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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Ceremonies (10 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Officials in my Department have informed me that they have been in direct contact with the applicant on a number of occasions in advance of yesterday’s ceremony (9thDecember). It should be noted that the ceremony on the 9th of December, at which some 2,000 were granted Citizenship was undertaken within a 4-week period as compared to the normal seven weeks’ processing cycle....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (10 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: My Department has been made aware of a number of cases of human trafficking or exploitation regarding individuals in the fishing industry in Ireland. I wish to confirm for the Deputy that Government is fully committed to addressing human trafficking in all forms under Irish and EU legislation and the principal international conventions, and that we are active nationally and internationally to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (10 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: My Department is fully committed to addressing the challenges of human trafficking, in all forms, under Irish and EU legislation and under the principal international conventions. As the Deputy may be aware, the identification of victims of trafficking is a duty arising from the EU Directive 2011/36/EU and the 2005 Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (10 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy may be aware, the Garda Commissioner met with the family of the late Seamus Ludlow on 2 December last. This murder was a callous and senseless act of random violence perpetrated against an innocent man. I have the utmost sympathy for the Ludlow family who feel the pain of Seamus' loss every day. It is a matter of profound regret that, in common with so many troubles related...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (10 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I regret that the information requested by the Deputy could not be compiled in the time available but I will respond directly to him when the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reports (10 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department has received the 2018 annual report of An Garda Síochána and I expect to be in a position to publish it very shortly. In accordance with the statutory reporting provisions, the Annual Report will be laid before each House of the Oireachtas shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (10 Dec 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. I understand however, that Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (10 Dec 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 directly when I receive it.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (10 Dec 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 training of its members and Garda staff. The Commissioner is also responsible for the effective and efficient use of the resources available to An Garda Síochána, in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda National Immigration Bureau (10 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I regret that the information requested by the Deputy could not be compiled in the time available but I will respond directly to him when the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (10 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 provides a modern statutory framework to support decision-making by adults with capacity difficulties. The Act was signed into law on 30 December 2015 but has not yet been fully commenced. The Act provides for the establishment of new administrative processes and support measures, including the setting up of the Decision Support Service (DSS)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (10 Dec 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 directly when I receive it.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (10 Dec 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, increasing to an unprecedented €1.88 billion for 2020. As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána as well as for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (10 Dec 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 Accommodation (10 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Major investment is being made in the Garda estate, to provide fit-for-purpose facilities for Garda members and staff, as well as the public interacting with them. This is a significant undertaking, as there are over 560 stations nationwide. As the Deputy will appreciate, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. As a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (10 Dec 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Council Legislation (10 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Judicial Council Bill was enacted on 23 July 2019. This is a major landmark piece of reforming legislation which provides for the establishment, for the first time, of a Judicial Council comprising all members of the judiciary. The primary function of the Council will be to promote and maintain excellence in the exercise by judges of their judicial functions...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences Data (10 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I refer to the Parliamentary Question No. 293 of 17 September 2019 and the information requested by the Deputy therein in relation to drivers arrested for driving while disqualified. The information was not available for answer on that date but I can now advise as follows. Section 6(b) and (c) of the Road Traffic Act 2014 amends the Road Traffic Act 1961 in a number of respects. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences Data (10 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Road Traffic Acts fall within the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross TD. I am informed by the Courts Service that a project is underway to provide for electronic transfer of disqualification orders to the relevant agency once the time period to lodge an appeal has passed, and no appeal has been lodged. I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems Provision (10 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Community-based CCTV is governed by section 38(3)(c) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 and the Garda Síochána (CCTV) Order 2006. This legal framework requires that any proposed community CCTV scheme must: - be approved by the local Joint Policing Committee, - have the prior support of the relevant local authority, which must also act as data controller, and - have the...