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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (25 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Immigration Service of my Department that the person concerned made an application for the Special Scheme for students 2005-2010 on 18 December 2018. The processing of this application is ongoing and a decision has not yet been finalised. The applicant will be contacted by the Immigration Service once a decision is made on the application. Queries in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (25 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for carrying on and managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. Further, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of his identified operational demands. I have requested...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (25 Sep 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. I understand that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their optimum use. Very significant capital investment is also being made in An...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Private Security Authority (25 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Private Security Authority is an independent statutory body under the aegis of my Department. It was established under the Private Security Services Act 2004, as amended, and holds responsibility for the licensing and regulation of the private security industry in Ireland. As Minister for Justice and Equality, I am not involved in the day-to-day processing of applications by the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (25 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of the official recorded crime statistics, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. However, to be of assistance, I have asked the CSO to forward the information in relation to this category directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Issues (25 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As I have previously informed the Deputy, it is the firm intention of the Government and the British Government that the current high level of criminal justice cooperation will continue in the event of a no-deal Brexit scenario. Co-operation in the area of law enforcement, particularly in relation to Northern Ireland, is at an all-time high and the Government is determined to maintain...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (25 Sep 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: Naturalisation Applications (25 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am aware that the recent judgment of the High Court relating to continuous residency under Section 15(1)(c) of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956 (as amended) has given cause for concern. The matter remains before the courts with the lodgement of an appeal before the Court of Appeal and is therefore sub-judice. I can, however, assure the Deputy that my Department is doing...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: There have been four questions from different parts of the country expressing concern. I want to assure all Deputies in respect of Tipperary, Cavan-Monaghan, where I was yesterday, and my neighbours in Kildare, and Deputy Tóibín who informs us he is organising yet another march-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I advise the Deputies that they are mistaken. The whole purpose of the new policing plan, which has the support of Government, the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland, the Independent Policing Authority and the independent Garda Inspectorate, is that the new operating model-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The new operating model for An Garda Síochána-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy McGrath does not want to------

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It suits Deputy McGrath to come in here repeatedly and shout people down. He can go on his local radio then and claim it as something of a victory. I have news for Deputy McGrath. As a result of the implementation of this plan, we will see more gardaí on front-line duty in Tipperary, not fewer.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Accommodation (26 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The resources provided by Government to An Garda Síochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation of €1.76 billion for 2019, as well as capital investment amounting to €92 million this year. These resources are being provided in support of the Government's commitment to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country to maintain and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Travel Documents (26 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Immigration Service of my Department that the travel document application for the person referred to by the Deputy has been completed and the document is currently awaiting printing by the Passport Office in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Printing of travel document booklets is done on behalf of the Immigration Service by the Passport Office and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Status (26 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Immigration Service of my Department that the person concerned applied for a right of residency, accompanied by a right to work, based on their parentage of an Irish citizen child on 15 October 2018. The Deputy will appreciate that, in the interest of fairness to all applicants, applications are dealt with in chronological order. I understand that the application is under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (26 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Immigration Service of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order signed on 17 February 2017. This Order requires the person concerned to remove themselves from the State and remain outside the State. The enforcement of Deportation Orders is a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). Representations have been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (26 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Immigration Service of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under Section 3 (6) of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (26 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I must inform the Deputy that the person referred to cannot be identified with any immigration related application or process from the information provided. I will be happy to follow up further on the matter if the Deputy can provide additional information on the nature of the immigration issue. However, I must advise the Deputy that matters pertaining to the work permit system and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (26 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Immigration Service of my Department that the person referred to has no active applications on-going with the Department at present. The person concerned was granted permission as a family member of an EU citizen for a period of five years from 2012-2017. There is no application for renewal in this person's name at present. However, if this person continues to reside...