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Calais Migrant Camp: Statements (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Hear, hear.

Calais Migrant Camp: Statements (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I intend to share time. I understand I have eight minutes. I welcome this opportunity to again address the challenges that have arisen from the biggest displacement of migrants in modern times. An estimated 65 million vulnerable people are on the move at the moment. I welcome the recent focus by the UN on the issue of refugees and migrants and the national and international focus on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 57 to 61, inclusive, together. In the time available it has not been possible for the Garda authorities to supply all of the information requested by the Deputy; I have included substantial information in my response, and will endeavour to provide further information to the Deputy in due course as soon as it is to hand. As the Deputy is aware, a Day of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Services for People with Disabilities (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware, Members of the Government are not officially responsible to the Dáil for interpreting or stating the law, and therefore it would not be appropriate for me to comment or advise in relation to this individual case. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I can say that the primary aim of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 is to put in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 20 October 2010. The Deportation Order requires the person to remove themselves from the State and remain outside the State. Representations were received from the person's legal representative, to request the Minister to use her...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 64 to 67, inclusive, together. I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a total of 3,680 non-nationals were refused permission to enter the State at approved ports of entry pursuant to Section 4(3) of the Immigration Act 2004 (as amended) in the period 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2015. This figure...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Temporary Travel Documentation (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned submitted an application for an Irish Travel Document which was received by the Travel Document Section on 21 September 2016. This application and supporting documentation was fully considered and the person concerned was issued with a detailed decision by letter of 11 October...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Probate Office is an office of the High Court and management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that the current waiting time for Grants of Representation is 16...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that management of particular Garda investigations are matters in the first instance for the Garda authorities and I have no direct role in this regard. I can, however, assure the Deputy that I am aware of the various concerns which have been raised about the case referred to. I am advised that the Garda investigation in relation to the case referred to is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned made an application for a residence card, under the provisions of the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015 on 6 January 2016. I understand that INIS wrote to the person concerned on 4 March 2016 seeking additional information and documentation it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Work on drafting of the Bill is at an advanced stage and it is hoped to be in a position to publish it in the coming weeks in line with the Government's legislative programme.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including the Traffic Corps, among the various Garda Regions, Divisions and Districts, and I as Minister, I have no direct role in the matter. I am informed by the Garda authorities that, as of 30 September 2016, the latest date which figures are readily available, the strength of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Legislation (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that in my capacity as Minister for Justice and Equality I have no direct involvement in the bringing of prosecutions, but am aware, of course, of the issues which arose in relation to the proceedings he has referred to. I have informed the Taoiseach that An Garda Síochána is engaging with the prosecution authorities in relation to these issues, which I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Civil Legal Aid (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Legal Aid Board administers the civil legal aid scheme on foot of the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995 (as amended) and the Civil Legal Aid Regulations (1996 – 2016). Applicants for civil legal aid are required to meet the financial eligibility criteria under section 29 of the Act. The Board has a policy role in relation to the provision of civil legal aid and periodically brings...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 76 and 77 together. The Deputy will appreciate that investigations into the matters referred to are properly dealt with by An Garda Síochána in the first instance and I, as Minister, have no role in relation to the conduct of particular Garda investigations. Similarly, the decision on whether or not to prosecute in a particular case rests solely with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Retirements (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Retirement of members of An Garda Síochána is governed by statutory provisions which set the mandatory retirement age for all members at 60 years of age. Members of An Garda Síochána who joined the organisation prior to 1 April 2004 may retire on full pension once they have served for at least 30 years and they have reached 50 years of age. Members of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Government is committed to significant reform of the courts, including the establishment of a family law court structure that is streamlined, more efficient, and less costly. My Department is working on a General Scheme of a Family Court Bill and will be engaging in further consultation with relevant stakeholders in relation to the operational aspects of a new family court structure....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the position remains as set out in my reply to PQ No.30 of 11th October, 2016, which is set out below. "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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Valuation Office (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that the Valuation Office is currently undertaking a systematic programme of revaluing, for rates purposes, all industrial and commercial properties in the State. The purpose of revaluation is to bring more equity, fairness and transparency into the local authority rating system and to distribute the commercial rates liability more equitably between ratepayers. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Data (2 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.