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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (3 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: Courts Service Data (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am aware of the recent statistics published by the Courts Service and welcome the opportunity to clarify the position as it stands to the Deputy.  Last year saw the lowest number of fatalities ever recorded on Irish roads and this year Ireland received the European Transport Safety Council’s prestigious Road Safety Performance Index award, in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (3 Oct 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.  Very significant capital investment is also being made in An Garda Síochána, including a total of €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021.  This continuing investment is intended...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed that An Garda Síochána, and other emergency services, consider the use of Eircodes to be of vital assistance in locating the position of emergency callers, particularly in rural areas where non-unique addresses can be a significant issue. Eircodes can assist on a practical level with preventing crime.  An Garda Síochána encourage the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The resources provided by Government to An Garda Síochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation of €1.76 billion for 2019, as well as capital investment amounting to €92 million this year.  These resources are being provided in support of the Government's commitment to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country to maintain...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reports (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017 criminalises the purchase of sexual services and the soliciting or purchasing of sex from a trafficked person. These and other measures introduced by Part 4 of the 2017 Act form part of the Government efforts to target the demand for prostitution, reinforced through awareness-raising efforts and well-publicised Garda operations. Part 4 of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commission on the Future of Policing (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As Minister for Justice and Equality, I warmly welcome announcement by the Garda Commissioner of a new Operating Model of 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 Stations (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The resources provided by Government to An Garda Síochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation of €1.76 billion for 2019, as well as capital investment amounting to €92 million this year.  These resources are being provided in support of the Government's commitment to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country to maintain...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sexual Offences Data (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: My Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding earlier this year with the Central Statistics Office (CSO) in relation to the National Sexual Violence Prevalence Survey. Preparations are now underway for this large scale survey, which will look in detail at the experience of women and men in Ireland of sexual violence and abuse, with repeat large scale surveys every decade. The goal is for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (3 Oct 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 qualified barristers and solicitors. Under the terms of the Scheme, the Tribunal is limited...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Expenditure (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: There has been very significant investment in Garda resources across the State in recent years.  €1.76 billion has been allocated to the Garda Vote for 2019, in addition to capital investment amounting to €92 million this year.  As the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote, the Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport is responsible for the issuance of driving licenses. That Department is currently examining the policy and law as it pertains to the issuance of Irish driving licenses to international protection applicants. There are on-going communications to determine if an appropriate solution can be found.  The issue is not straightforward and requires...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service Data (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Public safety is an absolute priority for me as Minister for Justice and Equality.  Working to reduce re-offending and minimise the risk of further harm to victims and society, through the implementation of effective evidence-based penal policy, is a key part of that task. I welcome last week’s publication by the CSO of the most...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probation and Welfare Service (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, the Probation Service is the lead agency in the assessment and management of offenders in our communities. It has a national remit with services delivered locally by staff located across the country. The Probation Service notes that vacancies in community service can arise from time to time due to retirements. I am informed by the Probation Service that it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. Further, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands.  As the Deputy may be aware, the Garda National Immigration Bureau is a national unit which supports the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Priorities (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform is currently ongoing in relation the Estimates for 2020 in respect of the Justice Vote Group and information in relation to these matters will be published on Budget Day.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Alert Programme (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Programme for Government includes a commitment to support and prioritise community crime prevention, including Text Alert. Community partnership has been particularly evident in the success of the Garda Text Alert scheme. Since it was launched in September 2013 it has grown quickly with a total of 164,000 subscribers and in the order of 3 million text...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service Reform (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am sure that the Deputy appreciates that the provision of legal aid is an essential support for people who lack the financial means to receive appropriate representation in legal and court proceedings and is key to ensuring equality of access to justice and that the interests of justice are served.   I would like to assure the Deputy that I am fully aware of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (3 Oct 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. Very significant capital investment is also being made in An Garda Síochána, including a total of €92 million this year. As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (3 Oct 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. Very significant capital investment is also being made in Garda ICT, the Garda fleet and the Garda estate - in total, the Garda capital allocation has increased from €61 million to €92 million in 2019, which represents a 50%...