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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Civilian Staff Data (22 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Commissioner is responsible for the recruitment and distribution of personnel including civilian staff in An Garda Síochána and I, as Minister, have no direct role in these matters. Garda management keeps such matters under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is made of these...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (22 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including Garda Reserves, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Policing (22 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including Community Gardaí, among the various Garda Divisions and Districts 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Issues (22 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: A Departmental committee was established in April 2016 to examine issues which may impact on the Department's areas of responsibility following a UK vote to leave the EU. The committee is chaired by an Assistant Secretary and consists of nine members from across relevant Divisions within the Department. The committee, as a whole, has met three times to date - 28 April, 1 July and 13...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Properties (22 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by my Department that there is a 0.29 acre site at South Circular Road, Islandbridge, Dublin 8 that is currently the property of the Irish Prison Service. This site is in the process of being transferred to Dublin City Council.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Accommodation (22 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 152 and 153 together. The Deputy will be aware that the programme of replacement of Garda accommodation around the country is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works, which has primary responsibility for the provision of Garda accommodation and I, as Minster, have no direct role in these matters. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (22 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was deported from the State on 13th July, 2016 on foot of a valid Deportation Order which was made on 25th September, 2015. As the Deputy will be aware, the consequence of a Deportation Order is that the person named on the Order must leave the State and remain out of the State....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Promotions (22 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Government is determined that there is no undue delay filling critical vacancies in An Garda Síochána and will ensure that An Garda Síochána has a leadership team that can address the serious challenges that the Garda Síochána faces every day in maintaining law and order. The Department of Justice was notified of 3 vacancies in September and since then a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Issues (22 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 156, 158 and 159 together. The European Commission published its proposals for a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) on 16th November, 2016. The system is being introduced in order to ensure a balance between mobility and security concerns for the legal entry into the Schengen area for persons who travel visa free. The ETIAS...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Issues (22 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The EU Regulation which establishes the European Border and Coast Guard (EBCG formerly FRONTEX) constitutes a development of provisions of the Schengen acquis in which Ireland does not take part, in accordance with Council Decision 2002/192/EC; Ireland is therefore not bound by the Regulation or subject to its application. However, Article 51 of the Regulation provides for operational...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (22 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have sought an up to date report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matters referred to and will contact the Deputy directly when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Registration Authority (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that under the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority (PRA) was established as and from 4 November 2006. The PRA replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the performance of its functions. The Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commissions of Investigation (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters is the only Commission of Investigation established under the aegis of my Department. It was established by Government on 17 February 2015 (S.I. No. 57 of 2015) and is due to submit its three reports by February 2018. The costs associated with the Commission are met from my Department's Vote. Since...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Communications (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Further to my response of 5 October 2016, I understand that the allegations which are the subject of the Deputy's representations on behalf of the person concerned have now been referred to in the course of his legal proceedings. Accordingly, as these proceedings are ongoing it would not be appropriate for me to comment further in the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Protected Disclosures (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Section 15 of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 provides that where a prosecution of a person is brought for any offence prohibiting or restricting the disclosure of information, it is a defence for the person to show that, at the time of the alleged offence, the disclosure was, or was reasonably believed to be, a protected disclosure. There is, therefore, no conflict between the two Acts.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Female Genital Mutilation (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy may be aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions, which include the provision of information on the courts system. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy, who currently has permission to reside in the State until 30 March 2019, is under consideration and has not yet reached a conclusion. As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was granted a right of residency, accompanied by a right to work, based on parentage of an Irish citizen child on 26 August, 2015. An application for renewal of residency was received in the relevant Section of the INIS on 13 September, 2016. The application is under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person in question entered the State on 18th June 2012 and was registered as a student on Stamp 2 conditions between 19th July 2012 and 2nd July 2014. It appears that the person in question has remained in the State since that date without permission. I wish to advise the Deputy that the...