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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Data (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Probate Office is an office of the High Court and management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998. Probate functions are also carried out by County Registrars at District Probate Registries in 14 provincial court offices. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Freedom of Information Data (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Freedom of Information Act 2014, requires public bodies to routinely publish disclosure logs detailing requests made to the relevant Department under the Act. The last update to the disclosure log for the Department of Justice and Equality was in December 2015. My Department has recently undertaken an extensive programme of organisational change. A core...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection Commission Funding (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Government is very conscious of Ireland’s commitment to deliver effective data protection regulation and protection of the data privacy rights of EU citizens. The existence of a professional and competent data protection regulator in Ireland is also a critical enabler to the development and growth of our digital economy. The Government has shown its commitment by providing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am fully cognisant of the fact 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 Court of Appeal reserving judgement, and is therefore sub-judice. The outcome of the appeal will have a bearing on whether...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Corruption (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I would first point out that, as the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) was established as a statutory independent body under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, to provide independent oversight of complaints made against members of the Garda Síochána. The Policing and Community Safety Bill, which is being developed by my Department,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 262, 264 to 266, inclusive, 269 and 270 together. The Deputy will appreciate that in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the administration and management of An Garda Síochána is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matters raised by the Deputy. I will write...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. He is also responsible for the efficient use of Garda resources, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the allocation of Garda vehicles across the various...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 267 and 268 together. I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matters raised by the Deputy. I will write directly to the Deputy once I receive it.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Data (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, 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 of qualified barristers and solicitors. Under the terms of the Scheme, the Tribunal is limited...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Advertising Campaigns (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Officials in the Department of Justice and Equality participate in the Be Winter Ready working group, which is chaired by officials in the Office of Emergency Planning under the aegis of the Department of Defence. To help publicise the 2019 launch of the Be Winter Ready campaign, the Department of Justice and Equality promoted the campaign launch via the Department’s website and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Divorce Process (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Family Law Act 2019 was signed into law by the President on 25 October 2019 and makes a number of amendments to existing laws in relation to divorce in Ireland. The Act comprises 3 Parts in all, with Part 1 pertaining to the short title and commencement of the Act. Part 2 of the Act provides for amendments to Acts relating to family law. The main provision in Part 2 is section 3....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Data (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As set out in my response to the Deputy on 3 October, the data requested is not maintained by the Department of Justice and Equality. I requested the information concerned from the Courts Service and undertook to revert to the Deputy as soon as I received the information. I consulted further with the Courts Service, upon provision by the Deputy of clarification to my Department in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that the Explosives Bill is intended to provide for the repeal of the Explosives Act 1875 and replacement with a modern statutory framework for the control of the manufacture, storage, importation, transport and supply of explosives. It is currently being drafted by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel and I am informed that drafting is at quite an advanced stage.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Court Accommodation Provision (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am pleased to have the opportunity to update the House, and Senator Leyden in particular, on progress regarding the Courts Service in Roscommon town and the refurbishment of Roscommon courthouse. I hope I will be allowed to depart from my reply for a moment to offer my sincere congratulations to the Senator on the birth of his granddaughter, Nicole Mairéad, in Brussels. I wish her...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Court Accommodation Provision (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I wish good health to her and to her grandparents here in Roscommon.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Court Accommodation Provision (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As Senator Leyden will be 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 the exercise of its functions. However, I am happy to advise Senator Leyden that the Government’s National Development Plan 2018-2027 includes a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Court Accommodation Provision (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Senator again for raising this issue. Consultation is the key here. I am keen to ensure that at all times there will be adequate consultation. I understand the Courts Service has met with local practitioners on 24 October and again last week on 7 November to alert them to the issue and to seek the assistance of the local stakeholders with finding possible interim locations for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Process (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Senator Ruane for raising this important matter. Part 4 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017 provided for two new offences: paying for sexual activity with a prostitute, and paying for sexual activity with a trafficked person. The Act also removes those who offer their services as a prostitute from the existing offences of soliciting for the purposes of prostitution. A...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Process (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I would. I accept the invitation to engage further from Senator Ruane. I would be keen to hear from the Senator and I would be keen to share with the Senator any information that she and I believe might be helpful. This is a complex matter. I very much appreciate the interest of Senator Ruane and her contribution to the issue. As I said earlier, at present we are undertaking the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I agree with the points raised by Deputy Howlin. I am on the record on several occasions in this House, as well as outside, saying there is an urgent and important need to update our laws in this area, in particular the Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act which has been on the Statute Book for over 30 years. That is why there is currently a public consultation under way to ensure we...