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

Charles Flanagan: I must inform the Deputy that nationals of Nigeria require a visa to travel to Ireland and may be granted permission to enter the state by an immigration officer at the port of entry.  Should the Nigerian national have applied to come to Ireland to join his or her spouse, civil partner or de facto partner who is legally resident here, it would be necessary for them to register...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Policy (14 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that detailed information on the circumstances in which the person concerned can seek to sponsor a non-EEA national family member to join and reside with them in the State is contained in the Government's Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification.  This information can be accessed on my Department's...

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

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to was received on 16 January 2019. Applications are processed, in the chronological order in which they are received, with a view to establishing whether the applicants meet the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation.  The application will...

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

Charles Flanagan: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received in my Department from the person referred to by the Deputy on 20 November 2018. Applications are processed, in the chronological order in which they are received, with a view to establishing whether the applicants meet the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation.  The application will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (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...

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

Charles Flanagan: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in my Department on 7 May 2019. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation. On completion of the necessary processing the application will be submitted to me for...

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

Charles Flanagan: As previously advised, the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order, signed on 11 March 2005.  Representations were received from the person concerned, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), requesting that the Deportation Order be revoked.  Following detailed consideration of the information submitted in...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: That is what is behind this.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Policing Issues (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: A functional model for policing has long been recommended by independent policing specialists, including the Garda Síochána Inspectorate and in the Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland (CoFPI). Prior to its inclusion in CoFPI and its implementation plan, A Policing Service for the Future, the Divisional policing model was piloted in four Divisions –...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It is important to be clear that under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner has responsibility for management of An Garda Síochána and for the allocation and efficient use of Garda resources. This includes responsibility for personnel matters and the distribution of personnel across the various Garda Divisions. As Minister I have no direct role...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: A record €1.76 billion was allocated to the Garda Vote for 2019, as well as capital investment amounting to €92 million this year. I am pleased to have secured an overall increase of €122 million to increase An Garda Síochána budget for 2020 to an unprecedented €1.882 billion for next year. The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (19 Nov 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. An Garda Síochána’s budget for 2020 will increase further to a record €1.882 billion, in addition to €116.5 million in capital...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and deployment of resources. As Minister, I have no responsibility for these matters. I am informed however that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their optimum...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Service Vehicles (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have asked An Garda Síochána to provide information in relation to the matter raised by the Deputy. The information requested is detailed and it was not possible to complete the task in the time available. I have requested the Commissioner to provide me with this information and I will provide it directly to the Deputy once it is received.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: There are currently no plans to change the age which members of the Reserve can join currently An Garda Síochána, which is 35 years of age. However the Deputy may be interested to know that the issue of entry routes into An Garda Síochána, in a broader context, is currently under review. This work will be taken forward as part of the ongoing implementation of A Policing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (19 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. The Commissioner is also responsible for the allocation and efficient use of Garda resources, including purchase and allocation of mountain bikes, in light of operational demand. As Minister I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: A record €1.76 billion was allocated to the Garda Vote for 2019 by the Government and this is increasing to an unprecedented €1.88 billion for 2020. The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including the allocation of resources and deployment of personnel.This includes responsibility for operational and organisations...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner has responsibility for management of An Garda Síochána and for the allocation and efficient use of Garda resources.As Minister I have no direct role in these matters. I understand however that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy 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 to my Department on behalf of the person concerned. These representations will be fully considered under Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and all other applicable legislation, in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Meetings (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: On the date referred to by the Deputy, I was in Luxembourg attending a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. I am not familiar with the meeting referred to by the Deputy but he would be welcome to contact my office directly if there is any issue he wishes to raise with me.