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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (13 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including Reserve Gardaí, among the various Garda Divisions and Districts and I, as Tánaiste, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (13 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Since the Garda College re-opened in September 2014, 163 members of the Garda Reserve have joined An Garda Síochána as trainee Gardaí. The 2016 recruitment campaign for trainee Gardaí included for the first time a special stream for eligible reserve members as a means of giving due recognition to satisfactory service by such members. This has worked well and so far 39...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting of Personnel (13 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have sought further information from the Garda authorities regarding the matters raised and I will revert directly to the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (13 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a non-EEA national who is granted a visa to enter the State as a visitor is not permitted to have their status changed, while in the State. A non-EEA national who wishes to work in the State must have secured a job for which an employment permit - issued by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Inniúlacht sa Ghaeilge sa Státseirbhís (13 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Tógfaidh mé Ceisteanna Uimh. 7, 8 agus 9 le chéile. Mar is eol don Teachta, déantar baill foirne le haghaidh mo Roinne a earcú tríd an tSeirbhís um Cheapacháin Phoiblí (PAS). Maidir le hiarrthóirí a shanntar, ní chuirtear eolas faoi inniúlacht teanga na n-iarrthóirí ar fáil do mo Roinn. Tá áthas orm a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Issues (13 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 10 and 11 together. The Common Travel Area (CTA) between Ireland and the UK has for many decades delivered immeasurable economic, social and cultural benefits to all people on these islands. Both the Irish and British Governments have made it clear that it is their wish to maintain the CTA arrangements after the UK leaves the European Union. Both...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Protected Disclosures (13 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: On 3 October, 2016 I received two protected disclosures under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014. In accordance with the Act I can say nothing publicly which might identify the persons making the disclosures and I cannot comment on the accuracy or otherwise of reports which have appeared in the media about the nature of these disclosures. It is vitally important that the claims of people...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (13 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Garda Reserve was established in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 to enhance the links between An Garda Síochána and local communities and consists of voluntary unpaid members, drawn from the community, to support the work of An Garda Síochána. The Reserve perform policing duties as determined by the Garda Commissioner, while accompanied by full...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (13 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: In accordance with Section 30 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, at the request of a person or commercial entity, the Garda Commissioner may provide and charge for police services for events on private property or in areas open to the public. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the cost to the event holder is determined by the number of Garda personnel deployed and all such...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (13 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The recommendations made by Mr Justice Barr fall broadly into three categories, comprising command structures at siege incidents, training and the use of specialised equipment. It is not clear from the Deputy's question what connection she is suggesting there could be between these recommendations and the particular case referred to in her question. In any case the deployment of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (13 Oct 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 22nd September 2010 and was registered as a student under Stamp 2 between 19th October 2010 and 23rd September 2015. I am advised that, on 9th June 2014, the person concerned made an application to INIS for a change of status and for permission to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (13 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that this person's applications are currently under consideration. Firstly, with regard to the application for Retention of a Residence Card under the provisions of the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015 on 9 February, 2016, I am further informed by INIS that a decision...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (13 Oct 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 10th July, 2008, following the refusal of the asylum claim made by the person concerned and the detailed consideration of their case under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). That Order remains valid and in place....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (13 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I refer the Deputy to my reply to his recent Parliamentary Question No: 122 of Tuesday 27th September 2016 in relation to the person concerned. I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the position remains unchanged. The processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to is ongoing and will be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (13 Oct 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), written representations have been submitted on behalf of certain family members. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (13 Oct 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 1st November 2014 and is registered as a student on Stamp 2 conditions until 5th December 2016. It is noted that the person concerned has not made contact with INIS Residence Division in respect of their position in the State, and there are no...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (13 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy is under consideration and has not yet reached a conclusion. As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (13 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I refer the Deputy to the reply to his recent Parliamentary Question No: 76 of Friday 16th September 2016 in relation to the person concerned. I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the position remains unchanged. The processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to is ongoing and will be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (13 Oct 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 22nd October 2015 and was registered as a student on Stamp 2 conditions between 23rd November 2015 and 25th October 2016. It is noted that the person concerned has not made contact with INIS Residence Division in respect of their position in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (13 Oct 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The contract at Ashbourne House is for the period 16/12/2015 to 12/12/2017 for a capacity of 95 persons. RIA has no knowledge of plans to develop the centre into apartments. At this point in time, RIA expects the contract to run to 12/12/2017.