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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Properties (18 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 266 and 267 together. The majority of properties occupied by my Department are owned or leased on its behalf by the Office of Public Works (OPW). I can confirm that the Department has not purchased or leased land during this period. Information in respect of buildings leased by my Department is contained in the attached document. I have requested that all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (18 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána including the allocation of Garda resources.  As such, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda vehicles across the various Garda divisions are a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insurance Fraud (18 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that it is the Garda Commissioner who is solely responsible for organisational matters, such as the establishment of individual Garda units, the remits of any such units, and the resourcing of units. As I have outline previously to the House, the Commissioner is of the view that a divisional focus on insurance fraud is preferable to the establishment of a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Order Offences (18 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will already be aware, legal advice received from the Office of the Attorney General indicated that, in the main, current road traffic and public order legislation appear to provide sufficient means to police the misuse of scramblers and quad bikes. This view was shared by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and An Garda Síochána at a meeting of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (18 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the High Court has jurisdiction in Wards of Court matters and management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998. Furthermore, the Office of the General Solicitor for Minors and Wards of Court is an Office of the High Court. However, in order to be of assistance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Data (18 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that the number of General Scheme applications received by the Tribunal in 2018 was 174 and to date in 2019 is 71. In 2019 payments were made in respect of 21 applications at a cost of €6.33m, including on foot of an additional €2.4m which I obtained as part of a Supplementary Estimate. To date in 2019 payments have been made in respect of 9...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems Provision (18 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: CCTV systems installed for the purposes of crime prevention and as aids to policing in areas to which the general public routinely have access fall into two distinct but complementary categories, namely Garda CCTV systems and community-based CCTV systems. Community CCTV is governed by section 38(3)(c) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 and the Garda Síochána (CCTV) Order 2006...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (18 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Opening Hours (18 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is primarily responsible for the effective and efficient use of the resources made available to An Garda Síochána. This includes responsibility for the formulation of proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations and the allocation of resources in that regard. I have asked the Garda Commissioner for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (18 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The operation of the coronial system is governed under legislation by the Coroners Act 1962, as amended. The conduct of a death investigation and any subsequent inquest is a matter for the coroner concerned. Section 60 of the Act provides that a family member may, prior to the commencement of an inquest, make an application to the Coroner for legal aid and legal advice. The Coroner will...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Second Stage (18 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am very pleased to present this Bill to the Seanad. I am also pleased to report that it received general support on its recent passage through the Lower House. I do not wish to tempt fate or indeed the dispositions of Senators but I hope it might receive similar general support here. The Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill will give effect to...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Second Stage (18 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Is the Senator talking about the Roscommon football team?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Second Stage (18 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It is fair to say that the current Bill does not cover the point raised by Senator McDowell, but it is an important point on the basis that the individual in question in the case cited has not been convicted of a criminal offence. I cannot see how there can be a reciprocal arrangement under current Irish law. For example, I do not believe the transfer of sentenced persons legislation...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Second Stage (18 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge the support of the Senators. In answer to Senator Ruane, we are dealing with the recognition of probation judgments and decisions, as distinct from persons who would be serving prison sentences for serious crimes and misdemeanours. However, the point the Senator makes would have application in the event of post-release supervision in a signature country. There would be mutual...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Second Stage (18 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I plead for co-operation on Thursday, when we come to the important Judicial Council Bill. A limited number of amendments have been proposed to a Bill with a pretty wide, reforming application. We will come back to that on Thursday afternoon. The Bill before us will increase the chances of social reintegration of offenders by ensuring that the probation measures imposed on a person can be...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I do not wish any disrespect to the House, but I have been given notice that a Topical Issue matter has been raised in the Lower House on the Majella Moynihan case. It may well be misinterpreted were I not in a position to attend.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I beg the indulgence of the House.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have read it. It was written by another illustrious former colleague of the Senator.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Senator should name him.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Senator Norris was referring to an illustrious former colleague of his.