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Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Actions have been taken to address this situation. I remind the Deputies that we inherited an unprecedented situation with regard to the economy. If the previous Government and this one had not taken action and done what was done to rescue this economy, there would be no money to invest in the kinds of services needed, including housing. That is what we have done. We have made sure that...

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Clearly, every Member of this House is very conscious of the huge impact the lack of supply of housing has on individual families, as Deputy Curran has explained. That is why this is a priority focus for the Government and for the Hose. It is why a comprehensive plan has been put forward. Clearly the lack of supply of homes is central to wider problems in the housing sector as the Deputy...

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I, no more than the Deputy, do not want to see any family spend an extra day in temporary accommodation such as he has described. We all care about every individual and family finding themselves in this situation. That is why local authorities are making every effort to move families, such as the family the Deputy has described, into suitable accommodation. We need to recognise that...

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: -----precisely what has happened in that particular case. The Minister has put on record here the details of the progress to date. According to what he said here, approximately 300 fast-track housing units are currently under way in the Dublin area.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Refurbishment (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions. 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: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Interdepartmental Committee on the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was reconvened in September 2014, and met four times to identify all barriers to Ireland’s ratification of the Convention and agree on legislative measures to overcome them. The result of this work was a roadmap to ratification, which was published on 21 October 2015 and which outlines the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Transfers (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that on 12 July, 2016, the Supreme Court dismissed the State's appeal in the case known as 'O'Farrell, McDonald, Rafferty -v- The Governor of Portlaoise Prison'. The case concerns an appeal taken by the State against a judgement of the High Court ordering the release of the three named prisoners who had been transferred to Ireland from the UK where they had been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of resources and equipment is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I am advised by the Garda authorities that all members of An Garda Síochána are provided with anti-stab/ballistic vests. I am further advised that such vests are purchased for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 63 and 79 together. As the Deputies will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources among the various Garda Divisions and Districts, and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I am assured by the Commissioner that the allocation of resources is continually monitored and reviewed taking into account all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (10 Nov 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. I am assured by the Garda Commissioner that the allocation of Gardaí is continually monitored and reviewed taking into account all relevant factors, including crime trends,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned currently has permission to reside in the State until 7 August 2019. An application for naturalisation from the person concerned is currently being processed and the case will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. As the Deputy will appreciate, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned entered the State on 25th May 2011. I wish to advise the Deputy, however, that the Residence Division of INIS does not currently have any application for the person before them. Should they wish to regularise their position in the State, then the person concerned should make...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned entered the State on 8th December 2003. I wish to advise the Deputy, however, that the Residence Division of INIS does not currently have any application for the person before them. Should they wish to regularise their position in the State, then the person concerned should...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that they have no record of the person in question entering or residing in the State. I wish to advise the Deputy, therefore, that the Residence Division of INIS does not currently have any application for the person before them. It appears that the person concerned does not have permission to remain...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned entered the State on 5th June 2011 and was registered as a student on Stamp 2 conditions between 22nd June 2011 and 8th August 2013 and has remained illegally in the State since this date. On 27th July 2016, the person concerned made an application to INIS for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I refer the Deputy to the Reply given to his recent Parliamentary Question No. 60 of Thursday 20th October 2016. The status of the person concerned is as set out in that reply.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 23 December 2013 and therefore has no entitlement to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (10 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), the first-named person concerned has submitted written representations. In accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 the second-named person concerned was...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (10 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 signed on 29 July 2016. This Order requires the person concerned 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. Queries...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (10 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned applied for a right of residency, accompanied by a right to work, based on their parentage of an Irish citizen child. The application was received in the relevant section of the INIS on 27 October, 2016. The Deputy will appreciate that applications are dealt with in...