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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (17 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, the manner in which the resources of the Garda Síochána are deployed is solely a matter for the Garda Commissioner and his management team and I, as Minister, have no direct role in this regard. In relation to the allocation of newly attested Gardaí, it is important to keep in mind that they have a further 16 months of practical and classroom based...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Homicide (17 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As I indicated in response to the original question, I have sought a report from the Garda Commissioner in relation to the issue raised. I will respond  to the Deputy when I receive a response.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Homicide (17 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As I indicated in response to the original question, I have sought a report from the Garda Commissioner in relation to the issue raised. I will respond  to the Deputy when I receive a response.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Applications Data (17 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Mediation is a process for resolving disputes where those in dispute meet with a third party who helps them to negotiate an agreed resolution. The Family Mediation Service is provided by the Legal Aid Board.  The waiting times for family mediation services as of 31st March  2019 are set out on an office by office basis, in the table below, the details of which have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (17 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that 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 Garda ICT, the Garda fleet and the Garda estate - in total, the Garda capital allocation has increased from €61 million to €92 million...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (17 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the circumstances of the death of the person concerned, which occurred in St James's Hospital, were investigated by GSOC in view of the fact that the person had been in Garda custody earlier on the day of his death.  This was in accordance with standard operating procedure.  Subsequent to the GSOC investigation, a file was prepared for the DPP and a...

Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Deputies Cowen, Calleary and Michael Moynihan for setting out on behalf of Deputy Michael McGrath the proposals under the Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2019, which Deputy McGrath introduced as a Private Members' Bill last week. As Deputy Cowen mentioned, the Bill comprises three sections and proposes two amendments to the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 and one...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Northern Ireland (16 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Senator Marshall for raising this important matter, which I understand refers to the criminal justice (international co-operation) Bill. I acknowledge his work on these issues. His membership of this House is important. He provides an invaluable perspective on many issues, not least those concerning the legacy of the dark days of horrific violence on our island. I thank him for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Northern Ireland (16 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Dealing with the legacy of the Troubles on this island is a difficult task. There are no easy solutions. I want to emphasise, however, that the Government is and always has been fully committed to the provisions of the Stormont House Agreement on addressing the history of the violent conflict in Northern Ireland. It is a matter of regret that the political impasse in Northern Ireland has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Information and Communications Technology (16 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that delivery of the Garda Mobile Strategy which aims to harness the power of mobile technology falls under the remit of the Garda Commissioner.  I understand that implementation of that Strategy is on a phased basis. As part of An Garda Síochána's engagement with the Policing Authority, monthly reports are published online which include updates...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the first person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order signed on 09 September 2008.   Representations were received on behalf of the person concerned requesting that the deportation order be revoked, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Policing Issues (16 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 213 and 215 together. The arrangements that may be put in place for the protection of individuals are first and foremost matters for the Garda authorities who have operational responsibility and who work closely with their police and security counterparts in other jurisdictions in this regard.  An Garda Síochána and the PSNI co-operate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Certificates (16 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Firstly, I assume the Deputy is primarily referring to official foreign security personnel who accompany certain persons, such as visiting dignitaries and others, when travelling to this State.  The general legal position is that under Section 2(2)(b) of the Firearms (Firearms Certificate for Non-Residents) Act 2000, the Minister for Justice and Equality has a power to grant firearms...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Policing Issues (16 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: In December 2018, the Government endorsed the report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland and accepted all 157 key recommendations. I also published a high level plan, ‘A Policing Service for the Future’, which was agreed by Government and sets out the approach to implementation over the next four years of the Commission’s recommendations, which is being...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (16 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, 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 the optimum use is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (16 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 218 to 220, inclusive, together. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the following table outlines the number of bicycles stolen, by year and transport type, as requested by the Deputy. Category 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 (1 Jan to 9 April) Dart 56 49 64 60 58 22 Luas 119 86 94 86 86 20 *Train 95 43 55 55 72 14 Total 270 178 213 201 216...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (16 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Garda authorities that incidents of this nature are captured on the PULSE System. The specific details of the offences alleged are then specified in the incident narrative of each PULSE entry. 

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (16 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, recruitment to An Garda Síochána is governed by legislation, particularly the Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) Regulations 2013.  These Regulations provide that the maximum age at which a person may apply to join An Garda Síochána as a full time member is not more than 35 years. This upper age limit of 35 was set...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Consular Services (16 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the details in relation to ongoing individual mutual legal assistance cases are treated on a strictly confidential basis. However, as indicated in my previous replies to the Deputy on this matter, everything possible is being done to bring about a successful resolution to this issue and my officials will shortly be in contact directly with the family...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Expenditure (16 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, 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 investment of €342 million in Garda ICT infrastructure between 2016 and...