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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Restorative Justice (13 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Probation Service plays a key role in the delivery of restorative justice practice as part of its overall mission of reducing reoffending and further victimisation in our communities. In the latter half of 2015, at the request of the then Minister for Justice and Equality, a small two year pilot programme was established by the Probation Service, to respond to any requests for victim...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (13 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: 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 currently at an advanced stage and on completion of the necessary processing the application will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. There is no further...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (13 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. A total of €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. This continuing investment is intended to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Preparations (13 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: In common with all Government Departments and State Agencies, An Garda Síochána has been preparing for Brexit and there is ongoing engagement between senior Garda management and my Department in this regard. Preparation has had a wide-ranging focus on operational requirements, including personnel, infrastructure and technology. I know the Commissioner is committed to ensuring the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cyberbullying Issues (13 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am aware that the Deputy asked a similar question in November 2018 (46670/18) and I would refer him to the answer provided at that time. I can assure the Deputy that work is continuing to progress legislation to reform the law in the area of harassment, with a particular focus on harmful communications online in light of growing concerns in relation to the impact of such behaviours. ...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I accept that there is an element of public concern about the matter, along the lines of what has been suggested by Deputy McDonald, and that there is a need for greater consistency. I am at an advanced stage of settling a series of amendments, which I expect to have finalised and published within the next week.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Bill is unlikely to appear during this term. I will communicate directly with the Deputy with more precise information but it certainly will not appear in the next couple of months.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: While it would be inappropriate of me to comment on an individual case, which I am sure the Deputy will accept, the Parole Bill 2016 is a priority in my Department. There are ongoing discussions with the promoter of the Bill, Deputy O'Callaghan, who has been kept fully informed and is assisting with the drafting of some amendments which are necessary to facilitate further passage of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Properties (26 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 424 and 440 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 enquiries...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences Data (26 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 information...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (26 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: On 12 February 2019, the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection received Government approval to publish the Civil Registration Bill 2019. The Civil Registration Bill 2019 makes technical amendments to sections in Part 9 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 that provide for registration, and re-registration, of births of donor-conceived children. This legislation is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (26 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. New administrative processes and support measures, including the setting up of the Decision Support Service within the Mental Health Commission (a body...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Data (26 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the receipt of a recommendation letter from the International Protection Office (IPO) should not be interpreted as a decision on the person’s international protection application. The IPO makes recommendations to me, as Minister for Justice and Equality, and due diligence must be carried out...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (26 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that if an application for international protection has been made in the State it is not the practice, for confidentiality reasons, to comment on it. Under Section 26 of the International Protection Act 2015, it is an offence to identify an international protection applicant. The offence is punishable by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (26 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have requested the information from the Garda authorities in relation to assaults on non-nationals and I will contact the Deputy directly when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Rights (26 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Ireland is fully committed to addressing the challenges of modern slavery, known as human trafficking under Irish and EU legislation and the principal international conventions. Co-ordination of national efforts in this area is the responsibility of my Department. Ireland has ratified the principal international Human Trafficking treaties: - The Palermo Protocol (2000) to the UN...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (26 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. In relation to the allocation of newly attested Gardaí, it is important to keep in mind that they have a further 16 months of practical and class-room based...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (26 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: Garda Resources (26 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, in support of the Government’s commitment to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country to maintain and strengthen community engagement, provide reassurance to citizens and deter crime. An allocation of €1.76 billion...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (26 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. A total of €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. This continuing investment is intended to...