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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Data (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that it is not possible to extract the particular profession of the applicants' sponsor from the on-line visa application system and, therefore, the specific information requested is not available.  However, I understand such applications from family members of 'critical skills...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Northern Ireland (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that the primary security threat to the State is from republican paramilitary groups; the so-called ‘dissident’ groups.  While they have become somewhat factionalised over time, they still present a real and persistent threat.  The shared assessment of the threat in Northern Ireland is that it remains 'Severe' (that is to say, a terrorist...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries Report (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Government is committed to complying with all of the recommendations of the Ombudsman in relation to the operation of Magdalen Restorative Justice Ex Gratia Scheme.  My officials have been in ongoing contact with the Ombudsman’s Office as we go about implementing his recommendations. In relation to the Ombudsman's principal recommendation that the Scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Conventions (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy may recall that I recently outlined the position in relation to ratification of two important Council of Europe Conventions, including the Lanzarote Convention, when the matter was raised under topical issues on 16 January.  At that time I updated the House on the significant progress made in the ratification process within the term of this Administration, particularly through...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The office of Master of the High Court was established under section 3 of the Court Officers Act 1926 which provided that the Master of the High Court shall be appointed by the Executive Council and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Executive Council. The appointment of the Master of the High Court is done by Government. In relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Northern Ireland (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The discovery in the UK last week of a number of suspicious postal packages containing small incendiary devices is a matter of serious concern. This appalling act has been widely condemned and is a reminder of the need for constant vigilance in tackling terrorism and protecting peace on these islands. The Garda authorities are in close and continuous...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 177 and 196 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned applied on 02/12/2016 for a residence card as a family member of an EU citizen under the provisions of the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015 and Directive 2004/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.  They stated at that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (12 Mar 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 person concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Prison Service (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that the custodial estate is exempted from certain provisions of the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004 which prohibits smoking in the workplace.   I am informed it is the policy of the Irish Prison Service that, as a place of work, each prison is smoke free, while recognising that a prison cell is a domestic setting for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that section 5(1)(a) of the Comptroller and Auditor General (Amendment) Act 1993 expressly excludes the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) from auditing a fund under the control of the courts.  While my Department has examined the proposal to amend the 1993 Act to allow wards of court funds to be audited by the C&AG, I am...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (12 Mar 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 informed me that when a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and more broadly the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, address the right to equal treatment before the law. The UN Convention provides that people with disabilities should have the same rights as everyone else and should be provided with the practical supports to make that a reality. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Assisted Decision Making (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 provides a modern statutory framework to support decision-making by adults with capacity difficulties. The Act was signed into law on 30 December 2015 but has not yet been fully commenced.  The Act provides for the establishment of new administrative processes and support measures, including the setting up of the Decision Support Service...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 187 to 189, inclusive, together. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed and assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act. While statistics are not compiled in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that there has been unprecedented investment in Garda resources across the State in recent years.  In relation to Garda vehicles, €46 million has been provided by the Government for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021, to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a modern, effective and fit-for-purpose fleet allowing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Forensic Science Ireland (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) that they currently do not employ any forensic anthropologists nor am I aware of any being employed elsewhere in the Irish civil service. There is not therefore, to the best of my knowledge, a grade of forensic anthropologist in the civil service.  Having said that, it may be of interest to the Deputy to know that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that there has been an unprecedented level of investment in Garda resources across the State in recent years.  €46 million has been provided by the Government for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021, in addition to the investment of almost €30 million in the period 2013 to 2015, to ensure that An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service Data (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: In my response to Parliamentary Question 482 I indicated that it was not possible to collate the information sought within the relevant timeframe.  I have since been advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that as the data requested by the Deputy is not recorded centrally, a manual review of records was carried out. The information requested is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The  Registration of Clubs Acts 1904 to 2008 provide for the grant and renewal of a certification of registration by the courts for bona fide members' clubs. Those Acts permit the supply of intoxicating liquor to members of such a registered club on the club's premises and also to members of the public in limited, specified circumstances.  In order to...