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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy Stanton is going to deal with that matter.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Can we move onto the next Topic Issue matter?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Resources (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge the importance of this debate and I thank Deputy Seán Haughey for raising it. I also acknowledge the importance of raising the issue under Topical Issue matters in the manner the Deputy has done, rather than engaging in type of soundbite politics we see every day on the Order of Business. There are not many of those people here now. Those are the people who rush in,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Resources (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy Haughey raised two issues in his contribution. I undertake to the House and to Deputy Haughey that when I meet the Taoiseach later this evening I will be happy to raise the issue of the Northside Partnership. I had the opportunity of visiting the partnership. I acknowledge the community work being undertaken over a range of issues and pursuits in that area. I would be happy to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Special Scheme for Students was launched on 15 October 2018 and closed on 20 January 2019. Approximately 3,100 applications were received under this Scheme comprising of former students and their family members. I am informed that, to date, my Department has made a decision on 2,969 cases of which 2,153 have been granted.  The remaining applications are currently being...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda National Immigration Bureau (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy may be aware, my Department register persons residing in the Dublin area only. The Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) are solely responsible for registering persons who reside in the Cork area.  However, the issues in Cork have been brought to my attention.  I have had enquiries made and I am assured that the GNIB are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda National Immigration Bureau (28 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 Vetting Applications (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: First I would confirm that the processing of vetting applications by the National Vetting Bureau is an operational matter for the Garda authorities and is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012-2016 and other relevant law, including the Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions and Certain Disclosures) Act 2016. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Transfers (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that they are aware of the application referred to. I am informed by the Prison Service that the Chief State Solicitor's Office has confirmed that its consideration of the legal issues involved is being expedited. The Deputy will appreciate that I am not in a position to address the individual case or give a date for completion of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: In 2019, the public sector presence at the National Ploughing Championships (NPC) was co-ordinated by the Department of the Taoiseach as part of the Government's unified approach to the Championships. This approach focused on delivering supports and services that citizens need, in a format that was accessible and relevant for visitors. This aligns with the new ways of working central to Our...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (28 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, including the allocation and efficient use of Garda resources. I have requested the relevant information from the Commissioner and I will write to the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The persons referred to by the Deputy applied for a right of residency, accompanied by a right to work, based on their parentage of an Irish citizen child on 27 September 2019. The Deputy will appreciate that, in the interest of fairness to all applicants, applications are dealt with in chronological order.  I understand that the applications are under consideration at present...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Policy (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Important work is carried out by Women’s Aid in the field of domestic violence.  I am aware of the recently published report "Femicide Watch 2019" and my Department will of course study it carefully in that context.  As Deputies will be aware, the Government has already considerably strengthened the law and structures targeting domestic violence, as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Applications (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: My Department does not accept further documentation in support of IHAP proposals once a decision has issued. This is in order to provide certainty to the process, and to be fair to all proposers. The required documentation was fully set out in the IHAP proposal form.  In the event that further calls for proposals are made under the IHAP, or any other future admissions schemes, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 and 117 together. I can inform the Deputy that it is open to the person concerned to lodge an application for a certificate of Naturalisation if they have 5 years (60 Months) reckonable residency on the date of the application. For the purpose of naturalisation, reckonable residency (i.e. stamp 1, stamp 3 or stamp 4), is calculated by counting...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that the person referred to submitted an application for a Residence Card under the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015 (“The Regulations”) which was accepted for consideration by my Department on 03/10/2018. Processing of this application is ongoing at present. Applications are dealt with in strict chronological...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. If further documentation is required it will be requested from the applicant in due course.  As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that the person concerned submitted an application for naturalisation on 30 November 2018. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. If further documentation is required...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed that the persons referred to were given a one year temporary permission to remain in the State until the 14th of December 2019.  These persons were informed of the documents required to renew their permission, this being a  national passport, in order to attest their identity and Nationality. I am  further informed that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. If further documentation is required it will be requested from the applicant in due course.  As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation...