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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (29 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 ongoing. On completion of the necessary processing the application will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (29 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 ongoing. On completion of the necessary processing the application will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that it received a request for a change in the person's permission to reside in this State on 1 November 2018. I understand that INIS wrote to the person concerned on 19 November 2018 in relation to the grant of permission to reside in the State on Stamp 4 conditions until 18 November 2021. Queries in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Applications (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The person concerned submitted a proposal to bring her son to the State under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme - Humanitarian Admissions Programme (IHAP) 2, which was received by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service of my Department on 30 June 2018. The IHAP is a programme which allows holders of International Protection Status in the State, i.e Refugees with Convention...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Organised Crime (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 and 117 together. I can assure the Deputy that tackling organised crime activity in both rural and urban areas is a key ongoing priority for both the Government and An Garda Síochána. An Garda Síochána's Policing Plan sets out the priorities of An Garda Síochána in tackling organised crime activity, with an emphasis on its...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 118 and 121 together. As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. The Deputy is aware that the moratorium on Garda Recruitment introduced in 2009 resulted in a reduction in Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Promotions (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is made of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the total number of women in all ranks of An Garda Síochána as of the 31 October 2018, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 3,720 or 27% of the total strength. This compares favourably with the number on 31 December 2008 which was approximately 3,100 or 22% of the total strength. While this is broadly in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gangland Crime (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I can assure the Deputy that tackling organised crime activity is a key ongoing priority for both the Government and An Garda Síochána. The Government's commitment in this regard is evidenced by the significant additional funding that has been provided to An Garda Síochána in recent years in response to increased gang-related violence and crime. The question of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Operations (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The information requested by the Deputy, insofar as my Department is concerned, is outlined in the table below. Progress on Measures to Enhance Ireland’s Corporate, Economic, and Regulatory Framework Action Point No. Action Point Timeline Relevant Bodies Lead/Owner Progress 6 Review anti-corruption and anti-fraud structures. Q2 2018 Department of Justice and...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am pleased to be present for this Supplementary Estimate. I am joined by Mr. Donncha O'Sullivan, Mr. Seamus Clifford, Mr. Frank Maher and Ms Downey, who is in the building and may be joining us shortly. I thank members of the committee for making time available for this consideration. The net amount of the Supplementary Estimates is €59 million for the Garda Vote, €10...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: There are three issues. The Deputy initially asked a question about the need for such a Supplementary Estimate on an annual basis. I am keen to obviate the need for one towards year end and will work towards ensuring that these issues can be addressed during the year through the original moneys allocated. This is an issue particularly for Garda overtime which I have discussed, at an early...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: My understanding was that I did answer the question. I repeat it by saying that my intention is to ensure that the Garda budget, including overtime, is sufficient for the Garda Commissioner to arrange his planning and the execution of his programme without the need for a Supplementary Estimate. Let me stress again that the funding provided for Garda overtime next year is €95 million,...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I cannot say any more than what my intention is.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Next year.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The divisional PSUs are being rolled out in phases. Phase 1 is in respect of the Dublin metropolitan region west, Louth and Cork city. It was the pilot to which the Deputy refers. The assessment of that pilot is informing a further roll-out to each Garda division. The objective is to have the service across each division by the end of next year. There is sufficient funding allocated for...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I do not have it to hand-----

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: -----but it will be sufficient to enable an increase from the current four.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: That is across the 28 Garda divisions.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: There is ongoing training. It forms part of the training for new members of the Garda and experienced members who are working within the divisional PSUs, as well as those who will be in the 28 Garda divisions by the end of 2019.