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

Charles Flanagan: The resources provided by Government to An Garda Síochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion.  Very significant capital investment is also being made, including investment of €342 million in Garda ICT infrastructure between 2016 and 2021.  The Garda Commissioner is primarily responsible for the effective and...

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

Charles Flanagan: The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 (as amended) provides the legal basis for persons seeking to be naturalised and become Irish citizens.  There are no immediate plans to amend the Act, however, I am keeping immigration law under review and working with my officials to improve the overall immigration system.

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

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that there has been significant 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 Gardaí to be...

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

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions 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 to ensure that the optimum use is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Data (12 Mar 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 following...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Prisoners Abroad (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It would not be appropriate for me to discuss the detail of any individual case. The return to the EU of persons suspected of having been active in conflict in Iraq or Syria, or residing in conflict areas, presents complex challenges, including questions of public protection, the prosecution of offences, the protection of citizens’ rights - particularly the rights of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Data (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, The Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal administers the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted (the General Scheme) and the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted on Prison Officers (the Prison Officer Scheme).  Under the terms of the Schemes, the Tribunal is entirely independent in the matter of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As outlined in my reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 95, 96 and 97 I have requested an assessment of the caseload of the Tribunal to determine the current status of applications to the General Scheme.  Applicants may be asked by the Tribunal to submit supporting documentation to enable the Tribunal come to a decision on their case.  I am informed by the Tribunal that the...

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

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, there has been an unprecedented level of 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, to provide reassurance to citizens and to deter crime. The resources...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan:  The Deputy will appreciate that crime prevention and investigation, including in relation to the involvement of children in crime or prostitution, are matters for An Garda Síochána in the first instance. However, an important initiative funded by my Department, known as the "Greentown” project, is examining the influence of criminal networks on children in...

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

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy was informed in the previous Parliamentary Question No. 228 of 5 March 2019, the Courts Service has indicated that eight people were summoned to Court for failing to surrender their driving licences and in relation to these summonses, no convictions are recorded. The orders made by the Court in these cases are set out as follows: ORDERS MADE TOTAL ADJOURNED 1...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Consultations (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department  ran a public consultation process on the future of the twice-yearly clock change in October and November of 2018.  The consultation comprised a public survey (which received over 16,000 responses) and general submissions from individuals and stakeholders (receiving 171 responses).  In addition, the Department commissioned an...

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

Charles Flanagan: The Probate Office is an office of the High Court 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 waiting times for Grant applications in the...

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

Charles Flanagan: 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 and I, as Minister, have no direct role in this regard. I am informed by the Commissioner that Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I would like to thank the Deputy for his continued interest in this important public order issue.  Legal advices were sought from the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in November 2018 in order to identify feasible next steps in response to this public safety concern.  These advices were discussed with the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS) in...

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

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the Special Scheme for Students closed to new applications on 20 January, 2019.  INIS received approximately 3,100 applications comprising former students and their family members.  To date, INIS has made a decision in approximately 560 cases.  The Deputy will appreciate that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigrant Investor Programme Data (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) was introduced by the Government in April 2012 to encourage inward investment for the creation of business and employment opportunities in the State. The IIP provides non-EEA nationals with a number of options to invest in Ireland, and successful applicants are granted a permission to reside in Ireland for a fixed period. Applicants must be high net...

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

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 220 to 222, inclusive, together. 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 and I, as Minister, have no direct role in this regard. I am informed by the Commissioner that Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under...

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

Charles Flanagan: My Department met with SEFF and participated in an event organised by them on 3 July 2018.  The event was held at Farmleigh and was an opportunity for my Department and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline how the Irish Government are delivering on our commitments to implement the Legacy framework of the Stormont House Agreement.  The event was attended by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Protecting the State and the people from terrorism is the highest priority for the Government.  The expert assessment of the terrorist threat to Ireland is that, while an attack is possible, it is not considered likely. The authorities here remain nonetheless very vigilant and the level of threat is kept under constant and active review by An Garda Síochána. The Garda...