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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (16 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand that the Deputy is referring to detection rates highlighted in the 'Garda Recorded Crime Statistics 2010-2014', which was published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) last week. The first thing that needs to be said is that this publication provides an analysis of data up to the end of 2014 only, and it would be entirely incorrect to suggest that it represents an assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (16 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is made of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Prosecutions (16 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Constitution, Judges are independent in the exercise of their judicial functions and it would not be appropriate for me to comment on how cases are disposed of by a Court. I indicated to the Deputy in my response to the Deputy's parliamentary question on these matters on 15 November 2016 (Question Number 40) that I had requested clarification from...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (16 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand that the Deputy is referring to detection rates highlighted in the 'Garda Recorded Crime Statistics 2010-2014', which was published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) last week. The first thing that needs to be said is that this publication provides an analysis of data up to the end of 2014 only, and it would be entirely incorrect to suggest that it represents an assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Terrorism (16 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As an open and democratic society in the European Union, Ireland cannot consider itself immune from the current international terrorist threat. The current assessment of the threat is that while an international terrorist attack on Ireland is possible, it is not considered likely. Nor is there at present any specific information that an attack on Ireland is planned. The level of threat...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (16 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I met with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, James Brokenshire MP, in Dublin on 7 November when we had the opportunity to discuss a range of issues of common concern. The security situation was the primary point among the many matters we discussed and we are at one in our shared analysis of the threat from the so-called 'dissident republican' paramilitary groups. The continued...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (16 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is made of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (16 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand that the Deputy is referring to detection rates highlighted in the 'Garda Recorded Crime Statistics 2010-2014', which was published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) last week. The first thing that needs to be said is that this publication provides an analysis of data up to the end of 2014 only, and it would be entirely incorrect to suggest that it represents an assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Staff (16 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, Part 5 of the Prisons Act, 2007 provides for the appointment of an Inspector of Prisons to perform the functions as outlined in the Act. The appointment of a new Inspector of Prisons is under active consideration and I will be making an announcement once all options have been examined. It is important to record here the commitment, deep interest and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (16 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand that the Deputy is referring to detection rates highlighted in the 'Garda Recorded Crime Statistics 2010-2014', which was published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) last week. The first thing that needs to be said is that this publication provides an analysis of data up to the end of 2014 only, and it would be entirely incorrect to suggest that it represents an assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety Strategy (16 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am aware of concerns that have been expressed in relation to this matter and I have consulted with the Garda authorities accordingly. I am advised by the Garda authorities that these vehicles, when used in a public place, must comply with the Road Traffic Acts, including in relation to motor tax, insurance and possession of a valid driver licence or learner permit. Under the Road...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Communications (16 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner has responsibility for decisions in relation to the allocation and use of Garda resources and I, as Minister, have no direct role in these matters. I can inform the Deputy that I expect to receive a report in relation to e-mail usage from An Garda Síochána in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (16 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand that the Deputy is referring to detection rates highlighted in the 'Garda Recorded Crime Statistics 2010-2014', which was published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) last week. The first thing that needs to be said is that this publication provides an analysis of data up to the end of 2014 only, and it would be entirely incorrect to suggest that it represents an assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Protected Disclosures (16 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware, following advice received from the Attorney General, I appointed Mr Justice Iarfhlaith O’Neill to undertake a review of certain protected disclosures which were made to me. In essence, Judge O’Neill was asked to review allegations of wrongdoing contained in the disclosures; to make whatever inquiries he considered appropriate in relation to the review and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits Data (16 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the Atypical Working Scheme commenced in September 2013. The purpose of the scheme is to provide a streamlined mechanism to deal with atypical, short term employment or certain other employment situations which are not governed by the Employment Permits Acts or by current administrative procedures...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (16 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware, a Day of Action under 'Operation Egg Shell' took place on Wednesday 5th October concentrating on the ports of Castletownbere and Howth. I am informed by An Garda Síochána that 'Operation Egg Shell' was carried out as part of the North Atlantic Maritime Project of the Santa Marta Group. The Santa Marta Group is a global alliance of international Police...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sexual Offences Data (16 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand that the Deputy is referring to detection rates highlighted in the 'Garda Recorded Crime Statistics 2010-2014', which was published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) last week. The first thing that needs to be said is that this publication provides an analysis of data up to the end of 2014 only, and it would be incorrect to suggest that it represents an assessment of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (16 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Ireland signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2007 and since then, successive Governments have emphasised Ireland’s strong commitment to proceed to ratification as quickly as possible, taking into account the need to ensure all necessary legislative and administrative requirements under the Convention are met. This Government remains committed to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (16 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: To coincide with the first anniversary of the publication of the McMahon Report last June 30th, a comprehensive account of progress on the implementation of the recommendations was compiled. I was pleased to publish and note the considerable progress made at that stage. I can confirm that a further half-yearly analysis of progress is currently under way in my Department who are also...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Administration (16 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has provided the statistics set out below in relation to the value of uncollected fines as recorded on the Courts Service Criminal Case Tracking System (CCTS). Year No. of Fines due Value of Fines due Jan – Dec 2013 13,132 €4,241,239.29 Jan - Dec 2014 16,533 €5,852,055.11 Jan –...