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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Corruption (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I would first point out that, as the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) was established as a statutory independent body under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, to provide independent oversight of complaints made against members of the Garda Síochána. The Policing and Community Safety Bill, which is being developed by my Department,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 262, 264 to 266, inclusive, 269 and 270 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (12 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. He is also responsible for the efficient use of Garda resources, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the allocation of Garda vehicles across the various...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 267 and 268 together. 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: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Data (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal administers two schemes: - the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted; and - the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted on Prison Officers. The Tribunal is made up of qualified barristers and solicitors. Under the terms of the Scheme, the Tribunal is limited...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Advertising Campaigns (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Officials in the Department of Justice and Equality participate in the Be Winter Ready working group, which is chaired by officials in the Office of Emergency Planning under the aegis of the Department of Defence. To help publicise the 2019 launch of the Be Winter Ready campaign, the Department of Justice and Equality promoted the campaign launch via the Department’s website and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Divorce Process (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Family Law Act 2019 was signed into law by the President on 25 October 2019 and makes a number of amendments to existing laws in relation to divorce in Ireland. The Act comprises 3 Parts in all, with Part 1 pertaining to the short title and commencement of the Act. Part 2 of the Act provides for amendments to Acts relating to family law. The main provision in Part 2 is section 3....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Data (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As set out in my response to the Deputy on 3 October, the data requested is not maintained by the Department of Justice and Equality. I requested the information concerned from the Courts Service and undertook to revert to the Deputy as soon as I received the information. I consulted further with the Courts Service, upon provision by the Deputy of clarification to my Department in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that the Explosives Bill is intended to provide for the repeal of the Explosives Act 1875 and replacement with a modern statutory framework for the control of the manufacture, storage, importation, transport and supply of explosives. It is currently being drafted by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel and I am informed that drafting is at quite an advanced stage.

Topical Issue Debate: Passport Applications (7 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I do not doubt any of the issues raised by Deputies Joan Collins and Ó Snodaigh. There are a number of issues involved that require some clarification. I would be happy to engage by way of written correspondence with the Deputies as soon as it is practicable after this debate. As they have acknowledged, there are a number of Departments involved. The Department of Foreign Affairs and...

Topical Issue Debate: Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell (7 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I agree with Deputy McGuinness that all those concerned, in particular, the family in question, would engage fully with Judge Haughton. I am very aware, having met with the family on a number of occasions myself, having engaged with Deputy McGuinness in the past, and having seen his advocacy and interest, that at the heart of this matter this loss of a loved one by the O'Farrell family. I...

Topical Issue Debate: Passport Applications (7 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I thank both Deputy Collins and Deputy Ó Snodaigh for raising this important and, indeed, personal and very sensitive issue. I hope that we will be in a position, if not this evening, but certainly at some early date, to chart a future path which will allow for advice towards a resolution. It would not be appropriate for me at this stage to share personal details in relation to any...

Topical Issue Debate: Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell (7 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge the input of Deputy McGuinness in this sad and tragic case. I thank him for allowing me the opportunity to update the House on developments. I want to make it very clear that there is no conspiracy here. There is no cover-up here. I want to uncover the truth and the facts as much as any other Deputy in this House. That is why I am pleased to have the opportunity to clarify...

Topical Issue Debate: Gangland Crime (7 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Deputy Fergus O'Dowd for again raising this matter. I condemn the violent loss of life that occurred on Monday last in Bettystown, County Meath. As Deputies will be aware, An Garda Síochána is conducting a full investigation into this matter and I am limited in what I can say about an operational matter. Deputy O'Dowd has been unstinting in his advocacy on this issue over...

Topical Issue Debate: Gangland Crime (7 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge what the Deputy said in respect of the administrative issue. I trust it is an operational issue that will be dealt with positively by An Garda Síochána. Over the past three years, and due to Government funding, the Garda strength in the northern region has increased to approximately 1,500. I take this opportunity to assure the Acting Chairman, Deputy Breathnach, and...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh (Atógáil) - Questions on Promised Legislation (Resumed) (7 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am very pleased that this Bill will be enacted. I spoke to Senator Ó Céidigh last week, and I appeal to Deputy Troy that, when the matter comes before the House in the next few weeks, we can rely on his full co-operation to ease its passage through the House at the earliest opportunity. I expect that with the-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh (Atógáil) - Questions on Promised Legislation (Resumed) (7 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I expect that with the co-operation of Deputy Troy, we can have this Bill on the Statute Book by the end of this term.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I reject that in its entirety.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge the deliberations in this House which gave rise to the passage of the legislation in question in the course of the summer months. I had a meeting with the Courts Service this morning. Obviously, there are issues involved in the setting up of a new board. In this regard, I assure Deputy Pearse Doherty and the House that the council will be set up by the end of the year.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (7 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner is primarily responsible for the effective and efficient use of the resources available to An Garda Síochána. This includes responsibility for the formulation of proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations, taking into account crime trends and policing priorities. ...