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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reports (6 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Garda authorities that the Garda Internal Audit Section (GIAS) conducts periodic and systematic audits of Garda Divisions, Districts, Sections and Units based on professional audit procedures, as well as undertaking thematic audits encompassing issues across the organisation, and conducting value-for-money type reviews within An Garda Síochána on behalf of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (6 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda Commissioner and I will write to the Deputy on receipt of same.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Staff Recruitment (6 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: 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 made and the Courts Service has informed me that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (6 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was granted leave to remain in the State for the period to 21 December, 2015. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 21 December, 2012. The person concerned is required to apply in writing for the renewal of this permission. As my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (6 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned, who is a minor, has been granted permission to remain in the State for the period to 4th November 2018. This position is consistent with the permission to remain granted to the mother of the person concerned. The Deputy should note that it is open to the person concerned to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (6 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that my reply to PQ number 150 on 21 March 2017 also relating to the persons concerned remains unchanged. These applications are currently receiving attention and INIS will be in contact with the persons concerned very shortly. Might I remind the Deputy that queries in relation to the status of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (6 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned applied for a right of residency, accompanied by a right to work, based on their parentage of an Irish citizen child. I understand that INIS wrote to the person concerned on 4 March 2017 seeking documentary evidence to support the application. The application will be considered...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (6 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person mentioned by the Deputy made an application to INIS, in February 2017, for permission to remain in the State as the spouse of an Irish National. This application is being processed and INIS is currently awaiting further documentation from the applicant. Queries in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (6 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Chief International Protection Officer (CIPO) who, under the International Protection Act 2015, is independent in the performance of his functions, that the Application for International Protection Questionnaire (IPO 2) is designed to be used by the International Protection Office (IPO) on an ongoing basis and not just as part of the transition arrangements. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Foreign Naval Vessels (6 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that management of particular Garda investigations are matters, in the first instance, for the Garda authorities and I have no direct role in this regard, nor would I seek to interfere in such investigations. However, I am advised by the Garda authorities that the investigation in relation to the case referred to is ongoing. In this context, the Deputy will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Consultancy Contracts Data (6 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that it has not been possible to provide the data sought in the time available for reply. The information requested is currently being compiled and verified and I will write to the Deputy again when this information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Agencies Staff Data (6 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table: Grade 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 State Pathologist 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Deputy State Pathologist 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 Senior Lab Analyst 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Executive Officer 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 Clerical Officer 3 2 2 2 2 1 2 Total 9 7 6 7 7 6 7

Leaders' Questions (11 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Where is Deputy Murphy now?

Reform of An Garda Síochána: Motion [Private Members] (11 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I move amendment No. 2:To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: “recognises that:- the recent controversies surrounding An Garda Síochána are of the utmost seriousness and go to the heart of policing in the State; - it is essential that the Government, this House and all our citizens can trust members of An Garda Síochána to...

Reform of An Garda Síochána: Motion [Private Members] (11 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I was here.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commercial Rates (11 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 93 to 95, inclusive, together. Revaluation is a statutory process and the same basis of valuation, as set out in Part 11 of the Valuation Acts, 2001 to 2015, is used to assess all ratepayers in a local authority area. Accordingly, there can be no question of differential treatment for particular categories of ratepayers. The outcome for each ratepayer,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (11 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I am assured by the Garda Commissioner that the allocation of Gardaí is continually monitored and reviewed taking into account all relevant factors including crime...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National Car Test (11 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter referred to in the Deputy's question and I will contact the Deputy directly upon receipt of a Garda report.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National Car Test Data (11 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter referred to in the Deputy's question and I will contact the Deputy directly upon receipt of a Garda report.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (11 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 99 to 101, inclusive, together. As indicated in the Government's response to the recent PMB Motion on this issue, it is my intention to bring legislative proposals to Government, which will provide for statutory leave during the period between a premature birth and the expected date of birth of a child. This leave will be in addition to the current...