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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Unaccompanied Minors and Separated Children (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that, subject to the relevant travel clearance being received in the context of the current COVID-19 situation and the availability of flights, 8 unaccompanied minors are expected to be brought to the State in the coming weeks from Greece under the care of Tusla. Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, has statutory responsibility for the care of any unaccompanied...

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

Charles Flanagan: The sections of the Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 that the Deputy refers to are significant legislative provisions aimed at combating terrorism and organised crime. As the Deputy is aware, if the relevant provisions are to remain in effect there is a statutory requirement to renew them before the end of June.  The...

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

Charles Flanagan: There are two pieces of legislation within the remit of my Department that expire in 2020 if a motion to extend is not passed: Title Date of Expiration Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 29 June 2020 Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 29 June 2020 Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998...

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

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 450 and 495 together. As the Deputy is aware, An Garda Síochána is carrying out extensive operations in support of the public health guidelines and restrictions which are in place to prevent or reduce spread of the Covid-19 virus in the community. In that way, An Garda Síochána is working to protect public health during this...

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

Charles Flanagan: The position is that the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2018 contain statutory provisions for the issue and renewal by the Revenue Commissioners of excise licences for the sale and supply of intoxicating liquor in premises to which on-licences are attached, such as public houses, restaurants, and theatres, as well as those premises to which off licences are attached, such as specialist off licences...

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

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 472 and 498 together. I would first note that, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. In addition, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands....

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

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions.  The scheduling and hearing of court cases is a matter for the Presidents of the Courts and the presiding Judges....

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

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the administration and management of An Garda Síochána is by law a matter for the Garda Commissioner and not for me as Minister. I am informed by the Garda authorities that there has never been a formal Museum at the Garda College. That said, I understand that over time, a building which had been designed as a Communication Centre was used...

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

Charles Flanagan: Recruitment to An Garda Síochána is governed by the Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) Regulations 2013 which provide that the age at which a person may apply to join An Garda Síochána as a full time member is not more than 35 years.  As the Deputy will be aware, in December 2018 the Government endorsed the report of the Commission on the...

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

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. As a result, all works to the Garda estate involve close cooperation between the OPW and the Garda authorities. The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close...

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

Charles Flanagan: The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) is a multi-agency statutory body established under the Criminal Assets Bureau Act 1996.  The primary objective of the Bureau is to identify the proceeds of criminal activities and deprive people of the benefits of such criminal proceeds.  CAB operates nationally and is supported in its work by a network of over 470 trained asset...

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

Charles Flanagan: In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. In addition, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The statutory framework relating to young offenders and the Garda Diversion Programme is set out in the Children Act 2001. The nationwide network of Garda Youth Diversion Projects (GYDPs) is supported by my Department.   I understand that there are currently some 105 Garda Youth Diversion Projects. GYDPs are community based, multi-agency, crime prevention initiatives which primarily...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Dublin Airport Authority (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: My Department has no record of any engagement or correspondence with either the management team at Dublin Airport or the Dublin Airport board of directors in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy. I can inform the Deputy that in the interest of public health, the Government is requesting that operators of aircraft ensure that all persons entering the state are aware of the...

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

Charles Flanagan: The  Irish Refugee Protection Programme Humanitarian Admission Programme 2 (IHAP), which I announced in May 2018 and which is operated and administered under my discretionary powers is a part of the Government's plan to realise the full commitment of 4,000 refugees agreed under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme in September 2015. Under IHAP, a commitment was made to admit...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: 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 permissions have already been extended...

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...