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Questions on Proposed Legislation (29 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The report has to be laid before the Houses by tomorrow. That is what has to be done by tomorrow and it will be.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (29 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Minister of State at my Department, Deputy David Stanton, is working on the Bill. He is examining whether some elements of it could be dealt with separately from the overall Bill. He is examining how best to progress the Bill. There are some very important current issues in the country that need to be addressed in the Bill.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (29 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is intended that the heads of the Bill will be published, as I said previously, in July.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (29 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Departmental officials and I have had some initial discussions with the Judiciary on how best to meet that obligation in the programme for Government. Therefore, we have started discussions. Obviously, setting up a new court is quite complex. We are examining how best to deliver on the commitment to have a dedicated court dealing with mortgage arrears cases.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (29 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The GSOC legislation was reviewed and this House made changes to it last year. There are no plans to change it, but it can and obviously will be kept under review. There may be a need to update it and GSOC may approach the Government with changes it would like to see implemented. It approached us about quite a number of changes when we were reviewing the legislation and we included as many...

Garda Síochána (Appointment of Senior Officers) Bill 2016: First Stage (29 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: No.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (29 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: All States, including Ireland, operate immigration controls for well established reasons of public policy, including consideration of the economic impacts for the State. To this end policies regarding all non-nationals wishing to enter the State are kept under review and revised from time to time. As outlined in previous responses for Parliamentary Questions, I requested officials in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Passport Applications (29 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The processing of applications for passports is the responsibility of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and I therefore have no function in the matter. The entitlement to Irish citizenship however, including citizenship by descent and through naturalisation, is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. I have no plans to amend...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (29 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 59 to 61, inclusive, together. As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel among the Garda Regions, Divisions and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continual review taking into account crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (29 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Since 16th June, 2015, front-line immigration controls are being undertaken in Terminal 1 at Dublin Airport on a 24/7 basis by civilian staff from the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department. In October, 2015 INIS civilian staff took over the front-line immigration controls in the Transit Area of Terminal 2. A Public Appointment Service (PAS) recruitment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (29 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy may be aware, the Garda Diversion Programme operates in accordance with Part 4 of the Children Act 2001, as amended, and under the general superintendence and control of the Garda Commissioner. The aim of the Diversion Programme, through the network of Juvenile Liaison Officers (JLOs), is to deal with young people who offend, by way of administering a formal or informal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (29 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 65 and 66 together. As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel among the Garda Regions, Divisions and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continual review taking into account crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (29 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda resources, including in relation to developments of the PULSE system, are a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I have, however, been informed by the Garda authorities that the PULSE system allows for the creation of searchable records in relation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (29 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel and vehicles, among the Garda Regions, Divisions and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continual review taking into account crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources. In regard to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Maternity Leave (30 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: There is no provision under current legislation for additional Maternity Leave in either of the circumstances outlined in the details supplied. As the Deputy will be aware, a Family Leave Bill, the aim of which will be the consolidation into one piece of legislation the current provisions regarding maternity, adoptive, parental and carer’s leave, is being drafted. The Bill when...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Schengen Agreement (30 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Schengen 'acquis' is derived from the 1990 Schengen Convention to implement the 1985 Schengen Agreement. It allows for the abolition of internal border controls between the participating countries. It also includes provisions on a common policy on the temporary entry of persons, the harmonisation of external border controls, and cross-border police and judicial co-operation. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (30 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that we have no record of a De Facto Partner Permission application for the person concerned. For details on how to make an application for De Facto Partner Permission, please consult the INIS website at . Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (30 Jun 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 and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (30 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned has made an application 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. The records show that the person's...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (30 Jun 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 and will be submitted to me for decision as...