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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (17 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I outlined the position in relation to ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime in January last. At that time, I updated the House on the significant progress made in the ratification process within the term of this Government, particularly through the introduction of legislation to give effect to the key criminal law provisions of the Convention. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (17 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Coroners (Amendment) Act 2019 was passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas on 10 July 2019 and subsequently signed into law by the President on 23 July 2019.   I have signed the Commencement Order for all sections of the Act with the exception of sections 8, 21, 23, 24, 25, 36 and 39(d).  This Order was laid before both Houses on 11 September 2019....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parole Boards (17 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Parole Act 2019 provides for the establishment of an independent, statutory Parole Board, which will make decisions in relation to parole for all eligible prisoners. There are a number of practical steps required for commencement of the Act and establishment of the Parole Board, for example selection of Board members, the appointment of a Chief Executive and staff, putting in place...

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

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda equipment and vehicles across the various Garda divisions are for the Garda Commissioner, in the light of identified operational demands. As Minister, I have no role in that matter. I have requested information from the Garda authorities in relation to issue raised by the Deputy and I will write to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (17 Sep 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: Capital Expenditure Programme (17 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Mid Year Expenditure Report published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in July, sets out the gross capital expenditure ceilings for the various Vote Groups. The Justice Vote Group which comprises six individual votes has a total capital expenditure ceiling of €265 million compared with €195 million in 2019 . The breakdown of the budgetary allocation across...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences Data (17 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: In my response to his previous Parliamentary Question, No. 646 of 6 September 2019, I was in a position to provide the Deputy with information on the number of courts proceedings taken in relation to the offence of driving without a driving licence for the years 2011 to 2019 (as of 12 July 2019) as well as information on the relevant legislation and penalties which are provided for, in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences Data (17 Sep 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: Citizenship Status (17 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: 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. Section 15 of the Act sets out the conditions under which I, as Minister, may grant an application...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (17 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: In my response to his previous Parliamentary Question No. 545 of 6 September 2019, I was in a position to provide the Deputy with the most readily available figures from An Garda Síochána regarding the number of adult cautions issued by sub-district for the years requested. In relation to the further breakdown now being sought, I am advised by the Garda authorities that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (17 Sep 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, including the allocation and efficient use of Garda resources. I have requested the relevant information from the Commissioner and I will write to the Deputy directly when I receive it.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (17 Sep 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 can, however, assure the Deputy that my Department is doing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (17 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As previously outlined to the Deputy, the crime figures of the Central Statistics Office currently remain “Under Reservation”. However, it is clear that progress is being made by An Garda Síochána and the CSO in improving the quality of the crime statistics. The CSO in December 2018 published a third review of the quality of recorded crime statistics, based on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (17 Sep 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: Proposed Legislation (17 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I appreciate and understand the concern which communities can have in relation to the issue of rehabilitation of sex offenders and in relation to measures to protect public safety. The General Scheme of the Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill was developed by my Department following a comprehensive review of current law and administrative practice. The General Scheme was approved by Governmentin...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Tender Process (6 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 518 to 521, inclusive, together. The Garda Commissioner has responsibility for managing the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. Decisions in relation to the provision, allocation and management of Garda equipment and resources are also matters for Garda Commissioner. As Minister, I have no role in those matters. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Properties (6 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is 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. To assist the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that they are aware that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Disability Services Provision (6 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Convention and the Optional Protocol of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) cover a broad range of commitments some of which require substantive cultural change.  Work is continuing on the reforms needed for Ireland's compliance with the Convention's requirements.  For this reason, a phased approach is seen as the most practical...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that nationals of South Africa are not visa required for travel to Ireland. An application by the person referred to was therefore neither made nor refused. However, carrier airlines may make contact with the Immigration Service of my Department regarding the circumstances of particular passengers intending to travel to Ireland in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs Crime (6 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, both the Taoiseach and I have visited Drogheda on a number of occasions in recent months to meet with Gardaí involved in tackling the ongoing and highly volatile feud as referred to by the Deputy. I have also been regularly briefed by the Commissioner about the dedicated policing operation - Operation Stratus - that is in place in Drogheda and specifically...