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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (12 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is statutorily responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters, and I, as Minister, do not have responsibility for this matter. Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (12 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The resources provided by Government to An Garda Síochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion. Very significant capital investment is also being made in An Garda Síochána, including a total of €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021. This continuing investment is intended to ensure that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (12 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is statutorily responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, and I, as Minister, do not have responsibility for this matter. Garda management keeps the 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 these resources....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Official Engagements (12 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can advise the Deputy that I was invited by Ministers Bruton, McGrath and Senator Noone to meet with community groups in the Dublin 13 and 17 areas, under the umbrella of the Northside Partnership. The meeting was not organised by me or officials in my Department, but was arranged for the same day as my planned visit to Coolock Garda Station. The meeting involved representatives of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (12 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for managing An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters, and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps the 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 these...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (12 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: 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 have asked the Garda Commissioner for information in relation to the matter raised by the Deputy and when it is received I will write directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (12 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: 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. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (12 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: My Department was made aware of the circumstances surrounding the death and burial of the person concerned. I want to express my deepest sympathies and condolences to that person's friends and colleagues on their loss. It is a matter of profound regret to me, and to the Department, that her friends heard of her burial after the event. This must have been deeply distressing to all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (12 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: There has been an unprecedented level of investment in Garda resources across the State in recent years. The budgetary allocation to An Garda Síochána for 2019 amounts to €1.76 billion. Very significant capital investment is also being made, including investment of €342 million in Garda ICT infrastructure between 2016 and 2021;...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bench Warrants (12 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have requested a report on this matter from the Garda authorities and I will contact the Deputy again when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Administration (12 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014 commenced on 11 January 2016. Its primary purpose was to provide for alternatives to imprisonment for non-payment of fines including attachment of earnings, community service and debt recovery proceedings. The fines system is administered by the Courts Service. I am aware of some enforcement challenges that have arisen in the administration of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (12 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 136 and 137 together. There has been an unprecedented level of investment in Garda resources across the State in recent years. An allocation of €1.76 billion has been provided to An Garda Síochána for 2019. Very significant capital investment is also being made, including investment of €342 million in Garda ICT infrastructure...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Data (12 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 138 to 142, inclusive, together. 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, which include the provision of information on the courts system. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gangland Crime (12 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, Gardaí have put specific operations in place to deal with the serious incidents that have occurred in Dublin recently, and they are continuing to work directly with communities to keep our citizens safe. This approach includes a strong focus on quality of life issues and collaboration with local authorities, Joint Policing Committees (JPCs) and Local Drug Task...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (12 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: My Department was made aware of the circumstances surrounding the death and burial of the person concerned. I want to express my deepest sympathies and condolences to that person's friends and colleagues on their loss. It is a matter of profound regret to me, and to the Department, that her friends heard of her burial after the event. This must have been deeply distressing to all...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust): Motion (12 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I thank members of the joint committee for taking the time to consider this matter. I am joined by my officials, Mr. Brendan Eiffe and Mr. James Moloney. The issue under discussion is whether Ireland should opt in to the new Eurojust regulation and thereby maintain its membership of Eurojust. It is my view that Ireland should opt in and that the Oireachtas should approve the necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (13 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the passports for the minors referred to by the Deputy were returned to the applicants by registered post on 06/06/19. The passport for the spouse was returned to Citizenship Division of INIS by An Post marked "not called for" on 24/05/18. INIS resent the passport to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Student Visas Administration (13 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that applications under the Special Scheme for Students during the period 2005 to 2010 are considered against a set of published detailed criteria.  I understand that the criteria includes that applicants must not have obtained a permission to reside in this State on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (13 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: To be of assistance to the Deputy, I have requested a report from the Garda authorities on this matter and I will contact her again when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (13 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will understand that I am unable to comment on individual cases being adjudicated by the Courts. In relation to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017, Part 4 of the Act provides for two new offences of paying for sexual activity with a prostitute and paying for sexual activity with a trafficked person. The Act also removes those who offer their services as a prostitute...