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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (11 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand the Deputy's question may refer to applications for a certificate of naturalisation rather than visas. 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 as €175, is payable on application for a certificate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Remit (11 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) has a hugely important role in ensuring that public confidence in the Garda Síochána is safeguarded, and has extensive powers under the 2005 Act to enable it to carry out its responsibilities. Significant changes were made to the powers of GSOC in the last two years including making GSOC a designated body for receiving...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Alert Programme (11 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As part of its Community Policing ethos, An Garda Síochána engages with a wide range of local groups including in excess of 3,700 Neighbourhood Watch and Community Alert groups countrywide. The Garda Text Alert Scheme is a particularly successful example of Community Policing in action with over 960 local groups in operation, involving in excess of 164,000 subscribers. I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (11 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Section 11 of the Immigration Act 2004 provides for the requirement that a person landing in the State shall be in possession of a valid passport or other equivalent document and that they shall furnish to an immigration officer such information as the immigration officer may reasonably require. This section also applies to any non-EEA national travelling within the Common Travel Area. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (11 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: 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: Liquor Licensing Laws (11 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, I am not in a position in my capacity as Minister for Justice and Equality to provide legal advice in relation to such a matter in response to a Parliamentary Question. I can, however, confirm that the sale or supply of intoxicating liquor without an appropriate licence under the Licensing Acts is generally an offence. And while a bona fidegift may not amount...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Refurbishment (11 Oct 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 the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Health and Safety Regulations (11 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I want to assure the Deputy that my Department takes very seriously its obligations under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 and is working to strengthen the safety culture within the organisation and in the Agencies under its aegis to ensure that all employees are aware of the importance of health and safety and are committed to continuous improvement. The remit of my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Agencies Staff Data (11 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed that no gifts or hospitality, such as those referred to in her question, have been given to the staff of the agencies under the remit of my Department. My Department does not have any Commercial State Bodies under its aegis.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (11 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy may be aware, 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 provided the following information on the staff in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (11 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the deputy there is no disparity in the figures quoted. The Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP) was established by Government Decision on 10 September, 2015 pledged to accept a total of 4,000 persons, through a combination of the EU relocation mechanism established by two EU Council Decisions in 2015 to assist Italy and Greece, and the UNHCR-led refugee resettlement...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service Data (11 Oct 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: Garda Investigations (11 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can assure the Deputy that I am very mindful of the serious impact of sexual crimes on victims and their families, particularly where young persons are involved and I am aware of the recent reports to which he refers. As I have previously advised the Deputy, I have recently received correspondence expressing concerns in relation to the case referred to and have, in the first instance,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Organised Crime (11 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, on the 9th and 10th of June this year I held bilateral discussions with my Ministerial counterparts from Spain, the Netherlands and Belgium in the margins of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council in Luxembourg. The purpose of these meetings was to discuss bilateral cooperation in the field of home affairs and in particular police cooperation against organised...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (11 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: 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. I am assured by the Garda Commissioner that the allocation of members is continually monitored and reviewed taking into account all relevant factors including crime...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments (11 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that there are currently 5 judicial vacancies in the Courts, as follows: Court Number of vacancies Supreme Court 1 Court of Appeal 0 High Court 1* Circuit Court 2 District Court 1 *A Judge has been nominated by the Government to fill this vacancy and it is expected that her appointment will take place this month. The 2016 Programme for Government commits to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (11 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 8 March 2011 and therefore has no entitlement to residency in the State. Judicial Review proceedings were issued on 16 July 2015 challenging the Deportation Order and accordingly, as the matter issub judice, I do not propose to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Unaccompanied Minors and Separated Children (11 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I refer the Deputy to my responses to Parliamentary Questions No. 78 of 4 October 2016, and No. 76 of 5 October 2016 in which I set out the position on unaccompanied minors in Calais. I also note from recent statements that the French Government is actively seeking alternative accommodation within France for all those in Calais.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Medical Service (11 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that in-reach mental health services are available in the Dublin and Portlaoise prisons, and Castlerea prison, through collaboration with the Health Service Executive (HSE), and the National Forensic Mental Health Service (NFMHS) to provide forensic mental health sessions weekly in these prisons. The Irish Prison Service, in partnership and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Medical Service (11 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that audits of prison healthcare were conducted by external consultants up to August 2014. On foot of the recommendations of the Committee for the Prevention of Torture following its visit of September 2014, the Irish Prison Service has been engaged with the Department of Health in relation to a fundamental review of healthcare in prisons and the...