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

Charles Flanagan: I recognise the urgency of this matter and I acknowledge the co-operation of Deputy Howlin and other Members. This is an issue we must tackle together if we are to ensure the climate is appropriate for people entering public life and dealing with what is an unacceptable trend, in particular in social media.

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

Charles Flanagan: It is a matter for the Courts Service which is an independent body. I understand some works are taking place on the courthouse. I will be happy to seek an update from the board of the Courts Service for the Deputy at the earliest opportunity.

Provision of Accommodation and Ancillary Services to Applicants for International Protection: Statements (13 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am pleased to have the opportunity to make a statement to the House on the matter of supports for international protection applicants. I wish to reflect on the fact that the international humanitarian laws by which we are bound as proud and active members of the United Nations have their origins in horrendous conflicts, not least the Second World War. That gargantuan conflict began on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (13 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that a Stamp 1G permission is intended to allow a non-EEA graduate to seek employment in Ireland following their graduation. This should be for the purpose of seeking graduate level employment and applying for a general employment permit, a critical skills employment permit or research hosting agreement. The details of the revised programme are set out in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (13 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy is currently being considered by my Department. 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 applicant in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Properties (13 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Thornton Hall site was purchased in 2005 with the intention of constructing a large scale prison campus to replace the 19th century complex at Mountjoy Prison. Due to the downturn in the economy, the scale of the project could not be accommodated within the capital allocation available and the project did not proceed. In the decade since the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Certificates (13 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed and assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (13 Nov 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, as well as capital investment amounting to €92 million. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Appeals Tribunal Data (13 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I should inform the Deputy that a decision letter from the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) is not in itself a decision in relation to the grant or refusal of international protection.  It is rather a decision of an appeal against a recommendation of the International Protection Office (IPO) to refuse an application for international protection. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting of Personnel (13 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the primary purpose of the employment vetting carried out by the Garda National Vetting Bureau is to seek to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults. This is a very important task which must be done thoroughly and correctly.  The processing of vetting applications by the National Vetting Bureau is an operational matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (13 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 142 and 143 together. The Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act 1989 has been the subject of ongoing Departmental review. As set out in my response to Parliamentary Question 317 of 5 November 2019, an external review of the 1989 Act was carried out in 2008. The review, entitled "Combating Racism and Xenophobia through the Criminal Law", was conducted by the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (14 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, 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 am assured...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Promotions (14 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the appointment of a person as Deputy Garda Commissioner is by the Government, on the nomination of the Policing Authority. In accordance with that Act and following the necessary Government approval, the Policing Authority requested the Public Appointments Service to undertake a selection competition, after which the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (14 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I must inform the Deputy that my Department has no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy. In relation to residency, the person concerned is the subject of a valid Deportation Order signed on 17 October 2009. Representations were received from the person concerned, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3(11) of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (14 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, if an application for asylum or subsidiary protection has been made in the State, for confidentiality reasons it is not the practice to comment on such applications. The applicant or his legal representative should contact either the International Protection Office (IPO) or the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) directly, as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (14 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I must inform the Deputy that, based on the information provided,  it is not possible to comment on the person's residency position or eligibility for a Stamp 4 permission or eligibility for naturalisation.  There is no record of an immigration application to my Department from the individual referred to and therefore I cannot comment further in the matter. Queries in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (14 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that the onus rests with the person concerned to keep their permission in the State up to date. The person referred to by the Deputy must make an appointment with the registration office located at 13/14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2. Appointments can be made online at . Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (14 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that the person concerned has not yet made an application for renewal of their current permission. Only when the person has made their application through the normal channels can a decision be made on their case.  Persons making an application for renewal of a permission to remain in the State are required to provide...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (14 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by my Department that the person concerned has not yet made an application for renewal of their current permission. Only when the person referred to has made their application through the normal channels can a decision be made on their case.  Persons making an application for renewal of a permission to remain in the State are required...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (14 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy is currently being considered by my Department. 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 applicant in...