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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: Cross-Border Co-operation (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Tackling cross-border crime is a high priority for this Government, the Gardaí and our other law enforcement authorities. Policing in the border region has always presented particular challenges that necessitate a collaborative approach to policing between law enforcement agencies north and south of the border. There is close ongoing cooperation between An Garda Síochána and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoners Temporary Release (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that I cannot comment on individual cases. However, in general terms it is important to note that limited day release under escort and supervision should not be confused with the release of an offender on parole. Nor do escorted day releases necessarily lead to release of a person on parole in the short or medium term. As I am sure the Deputy will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parole Boards (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Parole Act 2019 provides for the establishment of an independent, statutory Parole Board, which will make decisions in relation to parole for all eligible prisoners. There are a number of practical steps required for commencement of the Act and establishment of the Parole Board, for example selection of Board members, the appointment of a Chief Executive and staff, putting in place the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Law Review (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, Part 4 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017 is due to be reviewed in 2020, after 3 years of its operation. My Department is at present undertaking the necessary preparatory work for the preparation of this report, including through the funding of relevant research. I will follow up with the Deputy when that work is further advanced and submissions...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Funding (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) has a hugely important role in ensuring that public confidence in An Garda Síochána is safeguarded. GSOC has extensive powers under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, as amended, to enable it to carry out its responsibilities. The assigned annual budgets for GSOC since 2017 are as follows: ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport 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. I am also pleased to have secured an overall increase of €122 million to increase An Garda Síochána budget for 2020 to an unprecedented €1.882 billion for 2020. Very significant capital investment is also being made...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Law Review (19 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, Tom O’ Malley, Senior Lecturer in Law at the National University of Ireland, Galway and member of the Law Reform Commission, is chairing the working group carrying out this review. He is joined by representatives of the Garda Síochána, the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Probation Service, the Courts Service and my own Department. I...

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

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. As a result, all works to the Garda estate involve close cooperation between the OPW and the Garda authorities. Major investment is being made in the Garda estate, to provide fit-for-purpose facilities for Garda members and staff, as well as the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (14 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner has responsibility for managing An Garda Síochána and for the allocation of Garda resources, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for personnel matters and the distribution of personnel across the various Garda Divisions.  As Minister I have no direct role in these matters. I am assured...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Promotions (14 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the appointment of a person as Deputy Garda Commissioner is by the Government, on the nomination of the Policing Authority. In accordance with that Act and following the necessary Government approval, the Policing Authority requested the Public Appointments Service to undertake a selection competition, after which the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (14 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I must inform the Deputy that my Department has no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy. In relation to residency, the person concerned is the subject of a valid Deportation Order signed on 17 October 2009. Representations were received from the person concerned, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3(11) of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (14 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, if an application for asylum or subsidiary protection has been made in the State, for confidentiality reasons it is not the practice to comment on such applications. The applicant or his legal representative should contact either the International Protection Office (IPO) or the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) directly, as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (14 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I must inform the Deputy that, based on the information provided,  it is not possible to comment on the person's residency position or eligibility for a Stamp 4 permission or eligibility for naturalisation.  There is no record of an immigration application to my Department from the individual referred to and therefore I cannot comment further in the matter. Queries in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (14 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that the onus rests with the person concerned to keep their permission in the State up to date. The person referred to by the Deputy must make an appointment with the registration office located at 13/14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2. Appointments can be made online at . Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (14 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that the person concerned has not yet made an application for renewal of their current permission. Only when the person has made their application through the normal channels can a decision be made on their case.  Persons making an application for renewal of a permission to remain in the State are required to provide...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (14 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by my Department that the person concerned has not yet made an application for renewal of their current permission. Only when the person referred to has made their application through the normal channels can a decision be made on their case.  Persons making an application for renewal of a permission to remain in the State are required...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (14 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy is currently being considered by my Department. On completion of the necessary processing, the application will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. Should further documentation be required it will be requested from the applicant in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (14 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I must inform the Deputy that nationals of Nigeria require a visa to travel to Ireland and may be granted permission to enter the state by an immigration officer at the port of entry.  Should the Nigerian national have applied to come to Ireland to join his or her spouse, civil partner or de facto partner who is legally resident here, it would be necessary for them to register...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Policy (14 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that detailed information on the circumstances in which the person concerned can seek to sponsor a non-EEA national family member to join and reside with them in the State is contained in the Government's Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification.  This information can be accessed on my Department's...