevant to the Cavan/Monaghan Division of the Garda Síochána on the 11th of May. The report deserves the most careful consideration so that we can all do everything possible to avoid a repeat of the issues which gave rise to it in the first place. In this regard, I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: 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 with a view to establishing whether the conditions for naturalisation, such as good character and lawful residence are satisfied. A letter issued to the person concerned on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned made an application in March of this year for a certificate of naturalisation. The processing of the application is ongoing with a view to establishing whether the conditions for naturalisation, such as good character and lawful residence are satisfied and will be submitted to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order signed on 7 February 2005. This Order placed a legal obligation on the person concerned to leave the State or failing that, to 'present' at the Offices of the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB), on 10 March 2005. The person...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is currently the holder of immigration permission until 24 June, 2016. It is open to the person concerned to contact their local Garda National Immigration Bureau registration office for a further renewal period, two weeks in advance of this date. Queries in relation to general...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The person concerned lodged an application for asylum at the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner on 19th November 2014. Following investigation by that office, it was established that the person concerned had been in possession of a valid visa issued by the United Kingdom authorities at the time of their asylum application in this State. Arising from their previous visa...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was registered in the State as a student between 22nd October 2009 and 14th May 2016. As such, they are subject to the student pathway. In this regard, I wish to draw your attention to the document 'Guidelines for non-EEA national students registered in Ireland before...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's question. It is open to any individual to lodge an application for citizenship if and when they are in a position to meet the statutory requirements as prescribed in the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I refer the Deputy to my reply to parliamentary Question No. 351 of 14 April, 2016 which is set out below: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned currently holds an immigration permission which expires on 21 July, 2016. It is open to the person concerned to contact their local Garda registration office for a further...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (19 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, as the person in question was registered in the State as a student from 07/01/2009 to 31/03/2015, they are subject to the student pathway. In this regard I wish to draw your attention to the document 'Guidelines for non-EEA national students registered in Ireland before 1 January, 2011' which is...