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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Sittings (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and have been advised by the Courts Service...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Powers (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 248 and 293 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fire Safety (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy has asked a question in relation to legislation on the sale and use of fireworks. I would first explain that fireworks, as explosives, are regulated under national and EU legislation. Accordingly, fireworks can only be imported into the country under licence and stored and sold in accordance with explosives law. I am satisfied that the current law in Ireland governing the use...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Judgments (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 250 and 251 together. 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 lodgement of an appeal before the Court of Appeal and is therefore sub-judice. I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Judgments (1 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 lodgement of an appeal before the Court of Appeal and is therefore sub-judice. I am advised by the Immigration Service of my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Immigration Service of my Department that there are currently 38 accommodation centres in the State, the locations of which are set out in the following table. As these centres are currently operating at full capacity, as of 22nd September, there are also 1,379 people being accommodated by the International Protection Accommodation Services unit (IPAS) of my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Judicial Council Bill was enacted on 23 July 2019. This is a major landmark piece of reforming legislation which provides for the establishment, for the first time, of a Judicial Council comprising all members of the judiciary. The primary function of the Council will be to promote and maintain excellence in the exercise by judges of their judicial functions...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The data requested by the Deputy refers is not maintained by the Department of Justice and Equality. I have asked the Garda Commissioner for the information requested and I will write directly to the Deputy when I receive it.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have asked the Commissioner to provide me with the requested information and will write to the Deputy directly when I receive it.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales Legislation (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that there is no specific legislation or regulations governing the organisation of underage discos.  The organisation of dances generally falls under the Public Dance Halls Act, 1935.  An application under this Act for a public dancing licence will in the main be made at the District Court.  If the Deputy’s question relates to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Private Security Authority (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As Deputies are aware, the Private Security Authority (PSA) was established under the Private Security Services Act 2004, as amended. It is an independent statutory body under the aegis of my Department. It is responsible for the licensing and regulation of the private security industry in the State. I am informed by the PSA that a Door Supervisor (Licensed Premises) licence is required where...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Health Insurance (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: My Department is aware of the High Court judgment of last year on the provisions of the Health Insurance Act 1994 and its impact on insurance policies for non-EEA nationals and in particular non-EEA Students. The Deputy should be aware that I, as Minister for Justice and Equality, have no responsibility or influence as regards such matters. The regulation of private health...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The processing times for visa decisions are published on the visa pages of each Visa Office and Embassy website.  As of 24 September 2019, the Dublin Visa Head Office was processing tourist/visit visa applications received in Dublin on 26 August 2019. Processing times for other Visa Offices overseas and for Embassies will vary but are generally between 3 and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Certificates (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: A certificate of naturalisation may be granted to applicants who comply with certain conditions under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended.  Section 15A of the Act provides that a certificate of naturalisation may be granted to the non-national spouse or civil partner of an Irish citizen if, among other things, the applicant has been married to or in a civil...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Data (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 264 to 267, inclusive, together. I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that the level of maternity care provided to women in custody, is comparable to that available to women in the community. It is provided on a shared care arrangement between the maternity hospital to which the patient is referred, and the Healthcare Team in the Dochas or...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (1 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 to ensure that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences Data (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: You will appreciate that I, as Minister for Justice and Equality, have no role in the administration of small public service vehicle (PSV) licences, which is a matter for An Garda Síochána. However, I have sought a report from the Garda authorities in relation to this matter and I will write directly to the Deputy when I receive the requested information.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities and I will contact the Deputy directly when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Regulations (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As Minister for Justice and Equality, I signed the European Communities (Acquisition and Possession of Weapons and Ammunition) Regulations 2019 (SI No. 420 of 2019) into law on 2 August 2019 and circulated to members of the Firearms Consultative Panel and Registered Firearms Dealers. It has also been published on the website of the Department of Justice and Equality, along with a guidance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Passport Applications Administration (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Immigration Service of my Department that the person concerned currently has permission to remain in the State on stamp 4 conditions until 30 May 2021.  As the Deputy will appreciate, the requirement  to present a current passport in order to obtain a Public Services Card is a matter that the person will need to address with the Department of...