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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (16 Sep 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 having been received for an extension of permission in respect of the person mentioned by the Deputy. In the event that an application is made for an extension of permission to remain in the State, it may be considered in due course. Details of how to make an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the deputy may be aware, the High Court has jurisdiction in Wards of Court matters. 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 I have had enquiries made and the following table provides details of the number of wards of court declared during...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Data (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a deportation order requires a person to remove themselves from the State and it is only where they fail to do so that the State is forced to remove them and enforce the rule of law. The process leading to deportation is extensive with many avenues of appeal, including judicial review in the High...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Releases (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that all prisoners, with the exception of life sentence prisoners who apply for release through the parole board process, who are sentenced to a term of imprisonment qualify for one quarter remission on the basis of good behaviour. In addition, prisoners who have engaged in authorised structured activity may apply to receive enhanced remission of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I would like to acknowledge, at the outset, the serious issue of road traffic fatalities referred to by the Deputy, and I am mindful of the traumatic impact of road traffic collisions on those directly affected and their families, as well as the impact of dangerous driving, more generally on the quality of life of residents in local communities across the country. The Deputy will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Boundary Disputes (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Property Registration Authority (PRA) that it is not aware of any recent increases relating to boundary disputes. The research referred to by the Deputy comprises academic publications completed as part of third level studies and has, I understand, been considered by the PRA. Given the low participation rate in the associated studies and the admission of use of anecdotal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (16 Sep 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 and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps the distribution of personnel under continuing review taking into account crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of the official recorded crime statistics, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have asked the CSO to forward the available statistics in relation to the information requested directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 18 and 48 together. As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources among the various Garda Divisions and Districts, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The matter to which the Deputy refers was considered by the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) set up by the Government to review complaints of Garda misconduct which had been made to the Taoiseach and myself. Having examined the papers in this case Counsel on the panel of the IRM recommended that an inquiry be established to consider issues raised in the complaint. I accepted counsel's...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Transfers (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that all prisoner journeys, including transfers to and from court, are conducted in accordance with the terms of the PSEC (Prison Service Escort Corps) regulations manual. The manual is a comprehensive document which outlines strict procedures for Escorting Prisoners throughout the state and caters for frequent water and rest breaks for the prisoners....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have not yet received the recommendations of the review to which the Deputy refers. The review is being carried out on a pro bono basis by former Chief Justice, Mr. Justice John L Murray. The work of the review involves the analysis of complex aspects of Irish and international law, particularly European law, in this area as well as consultation with relevant agencies and stakeholders....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Expenditure (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the allocation of necessary resources to ensure the safety of visiting dignitaries, having regard to the security considerations involved, and I as Minister have no direct role in the matter. I am advised by the Garda authorities that a complete costing in respect of the visit of HRH Prince Charles to Donegal is not yet...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Policing Co-operation (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 23 to 29, inclusive, 63, 81 to 83, inclusive, and 112 together. It may be helpful to inform the House that in March 2011 my Department received a report from the Garda Commissioner in the light of media coverage and Parliamentary Questions to the then Minister on the alleged activities of the person to whom these questions primarily relate. In relation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department is currently preparing legislation to give effect to the Government's commitments to transfer the administration of the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme to the Legal Aid Board and to strengthen aspects of its operation. It is my intention to consult with all relevant stake-holders in the development of this legislation including the Legal Services Regulatory Authority which may wish to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Administration (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, the Courts Service Act 1998 provides that management of the courts 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 provided the following information. In private family law cases, it is the responsibility of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The fees to be paid by an applicant for a certificate of naturalisation are governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 569 of 2011). The application fee, stipulated at €175, is payable on application for a certificate of naturalisation and a certification fee is payable on the issue of a certificate of naturalisation. The standard...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act 1962 provides that free legal aid may be granted, in certain circumstances, for the defence of persons of insufficient means in criminal proceedings. Under the Act, the grant of legal aid entitles the applicant to the services of a solicitor and, in certain circumstances, up to two counsel, in the preparation and conduct of their defence or appeal. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is assumed that by ‘Immigration Office’ the Deputy is referring to the public office at Burgh Quay in Dublin. This is a large public office dealing with up to 700 people per day. Its primary function is to provide face to face services with its customers in relation to registration for immigration permission and for re-entry visas. I am advised by the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy and I will forward this report to the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.