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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Restorative Justice (16 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can advise the Deputy that, as I previously indicated and as I reiterated in my response in February 2015, my officials contacted the particular publication on two occasions and discussed the question of an advertisement or article. Following on from this, my officials provided background information and details about the Magdalen Scheme to the publication. The Deputy will be aware...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Civilian Staff Recruitment (16 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I was pleased to announce on Budget day that the Government has approved my proposal that by 2021 the overall Garda workforce should comprise a total of 21,000 personnel; to include 15,000 Garda members, 2,000 Garda Reserve members and 4,000 civilians. I am informed that there are currently in the region of 2,000 civilians undertaking administrative and technical duties within An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation (16 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can advise the Deputy that as mentioned in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 84 of 8 November last, the works to replace the C Wing heating coil are expected to complete before the year’s end. The position as at 15 November 2016 is that the basement of Mountjoy Prison C wing remains open. It will be closed in the near future to facilitate the already ongoing works to replace...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Registration Authority (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that under the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority (PRA) was established as and from 4 November 2006. The PRA replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the performance of its functions. The Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commissions of Investigation (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters is the only Commission of Investigation established under the aegis of my Department. It was established by Government on 17 February 2015 (S.I. No. 57 of 2015) and is due to submit its three reports by February 2018. The costs associated with the Commission are met from my Department's Vote. Since...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Communications (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Further to my response of 5 October 2016, I understand that the allegations which are the subject of the Deputy's representations on behalf of the person concerned have now been referred to in the course of his legal proceedings. Accordingly, as these proceedings are ongoing it would not be appropriate for me to comment further in the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Protected Disclosures (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Section 15 of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 provides that where a prosecution of a person is brought for any offence prohibiting or restricting the disclosure of information, it is a defence for the person to show that, at the time of the alleged offence, the disclosure was, or was reasonably believed to be, a protected disclosure. There is, therefore, no conflict between the two Acts.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Female Genital Mutilation (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy may be 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 informed me that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: 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, who currently has permission to reside in the State until 30 March 2019, is under consideration and has not yet reached a conclusion. As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (17 Nov 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: Residency Permits (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was granted a right of residency, accompanied by a right to work, based on parentage of an Irish citizen child on 26 August, 2015. An application for renewal of residency was received in the relevant Section of the INIS on 13 September, 2016. The application is under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person in question entered the State on 18th June 2012 and was registered as a student on Stamp 2 conditions between 19th July 2012 and 2nd July 2014. It appears that the person in question has remained in the State since that date without permission. I wish to advise the Deputy that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person in question entered the State on 1st November 2014 and was provided with permission to remain in the State on Stamp 2 student conditions between 5th December 2014 and 5th December 2016. I wish to advise the Deputy that the Residence Division of INIS does not currently have any...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 57 of 27 October, 2016 on this matter as set out below. I am informed by INIS that the position remains unchanged. '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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned arrived in the State on 22nd September 2008 and was registered as a student on Stamp 2 conditions between 4th November 2008 and 5th January 2015. At the present time, the person in question does not have any permission to remain in the State. On 8th May 2015, some five...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 13th November, 2008 and, therefore, has no entitlement to residency in the State. Representations were received from the personconcerned, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended),...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: 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 under consideration and has not yet reached a conclusion. As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I should inform the Deputy that the person in question has recently renewed his or her residency status and is fully aware of his or her position. The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I should inform the Deputy that the person in question has recently renewed his or her residency status and is fully aware of his or her position. The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the persons concerned are a husband and wife who are the subject of deportation orders made on 11th March, 2005. Both persons were deported from the State some years ago; however, according to information received from their legal representatives, they returned to this State the year after they were...