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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: That is fake news.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: There is a lot at stake here.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: On the second issue raised by Deputy O'Dea, on proposed parental leave, that matter is on the Order Paper of the Upper House. In accordance with long-standing tradition and conventions, it would be inappropriate for this House to discuss it. I understand there are ongoing issues that are the subject of discussions between the parties in the Seanad.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (23 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, there has been unprecedented investment in An Garda Síochána in recent years, in support of the Government’s commitment to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country in order to maintain and strengthen community engagement and provide reassurance to citizens and deter crime. The resources provided by Government...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (23 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, there has been unprecedented investment in An Garda Síochána in recent years, in support of the Government’s commitment to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country in order to maintain and strengthen community engagement and provide reassurance to citizens and deter crime. The resources provided by Government...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (23 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998 management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (23 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The proposed provision to which the Deputy has referred remains part of the General Scheme of the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill which has been submitted to the Office of Parliamentary Counsel following the Government Decision of 11 July 2017 that it be submitted for formal drafting. In December 2017 the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice and Equality confirmed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (23 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, there has been unprecedented investment in An Garda Síochána in recent years, in support of the Government’s commitment to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country in order to maintain and strengthen community engagement and provide reassurance to citizens and deter crime. The resources provided by Government to An...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Confidential Recipient (23 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Inquiry to which the Deputy refers is one of five statutory Inquiries which were established in accordance with section 42 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, on 15 May 2017. These Inquiries arose out of the recommendations of the Independent Review Mechanism, in respect of complaints considered by it.  Following consultation with the Attorney General, it was...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (23 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that disciplinary matters within An Garda Síochána are governed by the Garda Síochána Act 2005 and the Garda Síochána (Discipline) Regulations 2007 and are a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I have asked the Garda Commissioner for the specific information requested and when it is to hand I will write directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (23 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: There has been very significant investment in Garda resources across the State in recent years.  The Government's Capital Plan 2016 – 2021 provides €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet, to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a modern, effective and fit-for-purpose fleet to ensure that Gardaí can be mobile, visible and responsive on the roads...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Staff (23 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Government remains firmly of the view that the only way to ensure an orderly withdrawal is to ratify the Withdrawal Agreement, as endorsed by the European Council and agreed with the British Government.  Our focus remains on securing the deal that has been reached.  However, in light of ongoing uncertainty in Britain, we continue to work to prepare for the UK’s exit and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (23 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 114, 115 and 117 together. I have requested the information from the Garda authorities and I will contact the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Data (23 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, 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 include 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 provided the Report...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Investigation (23 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As I stated last week, the failure to properly manage cases involving youth crime is very concerning. I welcome the fact that the Garda Commissioner has acted to tackle these problems urgently and take all appropriate action. As the Commissioner outlined in his engagement with the Policing Authority last week, a number of steps have already been taken within An Garda Síochána...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy has raised a number of points, the most important of which is reported on in the media today, that the Garda Commissioner intends to deploy gardaí from rural areas to the Border. I refer the Deputy and all other Members to a statement by the Garda Commissioner in which he states quite clearly that reports of 600 gardaí being moved to the Border are entirely incorrect....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (24 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Since the reopening of the Garda College in September 2014, just under 2,400 Garda recruits have been assigned to mainstream duties nationwide, including 800 trainees who passed out from the college during 2018.  As the Deputy is aware, the manner in which the resources of the Garda Síochána are deployed is solely a matter for the Garda Commissioner and his management team...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gangland Crime (24 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can assure the Deputy that the Government is fully committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the necessary resources to continue to disrupt the operation of criminal groups who carry out these killings and who endanger the safety of our communities and he will have noted An Garda Síochána have made significant progress in tackling the insidious threat of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service Staff (24 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Irish Prison Service has informed me that on 04 May 2018 a number of staff members left their post in Portlaoise prison, without leave to do so, while on duty. This was clearly unacceptable and I am further informed that management immediately implemented measures to ensure that the impact of the situation was minimized and controlled, with the situation returning to normal that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (24 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that it aims to achieve the highest health and safety standards across its operations and to meet the statutory requirements set out in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 as well as compliance with the provisions and requirements of other relevant legislation, standards and codes of practice. To do this the Irish...