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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: First it is important to note that the Office of Public Works has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. Works in relation to Garda accommodation are therefore progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works (OPW). I am advised that the works required to reopen Rush Garda station have been completed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I refer the Deputy to my most recent PQ answers on this matter.  In my reply to question No. 5.709 of 11 May, referred to by the Deputy, I indicated that my officials are considering certain specific formal or procedural statutory requirements which may be difficult or impracticable to comply with, due to COVID-19 restrictions, including a small number of requirements under the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Refuges Provision (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: It is important to note that the provision of Rent Supplement is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection and not for me as Minister for Justice and Equality.  I understand that the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection is replying to a number of parliamentary questions on that issue today.  I would add...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: European Court of Justice (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The most up to date report of the Accountant of the Courts of Justice was published on 31st March 2020 and can be found on the Courts Service website. For the Deputy's convenience, here is a direct link to the report:

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Undefined (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I share the Deputy’s concern about the serious issue of drug-related intimidation in communities which involves the targeting of persons who use drugs, or their family or friends in relation to a drug debt. I appreciate that the threat of violence to enforce drug debt impacts people's lives greatly and can create an atmosphere of fear within communities.  While the reality is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Orders (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I appreciate the concerns that the public health emergency is causing for many families in relation to court orders for access.  Setting the terms of court orders and related proceedings are matters proper to the judiciary.  Neither I nor my Department are involved in such matters.  It is important to point out first and foremost that court orders in relation to access remain...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Data (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 491 and 492 together. As the Deputy will appreciate, Covid-19 provides unique challenges to custodial institutions, including our prisons. Covid-19 in a prison setting would present significant challenges for prison management in terms of controlling the spread of the virus amongst staff and prisoners, and the provision of appropriate medical treatment to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Correspondence (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I am aware of the correspondence dated 25 April 2020 referred to by the Deputy, which raises a number of questions including in relation to potential legal proceedings. As the Deputy will appreciate, I am not in a position to address an individual case in this reply or to give further information in relation to the matter. I can confirm, however, that the correspondence is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order, signed on 29 September 2017,  requiring them to remove themselves from the State and remain outside the State.  The enforcement of the Deportation Order is a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).  As previously advised, representations were received from the person concerned, pursuant to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Staff (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that staffing requirements are continuously monitored, and that vacancies can arise as a result of multiple factors including mobility, promotions and retirements. I am informed that there are currently 131 serving nursing staff employed across the Irish Prison Service with a total of 16 vacancies which are in the process of being filled through a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National LGBTI+ Strategy (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy may be aware, my Department is working to update Ireland’s criminal law on both hate speech and hate crime as a priority. Currently, the Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act 1989 prohibits threatening, abusive or insulting conduct that is intended or likely to stir up hatred against a group of persons on account of their sexual orientation,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Abuse (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: Under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 the Garda Commissioner is responsible for carrying on and managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. In addition, the investigation of suspected crimes is an operational matter within the responsibility of the Commissioner and not for me as Minister.   The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy  that the number of citizenship applications currently being processed is 17,954 of which 3,629 are 24 months or more in the process i.e. 20% approx. Any person may apply for Irish citizenship through the naturalisation process, providing they satisfy the statutory conditions for naturalisation.  The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 as amended...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise the Deputy that the information sought cannot be provided in the time allowed. As soon as the information has been collated I will write to the Deputy on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commercial Property (27 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Government has introduced a broad range of measures and supports to respond to the needs of businesses that are experiencing difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular I am strongly supportive of the efforts being made by the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation to assist businesses. Where commercial rents are concerned, this area of the law is very complex...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Liquor Licences (27 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The position is that excise licences issued by the Revenue Commissioners for the manufacture of intoxicating liquor, including a distiller of spirits licence under the Finance (1909-1910) Act 1910, do not permit retail sales to the public. However, the Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Act 2018 contains statutory provisions which allow craft breweries and distilleries to obtain...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (27 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I refer the Deputy to my most recent PQ answers on this matter. In my reply to question No. 5.709 of 11 May, to Deputy Michael McGrath, I indicated that my officials are considering certain specific formal or procedural statutory requirements which may be difficult or impracticable to comply with, due to COVID-19 restrictions, including a small number of requirements under the Personal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Tax Reliefs Application (27 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Government has introduced a broad range of measures and supports to respond to the needs of businesses that are experiencing difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular I am strongly supportive of the efforts being made by the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation to assist businesses. Where commercial rents are concerned, this area of the law is very complex...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Procedures (27 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 318, 333 and 373 together. I am aware that concerns have been raised about the requirement for affidavits to be signed and witnessed in person in the context of the current Covid-19 public health emergency. I also appreciate that the current pandemic is an anxious and challenging time for many people and organisations. The position is, however, that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (27 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 319 and 330 together. I can inform the Deputy that in light of the current uncertainties caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19, I have announced that immigration permissions, due to expire between 20 May 2020 and 20 July 2020, have been automatically extended for two months. This includes people in Ireland on short stay visas and those whose...