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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (12 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The person to whom the question refers was granted Subsidiary Protection on the 16 July, 2014 and has permission to remain in the State on Stamp 4 conditions until 16 June, 2020. My Department cannot comment on UK immigration rules, therefore the person in question should visit the UK Home Office website at . It may also be advisable to contact the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (12 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can advise the Deputy that non-EEA nationals who visit the State may be granted a maximum of 90 days visitor permission by an immigration officer when they enter at the port of entry. This applies to both non-visa required nationals and visa required nationals. It is a general policy of my Department not to grant an extension of a visitor permission. The visitor is expected to leave the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Applications (12 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Following full consideration of this case, on 3 December, 2019 I decided to refuse the application from the person concerned for permission to remain based on marriage to an Irish national on . The reasons for the refusal were outlined in the refusal letter to the person concerned. This Parliamentary Question cannot be accepted as an appeal, however, in line with the provisions of the Policy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Execution of Wills (12 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: 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, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made with the Courts Service. On foot of those enquiries,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (12 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that the person concerned held Stamp 4 permission to remain in the State until 26 September 2019. The person concerned was advised that renewal of this permission was to be applied for two weeks in advance of the expiry date at their local District Headquarters. The person concerned must make an appointment for renewal of their permission to remain at the Burgh...

Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).

Domestic Violence: Statements (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I very much welcome this opportunity to discuss with Members this important but profoundly disturbing topic. Domestic violence is a scourge on our society. While it is not always immediately visible or spoken about by victims, the fact is that it affects people from all walks of life in all age groups. Last week, my Department was involved in a conference organised by the National...

Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I again affirm that the Government is committed to passing this Bill, which I introduced in the House today. I welcome the support of Members and hope the Bill passes all Stages in this House. Deputy Troy asked me a question but is engaged otherwise when the answer is being given. He seems to be the master of the soundbite on this issue. I again thank Senator Ó Céidigh for moving...

Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy Troy is confused. In fact, he is confused most of the time. He should talk to his colleague about it.

Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy Troy is confused.

Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy Troy does not raise it when I am here. Does he raise it when I am not here?

Blasphemy (Abolition of Offences and Related Matters) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Blasphemy (Abolition of Offences and Related Matters) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Bill before us this evening does not vary from the general scheme as published. Section 1 is an avoidance of doubt provision, sections 2 and 3 remove reference to "blasphemous" in section 7 of the Censorship of Films Act 1923, section 4 is as is. It repeals sections 36 and 37 of the 2009 Act. Section 5 is a standard citation and commencement provision. I am not sure of the extent...

Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second time." I am pleased to be here today to present the Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018 to this House. The purpose of the Bill is to consolidate and simplify the law relating to perjury and related offences and for that purpose to update certain penalties. The Members of this House will be aware that this Bill was initiated in the Seanad just...

Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am pleased to be here for the conclusion of this debate. I acknowledge the contribution of my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, earlier when I was in the Seanad. As was mentioned earlier, I very much welcome the research published today by Dr. Johnny Connolly of the University of Limerick, UL. I wish to assure the House, as it was mentioned earlier today by Deputies...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It does not sound unreasonable to me. I would be happy to engage with the Deputy, seek a report from the Prison Service and see how we can meet the concerns of Deputy Ó Laoghaire.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: On the contrary, I very much welcome the report by Dr. Johnny Connolly. The author of the report was a valued member of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland, which reported to me last year, and the implementation of which is well under way. Many of the 157 recommendations have been referred to in the report to hand. I acknowledge that not only is this report welcome but it...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I very much value this report. I look forward to further ensuring that many of the recommendations are dealt with by the Government and not only the Department of Justice and Equality but also the Departments of Health; Education and Skills; and other Departments.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: We expect that it will be published early in the new year.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am happy to abide by the time-honoured and oft-tested wording that is included in section 4 of the Bill, which places a particular emphasis on the fact that expenses are to be sanctioned and monitored, if appropriate, by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.