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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Building Programme (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that a contract has been awarded for a substantial development at Limerick Prison, which comprises the construction of a new wing for male prisoners, a stand-alone unit for female prisoners, staff facilities, a new kitchen, a new visits and reception area, a laundry, and training and recreation facilities. The project also includes the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Decisions regarding the granting or refusal of tourist or visit visas are made in a number of INIS Visa Offices overseas, the INIS Visa Office in Dublin, and at Embassies of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade which process certain visa applications under delegated sanction from my Department. The processing times for visa decisions are published on the Visa pages of each Visa...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy. If she has made an application for naturalisation and sent it through registered post then the applicant should have a registered post tracking number. If the applicant can confirm...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Government has increased the budget for An Garda Síochána to €1.76 billion for 2019. The Commissioner has informed me that he intends to recruit a total of 600 trainee Gardaí along with 600 Garda civilian staff. The recruitment of these additional resources will allow the Commissioner to redeploy a further 500 fully trained Gardaí this year from administrative...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware the recruitment to An Garda Síochána is governed by the Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) Regulations 2013. The Public Appointments Service (PAS), on behalf of the Garda Commissioner, manages the initial recruitment stages for selection of Garda Trainees with the final stages of the recruitment process in which candidates are vetted,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (2 Jul 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for managing An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters. 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: Road Traffic Offences Data (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have requested a report from An Garda Síochána in relation to the use of a mobile phone while driving. I will be in contact with the Deputy directly on receipt of this report. Legislative responsibility sanctioning this form of activity would fall to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can advise the Deputy that the State provides support for all protection applicants in making an application for international protection, regardless of their place of residence. There are specific arrangements for unaccompanied minors who are in the care of Tusla who make an application on their behalf. Applicants are required to attend for preliminary interview with staff of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department held a review, including a public consultation, on the issue of non-EEA retirees applying for a permission to reside in Ireland.  While a draft immigration scheme for non-EEA national retirees was being devised at the time, wider policy matters have meant that the...

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It is with reluctance that I will not accept Senator Ruane's amendment. I wish to highlight to the House that during the Second Stage debate earlier this week, I indicated that the Bill arose from the Government decision of May 2018 that the Magdalen restorative justice ex gratiascheme should apply to those women who were resident in one of 14 adjoining institutions and who worked in the...

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Is the Acting Chairman sure that we are disbarred by Standing Orders from taking Report Stage now?

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I accept that. There is absolutely no question of railroading. I resent the language of the Senator in that regard.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Private Security Authority Membership (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 79, 81 and 82 together. The Private Security Authority (PSA), an independent agency under the remit of my Department, is the regulatory body with responsibility for regulating and licensing the private security industry in the State. The Private Security Services Act 2004 (as amended) sets out the security services licensable by the Authority. I have no...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Data (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have requested a report from An Garda Síochána in relation to the statistics sought by the Deputy and I will be in contact with the Deputy directly on receipt of this report.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that measures are being taken to improve waiting times for the result of a first interview with the International Protection Office (IPO). As part of legislative reform arising from the commencement of the International Protection Act 2015, the introduction of the single procedure process where all elements of a person's claim (refugee status, subsidiary protection...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: There is a wide range of legislation in place to enable the Garda Síochána to tackle public disorder and anti-social behaviour in all of its forms. The Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994contains a range of provisions aimed at dealing with breaches of public order. These include: - Threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour in a public place (section 6), which carries...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. If further documentation is required it will be requested from the applicant in due course. As the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was granted temporary permission to remain until 26 August 2018. I am further advised that INIS are awaiting a report from the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) in relation to the outcome of a technical examination of the person's passport. I understand the matter will be...