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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (22 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: An application for Temporary and Limited Leave to Remain was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 19 June 2019 by the Immigration Service of my Department.  Applications are dealt with in chronological order from the date of receipt.  My officials will be in contact with the person concerned in due course. Queries in relation to the status of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (22 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner has responsibility for managing An Garda Síochána and for the allocation of Garda resources, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for personnel matters and the distribution of personnel across the various Garda Divisions. As Minister I have no direct role in these matters. I understand...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (22 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Ireland operates an immigration system with various legal pathways open to persons to enter and remain in the State in accordance with national immigration legislation. The purpose for which someone intends to reside in the State normally determines his or her immigration status and the attendant conditions are reflected in the type of immigration stamp provided.  I have, since...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (22 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The resources provided by Government to An Garda Síochána have reached record levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion. I am pleased to have secured an overall increase of €122 million to increase An Garda Síochána's budget for 2020 to an unprecedented €1.882 billion for next year. Very significant capital investment is also being made in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service Staff (22 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Prison Service that 124 Prison Grade Staff left the Irish Prison Service in 2018. I am further informed that to date in 2019 (as of 19 October), 104 Prison Grade Staff have left. I am further informed that 181 Recruit Prison Officers joined the Irish Prison Service in 2018 and that an additional 167 Recruit Prison Officers have joined to date during 2019. ...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I guarantee it.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I do not have the details of the cases mentioned by Deputies Michael Moynihan and Buckley. I would, however, be happy to engage bilaterally with each of them. I am pleased to inform the House that the CCTV scheme is ongoing but there are a number of issues arising with particular reference to the participation of the local authorities and the consent of the Garda Commissioner and local...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (23 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for carrying on, managing and generally controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including issues relating to personnel and the distribution of personnel.   Garda management keeps staffing and deployment requirements under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (23 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Immigration Service of my Department that processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy is ongoing. On completion of the necessary processing, the application will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. Should further documentation be required it will be requested from the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Correspondence (23 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department made enquiries with the Garda authorities and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in relation to the issue raised and the Deputy has received substantive responses from my Department on the matter. The position as set out in my Department's responses dated 13 June 2018 and 20 September 2019, remains...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (23 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information requested by the Deputy is not yet available.  I will contact him directly once the information is to hand.

Seanad: Family Law Bill 2019: Second Stage (23 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am very pleased to introduce the Family Law Bill 2019 in the House. I acknowledge the expertise and track record of a number of Senators on this issue, especially Senator Bacik, who is here, and I look forward to our discussions on the Bill's provisions. I also note the interest of my colleague, Senator Burke, a long-standing proponent of change in this area. Senators will recall that...

Seanad: Family Law Bill 2019: Second Stage (23 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am grateful to Seanadóirí for assisting me in that regard. I value their co-operation because it is important to ensure that, in all cases, we can have a seamless transition from the arrangements under the Council regulation Brussels IIA about which I have been speaking to the arrangements for recognition as set out in Part 3. I am pleased to report to the House that the...

Seanad: Family Law Bill 2019: Second Stage (23 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I ask the Senator not to remind me of the controversial history.

Seanad: Family Law Bill 2019: Second Stage (23 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Seanadóirí for their positive comments. I noted the Acting Chairman's intervention to the effect that it is the disposition of Senators to proceed and take all Stages. With that in mind, and not wishing to delay the House, if we could record the consensus of the House at having arrived at the conclusion of Second Stage, with the Acting Chairman's permission perhaps we...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (24 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal administers two schemes: - the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted and; - the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted on Prison Officers. The Tribunal is made up qualified barristers and solicitors. Under the terms of the Scheme, the Tribunal is limited to a Chair and 6 ordinary members who...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (24 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: There has been an unprecedented level of investment in An Garda Síochána in recent years. The budgetary allocation to An Garda Síochána for 2019 amounts to €1.76 billion. Very significant capital investment is also being made in Garda ICT, the Garda fleet and the Garda estate.  In total, the Garda capital allocation has increased from...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service Staff (24 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that the following table sets out the number of Prison Grade staff who left the Irish Prison Service from 2017 to date; and the number of Recruit Prison Officers who have joined from 2017 to date. It should be noted that the figures for staff which have left includes resignations, retirements and deaths in service. Year Number...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (24 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Immigration Service of my Department that an application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 22 Feburary 2019. Processing of this application is ongoing, with a view to establishing whether the conditions for naturalisation, such as good character and lawful residence, are satisfied.   I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Legal Cases Data (24 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It will not be possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy within the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy when it has been collated.