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Questions on Proposed Legislation (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: We hope very much to be in a position to reach that goal. There is some outstanding legislation which has been the subject of discussions between the Department of Health and me. It is legislation which impacts on the Department of Health in particular and it has been working on the issue. It is my intention to reach the stated goal of ratification by the end of the year.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have no doubt that the Minister for Health and the HSE director is addressing the issue before the health committee as we speak. The issue the Deputy raises relates to a memo which was circulated containing some legal advice. The Minister has made his position clear and the director has withdrawn the memo. It does not reflect Government policy on or its approach to people who are in hospital.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand the legislation will be before the House in the next few weeks.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has made clear his approach to the issue the Deputy raises and held a meeting earlier this week with ICTU. The Minister for Health is engaging with the health unions to discuss the very issues raised by SIPTU today.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand the Bill is near completion.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: We hope to publish the Bill this term.

Prisons (Solitary Confinement) (Amendment) Bill 2016: First Stage (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: No.

Residential Institutions Statutory Fund (Amendment) Bill 2016: First Stage (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: No.

EU Migration Crisis: Motion (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I move:“That Dáil Éireann: — stands in solidarity with all people displaced by war and conflict seeking international protection in Europe; — notes that the French Government has dismantled the refugees camp in Calais and has moved the unaccompanied 1,500 children to other areas in France; — notes with concern that up to 10,000 children are missing and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Refurbishment (10 Nov 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (10 Nov 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: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Interdepartmental Committee on the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was reconvened in September 2014, and met four times to identify all barriers to Ireland’s ratification of the Convention and agree on legislative measures to overcome them. The result of this work was a roadmap to ratification, which was published on 21 October 2015 and which outlines the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Transfers (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that on 12 July, 2016, the Supreme Court dismissed the State's appeal in the case known as 'O'Farrell, McDonald, Rafferty -v- The Governor of Portlaoise Prison'. The case concerns an appeal taken by the State against a judgement of the High Court ordering the release of the three named prisoners who had been transferred to Ireland from the UK where they had been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of resources and equipment is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I am advised by the Garda authorities that all members of An Garda Síochána are provided with anti-stab/ballistic vests. I am further advised that such vests are purchased for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 63 and 79 together. As the Deputies will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources among the various Garda Divisions and Districts, and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I am assured by the Commissioner that the allocation of resources is continually monitored and reviewed taking into account all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner 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 Gardaí is continually monitored and reviewed taking into account all relevant factors, including crime trends,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned currently has permission to reside in the State until 7 August 2019. An application for naturalisation from the person concerned is currently being processed and the case will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. As the Deputy will appreciate, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned entered the State on 25th May 2011. I wish to advise the Deputy, however, that the Residence Division of INIS does not currently have any application for the person before them. Should they wish to regularise their position in the State, then the person concerned should make...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned entered the State on 8th December 2003. I wish to advise the Deputy, however, that the Residence Division of INIS does not currently have any application for the person before them. Should they wish to regularise their position in the State, then the person concerned should...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that they have no record of the person in question entering or residing in the State. I wish to advise the Deputy, therefore, that the Residence Division of INIS does not currently have any application for the person before them. It appears that the person concerned does not have permission to remain...