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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Legislation (3 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, legislative provisions in relation to evidence of speeding and certain related offences are included in the Road Traffic Acts, within the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD. In terms of enforcement, I can confirm that record resources are now being provided to An Garda Síochána - a total of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (3 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Garda Commissioner is statutorily responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and deployment of resources. As Minister, I have no responsibility for these matters. I am assured that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (3 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Garda Commissioner is statutorily responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and deployment of resources. As Minister, I have no responsibility for these matters. I understand however that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (3 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) was established on 1 October 2016 and its Chair and initial membership were appointed at that time. On 7 October last, I signed a Commencement Order which brought the following key remaining reforms of the 2015 Act into effect: - The new public complaints and professional conduct regime which will be administered by the Authority and is supported...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (3 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise the Deputy that the information that he has requested is not generally held on a per-locality basis and it is not possible to provide a comprehensive answer across the activities of my Department for the time period specified. Further, the Garda Commissioner has responsibility for managing An Garda Síochána and for the allocation of Garda resources, including...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications Data (3 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, Ireland, like other countries, is obliged by EU and international law to examine the claim of any person who comes here and claims international protection under defined grounds. These grounds relate to a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, nationality, religion, political opinions or membership of a particular social group or where the person...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (3 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I refer to Parliamentary Question No. 809 for answer on 23 July 2019 asking if funding will be allocated for the construction of an indoor and outdoor firearm range for training in the use of firearms by armed Gardaí. The Deputy will recall that the information requested could not be obtained in the time available and I undertook to consult with An Garda Síochána on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (3 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I refer to Parliamentary Questions No. 940, 941, 942, 943 and 944 which were for answer on 23 July 2019. The Deputy will recall that the information could not be obtained in the time available and I undertook to consult with An Garda Síochána and contact you again. The information requested is now to hand and I would like to thank the Deputy for her patience while I consulted with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (3 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Primary Department of Justice and Equality legislation enacted since November 2013 Title of Act Date of Enactment Thirty-third Amendment of the Constitution (Court of Appeal) Act 2013 1 November 2013 Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014 16 April...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Resources (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge the importance of this debate and I thank Deputy Seán Haughey for raising it. I also acknowledge the importance of raising the issue under Topical Issue matters in the manner the Deputy has done, rather than engaging in type of soundbite politics we see every day on the Order of Business. There are not many of those people here now. Those are the people who rush in,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Resources (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy Haughey raised two issues in his contribution. I undertake to the House and to Deputy Haughey that when I meet the Taoiseach later this evening I will be happy to raise the issue of the Northside Partnership. I had the opportunity of visiting the partnership. I acknowledge the community work being undertaken over a range of issues and pursuits in that area. I would be happy to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: What is it about?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy Stanton is going to deal with that matter.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Can we move onto the next Topic Issue matter?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Special Scheme for Students was launched on 15 October 2018 and closed on 20 January 2019. Approximately 3,100 applications were received under this Scheme comprising of former students and their family members. I am informed that, to date, my Department has made a decision on 2,969 cases of which 2,153 have been granted.  The remaining applications are currently being...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda National Immigration Bureau (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy may be aware, my Department register persons residing in the Dublin area only. The Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) are solely responsible for registering persons who reside in the Cork area.  However, the issues in Cork have been brought to my attention.  I have had enquiries made and I am assured that the GNIB are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda National Immigration Bureau (28 Nov 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. As Minister I have no direct role...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: First I would confirm that the processing of vetting applications by the National Vetting Bureau is an operational matter for the Garda authorities and is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012-2016 and other relevant law, including the Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions and Certain Disclosures) Act 2016. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Transfers (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that they are aware of the application referred to. I am informed by the Prison Service that the Chief State Solicitor's Office has confirmed that its consideration of the legal issues involved is being expedited. The Deputy will appreciate that I am not in a position to address the individual case or give a date for completion of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: In 2019, the public sector presence at the National Ploughing Championships (NPC) was co-ordinated by the Department of the Taoiseach as part of the Government's unified approach to the Championships. This approach focused on delivering supports and services that citizens need, in a format that was accessible and relevant for visitors. This aligns with the new ways of working central to Our...