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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (24 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 143 to 146, inclusive, together. The information requested by the Deputy is currently being compiled and I will write to her directly when it is available.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I guarantee it.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I do not have the details of the cases mentioned by Deputies Michael Moynihan and Buckley. I would, however, be happy to engage bilaterally with each of them. I am pleased to inform the House that the CCTV scheme is ongoing but there are a number of issues arising with particular reference to the participation of the local authorities and the consent of the Garda Commissioner and local...

Seanad: Family Law Bill 2019: Second Stage (23 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am very pleased to introduce the Family Law Bill 2019 in the House. I acknowledge the expertise and track record of a number of Senators on this issue, especially Senator Bacik, who is here, and I look forward to our discussions on the Bill's provisions. I also note the interest of my colleague, Senator Burke, a long-standing proponent of change in this area. Senators will recall that...

Seanad: Family Law Bill 2019: Second Stage (23 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am grateful to Seanadóirí for assisting me in that regard. I value their co-operation because it is important to ensure that, in all cases, we can have a seamless transition from the arrangements under the Council regulation Brussels IIA about which I have been speaking to the arrangements for recognition as set out in Part 3. I am pleased to report to the House that the...

Seanad: Family Law Bill 2019: Second Stage (23 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I ask the Senator not to remind me of the controversial history.

Seanad: Family Law Bill 2019: Second Stage (23 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Seanadóirí for their positive comments. I noted the Acting Chairman's intervention to the effect that it is the disposition of Senators to proceed and take all Stages. With that in mind, and not wishing to delay the House, if we could record the consensus of the House at having arrived at the conclusion of Second Stage, with the Acting Chairman's permission perhaps we...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (23 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for carrying on, managing and generally controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including issues relating to personnel and the distribution of personnel.   Garda management keeps staffing and deployment requirements under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (23 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Immigration Service of my Department that processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy is ongoing. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Correspondence (23 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department made enquiries with the Garda authorities and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in relation to the issue raised and the Deputy has received substantive responses from my Department on the matter. The position as set out in my Department's responses dated 13 June 2018 and 20 September 2019, remains...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (23 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information requested by the Deputy is not yet available.  I will contact him directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (22 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware the recruitment to An Garda Síochána is governed by the Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) Regulations 2013. The Public Appointments Service (PAS), on behalf of the Garda Commissioner, manages the initial recruitment stages for selection of Garda Trainees with the final stages of the recruitment process in which candidates are vetted,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Central Statistics Office Data (22 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistics agency, is responsible for the publication of recorded crime statistics. Although it is clear that challenges remain, there is also a lot to welcome in the crime statistics published by the CSO for Q2 this year. Gardaí are achieving significant successes in a range of crime categories and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Retirements (22 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Retirement of members of An Garda Síochána is governed by law, which sets the mandatory retirement age for all members at 60 years of age. Members of An Garda Síochána who joined prior to 1 April 2004 may retire on full pension at 50 years of age once they have served at least 30 years and those who joined on or after 1 April 2004 may retire on full pension at 55 years of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (22 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, the website referred to, numbeo.com, is a collaborative online database to which any person can input. It is not a source of official information or verified statistics. In relation to crime statistics, the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of the official recorded crime statistics....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Prosecutions Data (22 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, under the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the Courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service and I have no role in the matter. Section 4 (3) of the 1998 Act provides that the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions. The functions of the Courts Service include the provision of information on the courts system to the public....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (22 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, 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 fees to be paid by an applicant for a certificate of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs Dealing (22 Oct 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's budget for 2020 to an unprecedented €1.882 billion for next year, which will also allow for the recruitment of up to 700...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insolvency Service of Ireland Expenditure (22 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 249 and 250 together. The Deputy will be aware that the Insolvency Service of Ireland, (ISI) is an independent statutory body under my remit.I have had the necessary enquiries made and the Insolvency Service of Ireland have provided the information sought by the Deputy. The top 10 PIPs are based on the volume of vouchers redeemed.  The following...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insolvency Service of Ireland Data (22 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that the Insolvency Service of Ireland, (ISI) is an independent statutory body under my remit.I have had the necessary enquiries made and the Insolvency Service of Ireland has provided the information sought by the Deputy. Year No. Court approved PIAs (Top 10 PIPs by volume) 2016* 201 2017 344 ...