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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Remuneration (15 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, following intensive negotiations between the Government, the Garda Representative Association (GRA) and Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) facilitated by the Workplace Relations Commission, the Labour Court issued a recommendation on 3 November last in relation to the dispute. In the case of individual members, the recommendation for the GRA and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (15 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 17th May 2012 and therefore has no entitlement to residency in the State. Representations were received from the personconcerned pursuant to Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), to revoke the Deportation Order....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Opening Hours (15 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is primarily responsible for the allocation of Garda resources in the State and, as Minister, I have no direct role in the matter. I have, however, been informed by the Garda authorities that Garda personnel assigned throughout the country, together with overall policing arrangements and operational strategy, are continually...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Remuneration (15 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested the information sought from the Garda Commissioner regarding the number of full time Gardaí earning under €40,000 per annum and when it is to hand I will provide it to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Private Security Industry Regulation (15 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to inform the Deputy that the necessary arrangements are currently in train to appoint a new Board. To this end candidates have been sought for the position of a Chairperson and ordinary members of the Board, in accordance with the process outlined in the approved Guidelines on Appointments to State Boards, published in November 2014. Expressions of interest have been invited from...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (15 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: 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, made on 23 September 2016 following a comprehensive and thorough examination of his case under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). This Order requires the person concerned to remove themselves from the State and remain...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Issues (15 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department is actively participating in the work taking place across Government to prepare for Brexit. In advance of the negotiation process that will take place following the UK's formal notification that it intends to leave the EU, and as the matters in question are complex, broad, and subject to ongoing analysis, it would be premature to speculate on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (15 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: A pragmatic approach has been taken in recent years taking into account unemployment levels etc. to the general policy requiring an applicant for naturalisation to show that they have supported themselves (and his or her family if appropriate) while residing in the State. Accordingly, social welfare checks are only carried out in cases where specific queries may arise.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme Eligibility (15 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: An Grianán Training Centre is among the 130 institutions listed in the Schedule to the Residential Institutions Redress Act, 2002 and was therefore covered by the Residential Institutions Redress Board Scheme operated by the Department of Education and Skills. It is assumed that the Deputy is enquiring as to whether An Grianán is also covered by the Magdalen Laundries Restorative...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Data (15 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Prison Service that the statistics being sought are not readily available. The information is currently being collated and I will respond to the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs Crime (15 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 advised me that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (15 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of the official recorded crime statistics, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have asked the CSO to forward the available statistics in relation to the information requested directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As I have outlined in my Written Reply to Questions Number 91 and 93 on 2 November 2016, it is intended that the phased commencement of the remaining sections and Parts of the Legal Services Regulation Act will be implemented over the remainder of this year and into early 2017 in relation to major undertakings such as the start-up of the Authority’s critical public complaints...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Agencies Staff Recruitment (15 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: An increase of €2.8 million for the Data Protection Commissioner's office was announced by the Government in Budget 2017. This will bring the total funding allocation next year to over €7.5 million. I am advised by the Data Protection Commissioner, who is independent in the performance of her functions including the administration of her office, that the planning for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Mental Health Services Data (15 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised that the Irish Prison Service has access to a limited number of places in the Central Mental Hospital for prisoners who require residential mental health treatment. There is currently an average of 15 to 20 prisoners each week awaiting transfer to the Central Mental Hospital. The average waiting time for a patient who is awaiting transfer varies on an ongoing basis and is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Assets Bureau (15 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that in 2016 a budget of €7.042m has been allocated to the Bureau. An additional €0.5m in funding has been allocated for 2017. The current staffing level at the Bureau is 71, incorporating staff on secondment from the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Social Protection, members of An Garda Síochána and staff from my own Department. A...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation (15 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to inform the Deputy that the overall bed capacity of the Irish Prison System is 4,202. On 15th November, 2016 there were 3,686 prisoners in custody. This represents 88% occupancy. I can inform the Deputy that all committals to the prison service are dealt with in a manner which ensures the safety of the prisoner themselves, the staff and the entire prisoner population. Each prisoner...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (15 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, the provision and allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of identified operational demands. In this regard I am informed that the Serious Crime Review Team (SCRT) continues to review serious cases that remain unsolved and continues to identify evidence and witnesses to assist in the development of these cases. At the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Missing Persons Data (15 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I would like to thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. The Deputy's question is timely as on Wednesday, 7 December 2016, I will be hosting a ceremony to mark national Missing Persons Day. The objective of Missing Persons Day is to commemorate all those who have gone missing and recognise the lasting trauma for their families and friends. Missing Persons Day also draws attention...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (15 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the publication of recorded crime statistics. I am advised that Garda management constantly monitor the distribution of policing resources in the light of crime trends and overall policing needs in all areas of the country, with a view to providing an effective and...