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An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (21 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It is not true to say the Government has abandoned anything. I have discussed this issue with the Garda Commissioner over a number of months. The Garda Commissioner, who is the director of operations of An Garda Síochána, is actively engaged on this issue. I support him in his plan but, rather than engage in soundbite politics, I invite the Deputy to table the issue for more...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (21 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Probate Office is an office of the High Court.  As the Deputy will be aware, 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 with the Courts Service.  I have been advised that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Online Safety (21 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The issue of terrorist content online was highlighted by the organised dissemination of live footage of the horrific attacks carried out on the Muslim community in Christchurch, New Zealand, on 15 March this year and I very much welcome last week's Christchurch Call, in which the Taoiseach participated on behalf of Ireland and which has given new momentum to the efforts...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigrant Investor Programme Applications (21 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) was introduced in April 2012 to encourage inward investment and create business and employment opportunities in the State.  The programme provides investors with the opportunity to invest in Ireland. Key to the programme is that the investments are beneficial for Ireland, generate or sustain employment and are generally in the public interest. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (21 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 286 and 298 together. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed and assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act. A determination on whether an applicant...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications Data (21 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is 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. Furthermore, the scheduling of court cases and the allocation of court business are matters for the Presidents of the Courts and the presiding judges who are, under the Constitution, independent in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (21 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware competitions for recruitment to An Garda Síochána are governed by An Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) Regulations 2013. Under the 2013 Regulations, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for recruitment to An Garda Síochána, and I, as Minister have no direct role in the matter. These Regulations provide that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Administrative Costs (21 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is primarily responsible for the effective and efficient use of the resources available to An Garda Síochána, including proposals for the opening and closing of Garda stations. Further, the Office of Public Works has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.  As such, the programme of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (21 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the primary purpose of the employment vetting carried out by the National Vetting Bureau is to seek to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults. It is carried out by An Garda Síochána primarily in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012-2016 and is, as I am sure you will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (21 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to inform the Deputy, that the amount spent in fees to the specified companies by my Department, in each of the years 2011 to 2018 were as set out in the following table. This expenditure includes ICT contracted developer staff, audit and accounting contract staff. Company 2011 2015 2016 2017 2018 Deloitte 6,061 371,650 296,199 645,521 1,198,977 Ernst & Young - 27,148...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Service Vehicles (21 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I understand that the Deputy's question relates to an application for a  Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV) Licence. As the Deputy may be aware, the SPSV industry in Ireland is regulated by the National Transport Authority in accordance with the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013, which falls under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits Applications (21 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: 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 person concerned has submitted written representations. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (21 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The resources provided by Government to An Garda Síochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation of €1.76 billion for 2019.  Very significant capital investment is being made in An Garda Síochána, including investment of €342 million in Garda ICT infrastructure between 2016 and 2021; and investment of €46 million in the Garda Fleet...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (21 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 295 to 297, inclusive, together. The legislation governing coroners is the Corners Act 1962.  Under this legislation, coroners are statutory officers exercising quasi-judicial functions in relation to which he or she is independent. A coroner is responsible for the timeframe for the scheduling and the holding of inquests within the district area...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (21 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: There has been an unprecedented level of investment in An Garda Síochána in recent years, in support of the Government’s commitment to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country in order to maintain and strengthen community engagement, to provide reassurance to citizens and to deter crime.  An allocation of €1.76 billion...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Data (21 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 300 to 302, inclusive, together. As the Deputy is 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, among which include the provision of information on the courts system. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probation and Welfare Service Staff (21 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am having inquiries made in this matter.  I will write to the Deputy shortly with further information.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (21 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 305 to 319, inclusive, together. As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for managing An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters, and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: 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 persons concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Policing of Events (21 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that section 30 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for An Garda Síochána to charge for policing services provided for events on private property or in areas open to the public.  The section covers events such as sports fixtures, concerts, festivals, the making of films, TV programmes and so on. Policing services may be provided...