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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Private Security Authority (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As Deputies are aware, the Private Security Authority (PSA) was established under the Private Security Services Act 2004, as amended. It is an independent statutory body under the aegis of my Department. It is responsible for the licensing and regulation of the private security industry in the State. I am informed by the PSA that a Door Supervisor (Licensed Premises) licence is required where...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Health Insurance (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: My Department is aware of the High Court judgment of last year on the provisions of the Health Insurance Act 1994 and its impact on insurance policies for non-EEA nationals and in particular non-EEA Students. The Deputy should be aware that I, as Minister for Justice and Equality, have no responsibility or influence as regards such matters. The regulation of private health...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The processing times for visa decisions are published on the visa pages of each Visa Office and Embassy website.  As of 24 September 2019, the Dublin Visa Head Office was processing tourist/visit visa applications received in Dublin on 26 August 2019. Processing times for other Visa Offices overseas and for Embassies will vary but are generally between 3 and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Certificates (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: A certificate of naturalisation may be granted to applicants who comply with certain conditions under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended.  Section 15A of the Act provides that a certificate of naturalisation may be granted to the non-national spouse or civil partner of an Irish citizen if, among other things, the applicant has been married to or in a civil...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Data (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 264 to 267, inclusive, together. I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that the level of maternity care provided to women in custody, is comparable to that available to women in the community. It is provided on a shared care arrangement between the maternity hospital to which the patient is referred, and the Healthcare Team in the Dochas or...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (1 Oct 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: Road Traffic Offences Data (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: You will appreciate that I, as Minister for Justice and Equality, have no role in the administration of small public service vehicle (PSV) licences, which is a matter for An Garda Síochána. However, I have sought a report from the Garda authorities in relation to this matter and I will write directly to the Deputy when I receive the requested information.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities and I will contact the Deputy directly when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Regulations (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As Minister for Justice and Equality, I signed the European Communities (Acquisition and Possession of Weapons and Ammunition) Regulations 2019 (SI No. 420 of 2019) into law on 2 August 2019 and circulated to members of the Firearms Consultative Panel and Registered Firearms Dealers. It has also been published on the website of the Department of Justice and Equality, along with a guidance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Passport Applications Administration (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Immigration Service of my Department that the person concerned currently has permission to remain in the State on stamp 4 conditions until 30 May 2021.  As the Deputy will appreciate, the requirement  to present a current passport in order to obtain a Public Services Card is a matter that the person will need to address with the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Guardian Status (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, there has been extensive reform of family law in recent years to place a greater emphasis on recognising the rights of the child to the society of both his or her parents. The Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 is a child–centred Act which addresses the rights of children to legal security, to the care of their parents and important adults in their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Vehicle Registration (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can advise the Deputy that appropriate inquiries have been made in respect of this matter and that a response will issue in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications Data (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised that, as of the end of August 2019,  there are 30 applications from unaccompanied minors on hand in the International Protection Office (IPO). All applications for international protection made on behalf of unaccompanied minors are prioritised by the IPO for processing.  Tusla, the Child and Family Agency has statutory responsibility for the care of any...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cross-Border Co-operation (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 277 and 278 together. In November 2015, the British and Irish Governments and the Northern Ireland Executive agreed a series of measures in the agreement A Fresh Start, The Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan, as part of a concerted and enhanced effort to tackle organised and cross jurisdictional crime. These measures included the creation of the Joint...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, as amended, the Garda Commissioner has responsibility for managing An Garda Síochána and for the allocation of Garda resources. The Commissioner and his management team also have responsibility for the operational management of An Garda Síochána. The Deputy will appreciate that the management of major public events and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Penalty Points System Offences (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Approximately 95% of all penalty point offences are endorsed by the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) on driver licences every year. This is an exceptional rate of endorsement. Over 85% of penalty point offence records are received directly from An Garda Síochána, when the offender opts to pay the fixed charge amount and accept the penalty points. The remainder - the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (1 Oct 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: Legal Aid Service Data (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, arrangements for the provision of legal aid differ between Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid and I will deal with each in turn in responding to his question. Criminal Legal Aid Under the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act 1962, it is the Courts, through the judiciary, that are responsible for the granting of legal aid.An applicant for criminal legal aid must...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their optimum use. I would point out...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Data (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The data requested by the Deputy refers is not maintained by the Department of Justice and Equality. I have asked the Courts Service for the information requested and I will write directly to the Deputy when I receive it.