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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Resources (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...reply. The second issue was that of resources. I am pleased that it has been possible for the Government to sustain the level of funding necessary to recruit a further large increase of Garda numbers and staff in what is a difficult financial climate. The large-scale recruitment and redeployment within the Garda means that we are significantly increasing the Garda workforce. Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda National Immigration Bureau (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy may be aware, my Department register persons residing in the Dublin area only. The Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) are solely responsible for registering persons who reside in the Cork area.  However, the issues in Cork have been brought to my attention.  I have had enquiries made and I am assured that the GNIB are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda National Immigration Bureau (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It is important to be clear that under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner has responsibility for management of An Garda Síochána and for the allocation and efficient use of Garda resources. This includes responsibility for personnel matters and the distribution of personnel across the various Garda Divisions. As Minister I have no direct role...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: First I would confirm that the processing of vetting applications by the National Vetting Bureau is an operational matter for the Garda authorities and is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012-2016 and other relevant law, including the Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions and Certain Disclosures) Act 2016. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...to citizens about many issues under the remit of my Department including safety. This year, for example, at the NPC I formally launched the National Rural Safety Forum - a collaborative partnership between An Garda Síochána, my own Department and a wide range of partners including the IFA and Muintir an Tíre. Its objectives include information sharing and community...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (28 Nov 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Policy (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...from state agencies and the community and voluntary sector.  A mid term review of the implementation of the strategy is underway and will be completed in full consultation with all stakeholders, including Women’s Aid. An Garda Síochána is also continuously improving its specialist services. Responding to the needs of victims has seen the rollout of Divisional...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Leave to Remain (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...Order signed on 29 September 2017.  This Order requires the person to remove themselves from the State and remain outside the State.  The enforcement of the Deportation Order is a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau.  As previously advised, representations were received from the person concerned, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3(11) of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (28 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...Order is that the person named on the Order is legally obliged to leave the State and to remain outside of the State.  The enforcement of the Deportation Order in this case is now an operational matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Money Laundering (27 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have consulted with An Garda Síochána in relation to the matter raised by the Deputy. I am informed that it is not possible to provide the information requested.  Detected incidents of money laundering are recorded in various ways by An Garda Síochána.  I have been advised by the Garda authorities that to examine all detected incidents associated...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (27 Nov 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 and this is due to increase further to an unprecedented €1.88 billion for 2020.  The capital budget for An Garda Síochána has also been significantly increased - a total of €92 million was provided this year,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I only disagree with one issue in the Deputy's submission. This is not a Garda scheme; this is a community scheme and it is important that it remains such a scheme. I am happy that the law is clear in this issue and the practice is that the majority of local authorities have also taken on board their role in the scheme. I want to ensure that all interested groups in both rural and urban...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I too wish to acknowledge the importance that many communities attach to CCTV and the sense of security it can bring. The key point is that these are community CCTV schemes, not Garda CCTV schemes. An Garda Síochána previously indicated to my Department that it uses CCTV in almost every criminal investigation, during major public events and sporting occasions, in the investigation...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...safe and secure. I visited the area during the summer and have been in contact with people in the area since then. I spoke to the Minister, Deputy Bruton, this morning. Currently there are 116 gardaí assigned to the Coolock area, together with 17 Garda staff. The Garda is enjoying record levels of resources under this Government, in terms of numbers.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: If Members of the House listen to the news on a daily basis, they will hear the results of what is a relentless pursuit on the part of An Garda Síochána of those involved in organised crime and criminal activity. That will continue in the Coolock area, in the north inner city and in Darndale.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...confirm progress in my Department on the setting up of the judicial council, which I expect to be complete by the end of this year in a few weeks. Allied to that is the action on the part of the Garda, in conjunction with the insurance industry, to deal with the issue of fraudulent and exaggerated claims and fraud within the industry.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: These are major reforms, as outlined by the Deputy, involving considerable training and expertise. This is also in tandem with the new divisional model of An Garda Síochána. It is expected that the roll-out will have taken place across the country and the remaining six will be completed by the end of the first quarter of next year. That will include a level of training that is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...Plan involves a victim-centred and human rights based approach with the ultimate aims of preventing human trafficking, ensuring an effective criminal justice response and delivery of supports to victims. An Garda Síochána has also committed significant resources to the investigation and prosecution of human trafficking in Ireland. A specialised Garda Unit, the Human Trafficking...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (26 Nov 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 and this is due to increase further to an unprecedented €1.88 billion for 2020. The capital budget for An Garda Síochána has also been significantly increased - a total of €92 million was provided this year, representing a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (26 Nov 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 and this is due to increase further to an unprecedented €1.88 billion for 2020. The capital budget for An Garda Síochána has also been significantly increased - a total of €92 million was provided this year, representing a...