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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (11 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 person concerned has 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 (11 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is no record of a current application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy. A decision on her previous application issued by letter on 22 October 2018. The records indicate that the person's permission to reside in the State expired on 22 November...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (11 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the name of the person referred to by the Deputy does not match the reference number supplied. As it is not possible to correctly identify the person to whom the Deputy is referring, I cannot provide the information sought at this time. However, if the Deputy wishes to clarify the identity of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (11 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. If further documentation is required it will be requested from the applicant in due course. As the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (11 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. It is open...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (11 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 11 March 2005. As previously advised, representations were received on behalf of the person concerned pursuant to Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), to revoke the Deportation Order. Following the consideration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (11 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that it would appear the persons' presence in the State may be unlawful. The Deputy will appreciate that, under the relevant provisions of the Immigration Act, 2004, a non-national may not be in the State other than within the terms of a permission from the Minister for Justice and Equality. In...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Service Vehicles (11 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Firstly, I must clarify that the provision of quality services by small public service (SPSV) drivers, while having due regard to their protection, is an objective of the National Transport Authority (NTA) under section 19(2)(e) of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 and is therefore within the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. However, I am informed that An...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (11 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 380 to 395, inclusive, together. As the Deputy will be aware, An Garda Síochána have put a number of organisational measures in place to address and improve their response to domestic abuse such as: the Domestic Abuse Intervention Policy, the appointment of Divisional Inspectors, the establishment of the National...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insurance Fraud (11 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The rights and obligations of solicitors, who are deemed to be officers of the court, derive from section 78 of the Judicature (Ireland) Act 1877 along with section 61 of the Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act of 1961. Substantial rights and duties accrue, therefore, by virtue of this relationship. The Superior Courts have an inherent supervisory role over solicitors including,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insurance Fraud (11 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I would like to thank the Deputy for raising this matter again. On 6 February 2018, in response to parliamentary question 65, I advised the Deputy that my Department had established a Working Group to progress the action points raised under recommendation 25 of the Cost of Insurance Working Group's Report on the Cost of Motor Insurance, i.e. the establishment of a fully functioning integrated...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Data (11 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, recommendation 27 of the Report on the Cost of Motor Insurance prepared by the Cost of Insurance Working Group is to review section 30 of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 which provides that the Courts Service will establish and maintain a register of personal injuries actions.  My Department submitted a report to the Cost of Insurance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Certificates (11 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is no record of a current application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy. A decision on his previous application issued by letter to his legal representative on 14 May 2018. A determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Second Stage (12 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am very pleased to address the Seanad on the Bill and I thank Senators on the relevant committee for facilitating the passage of this important legislation prior to the summer recess. The Bill will further advance the commitment on the part of the Government to addressing the position of all victims of conflict in Northern Ireland and their families. Senators will be aware that the 2015...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Second Stage (12 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge the contributions and support of Senators. I particularly welcome the support of the Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin parties and of others in the House. In response to Senator Ó Donnghaile, I acknowledge that Senators are frustrated that the all-party Oireachtas motions which have called directly on the British Government to allow access by an international...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Senator for his contribution. Unfortunately, I am not in a position to accept the amendment. I have several observations by way of reason. First, the proposal is problematic from a drafting point of view. The amendment is inconsistent with the mechanism outlined in the section. The amendment, as the Senator said, provides for a High Court judge following a review of the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I will not accept these amendments. Agreements under proposed new sections 28A and 81A can only be concluded with the prior consent of the Government. This provides for the necessary oversight and integrity of agreements with respect to the type of co-operation proposed, the type of information to be exchanged by the parties, and the compliance of the agreement with our data protection...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge the contributions of Senators. This is important legislation which ensures the Government honours obligations and commitments entered into in respect of Northern Ireland, under the Stormont House Agreement. I expect all assurances and commitments given by the British Government in relation to Northern Ireland to be fully complied with and upheld. I thank Senator Clifford-Lee...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Tender Process (6 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 518 to 521, inclusive, together. The Garda Commissioner has responsibility for managing the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. Decisions in relation to the provision, allocation and management of Garda equipment and resources are also matters for Garda Commissioner. As Minister, I have no role in those matters. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Properties (6 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions. To assist the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that they are aware that the...