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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (21 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have been informed that the person in question was granted a visit visa on the 27 September 2019, permitting them to travel to the State between the dates of 27 September 2019 and 26 December 2019.  I can advise the Deputy that non-EEA nationals who visit the State may be granted a maximum of 90 days visitor permission by an immigration officer when they enter...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Data (21 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I must again inform the Deputy  that, based on the information provided and after a thorough search of our systems, there is no record to be found of an immigration application from the person referred to.  The Deputy might also note that it is the responsibility of all persons with an immigration permission in the State, or an application for an immigration permission, to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting (21 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The primary purpose of Garda vetting for employment purposes is to support protection for children and vulnerable adults.  It is carried out by the Garda National Vetting Bureau in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012-2016 and other relevant laws.  Neither I nor my Department has any role in the processing of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Appeals Tribunal Decisions (21 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I must inform the Deputy that any international protection applicant who receives an adverse determination or decision from one of the State’s international protection determining bodies may apply to the High Court for a judicial review of that determination or decision within a specified period of time. The same position applied to determinations or decisions made in 2002 by...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: These are major reforms, as outlined by the Deputy, involving considerable training and expertise. This is also in tandem with the new divisional model of An Garda Síochána. It is expected that the roll-out will have taken place across the country and the remaining six will be completed by the end of the first quarter of next year. That will include a level of training that is...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: This is no way to deal with this issue.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle knows that this cannot be dealt with by way of soundbites coming from a protest.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It brings the House into disrepute.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: If we had a meaningful debate later on tonight, the Deputies will not be here for it. They will not be around and they will have gone home.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: If we have a substantial debate on the issue, there will not be many of the Deputies at it.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Hopefully, there will be progress on that Bill in the next few weeks, before the end of the term.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that a number of Departments are involved in action on this matter. I again confirm progress in my Department on the setting up of the judicial council, which I expect to be complete by the end of this year in a few weeks. Allied to that is the action on the part of the Garda, in conjunction with the insurance industry, to deal with the issue of fraudulent and...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I readily accept that communities have an entitlement to feel safe and secure. I visited the area during the summer and have been in contact with people in the area since then. I spoke to the Minister, Deputy Bruton, this morning. Currently there are 116 gardaí assigned to the Coolock area, together with 17 Garda staff. The Garda is enjoying record levels of resources under this...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Taoiseach and I will be in Templemore on Friday next to oversee the graduation of a further 200 gardaí.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: If Members of the House listen to the news on a daily basis, they will hear the results of what is a relentless pursuit on the part of An Garda Síochána of those involved in organised crime and criminal activity. That will continue in the Coolock area, in the north inner city and in Darndale.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I too wish to acknowledge the importance that many communities attach to CCTV and the sense of security it can bring. The key point is that these are community CCTV schemes, not Garda CCTV schemes. An Garda Síochána previously indicated to my Department that it uses CCTV in almost every criminal investigation, during major public events and sporting occasions, in the investigation...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I only disagree with one issue in the Deputy's submission. This is not a Garda scheme; this is a community scheme and it is important that it remains such a scheme. I am happy that the law is clear in this issue and the practice is that the majority of local authorities have also taken on board their role in the scheme. I want to ensure that all interested groups in both rural and urban...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Ireland is fully committed to addressing the challenges of human trafficking under Irish and EU legislation and through the principal international conventions and we are active nationally and internationally to do so. With regard to international treaties, Ireland has ratified the principal international Human Trafficking treaties: - The Palermo Protocol (2000) to the UN Convention against...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Officials in my Department have confirmed that an application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 2 April 2019. Processing of this application is on-going, with a view to establishing whether the conditions for naturalisation, such as good character and lawful residence, are satisfied. On completion of the necessary processing the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (26 Nov 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 and this is due to increase further to an unprecedented €1.88 billion for 2020. The capital budget for An Garda Síochána has also been significantly increased - a total of €92 million was provided this year, representing a...