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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned made an application for a residence card, under the provisions of the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015 on 6 January 2016. I understand that INIS wrote to the person concerned on 4 March 2016 seeking additional information and documentation it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Work on drafting of the Bill is at an advanced stage and it is hoped to be in a position to publish it in the coming weeks in line with the Government's legislative programme.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including the Traffic Corps, among the various Garda Regions, Divisions and Districts, and I as Minister, I have no direct role in the matter. I am informed by the Garda authorities that, as of 30 September 2016, the latest date which figures are readily available, the strength of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Legislation (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that in my capacity as Minister for Justice and Equality I have no direct involvement in the bringing of prosecutions, but am aware, of course, of the issues which arose in relation to the proceedings he has referred to. I have informed the Taoiseach that An Garda Síochána is engaging with the prosecution authorities in relation to these issues, which I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Civil Legal Aid (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Legal Aid Board administers the civil legal aid scheme on foot of the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995 (as amended) and the Civil Legal Aid Regulations (1996 – 2016). Applicants for civil legal aid are required to meet the financial eligibility criteria under section 29 of the Act. The Board has a policy role in relation to the provision of civil legal aid and periodically brings...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 76 and 77 together. The Deputy will appreciate that investigations into the matters referred to are properly dealt with by An Garda Síochána in the first instance and I, as Minister, have no role in relation to the conduct of particular Garda investigations. Similarly, the decision on whether or not to prosecute in a particular case rests solely with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Retirements (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Retirement of members of An Garda Síochána is governed by statutory provisions which set the mandatory retirement age for all members at 60 years of age. Members of An Garda Síochána who joined the organisation prior to 1 April 2004 may retire on full pension once they have served for at least 30 years and they have reached 50 years of age. Members of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Government is committed to significant reform of the courts, including the establishment of a family law court structure that is streamlined, more efficient, and less costly. My Department is working on a General Scheme of a Family Court Bill and will be engaging in further consultation with relevant stakeholders in relation to the operational aspects of a new family court structure....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the position remains as set out in my reply to PQ No.30 of 11th October, 2016, which is set out below. "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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Valuation Office (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that the Valuation Office is currently undertaking a systematic programme of revaluing, for rates purposes, all industrial and commercial properties in the State. The purpose of revaluation is to bring more equity, fairness and transparency into the local authority rating system and to distribute the commercial rates liability more equitably between ratepayers. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Data (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Prison Service that the statistics being sought are not readily available. The information is currently being collated and I will respond to the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Data (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that I have made inquiries with the Courts Service in respect of the statistics requested. The information sought is currently being compiled and verified. I shall arrange for this information to be forwarded to him shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Data (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that the Courts Service has informed me that no attachment orders have been made since the commencement of the Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014 on 11 January 2016. The Act provides for alternatives to imprisonment for non-payment of fines. The process to support payment of fines by instalment commenced earlier this year and other elements of the process...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that the Scheme of the Bill was referred to the Committee in June 2012 and the Committee has since reported.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that the Coroners Bill 2007, which was on the Order Paper in the previous Dáil, was not restored to the Order Paper in the current Dáil, as it needs to be fully examined and revised before an updated Bill is brought forward. I had already asked my Department to carry out a review of the 2007 Bill, as a number of elements have become outdated and need review...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of resources is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. As I informed the Deputy in response to Parliamentary Question No. 69 of 28 June 2016, Automatic Name Plate Recognition technology (ANPR) is not solely limited for use by the Garda Traffic Corps. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Legal Costs (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to inform the Deputy that it has not been possible to provide the information required in the time available. The information will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 91 and 93 together. On 19 July, under S.I. No. 383 of 2016, I commenced those provisions of Part 1 and Part 2 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 as necessary to get the new Regulatory Authority up and running, particularly in terms of its membership and appointment. On 29 September 2016, I signed the Order appointing 1 October 2016 as the official...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was refused permission to remain in the State, on the basis of a change in circumstances on 7 September 2016. In accordance with the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification dated 31 December 2013, where an application is refused, the applicant may appeal to INIS....

Leaders' Questions (3 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Deputies are aware that Garda Representative Association officials have been working with the Labour Court and that the Labour Court has said that it will give a decision tomorrow. While we are speaking about the dispute, the Labour Court is meeting the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors to consider its submissions and the official submissions. I still continue to appeal to...