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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Policing Plans (4 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Garda Commissioner is responsible for operational matters such as the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. The issue of pre-consultation in relation to the restructuring of road traffic policing and the creation of a new Roads Policing Unit does not therefore arise. Garda management keeps...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (4 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the information requested by the Deputy and I will contact the Deputy directly upon receipt of a Garda report.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (4 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy and I will contact the Deputy directly upon receipt of a Garda report.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Correspondence (4 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can confirm that I have received correspondence from the person referred to. My Department is examining it to see what actions should be considered. I hope to be in a position to respond soon to the individual concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Compensation (4 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can confirm to the Deputy that two applications for compensation under the Garda Síochána (Compensation) Acts 1941 and 1945, were made by the person concerned. On 3rd October 2008 and 15th November 2012, authorisations were granted to the claimant on both applications to proceed to the High Court for compensation, in accordance with the Acts.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (4 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Information supplied by the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) in relation to queue times for arriving passengers at Dublin Airport shows that over 90% of all travellers are processed through immigration control in a matter of minutes with the figures being even higher for passengers of EU nationalities. This is in the context of passenger numbers at Dublin Airport reaching record levels last...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (4 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, which provides a modern statutory framework to support decision-making by adults with capacity difficulties, is being commenced on a phased basis. A number of provisions of the Act were commenced in October 2016 in order to progress the setting up of the Decision Support Service. The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (Commencement...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Office of Director of Public Prosecutions (4 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is a statutorily independent body operating under the aegis of the Department of the Taoiseach. The Deputy will appreciate that as I have no Ministerial responsibility in relation to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions it is not possible for me to provide the information sought.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commercial Rates Valuation Process (4 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Valuation Acts 2001 to 2015 provide for the valuation of all commercial and industrial property for rating purposes. The Commissioner of Valuation is independent in the performance of his functions under the Acts and the making of valuations for rating is his sole responsibility. I, as Minister for Justice and Equality, have no role in decisions in this regard. Under Irish law there is...

Brexit: Statements (Resumed) (5 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union is not in our interest. However, we have to respect the wishes of the UK electorate and its Government and our focus now has to be on establishing a close and beneficial relationship for the future. There can be no bilateral negotiations between individual member states and the UK on its withdrawal or on matters that fall within...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Juvenile Offenders (5 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy may be interested in the legal framework applicable to young offenders and the activities and services funded by my Department which support the operation of the law in this area. Statutory provision in relation to young offenders is set out in the Children Act 2001 (as amended). Accordingly, where a young person under the age of 18 comes into conflict with the law, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Money Laundering (5 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: In December 2016, the Government approved the publication of the General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill which will give effect to most of the provisions contained in the 4th EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive (4AMLD), the aim of which is the strengthening of laws in the EU to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Driver Licences (5 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The specific information sought by the Deputy is not available at present. Insofar as the 14,700 people convicted of road traffic offences in court following the incorrect issuing of a summons are concerned, An Garda Síochána has indicated that it has established a dedicated support helpline for members of the public with queries in relation to their case. An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Motor Insurance (5 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Information of the kind sought by the Deputy is not available, nor is it possible to provide an estimate in this regard. Insofar as the 14,700 people convicted of road traffic offences in court following the incorrect issuing of a summons are concerned, An Garda Síochána has indicated that it has established a dedicated support helpline for members of the public with queries in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems Expenditure (5 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am very conscious of the value that communities, especially rural communities, place on CCTV as a means of deterring crime and assisting in the detection of offenders. The Deputy will be aware that the Programme for a Partnership Government commits to providing investment in CCTV systems and that I have secured €1 million in Budget 2017 to begin a new round of community CCTV...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (5 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the publication of recorded crime statistics. To be of assistance I have requested the CSO to contact the Deputy directly in relation to the information requested.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Policing Issues (5 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 contains provisions, the purpose of which are to assist the Garda Síochána to operate to the best standards in line with the police services of other comparable jurisdictions. The Garda Síochána Act 2005 provided for the establishment of the Garda Síochána Inspectorate. Section 117(1) of the Act requires the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Data (5 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The statutory criteria which must be considered in relation to a decision to make a deportation order under section 3(6) of the Immigration Act 1999 include national security and public policy, the character and conduct of the person concerned and the common good. In determining whether to make a deportation order, in addition to the factors set out in Section 3(6) of the Immigration Act...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cyberbullying Issues (5 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017 was enacted on the 22nd of February 2017. The Act contains provisions which strengthen existing criminal law in combatting child exploitation and, in particular, address the use of modern communication technologies as a tool which may lead to child sexual exploitation. Section 8 of the Act creates two offences....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (5 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 106 and 107 together. As the Deputy 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 exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries...