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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being compiled and I will write to him directly when it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Administration (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Department is currently finalising the amendment of the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015 to fully bring them in line with the ruling of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in the Chenchooliah case. The Immigration Service of my Department is also finalising a removal procedure for the persons who come, or have once come, within the provisions of the Free...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Insolvency Act (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I refer the Deputy to the detail of my answer to his parliamentary question on this matter in March of this year. In addition, my Department is currently engaged in preparatory work for two sets of legislative changes which are relevant to the Deputy’s question. Firstly, my officials are considering certain specific formal or procedural statutory requirements which may be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 370 and 371 together. 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 human resource matters. As Minister, I have no responsibility for these matters. I am assured...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice Inspectorate (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the cost of any body such as a Criminal Justice Inspectorate would be dependent on the nature and extent of its statutory remit. In the circumstances, it is not possible to provide an estimate of the costs of establishing such a body, without detailed consideration of its possible role and the resources which would be required to fulfil any mandate given to it.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Garda Youth Diversion Programme is supported by a network of Garda Youth Diversion Projects (GYDPs). The projects are community-based, multi-agency crime prevention initiatives which seek to divert young people who have become involved in crime or anti-social behaviour and to support wider preventative work within the community and with families at risk. There are currently 105 Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise the Deputy that the estimated cost to my Department of an increase in employer PRSI to 15.75% for the portion of salaries over €100,000 is €32,681. The basis of this estimate is set out below. Total Salaries for Officers earning more than €100,000 (Note 1) = €2,895,343 At Current Rate (Note 2) Total salary @ 11.05% on €2,895,343 =...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Garda authorities that the personnel numbers and other details of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) are operationally sensitive. As such, it would not be appropriate for me to comment on that matter. I also understand that the letter referred to is one which was not addressed to me as Minister, and I am unable to comment on it. However and in general I can say...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order signed on 29 November 2019. This Order requires the person concerned to remove themselves from the State and remain outside the State. The enforcement of Deportation Orders are a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau. Representations have since been received on behalf of the person concerned...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Leave to Remain (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Immigration Service of my Department that the persons concerned are the subject of a Deportation Order signed on 19 February 2020. This Order requires that the persons concerned are to remove themselves from the State and remain outside the State. The enforcement of the Deportation Orders are a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau. It is open to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Correspondence (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I apologise most sincerely to the Deputy for the delay in reverting with a substantial response. The response has now issued and I hope that the matter has now been resolved to the satisfaction of the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy may be aware, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal is made up of seven qualified barristers and solicitors who provide services on a part-time basis. Each case is considered in the first instance by a single Tribunal Member. If the decision is appealed, three other Tribunal Members hear the appeal. Tribunal Members meet on a regular basis to hear appeals and to discuss...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (13 May 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The person referred to by the Deputy made an application on 19 September 2019 to my Department for a right to residency accompanied by a right to work based on their parentage of an Irish citizen child. The Deputy will appreciate that, in the interest of fairness to all applicants, applications are dealt with in chronological order. The application is amongst many to be considered at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: An application from the person referred to by the Deputy, for citizenship through the naturalisation process, is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation. It will be submitted to me for decision in due course. As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (13 May 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The person referred to by the Deputy is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 20 June 2002 and therefore has no entitlement to residency in the State. Representations were received on behalf of the person concerned pursuant to Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), to revoke the Deportation Order. Following consideration of those representations, a decision was...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Leave to Remain (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The position remains as advised in my response to the Deputy on the 5 March 2020 to question number 351. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up-to-date information on such cases to be obtained...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised that the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed with a view to establishing if the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation. The application will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. If further documentation is required, it will be requested...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by my officials that, from the details provided by the Deputy, there is no record of an application, or a request, from the person concerned for permission to remain in the State. The person concerned is advised to write to my Department and request to regularise their position in the State. When submitting their request, they should be sure to outline their current...