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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Succession Act (17 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Part VII of the Succession Act 1965 sets out the following legal requirements for the making of a valid will, as follows: - It must be in writing; - The testator must be over 18 years of age (the testator may be under 18 if he or she is or has been married); - The testator must be of sound mind; - The testator must sign or mark the will in the presence of two witnesses; - The two...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (17 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Immigration Service of my Department that the 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: Immigration Status (17 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy may be aware that there is comprehensive information on immigration permissions on the Immigration Service website - www.inis.ie However, for the ease of the Deputy, I can advise that 'Without condition as to Time' (Stamp 5) is placed in the passport of an individual who has completed 8 years (96 months) of legal residency in Ireland. The stamp is valid to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (17 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Immigration Service of my Department that the visa application referred to was refused by the Visa Office in Dublin  on 14 March 2019 and the reasons were outlined to the person concerned. A visa appeal application was received on 18 April 2019 in the Dublin Visa Office. This appeal will be given full consideration and a decision will issue in due course. ...

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

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Immigration Service of my Department that the person referred to is registered as a student on stamp 2 conditions until the 23rd of July 2020. There is no route for a person on Stamp 2 permission to apply to the Immigration Service for a change of status to Stamp 4 permission for the purpose of entering full time employment. The person referred to by the Deputy should...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (16 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 in Budget 2020 which will increase An Garda Síochána’s budget to an unprecedented €1.882 billion for next year. Very significant capital investment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Statute of Limitations (16 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The question of how best to support thalidomide survivors remains under consideration by my colleague, the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, T.D., who holds primary policy responsibility for this area.  In responding to the Deputy, I am also conscious of the fact that this is an area which is the subject of ongoing proceedings before the High Court to which Minister Harris is a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (16 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Recruitment to An Garda Síochána is governed by the Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) Regulations 2013 which provide that the age at which a person may apply to join An Garda Síochána as a full time member is not more than 35 years. On 18 December 2018, the Government endorsed the report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (16 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Immigration Service of my Department that the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy was received on 2 April 2019. This application continues to be processed with a view to the establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Abuse Reports (16 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the information sought by the Deputy. I will write directly to the Deputy once I receive it.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (16 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that the person referred to had sought the setting up of an inquiry under section 109 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 arising from his dissatisfaction with the progress of his complaint to GSOC. I examined the matter in light of the person's request and, as I am required to do under the Act, I consulted with GSOC. Following that consultation, I decided...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (16 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 134 to 136, inclusive, together. 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. As Minister I have no direct role in these matters. I have requested a report from the Garda authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Tribunals of Inquiry Reports (16 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I would refer the Deputy to my previous response to questions on this matter, most recently Question 250 on 4 July 2018. The Deputy will appreciate that criminal investigations and other operational matters are, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, solely a matter for the Garda Commissioner. Likewise it is a matter for the DPP to decide, independently in the exercise of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (16 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It will not be possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy within the time allowed. When the information has been collated I will write to the Deputy on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (16 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am aware that the recent judgment of the High Court relating to continuous residency under Section 15(1)(c) of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956 (as amended) has given cause for concern. The matter remains before the courts, with the Court of Appeal reserving judgement on the appeal on the 8th October, and the matter, therefore, remains sub-judice. The outcome of the appeal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (15 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the management and efficient use of Garda resources is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner. This includes responsibility for deployment of personnel. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I understand, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (15 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 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: Garda Reserve (15 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the allocation and distribution of resources including the recruitment and training of Garda members and members of the Garda Reserve is entirely a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I am assured however that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Administration (15 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As outlined in responses to previous parliamentary questions, the Immigration Service of my Department became aware, in September 2018, that customers were experiencing difficulties booking registration appointments.  Some of these difficulties had arisen because third party agents had been able to secure multiple appointments through the use of automatic software.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Statute of Limitations (15 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The question of how best to support thalidomide survivors remains under consideration by my colleague, the Minister for Health, who holds primary policy responsibility for this area.  In responding to the Deputy, I am also conscious of the fact that this is an area which is the subject of ongoing proceedings before the High Court to which Minister Harris is a party. The Minister...