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

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 50 to 52, inclusive, together. The report to which the Deputy refers was commissioned by the Garda Commissioner and is a comprehensive examination of the use of section 12 of the Child Care Act 1991 by An Garda Síochána to remove a child from the care of its family where a Garda believes there is an immediate and serious risk to the health and...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the publication of recorded crime statistics. The latest CSO quarterly Recorded Crime Statistics release was published on 29 March 2017 and shows crime trends for the twelve months ending 31 December 2016. I am advised that the degree of reclassification of crime...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Expenditure (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. I have asked the Garda Commissioner for the specific information requested and when it is to hand I will inform the Deputy accordingly.

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

Frances Fitzgerald: 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. I have requested a report from the Courts Service in relation to the matters raised and I will contact the Deputy directly on receipt...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Administration (1 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: 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, I have made enquiries with the Courts Service, who have advised me all the necessary changes to the Courts Service...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Expenditure (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. I have asked the Garda Commissioner for the specific information requested and when it is to hand I will inform the Deputy accordingly.

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

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter raised and I will contact the Deputy directly on receipt of this report.

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

Frances Fitzgerald: The Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of the official recorded crime statistics, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I am advised that the relevant categories of recorded crime are not disaggregated along the lines referred to by the Deputy and therefore the information in...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 60 and 61 together. As the Deputy will be aware I have indicated publicly my concern at the findings of the Interim Internal Audit Report in relation to the financial procedures in the Garda College Templemore. As the Deputy will also be aware, the Committee is examining the Garda Commissioner in relation to the Interim Audit Report and intends to resume...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Tribunals of Inquiry Establishment (1 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, I established the Disclosures Tribunal following the passing of Resolutions by Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann on 16 February 2017. My Department was consulted by the Garda Commissioner in relation to the need to ensure that the Tribunal was appropriately serviced by An Garda Síochána, with the least disruption to on-going operations....

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (14 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Deputy Adams certainly does.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is not true.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy is not a doctor.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: For God's sake, we are listening to every word the Deputy says.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Deputy Danny Healy-Rae is not taking up the offer.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to share my time with the Ministers, Deputies Donohoe and Ross.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is great privilege once again to serve in government - a Government of purpose that will work towards a prosperous nation for all and in every community. It has been an honour to serve as Minister in two Departments. Throughout my time as Minister for Justice and Equality, there have been major changes in significant areas of public life. I am very proud of those changes for which I...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. We believe in a State that stands for social justice and equality of opportunity. We believe in turning our face towards the world, holding out our hand in welcome, remaining at the heart of Europe as we have made clear repeatedly, and seeking to capture new hearts elsewhere. That is what we will be judged on. The Government is totally committed to that...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Hallmarking (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (15 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I thank the Chairman for her words of welcome and wish to say how much I am looking forward to working with the committee. Its work in the area of jobs, enterprise and innovation is extremely important. I am very excited to have been appointed Minister and very much look forward to working with the Chairman and members. Section 2 provides for amendments to section 1 of the Hallmarking...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Hallmarking (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (15 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Yes.