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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Driver Licences (20 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The issuing of driving licences is primarily a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and the relevant agencies under his remit. I understand that the issue is currently being examined by his Department.  My Department sought background information from the European Migration Network as to the interpretation and implementation of the relevant EU law,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (20 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that the position remains as advised in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 100 of 13th February 2019. The statutory conditions for naturalisation set out in the Irish Nationality & Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, require that an applicant have a period of 1 year's continuous residence in the State immediately before the date of application. In...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (20 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The availability of mobile devices is a critical enabler which supports the work carried out across my Department and its Agencies. These devices are subject to the IT Acceptable Use Policy and specific policies with respect to mobile device use and security. The following table sets out the amount spent on purchasing mobile phones for staff under my Department’s ICT Shared...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Data (20 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise the Deputy that the information sought cannot be provided in the time allowed. As soon as the information has been collated I will write to the Deputy on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Advisers Data (20 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Ms. Sarah Kavanagh and Ms. Caroline Murphy are currently employed as special advisers in my Department.  Ms. Kavanagh serves as a political and policy adviser and Ms. Murphy serves as a communications adviser. Ms. Kavanagh was appointed on 15 June 2017, following my appointment as Minister for Justice and Equality.  Ms. Murphy was appointed on 10 April, 2018, replacing Mr....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (20 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: REPLY to follow.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (20 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Department of Justice and Equality is committed to protecting dignity and respect across the organisation and adheres to the Dignity at Work Policy, an anti-bullying, harassment and sexual harassment policy for the Civil Service which is available at  This Policy aims to promote respect, dignity, safety, and equality in the workplace, and sets out several core principles, including:...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Warrants (20 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have asked An Garda Síochána to provide information in relation to the matter raised by the Deputy. The information requested is detailed and it was not possible to complete the task in the time available. I have requested the Commissioner to provide me with this information and I will provide it directly to the Deputy once it is received.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (20 Nov 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 €1.882 billion for 2020. Very significant capital investment is also being made in An Garda Síochána. €10 million was made available for the Garda fleet this year. A...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Data (20 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that my Department does not grant Programme Refugee Status so I am unable to provide figures on this. Programme Refugees who come to Ireland do so at the invitation of the Irish government. They are interviewed by my officials and undergo security screening through an Garda Síochána prior to their arrival in the State and arrive with status as refugees...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Data (20 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Compliance with the Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour is a condition of employment within the Department of Justice and Equality. When a concern arises about the conduct or performance of an individual, their line manager will initially address it as a management issue through discussion and appropriate assistance. If no resolution is reached, or, where more serious...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (20 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Legal Services Regulatory Authority, which is independent in the performance of its functions, comprises eleven members including a lay majority and a lay Chair whose names are put forward for nomination by ten nominating bodies prescribed in the Act to represent a balance of interests between legal service providers and those consumers who avail of their services. The members of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (20 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to inform the Deputy that no expenditure was incurred by my Department on public relations, promotion or advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 or Project Ireland 2040. 

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (20 Nov 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 deployment of personnel. As Minister I have no direct role in these matters. I understand however that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (20 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is statutorily responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters, and I, as Minister, do not have responsibility for this matter. A record €1.76 billion was allocated to the Garda Vote for 2019, as well as capital investment amounting to €92 million this year. I am pleased to have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (20 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Commissioner that the total number of women in all ranks of An Garda Síochána as of the 31 October 2019, the latest date for which figures are currently available was 3,807 or approximately 27 % of total Garda strength. This compares favourably with the total of 3,130 or 21.7% of the total strength on 31 December 2008. For the Deputy's information the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Data (20 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have made enquiries with the Courts Service in relation to the matter raised by the Deputy and I am advised that the information sought is not available in searchable format. Compiling the data requested would require manual examination of each court record, which would require a disproportionate use of resources. More generally, I note that the decision to grant bail in any particular...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Missing Persons Data (20 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the administration and management of An Garda Síochána is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matters raised by the Deputy. I will write directly to the Deputy once I receive it.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments (20 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Judicial appointments are made by the President acting on the advice of the Government in accordance with articles 13.9 and 35.1 of the Constitution. Accordingly, it is my intention to bring forward, in the coming weeks, a Memorandum for Government, seeking approval for the filling of the remaining vacancies. Ensuring access to justice, including maintaining adequate judicial resources...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Organised Crime (20 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: An Garda Síochána is making important progress in tackling organised crime and targets organised criminal groupings with all available resources. This includes cooperation at levels - local, national and international level - in partnership with relevant stakeholders and in particular other policing agencies. I am informed that at the international level, An Garda...