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Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Jan 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I will ask the Minister to communicate directly with the Deputy in regard to that issue. I agree it is important and we would all like to see it progressed.

Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Jan 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Some countries sign it, but they do not do very much.

Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Jan 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: We have consistently improved services for people with disabilities and have taken a huge range of actions to make a difference to the lives of people who have a disability. We want to sign the convention when we have done the required work. The Bill went to and was agreed by the Cabinet before Christmas. The Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, will take the Bill in the second week...

Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Jan 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The review of DEIS areas is at an advanced stage. It is being discussed at a Cabinet sub-committee and decisions are expected shortly. As the Deputy is aware, this week the Cabinet sanctioned a further 900 teachers and resources for schools for children with special educational needs. The review is under way and nearing completion.

Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Jan 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand that EU rules require public consultation to take place first. This will take place in March or April. It is a precursor to the legislation.

Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Jan 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill has been published and was approved by Cabinet before Christmas. I agree it is important legislation that will change the balance in our criminal justice system in terms of victims and victims' rights and hope that the Business Committee will agree to it being taken this term.

Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Jan 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I will ask the Minister to communicate directly with the Deputy on the matter.

Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Jan 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Taoiseach informed the Deputy earlier in the week, the heads of the Bill to which he refers are being prepared. I am sure they will be brought to Cabinet as soon as they have been completed. The Bill will be drafted as soon as possible.

Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Jan 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: We are awaiting pre-legislative scrutiny by the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality. As soon as that has been done, we can move forward with the Bill.

Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Jan 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I expect the relevant legislation, which is a priority, will be in the Dáil shortly.

Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Jan 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy probably knows, the family remediation Bill is on the priority list and I hope we will be in a position to introduce it during this term. It is important legislation which will give people an opportunity to avoid costly court proceedings and try to resolve their difficulties through mediation.

Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Jan 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I deplore the senseless loss of life we have seen again in recent days. I am ensuring that the Government will provide resources to An Garda Síochána to ensure it can intervene effectively. We have also made a decision to increase the number of gardaí in all areas, including Lucan and Clondalkin. Other areas, for example, Blanchardstown, the local area of Deputy Burton and...

Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Jan 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: We have changed that completely. We are determined that every community will have Garda resources in place to intervene. The Garda has been intervening, preventing crime, bringing people to justice and seizing weapons and drugs. It has achieved significant success. 1 o’clock Unfortunately, there are people who are intent on violence. I want to ensure that every community has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (19 Jan 2017)

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, 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 neither the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Judgments (19 Jan 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that this person arrived in the State on 30 September 2007 on student permission. This permission expired on 12 October 2012. Having been unlawfully in the State for over two years, an application was made to INIS on 4 December 2014 for an extension of the student permission. This permission...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Judgments (19 Jan 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that this person arrived in the State on 22 September 2008 on student permission. This permission expired on 5 January 2015. An application was made to INIS on 8 May 2015 for an extension of the student permission. This permission was refused on 12 July 2016 and no further application has been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (19 Jan 2017)

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: Deportation Orders (19 Jan 2017)

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 4th May 2010, and therefore has no entitlement to residency in the State. The effect of the Deportation Order is that the person concerned must leave the State and remain thereafter outside the State. The enforcement of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: European Court of Justice Rulings (19 Jan 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am, of course, aware of the judgment of the European Court of Justice to which the Deputy refers in his question which addresses a number of aspects relating to legislative regimes governing access to retained communications data by law enforcement authorities investigating serious crime and preventing security threats. The judgment raises a number of complex issues of law and fundamental...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Leave to Remain (19 Jan 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the first named person concerned was granted permission to remain on 'stamp 1' conditions for six months on the 11th August, 2016, in order to allow them to apply to obtain an employment permit from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. The person referred to should ensure that an...