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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: For quite some time, I have regarded the need for a new Forensic Science laboratory appropriate to the State's requirements as one of the most critical capital projects in the justice sector. The construction of the new laboratory is being managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) on behalf of my Department. I am informed by the OPW that the deadline of 8th May 2017 referred to by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Housing Management Companies (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that I am not in a position to provide legal advice in respect of such matters. The general position is that section 24 of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 contains provisions for the resolution of disputes involving multi-unit developments. It provides that a person, including any member of the Owners Management Company, may apply to the Circuit Court for an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that civil/legal marriages that take place in Thailand between a citizen of the State and a Thai citizen are recognised in this State provided that they have gone through the relevant declaration process in accordance with Section 29 of the Family Law Acts 1995. Marriage to an Irish National does...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Ombudsman notified my Department that he is undertaking an investigation into complaints regarding the administration of the Scheme by the Department of Justice and Equality. My officials' understanding is that it relates to the inclusion of an institution that is not one of the 12 covered by Scheme. That investigation is ongoing and it is a matter for the Ombudsman to determine how it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. Accordingly, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda resources and the training of Garda members and civilian staff are matters for the Garda Commissioner and, as Minister, I have no direct...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works which has the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation and I, as Minister, have no direct role in these matters. I have, however, been informed by the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is primarily responsible for the operation of the Garda CCTV network and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I have, however, been informed by the Garda authorities that the estimated capital cost of installing an additional 50 CCTV cameras in Dublin city centre would be of the order of €1,750,000 (excluding...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Legal Services (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 114 to 116, inclusive, together. The Legal Aid Board is committed to providing all international protection clients with early legal advice on all aspects of their application. In their initial consultation, (pre-questionnaire stage) the applicant is informed of the Permission to Remain (PTR) procedure. This includes the potential for consideration of an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda College (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department received a copy of the draft Interim Internal Audit Report regarding the finances at the Garda College at Templemore from An Garda Síochána's Head of the Internal Audit on 16 September 2016. I understand that the draft report was sent to all interested parties for their observations before being finalised. A copy of the final Report was received by my Department from...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences Data (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested reports from An Garda Síochána and the Courts Service in relation to the matter referred to in the Deputy's question and will contact the Deputy directly on receipt of these reports.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences Data (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested reports from An Garda Síochána and the Courts Service in relation to the matter referred to in the Deputy's question and will contact the Deputy directly on receipt of these reports.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Penalty Points System Data (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: This question is primarily a matter for the Road Safety Authority, an agency under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. I have asked Minister Ross to forward this statistical request to the Road Safety Division for direct reply. I have also requested a report from An Garda Síochána and will contact the Deputy directly on receipt of a Garda report.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and, as Minister, I have no direct role in the matter. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the policing requirements for the Barraduff Garda sub-District are administered from Killarney Garda station, a distance of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Electronic Tagging (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Electronic monitoring is not currently in use by An Garda Síochána. Section 6B of the Bail Act 1997 (inserted by section 11 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007) permits a court granting bail to make it a condition of bail that the person’s movements are monitored electronically so that his or her compliance with conditions of bail can be monitored. This provision, however,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the position with the application remains substantially as was previously advised in my response to Question No. 60 of 9 March 2017 and in the replies made to the Deputy's queries through the Oireachtas Mail facility. I am further advised that both the Irish Embassy in Dar-es-Salaam and the Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Tribunals of Inquiry Recommendations (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 125 to 127, inclusive, together. I am advised by the Garda authorities that investigations relating to the findings of the Flood and Mahon Tribunals, as well as the investigation of certain matters arising from the report of the Moriarty Tribunal, are ongoing. I am also advised that relevant liaison is maintained by the Garda with the Office of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Issues (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The company to which the Deputy refers in his question has been in correspondence with me and I will respond directly to them in respect of the matters they have raised. EU clearance is a matter arranged through Ireland's National Security Authority which is based in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. It was established in order to provide clearance for Government officials and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand that the person concerned made an application to the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) on 05/04/2017 for permission to remain in the State as the de facto partner of an Irish National. I have been informed that this application is currently being processed and that the person concerned will be contacted in due course. Queries in relation to the status of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Performance Management Systems (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 131 and 132 together. The operation of the scheme Performance-related Awards Scheme in the Civil Service, the Defence Forces, Local Authorities and An Garda Síochána was overseen by the Committee for Performance Awards (CPA) under the aegis of the Department of Finance. The CPA monitored the application of the scheme and approved recommendations...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Code of Ethics (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am aware of the incident referred to, the tragic events that followed and the concerns which have arisen. I understand that the matter has been referred to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) who are currently investigating the incident. The Garda Síochána Act 2005 established GSOC to provide independent oversight of alleged misbehaviour by members of...