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

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, decisions around public service pay policy or the establishment of any body to review public sector pay including An Garda Síochána is a matter for the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and as such, I have no direct role in the matter. Further and as the Deputy may be aware, the issues around how the Garda associations should make...

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

Charles Flanagan: The details of the expenditure incurred by my Department under the specified heading (Administration 7 - Consultancy Services) during 2018 is set out in the following table. Provider Amount (Euro) Services Provided Royal College of Physicians of Ireland 15,000 Review of the organisational structure of the Office of the State...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Value for Money Reviews (22 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Value for money reviews are part of an ongoing process of expenditure evaluation and are carried out under the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform’s Public Spending Code. The purpose of these reviews is to examine spending in specific areas to provide a strong evidential basis on which more informed decisions can be made. In particular, reviews evaluate the objectives...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Overtime (22 Oct 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. Further and as Accounting Officer, the allocation and efficient use of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information requested by...

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

Charles Flanagan: As previously advised to the Deputy in response to Parliamentary Question No. 659 of 6 September, 2019, written representations were submitted on behalf of the persons concerned in response to a notification issued by my Department pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). I am informed that further documentation/information was requested from the...

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

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner has responsibility for managing An Garda Síochána and for the allocation of Garda resources, in light of identified operational demands.Further and following investigations by An Garda Síochána, prosecutions are a matter for the Director of Public Prosecutions, who is independent in the performance of her functions. I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Applications (22 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: 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 qualified barristers and solicitors. Under the terms of the Scheme, the Tribunal is limited to a Chair and 6 ordinary members who...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (22 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: An application for Temporary and Limited Leave to Remain was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 19 June 2019 by the Immigration Service of my Department.  Applications are dealt with in chronological order from the date of receipt.  My officials will be in contact with the person concerned in due course. Queries in relation to the status of...

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

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, 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 understand...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (22 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Ireland operates an immigration system with various legal pathways open to persons to enter and remain in the State in accordance with national immigration legislation. The purpose for which someone intends to reside in the State normally determines his or her immigration status and the attendant conditions are reflected in the type of immigration stamp provided.  I have, since...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (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 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 investment is also being made in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service Staff (22 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Prison Service that 124 Prison Grade Staff left the Irish Prison Service in 2018. I am further informed that to date in 2019 (as of 19 October), 104 Prison Grade Staff have left. I am further informed that 181 Recruit Prison Officers joined the Irish Prison Service in 2018 and that an additional 167 Recruit Prison Officers have joined to date during 2019. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Legislation (17 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I would like to begin by stating clearly that my officials, alongside their colleagues in the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and An Garda Síochána, are striving to find solutions to this complex policing issue.   As I have outlined in previous Parliamentary responses, a cross-agency group has been examining the misuse of scramblers. This process has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reorganisation (17 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As Minister for Justice and Equality, I welcome the announcement in recent weeks by the Garda Commissioner of a new Operating Model for An Garda Síochána.  This functional model has long been recommended by independent policing specialists, including the Garda Síochána Inspectorate and in the Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Information and Communications Technology (17 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: My Department recognises the value of the technology referred to by the Deputy. I am also aware of the misgivings of some groups in respect of the potential for misuse of the technology. As the Deputy may be aware, the EU Data Protection Law Enforcement Directive permits data to be retained once it is lawful and fair and for a specific law enforcement purpose. It is important that our...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Data (17 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have referred this question to the Courts Service. The Courts Service have advised they are compiling the requested information and will respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible. If the Deputy has not heard from the Courts Service in 21 days, please contact my office. 

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (17 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. The Commissioner also has responsibility for the management and efficient use of resources, having regard to operational need. As Minister I have no role in this matter. The Office of Public Works (OPW)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Capital Expenditure Programme (17 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise the Deputy that there were no capital projects costing €100 million or more completed by my Department in the past five years. Within agencies under my Department, I am advised by the Courts Service that one project cost in excess of €100m. This was the public-private partnership project delivered as part of the Government's Infrastructure Stimulus...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Capital Expenditure Programme (17 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise the Deputy that there are no capital projects scheduled to commence in the next five years costing €100 million or more from this Department or its agencies.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (17 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Immigration Service of my Department that the onus rests with the person concerned to keep their permission in the State up to date. The person mentioned by the Deputy must make an appointment with the local immigration officer in their district in order to update their permission.   Comprehensive information on the process is available on the website...