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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Issues (22 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 156, 158 and 159 together. The European Commission published its proposals for a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) on 16th November, 2016. The system is being introduced in order to ensure a balance between mobility and security concerns for the legal entry into the Schengen area for persons who travel visa free. The ETIAS...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Issues (22 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The EU Regulation which establishes the European Border and Coast Guard (EBCG formerly FRONTEX) constitutes a development of provisions of the Schengen acquis in which Ireland does not take part, in accordance with Council Decision 2002/192/EC; Ireland is therefore not bound by the Regulation or subject to its application. However, Article 51 of the Regulation provides for operational...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (22 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have sought an up to date report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matters referred to and will contact the Deputy directly when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (23 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned entered the State on 6 June 2008 and was registered as a student on Stamp 2 conditions between 10 July 2008 and 22 August 2015. On 10 February 2014, the person concerned made an application for a change in their immigration status from Stamp 2 to Stamp 4 permission to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Pay (23 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: 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. In order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I had enquiries made and the Courts Service informed me that all claims for travel and subsistence by judges are validated by the Courts Service and paid...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (23 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. This includes identifying and progressing any necessary remedial or refurbishment works required at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (23 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested the information sought from the Garda authorities and I will forward it to the Deputy in due course as soon as the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (23 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Government recognises that human trafficking is a violation of human rights and is committed to doing everything in its power to prevent this despicable crime, punish the perpetrators and protect the victims. I also recognise the crucial role played by civil society in responding to this issue. Partnership between the State and civil society will continue to be central to our approach...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (23 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested the information sought from the Garda authorities and I will forward it to the Deputy in due course as soon as the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (23 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015 includes two new offences of purchasing, in the context of prostitution, sexual services. The first is a general offence of purchasing sexual services which carries a penalty of a fine of up to €500 for a first offence and fines of up to €1000 for a second or subsequent offence. The second is the more serious offence of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Applications (23 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the application for family reunification in respect of the person concerned was referred to the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner (ORAC) for investigation as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act, 1996 (as amended). The report of the ORAC investigation has recently been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (23 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. 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 made of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reports (23 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources among the various Garda Regions, Divisions and Districts, and I as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I am assured by the Commissioner that Garda personnel assigned throughout the country, together with the overall policing arrangements and operational strategies are continually...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (23 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 ongoing and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and...

Leaders' Questions (24 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy raised two important issues, namely, the changes to the Central Bank mortgage rules announced yesterday and the issue of homelessness. I will address both of them. We welcome the changes to the prudential rules announced by the Central Bank yesterday. These rules had set borrowing conditions on those seeking to take out a mortgage. The changes will be welcomed. When we...

Leaders' Questions (24 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I repeat to the Deputy that providing affordable, quality and accessible housing is a priority, as can be seen in every action of the Government, in the work the Minister, Deputy Simon Coveney, is doing, in the plan published and its delivery to date, notwithstanding the fact that serious issues remain, with people moving into homelessness and a dysfunctional housing market, one of the most...

Leaders' Questions (24 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy has not provided many answers on homelessness.

Leaders' Questions (24 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Already this year 320 rapid-build units have been provided.

Leaders' Questions (24 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Construction will have started by year end.

Leaders' Questions (24 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Yes, on 350 units.