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

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to was received on 16 January 2019. Applications are processed, in the chronological order in which they are received, with a view to establishing whether the applicants meet the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation.  The application will...

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

Charles Flanagan: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received in my Department from the person referred to by the Deputy on 20 November 2018. Applications are processed, in the chronological order in which they are received, with a view to establishing whether the applicants meet the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation.  The application will...

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

Charles Flanagan: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in my Department on 7 May 2019. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation. On completion of the necessary processing the application will be submitted to me for...

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

Charles Flanagan: As previously advised, the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order, signed on 11 March 2005.  Representations were received from the person concerned, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), requesting that the Deportation Order be revoked.  Following detailed consideration of the information submitted in...

Provision of Accommodation and Ancillary Services to Applicants for International Protection: Statements (13 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am pleased to have the opportunity to make a statement to the House on the matter of supports for international protection applicants. I wish to reflect on the fact that the international humanitarian laws by which we are bound as proud and active members of the United Nations have their origins in horrendous conflicts, not least the Second World War. That gargantuan conflict began on...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It is a matter for the Courts Service which is an independent body. I understand some works are taking place on the courthouse. I will be happy to seek an update from the board of the Courts Service for the Deputy at the earliest opportunity.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I agree with the points raised by Deputy Howlin. I am on the record on several occasions in this House, as well as outside, saying there is an urgent and important need to update our laws in this area, in particular the Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act which has been on the Statute Book for over 30 years. That is why there is currently a public consultation under way to ensure we...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I recognise the urgency of this matter and I acknowledge the co-operation of Deputy Howlin and other Members. This is an issue we must tackle together if we are to ensure the climate is appropriate for people entering public life and dealing with what is an unacceptable trend, in particular in social media.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (13 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that a Stamp 1G permission is intended to allow a non-EEA graduate to seek employment in Ireland following their graduation. This should be for the purpose of seeking graduate level employment and applying for a general employment permit, a critical skills employment permit or research hosting agreement. The details of the revised programme are set out in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (13 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: State Properties (13 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Thornton Hall site was purchased in 2005 with the intention of constructing a large scale prison campus to replace the 19th century complex at Mountjoy Prison. Due to the downturn in the economy, the scale of the project could not be accommodated within the capital allocation available and the project did not proceed. In the decade since the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Certificates (13 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed and assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (13 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The resources provided by Government to An Garda Síochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion, as well as capital investment amounting to €92 million. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Appeals Tribunal Data (13 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I should inform the Deputy that a decision letter from the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) is not in itself a decision in relation to the grant or refusal of international protection.  It is rather a decision of an appeal against a recommendation of the International Protection Office (IPO) to refuse an application for international protection. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting of Personnel (13 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the primary purpose of the employment vetting carried out by the Garda National Vetting Bureau is to seek to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults. This is a very important task which must be done thoroughly and correctly.  The processing of vetting applications by the National Vetting Bureau is an operational matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (13 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 142 and 143 together. The Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act 1989 has been the subject of ongoing Departmental review. As set out in my response to Parliamentary Question 317 of 5 November 2019, an external review of the 1989 Act was carried out in 2008. The review, entitled "Combating Racism and Xenophobia through the Criminal Law", was conducted by the...

Inquiry into the death of Shane O’Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 2: To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann:” and substitute the following: "affirms that: — the death of the late Shane O’Farrell was a dreadful tragedy for his family and loved ones, and the circumstances surrounding his death raise a number of questions; and — the State has endeavoured to answer these questions through...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: More remittances came back to County Galway than to most other counties from the US. Deputy Grealish's constituents know that.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Court Accommodation Provision (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am pleased to have the opportunity to update the House, and Senator Leyden in particular, on progress regarding the Courts Service in Roscommon town and the refurbishment of Roscommon courthouse. I hope I will be allowed to depart from my reply for a moment to offer my sincere congratulations to the Senator on the birth of his granddaughter, Nicole Mairéad, in Brussels. I wish her...