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

Frances Fitzgerald: Section 8 of the Charities Act 2009 provides that the Act shall not apply to certain trusts the only property of which consists of: (a) shares in a qualifying company established for the purposes of Section 110 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997; (b) shares in a company whose business consists solely of the leasing of plant and machinery; (c) dividends paid in respect of such shares (being...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: I am of course very much aware of the particular concerns which may arise in relation to the safety of elderly and vulnerable persons. In this regard I can assure the Deputy that I am in ongoing contact with the Garda Commissioner to ensure that the available Garda resources are used as effectively as possible for tackling crime in our community. In addition An Garda Síochána work...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 38 and 97 together. As the Deputy will be aware I have previously announced, together with the then Minister of State responsible for the Office of Public Works, the intention to provide a dedicated facility including new family courts at the Hammond Lane site. The project is to be delivered by way of Public Private Partnership in accordance with the...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that over the period in question, 6 credit cards were held by officials in certain posts in my Department. Currently, official credit cards are held by two officials within my Department. No new credit cards were authorised during the period. In 2014 the total expenditure charged to these cards amounted to €25,243.27, whilst a sum of €27,588.36 was...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that over the period in question, 2 credit cards were held by officials in the National Disability Authority, an Agency funded by my Department's Vote. Details of the total expenditure charged to these cards are as set out in the following table. No bank interest was incurred in these periods. Agency Number of Credit Cards 2014 2015 National Disability...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: On an annual basis, my Department provides funding to approximately 300 third party non governmental bodies. In terms of gaining assurance on the control environment operating within these bodies, It has not been the practice to require internal operational details at a level requested by the Deputy. Instead my Department relies to a large extent on independent external audit assurance...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: I can advise the Deputy that An Garda Síochána is committed to investigating any breaches of the law resulting from the availability of illegal substances on the internet. I can also advise that the availability, on-line, of illegal substances is being closely monitored by An Garda Síochána. Furthermore, An Garda Síochána in partnership with its European and...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, during 2011 and 2012, An Garda Síochána completed a comprehensive review of its district and station network with a view to identifying opportunities to introduce strategic reforms to enhance service delivery, increase efficiency and streamline practices within the organisation. Having reviewed all aspects of the Garda Síochána policing...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that in the last 18 months 5 trainee Gardaí have resigned from An Garda Síochána prior to attestation and 8 probationer Gardaí have resigned post attestation. This Government is committed to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country in order to maintain and strengthen community engagement, provide...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be 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 that it is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Maintenance Payments (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Irish Central Authority for the Recovery of Maintenance from Abroad, which is in my Department, facilitates applications for the recovery of maintenance in other jurisdictions. Its role is to receive and transmit such applications to the relevant authorities abroad. The enforcement of such orders including the provision of legal aid in another State is a matter for the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Prison Service (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that on the 31 August, 2016 there were 117 prisoners in custody as compared to a bed capacity of 140. This represents an occupancy level of 84%. The number of staff working in Loughan House is 49. The Offence Group of the 117 prisoners is set out in the following table. Offence Group Description Total Homicide Offences 20 Attempts/Threats to Murder, Assaults,...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that they are not in receipt of any application from the person in question to upgrade their residency status. In the circumstances, I would suggest that the person make an application and give full details of their current circumstances in the State to enable a decision to be made in their case....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Terrorism (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The need to counter violent extremism is well recognised by the authorities here, particularly in the context of the current international terrorist threat environment. International best practice indicates that a multidimensional approach is required to address the potential for violent radicalisation and our policies concerned with integration, equality, combating discrimination and...

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 the person concerned entered the State in 2009 and was registered as a student until 14 May 2016. All non-EEA students resident in the State are subject to the student immigration rules set out under the "New immigration regime for full time non-EEA students" which was published in September 2010...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department is consulting with the Office of the Attorney General on the implications of the judgment and assessing possible ways forward. The paramount objective of any future action to be taken to address the impact of the judgment will be to clarify the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court with a view to ensuring orderly management and discharge of court business.

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 the person concerned has been granted permission to remain in the State, on immigration Stamp 2 conditions, for the period to 29th October 2016. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 17th November, 2015. The decision to grant such status was arrived at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Unaccompanied Minors and Separated Children (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP) was established by Government Decision on 10 September 2015 as a direct response to the humanitarian crisis that developed in Southern Europe as a consequence of mass migration from areas of conflict in the Middle East and Africa. Under the programme the Government has pledged to accept a total of 4,000 migrants into the State by the end of 2017,...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to by the Deputy was the subject of an application for Family Reunification which was approved on the 25th April 2012. The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the...