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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (12 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The person to whom the question refers was granted Subsidiary Protection on the 16 July, 2014 and has permission to remain in the State on Stamp 4 conditions until 16 June, 2020. My Department cannot comment on UK immigration rules, therefore the person in question should visit the UK Home Office website at . It may also be advisable to contact the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (12 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: 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 at the port of entry. This applies to both non-visa required nationals and visa required nationals. It is a general policy of my Department not to grant an extension of a visitor permission. The visitor is expected to leave the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Applications (12 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Following full consideration of this case, on 3 December, 2019 I decided to refuse the application from the person concerned for permission to remain based on marriage to an Irish national on . The reasons for the refusal were outlined in the refusal letter to the person concerned. This Parliamentary Question cannot be accepted as an appeal, however, in line with the provisions of the Policy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Execution of Wills (12 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions, which include the provision of information on the courts system. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made with the Courts Service. On foot of those enquiries,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (12 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that the person concerned held Stamp 4 permission to remain in the State until 26 September 2019. The person concerned was advised that renewal of this permission was to be applied for two weeks in advance of the expiry date at their local District Headquarters. The person concerned must make an appointment for renewal of their permission to remain at the Burgh...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I do not accept what the Deputy has said that there are insurmountable obstacles to the scheme. Of course there are a number of conditions and there are regulations. Only yesterday, I approved some schemes around the country. I am happy to speak to Deputy McGrath to iron out any confusion his group has, but I have no intention-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: -----of introducing amending legislation.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The new Garda station in Sligo is one of the priorities in a forthcoming public private partnership bundle of three Garda stations. I hope that real progress can be made early next year.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am almost in a position to bring a memorandum to Government. I would expect to do so if not before the final Cabinet meeting of this year, then certainly to the first or second Cabinet meeting early in the new year. The Bill is a priority for me and my Department.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have spoken to senior gardaí in respect of this matter. I have received a full report. I understand that there is an ongoing criminal investigation into the matter and, as Deputy Butler will appreciate, it would be inappropriate for me to make any further comment on it.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: He is not the Head of State.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Chair of this House, does the Leas-Cheann Comhairle think it is reasonable that the Taoiseach should be familiar with every application for a home care package from every constituency in the State? That is what we are hearing here for the past half hour.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: In terms of fairness.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have some good news for Deputy Troy.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Later this afternoon we will officially launch the terms and conditions of the Judicial Council Act. I can also inform Deputy Troy that the personal injury guidelines committee-designate has met on a number of occasions. After this evening it will be officially-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: -----and legally constructed. I expect that all of the sections of the Act will become operable at the earliest opportunity.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Yes, today.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Decisions regarding the granting or refusal of employment visas are made in a number of the Immigration Service Delivery Visa Offices overseas, the Immigration Service Delivery Visa Office in Dublin, and at Embassies of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade which process certain visa applications under delegated sanction from my Department. The processing times for visa...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: European Arrest Warrant (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The European Arrest Warrant is a valuable mechanism that helps ensure that dangerous criminals, including those involved in human trafficking and human smuggling, can be apprehended, keeping EU citizens safer as a result.  It provides for an enhanced extradition process within the European Union. The following table sets out the number of requests received under the European...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insurance Fraud (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the focal point for insurance reform is the Cost of Insurance Working Group which was established by the Government in July 2016 and is chaired by Minister of State, Michael D'Arcy TD.My Department works with the Department of Finance and other relevant Offices and Departments in consideration of actions to counter insurance fraud.   The Deputy...