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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (14 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The resources provided by Government to An Garda Síochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion. Very significant capital investment is also being made in An Garda Síochána, including a total of €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021. This continuing investment is intended to ensure that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Hospital Services (14 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The number of post-mortem examinations, on an annual basis since 2010, carried out in the mortuary in Waterford University Hospital, directed by the Coroners in Kilkenny, Tipperary South, Waterford, Carlow and Wexford which resulted in a subsequent inquest, is shown in the following table. These post mortems are comprised of two types of post mortems. Firstly, there are those post mortems...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (14 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware Forensic Science Ireland provides a comprehensive scientific service to An Garda Síochána and the Irish Justice system in the investigation of crime and adjudication of criminal cases. The service provided covers a wide variety of evidence types e.g. DNA and biological fluids, impression evidence (e.g. footwear impressions, tyre tracks), trace evidence (e.g....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (14 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The protection of children is a top priority for my Department, the justice agencies and the whole of Government. Legislation is in place to criminalise child abduction, and An Garda Síochána, in cooperation with social media companies and the public through the Child Rescue Ireland Alert (CRI Alert) system, work to ensure that any child that goes missing is found as quickly as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (14 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed that the assessment of the caseload of the Tribunal is expected to be finalised shortly. I will provide the Deputy with a further update at that point.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (14 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The resources provided by Government to An Garda Síochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion. Significant capital investment is also being made, including €46 million which has been provided by the Government for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021. I understand from the Garda authorities that the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (14 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including arrangements relating to the recruitment and training of members. Further, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (14 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: My Department engages in public information campaigns, where appropriate, in order to draw attention to important issues in the Justice and Equality sector. An itemised breakdown of advertising expenditure to date for 2019 is set in the following table. Month Cost (€) Division Description January €5,944.17 Reception and Integration Agency Advertisements in national newspapers...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Levels (9 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Minister, Deputy Ross, and I speak on an almost daily basis in respect of this and other issues of importance. I want to make it quite clear that the type of criminal behaviour to which Deputy Crowe refers has no place in society and will not be tolerated. An Garda Síochána is very much alive to this issue, but that does not alter the difficulties it is encountering in trying...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Drugs Crime (9 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Garda authorities advise that every effort will be made to disrupt the activities of these groups, arrest and prosecute offenders, and deny access to road networks to those involved. Liaison is ongoing with the relevant stakeholders, including Tusla, the HSE and the local authority. I welcome Deputy O'Dowd's meeting tomorrow. Every Member of the House wishes them well in their...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Levels (9 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge the importance of this issue and thank Deputy Crowe for raising it. First, I acknowledge that taxi drivers can work in an environment that puts them at a higher risk of being attacked during the course of their work. There is no doubt that we should do as much as possible to protect them. Taxi drivers have highlighted the potential dangers of the job. They work alone, often...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Drugs Crime (9 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: My understanding is that this Topical Issue matter concerns violence related issues in Drogheda. I ask the Ceann Comhairle to confirm that that is the case.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Drugs Crime (9 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am acutely conscious of the serious concerns of the people of Drogheda. I totally condemn the disgraceful criminal behaviour and reckless violence committed by a small number of violent thugs in that area in recent times. In particular, I condemn the very serious issue of drug related intimidation which impacts greatly on our communities and society as a whole, especially families. I...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Drugs Crime (9 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: An Garda Síochána put Operation Stratus in place to prevent, detect and mitigate against any further escalation of violence between the groups involved. I am informed that the measures to strengthen this operation, which are being discussed within An Garda Síochána, will be highly effective. On Tuesday, 30 April, Commissioner Harris announced that he will appoint an...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I hesitate to interrupt Senator McDowell but we are now into the realm, once again, of Second Stage type contributions.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I would not rule it out.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am not against the amendment but I do have a reservation. We debated this issue earlier at some length in respect of amendment No. 93b. The only difference between what we have in amendment No. 96a and amendment No. 93b is that we are now dealing with a period of time, namely, three years-----

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: -----whereas amendment No. 93b simply referred to the past. I am not convinced that three years is an appropriate cut-off point.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I accept the point that the eventuality outlined by Senator McDowell needs consideration. I will give it consideration. I wish to reflect further on the time span of three years. My preference - and I say this in the context of more general remarks Senator McDowell made at the start of this debate - is to revisit this issue on Report Stage because I believe that that is the due process and...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2019)

Charles Flanagan: A workable amendment. I would be happy to engage with Senator McDowell on the matter. I am not sure from where the period of three years comes from.