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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Service Vehicles (19 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 Recruitment (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: There are currently no plans to change the age which members of the Reserve can join currently An Garda Síochána, which is 35 years of age. However the Deputy may be interested to know that the issue of entry routes into An Garda Síochána, in a broader context, is currently under review. This work will be taken forward as part of the ongoing implementation of A Policing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. The Commissioner is also responsible for the allocation and efficient use of Garda resources, including purchase and allocation of mountain bikes, in light of operational demand. As Minister I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: A record €1.76 billion was allocated to the Garda Vote for 2019 by the Government and this is increasing to an unprecedented €1.88 billion for 2020. The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including the allocation of resources and deployment of personnel.This includes responsibility for operational and organisations...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: In accordance with 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.As Minister I have no direct role in these matters. I understand however that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted to my Department on behalf of the person concerned. These representations will be fully considered under Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and all other applicable legislation, in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Meetings (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: On the date referred to by the Deputy, I was in Luxembourg attending a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. I am not familiar with the meeting referred to by the Deputy but he would be welcome to contact my office directly if there is any issue he wishes to raise with me.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences Data (19 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 a further increase to an unprecedented €1.882 billion in 2020. Very significant capital investment is also being made in An Garda Síochána, including a total of €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Government's National Development Plan 2018 -2027 includes a number of key Courts Service accommodation projects including: - Family Law and Children's Court Complex on Hammond Lane site in Dublin followed by the redevelopment of the Four Courts as a campus for Civil Courts; - Further new or refurbished courthouses in regional cities and county towns where facilities remain substandard...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including by arranging for the recruitment and training of personnel. Further, the allocation of Garda resources and distribution of personnel are a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. I am informed by the Garda authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The resources provided by Government to An Garda Síochána have reached unprecedented levels.A record €1.76 billion was allocated to the Garda Vote for 2019 and this is increasing further to a total of €1.882 billion for 2020. This level of funding will allow the Garda Commissioner to recruit up to 700 new Gardaí next year and additional Garda staff, the balance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. Further, the allocation of Garda resources in light of identified operational demand. This includes deployment of personnel among the various Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, 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 secured an overall increase of €122 million to increase An Garda Síochána's budget for 2020 to an unprecedented €1.882 billion for next year. Very significant capital...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (19 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 the distribution of personnel across the various Garda Divisions. As Minister I have no direct role in these matters. I understand however that Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Supreme Court Rulings (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 269 and 270 together. I wish to inform the Deputy that I am carefully considering the findings of the court and any attendant implications for the consideration of similar applications. My Department has sought legal advice on this complex matter and is currently considering the options for an alternative or ‘enhanced’ process for naturalisation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 provides a modern statutory framework to support decision-making by adults with capacity difficulties. The Act was signed into law on 30 December 2015 but has not yet been fully commenced. The Act provides for the establishment of new administrative processes and support measures, including the setting up of the Decision Support Service (DSS)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy may be aware, Community CCTV is governed by section 38(3)(c) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 and the Garda Síochána (CCTV) Order 2006 (SI No 289 of 2006). This legal framework requires that any proposed community CCTV scheme must: - be approved by the local Joint Policing Committee, - have the prior support of the relevant local authority, which must also...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Shared Services (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed that the Garda Síochána has not ceased or withdrawn from sharing information with Tusla. Every day, on a national basis, there are numerous examples of information sharing between the agencies either through the medium of mandated reporting under the Children First Act 2015 or via the Children First guidelines 2017 which amounts to thousands of individual data...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (19 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: Parliamentary Questions (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department engages with An Garda Síochána in relation to information for which I am accountable to the House and this responsibility is taken most seriously. There are a range of other matters for which the Commissioner is responsible under the law and in respect of which I have no role. My objective is always to be as helpful as possible...