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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Nationalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was the holder of an immigration permission valid until the 15 January, 2016. There is no record of an application by the individual for a right of residency in the State, which if granted would also allow a right to work, based on parentage of an Irish citizen child. Their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The only expenditure to be incurred directly by my Department relates to a Press Officer of the Department who was present in County Clare to assist with media operations who will receive travel and subsistence payments in line with standard civil service rates. In relation to security costs of the visit and in particular the costs incurred by An Garda Síochána, I would remind...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Private Security Authority (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 97 and 98 together. The Private Security Authority (PSA), established under the Private Security Services Act 2004, as amended, is the regulatory body with responsibility for regulating and licensing the private security industry in the State. The PSA is an independent body under the aegis of my Department. I have no involvement in the day-to-day operations...

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It is with reluctance that I will not accept Senator Ruane's amendment. I wish to highlight to the House that during the Second Stage debate earlier this week, I indicated that the Bill arose from the Government decision of May 2018 that the Magdalen restorative justice ex gratiascheme should apply to those women who were resident in one of 14 adjoining institutions and who worked in the...

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Is the Acting Chairman sure that we are disbarred by Standing Orders from taking Report Stage now?

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I accept that. There is absolutely no question of railroading. I resent the language of the Senator in that regard.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to acknowledge the importance of the Business Committee. The Business Committee agreed last week to facilitate the placing on the agenda of five justice Bills and a justice motion. Members on all sides agree on the importance of these. My concern is that this may well unravel in the context of new demands. I ask the Leas-Cheann Comhairle to ensure, insofar as he can, that what was...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Not this term.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Sinn Féin can do more about the institutions in Northern Ireland than anybody here.

Parole Bill 2016: Instruction to Committee (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I move:That, pursuant to Standing Order 154, it be an instruction to the Committee of the whole Dáil, to which the Parole Bill 2016 may be recommitted, that it has power on recommittal to make provision in relation to:(a) the appointment of a Chief Executive of the Parole Board and associated provisions including the terms of such appointment, the accountability of the Chief Executive to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to by the Deputy held permission to remain in the State on the basis of marriage to an Irish national and that permission expired on 28 June, 2019. I understand the person must contact INIS to request further permission to reside. I also understand that it remains open to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: 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), the persons concerned have submitted written representations. These representations, together with all other information on file, will be fully considered, under Section 3 (6) of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned has never been the subject of a Deportation Order in this State. However, in light of the fact that he had no valid basis to remain in the State, the person concerned was served with a proposal to deport notification by letter dated 28th March, 2018, pursuant to the provisions of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, I have contacted his office to request additional information in respect of the person who is the subject of his question in order to be in a position to make enquiries with the Garda Authorities. When the information has been provided, I will make the necessary enquiries regarding this vetting application and revert directly to the Deputy when they have been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Releases (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy's question concerns the parole process as it might apply to a particular prisoner serving a life sentence for murder. The Deputy will appreciate that while I cannot comment on individual cases, I can say that public safety is of paramount concern when I make decisions on the sentence management of a prisoner following recommendations made by the Parole Board. My priority is that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, if an application for asylum or subsidiary protection has been made in the State, for confidentiality reasons it is not the practice to comment on such applications and the applicant or his legal representative should contact either the International Protection Office (IPO) or the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) directly, as appropriate. The IPO...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order issued on 12 June 2019. This Order requires the person concerned to remove themselves from the State and remain outside the State. The enforcement of Deportation Orders are a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau. As...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences Data (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 304 and 306 together. I have requested a report from An Garda Síochána in relation to the statistics sought by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly on receipt of this information.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences Data (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: 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 have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has provided the following...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences Data (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: 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 have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has stated that it has...