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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Procedures (16 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: 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. There are statutory provisions that refer to the taking of affidavits, including section 5...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (16 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: Applications for certificates of naturalisation continue to be processed during the Covid-19 crisis by the Immigration Service of my Department, albeit at a reduced capacity. The Citizenship Division of Immigration Service Delivery has encouraged new applicants not to submit applications at this time. This measure has been taken in accordance with Public Health advice regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (16 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: My Department, alongside colleagues in the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and An Garda Síochána, is acutely aware of the severe difficulties and dangers this activity caused in the communities it impacts and my officials have been working to find solutions to this complex policing issue. It should be noted that targeted enforcement measures have been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (16 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: A key recommendation underpinning the Justice McMahon Report on improvements to the International Protection process was to address the length of time taken to process applications, which can lead to long stays in State provided accommodation.  With the commencement of the International Protection Act 2015 on 31 December 2016, we now have a single application procedure. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Northern Ireland (16 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I am aware that the Deputy has a long-standing interest in the appalling bomb attack in Belturbet in 1972 and that he shares my view, which I have previously expressed in replies to the Deputy, that this was an appalling atrocity which sadly cost two innocent people their lives, and injured many others. I appreciate that the Deputy continues to seek answers with regard to bringing the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (16 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The European Communities (Reception Conditions) Regulations 2018, transposing the EU (Recast) Reception Conditions Directive, came into effect from 30 June 2018. The Regulations included access to the labour market for eligible international protection applicants. The Regulations provide access to both employment and to self-employment.   As of 10 June 2020, a total of 6,498...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (16 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Garda Commissioner is the accounting officer of An Garda Síochána and is statutorily responsible for carrying on and managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána including in relation to human resource matters. I have asked the Garda authorities for the information requested and I will write directly to the Deputy when it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (16 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I have requested updated detail from the Garda Commissioner in relation to this matter and I will write to the Deputy directly with that information when the updated figures are available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The restrictions attendant to the current Covid-19 pandemic have regrettably resulted in significant challenges to the delivery of normal services. As a result of these restrictions, the Immigration Service Delivery, along with many other public and private sector organisations is experiencing significant disruption in delivering its core functions. Working within these...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (16 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and deployment of resources.  As Minister, I have no responsibility for these matters.  I am assured however that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (16 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not only within the State but also at European Union...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: Applications for renewal of permission to remain or a certificate of naturalisation will not be adversely affected if an applicant, who loses their employment as a result of Covid-19 pandemic, is in receipt of the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. On 13 May 2020, I announced, that immigration permissions due to expire...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Policy (16 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, known as the Istanbul Convention, is a significant international legal instrument.  In addition to protecting women from all forms of violence, the Convention aims to ensure the design of a comprehensive framework, policies and measures for the protection of and assistance to all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: My Department did not incur any expenditure for social media monitoring in 2018 and 2019. 

Supporting Inclusion and Combating Racism in Ireland: Statements (17 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: With the consent of the House, I wish to indicate my intention to share time with my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton. Two weeks ago, I spoke of the horror I felt, and the horror we all felt, at the tragic death of the late George Floyd. Since then, we have seen a global outpouring of solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement and an increasing and most welcome focus...

Death of Garda Colm Horkan: Expressions of Sympathy (24 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: There has been a national outpouring of both shock and grief in the days since the terrible loss of Detective Garda Colm Horkan, who gave his life serving the State and protecting the community. We have come to learn of the man so beloved of his family, his community and his Garda colleagues. As Minister for Justice and Equality, I convey again my deepest condolences to Colm's father,...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (24 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I move: That Dáil Éireann resolves that sections 2 to 4, 6 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 30th June, 2020 and ending on 29th June, 2021. The House will be aware that the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 was enacted in the wake of the murder of 29...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (24 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I would actually do more than look at the possibility. We will have a review.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (24 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle and wish to acknowledge the importance of the debate here in this House and for the time given to it to consider these very important matters. I want to thank every one of the Deputies who made a contribution, particularly Deputies O’Callaghan, O’Gorman and Lowry who spoke in favour of the motions and indeed other Deputies who made some very...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (24 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: It will be undertaken in the year ahead.