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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the allocation and distribution of resources including the recruitment and training of Garda members and members of the Garda Reserve is entirely a matter for the Garda Commissioner. As Minister, I have no responsibility in this matter. I am assured however that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner has responsibility for management of An Garda Síochána and for the allocation and efficient use of Garda resources. This includes responsibility for personnel matters and the distribution of personnel across the various Garda Divisions.  I have requested a report from the Commissioner...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The resources provided by Government to An Garda Síochána have reached record levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion and this is increasing further to an unprecedented €1.88 billion for 2020.  The capital budget for An Garda Síochána has also been significantly increased - a total of €92 million was provided this year,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Policing Issues (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I very much welcome the publication of this report. This report feeds directly into initiatives already underway in Government as we implement the key recommendations of the report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland, of which Dr Connolly was a member. As Deputies will be aware, the Government in December 2018 endorsed the report of the Commission on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Organised Crime (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Tackling organised crime, and targeting those involved in it, is an ongoing priority for the Government and An Garda Síochána. Multi-disciplinary approaches are used by An Garda Síochána to ensure the activities of individuals and groups involved in criminality are effectively targeted. Such approaches include the use of money-laundering legislation and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Law Reform Commission (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I welcome the publication earlier this week of an Issues Paper by the Law Reform Commission on the subject of “Capping Damages in Personal Injuries Actions”.  This particular project is included in the Commission’s Fifth Programme of Law Reform which was approved by the Government in March 2019 and arose out of recommendations made by both the Cost of Insurance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The resources provided by Government to An Garda Síochána have reached record levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion and this is due to increase further to an unprecedented €1.88 billion for 2020.  The capital budget for An Garda Síochána has also been significantly increased - a total of €92 million was provided this year,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It is important to be clear that under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner has responsibility for management of An Garda Síochána and for the allocation and efficient use of Garda resources. This includes responsibility for personnel matters and the distribution of personnel across the various Garda Divisions.  I have requested...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Meetings (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to inform the Deputy that I met with Attorney General William Barr on one occasion in 2019. I have also met with the US Ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Edward Crawford, to discuss shared priorities and concerns and frequently met with Reece Smyth when he was Chargé d’Affairs, pending the formal appointment of an Ambassador. Ireland and the United States have a strong record of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Promotions (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for personnel matters including arranging for appointments to the rank of sergeant and inspector.  As the Deputy will also be aware, the Policing Authority assumed responsibility for appointments to the senior ranks of Superintendent, Chief Superintendent and Assistant Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Applications Data (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act 1962 provides that free legal aid may be granted, in certain circumstances, for the defence of persons of insufficient means in criminal proceedings. Under the Act, the granting of legal aid entitles the applicant to the services of a solicitor and, in certain circumstances, up to two counsel, in the preparation and conduct of their defence or...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Stations (12 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: That is fine.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Stations (12 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Deputy Aindrias Moynihan for raising this matter. I am aware of the Deputy's consistent interest in the provision of a new Garda station in Macroom. I appreciate the reason he has raised the matter again today. The OPW has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. As a result, all works to the Garda estate involve close co-operation between the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Stations (12 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I cannot disagree with the Deputy. In fact, a week does not go by without this issue being raised directly with me by my colleague beside me, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Creed. We are in a period of major reform of our policing services. The implementation of the new policing plan is exciting. It will transform An Garda Síochána. We have the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Stations (12 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Every effort has been made with the appropriate agencies involved. I met them during the year. There has been a resolution of some legal and conveyancing issues which were giving rise to a delay. I will meet the entire team early in the new year. In the interim, I understand that the Office of Public Works and Garda management are taking steps to improve conditions and facilities in...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy raised an important issue. In the first instance, it is important that we gather appropriate data to allow us make informed decisions. I would be happy to engage further with the Deputy on the issue. Whatever avenues are looked at, we need to be conscious of our national legislation and our EU obligations in this regard.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: CCTV is important for communities in the protection of people from harm. I am pleased to announce an extension of the current scheme to next year. Grant aid is available and moneys have been drawn down. The Deputy mentioned a particular case in Tipperary. My understanding is there is a need for further engagement between Garda headquarters and local gardaí, given that it is a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Budgets (12 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The capital allocations for the Justice Sector are set out in the recent Budget Day publication and are as follows; 2020- €265 million 2021 - €208 million 2022 - €216 million The 2020 allocation of €265 million is spread across the votes in the Justice Vote Group with the Department's vote being allocated almost €40 million – mainly for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (12 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The position is that, with effect from 3 February 2014, the monetary jurisdiction of the Circuit Court increased to €75,000 (€60,000 for personal injury cases) under Part 3 of the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2013. While I have no immediate plans to increase the monetary limits of the Circuit Court, the matter will be kept under review by my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences Data (12 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As has previously been noted by my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Mr. Shane Ross, TD, including in response to parliamentary question 246 of 15 May 2019, the Road Traffic Act 1961 defines a mechanically propelled vehicle as a vehicle intended or adapted for propulsion by mechanical means, including a bicycle or tricycle with an attachment for propelling it by...