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

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that I have made inquiries with the Courts Service in respect of the statistics requested. The information sought is currently being compiled and verified. I shall arrange for this information to be forwarded to him shortly.

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

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that the Courts Service has informed me that no attachment orders have been made since the commencement of the Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014 on 11 January 2016. The Act provides for alternatives to imprisonment for non-payment of fines. The process to support payment of fines by instalment commenced earlier this year and other elements of the process...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that the Scheme of the Bill was referred to the Committee in June 2012 and the Committee has since reported.

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

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that the Coroners Bill 2007, which was on the Order Paper in the previous Dáil, was not restored to the Order Paper in the current Dáil, as it needs to be fully examined and revised before an updated Bill is brought forward. I had already asked my Department to carry out a review of the 2007 Bill, as a number of elements have become outdated and need review...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of resources is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. As I informed the Deputy in response to Parliamentary Question No. 69 of 28 June 2016, Automatic Name Plate Recognition technology (ANPR) is not solely limited for use by the Garda Traffic Corps. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Legal Costs (2 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to inform the Deputy that it has not been possible to provide the information required in the time available. The information will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is to hand.

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

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 91 and 93 together. On 19 July, under S.I. No. 383 of 2016, I commenced those provisions of Part 1 and Part 2 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 as necessary to get the new Regulatory Authority up and running, particularly in terms of its membership and appointment. On 29 September 2016, I signed the Order appointing 1 October 2016 as the official...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was refused permission to remain in the State, on the basis of a change in circumstances on 7 September 2016. In accordance with the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification dated 31 December 2013, where an application is refused, the applicant may appeal to INIS....

Local Government (Amendment)(Directly Elected Mayor of Dublin) Bill 2016: First Stage (27 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: No.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (27 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: No one wants to see the restoration of pay more than the Government. That is why we are managing the economy as we are and ensuring that we have a process in place to ensure that we move towards full pay restoration. That is the goal. I have already laid out this morning the way in which we intend to achieve that. We have been through a difficult time in this country and public sector...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (27 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I will certainly do that. We launched the Abhaile scheme just a couple of weeks ago. It makes provision for supports for people in that situation by ensuring that a voucher scheme is available so that there is no barrier to them accessing solicitors' advice or financial advice. A number of changes are also envisaged in relation to the courts and I can revert to the Deputy on that.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (27 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I ask the Deputy to send me details on that and I will ensure the Minister responds to her.

Leaders' Questions (27 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I take the Deputy's point in regard to policy but we do need supply drivers. As I said, we were in a situation where there was no office space available. We have seen a huge improvement in terms of the commercial property that is now being built and is absolutely essential. This measure is one of the drivers to increase supply. It is a policy issue, which no doubt will be raised on...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (27 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Business Committee decided that there would be discussions and statements on this topic next week, with a view to discussing the possibility of an all-party motion the following week. Like Deputy McDonald, I am appalled at the scenes from Calais. From our own point of view in terms of our commitment to refugees, a further 40 Syrian refugees will be arriving in Dublin Airport today. We...

Leaders' Questions (27 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I thank the Deputy, who has highlighted an area that is of huge concern in terms of the impact on individuals and families and the addiction that is often central to involvement in it. As the Deputy stated, the Bill's scheme was published some years ago. The Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, has taken responsibility for dealing with this issue and is prioritising it in his work. The...

Leaders' Questions (27 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The gambling control Bill's published scheme will have consumer protection at its centre. Its measures will include, as the Deputy rightly says, controls on advertising, promotions and sponsorship. The Government delegated powers to the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, under the Gaming and Lotteries Acts. He has asked the Department to examine whether there are particular issues that...

Leaders' Questions (27 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: We are not intending to do that, which is the first thing I want to say. Obviously, the Finance Bill is before the House at present. I know Deputy Donnelly has been in consultation with the Department on a number of the issues he has raised here in recent weeks, including section 110 and other issues. Committee Stage of the Finance Bill 2016 will be taken in the House shortly, with Second...

Leaders' Questions (27 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Everybody in the House is conscious of the impact of this closure on young students and parents and all that goes with that, and the impact of such interruptions on students' educational lives. I agree with the Deputy that a pathway forward is necessary but we have that pathway. There are ongoing negotiations and there are possible solutions on the table in respect of ASTI and, indeed, An...

Leaders' Questions (27 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: We all care about these disputes and we want them resolved-----

Leaders' Questions (27 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: -----but it is worth repeating to highlight to public sector workers and all who care about this that there are offers on the table and-----