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Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I will comment on amendment No. 85b. This is the territory around which we have been debating all afternoon the amendments of Senator Bacik and Senator McDowell.To be fair to Senator McDowell, he has indicated on all occasions and at every remove in the course of this legislation both in here and outside, his implacable opposition to the concept of any serving member of the Judiciary, in...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2018)

Charles Flanagan: That is what has been painted yet again by Senator McDowell, but that is not going to happen. It makes for a good debate, and it makes for good drama and effect. While Senator McDowell makes no secret of the fact that he wishes to have a widespread derogation from this legislation and from the commission for members of the superior courts, it is unacceptable to broaden out a commission...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The judgment was made by the Government, having considered all aspects of the issues to which I referred. The heart of the matter is that as far as section 39 is concerned, anyone who wishes to be considered for appointment to judicial office shall make the application to the commission. That specifically includes a person who may be a serving member of the Judiciary. This issue has...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It is a policy issue.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2018)

Charles Flanagan: There would be a voting process.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy Howlin is right. This is an issue that was the subject matter of debate here in the last session. Matters are with the Attorney General for some advice on a number of questions I have asked. I assure the House that I will continue to engage in respect of the Bill. I acknowledge the positive disposition and contribution of the Labour Party on it. Notwithstanding the very busy...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: He likes his beef.

Rural Crime: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following: notes:— the commitment in the Programme for a Partnership Government to close engagement between An Garda Síochána and local communities; — the Government’s plan to implement the recommendations in the report of the Commission on the Future of...

Rural Crime: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: -----that everything possible is being done to fight crime in this country. I want to stress the importance of having constructive debate. I hope the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, and I will continue to address the many issues raised here and in other debates in this House and the Upper House. We will have an opportunity at Question Time shortly. To be clear, the amendment in my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Taxi Licences (15 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV) industry in Ireland is regulated by the National Transport Authority in accordance with the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013, which falls under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Mr. Shane Ross, T.D. An Garda Síochána is currently deemed the licensing authority under section 6 (2) of the Taxi...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Taxi Licences (15 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that I, as Minister for Justice and Equality, have no role in the administration of Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV) licences, which is a matter for An Garda Síochána. However, to be of assistance I have been in contact with the Garda Authorities to make the necessary enquiries in respect of the individual case the Deputy has raised. I have been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Detention Centres (15 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have requested the information from the Garda authorities and I will contact the Deputy directly when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (15 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, the High Court has jurisdiction in wards of court matters and management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has provided the following figures for wardship...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (15 Jan 2019)

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 persons concerned. Representations received from the applicant, together with all other information and documentation on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (15 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: 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, on immigration Stamp 3 conditions, for the period to 15 August 2019. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 15 August 2013. The decision to grant such status was arrived at following...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (15 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that it would appear that the person's presence in the State is unlawful. INIS has no record of a request for permission to reside in respect of the person concerned. The Deputy will appreciate that, under the relevant provisions of the Immigration Act, 2004, a non-national may not be in the State...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (15 Jan 2019)

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), the person concerned has not submitted written representations. The position in the State of the person concerned will now be decided by reference to the provisions of Section 3 (6)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (15 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: 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 by the Deputy. A determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria attendant to naturalisation can only be made after an application is received. It is open to any individual...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (15 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: 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 25 August 2017. Representations were received on behalf of the person concerned requesting that the deportation order be revoked, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service Data (15 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 404 to 406, inclusive, together. I wish to inform the Deputy that the two sets of statistics requested are provided in the following tables. I can further inform the Deputy that Cork Prison is the main committal prison for male prisoners from the counties of Cork, Kerry and Waterford and that the current operational capacity figure for the Prison is 296. In...