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Leaders' Questions (1 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Many negotiations have taken place to ensure that we can arrive at that point. The Minister is still considering some of the outstanding issues the Deputy has raised. Of course, public money will only be used to ensure a quality health care service. That is very clear from the arrangements that have been made for the transition. The transition is to a body that has a charitable status....

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have answered many questions about this issue. As I said, I will take any action required on my part once the Committee of Public Accounts has reported on its examination. To be very clear, without prejudicing any individual which would be grossly unfair, nobody is above the law and if any wrongdoing is uncovered, it will be investigated.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is really important that the Committee of Public Accounts complete its work before any further public comment is made.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy has seen the actions of the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, to provide the drug Orkambi, for example. He has taken a decision to make the drug available. The development of new drugs and the state's capacity to make them available are very big issue for governments, not just in Ireland but internationally. I will ask the Minister to liaise directly with the Deputy on...

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: There is pre-legislative scrutiny on the social welfare and pensions Bill today. We see the story this morning in regard to defined benefit pensions. There is increasing pressure on all of these funds. The Department of Social Protection and the Department of Finance are clearly concerned about this. No doubt it is an issue that will be discussed in the pre-legislative scrutiny on that...

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: It was the Deputy's party that closed down Templemore.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have reopened Templemore. We are having 900 young recruits coming out this year, as we have had for the past number of years. Clearly, capacity is being built up. New recruits are being assigned to different areas. No doubt Deputy Niamh Smyth's area will see the benefit of those new recruits.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The heads of the copyright Bill were dealt with last year and it continues to be worked on.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Yes, that is it.

Road Traffic (Quads and Scramblers) Bill 2017: First Stage (1 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: No.

EU Regulations: Motion (1 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to accept the following measure: Regulation (EU) 2017/353 of the...

EU Regulations: Motion (1 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee (1 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: House Sales (1 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can advise the Deputy that the Property Services Regulatory Authority was established on 3 April 2012 under the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011 to control, supervise and regulate Property Services Providers, i.e. Auctioneers/Estate Agents, Letting Agents and Management Agents. The Authority, which is independent in the performance of its functions, operates a comprehensive...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insurance Costs (1 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department and the majority of bodies under the aegis of my department operate under State Indemnity, a self-insurance model set out in the Public Financial Procedures whereby the State bears the financial risk associated with the cost of claims. The State Claims Agency currently manages claims and risks on behalf of many State Authorities, including my department's claims. The position...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (1 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including by arranging for the training of its members and civilian staff and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I have requested the specific information sought by the Deputy from the Commissioner and I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (1 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda resources are a matter for the Garda Commissioner, and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Section 30 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 provides a statutory basis for the Garda Commissioner, as Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote, to charge for police services on a non-public...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (1 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned had their permission to remain in the State renewed for a further one year period to 14 December, 2017. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 13 December, 2016. This permission was renewed to enable the person concerned obtain a valid...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (1 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy. It is open to any individual to lodge an application for citizenship if and when they are in a position to meet all the statutory requirements. An online residency calculator is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (1 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised that An Garda Síochána have commenced a full examination of all recommendations contained in Dr. Geoffrey Shannon’s Report and will engage fully with Tusla and other relevant State agencies, and where necessary with Dr. Shannon himself, in the course of establishing the recommendations that are to be implemented and how soon they can be implemented. As the...