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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Data (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Probate Office is an office of the High Court and management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998. In order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had inquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that Probate Services are provided through the Probate Office, an Office of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Administration (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Probate Office is an office of the High Court and 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 I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that the current waiting time for Grants of Representation is 16 weeks for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: According to the Department's database for managing such data, there were 4,248 persons residing in direct provision at the end of August 2016. The table outlines the duration of stay of these persons based on their latest date of entry into the direct provision system. (When a person makes an application for international protection, they are offered accommodation. While there is no...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: DNA Database (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) is responsible for the operation of the national DNA Database System. The Database was launched in November 2015 and constitutes a major intelligence resource for the investigation of crime. The database is being populated with samples taken from persons suspected/convicted of serious crime and from crime scenes. I have been informed by FSI that to date the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Data (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, the Courts Service Act 1998 provides that management of the courts, including the provision of information on the courts system, is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had inquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that it is not in a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Surveillance Operations (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Telecommunications services providers are required to maintain a capacity to intercept telecommunications messages in accordance with the provisions of section 110 of the Postal and Telecommunications Services Act 1983, as amended. The State does not reimburse the costs associated with this.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Surveillance Operations (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The terms of reference of the Murray Review are to examine the legislative framework in respect of access by statutory bodies to communications data of journalists held by communications service providers, taking into account the principle of protection of journalistic sources; the need for statutory bodies with investigative and /or prosecution powers to have access to data in order to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 173 and 178 together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the current strength of the Traffic Corps is 686 (as at 31 July 2016). I am further informed that the first year cost of recruitment of 314 new members to An Garda Síochána on a full year basis is some €6.8 million. However, as the Deputies will be aware, the distribution...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The management of staff and issues arising is a matter for my Department's Secretary General and his officials. I do not have a role in this regard. However, further to the query raised by the Deputy, I am advised by my officials that they have been in correspondence with the individual concerned and their legal representative and have responded in relation to the matters at issue.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Appointments to State Boards (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can advise the Deputy that the information sought in respect of vacancies on State Boards is set out in a table: State Board Vacancies on 26 February 2016 Date Vacancy/Vacancies Arose Names of those appointed Advertised and Shortlisted Approved by Cabinet Appointments not subject to PAS system Property Services...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Budget 2017 (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Discussions in relation to Budget 2017 are currently ongoing with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. As the Deputy will be aware, my Department's responsibilities are extensive and spread over 8 separate votes. The funding requirements for the Justice Vote Group under discussion include maintaining resourcing for the Garda Síochána across the range of its activities,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Opening Hours (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner has responsibility for decisions in relation to Garda station opening hours and I, as Minister, have no direct role in these matters. I have requested the Garda authorities to provide the information requested by the Deputy and will revert to him as soon as I have this to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy may be aware, the phased commencement of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 will begin as soon as possible before the end of the year. The Act provides a modern statutory framework to support decision-making by adults with capacity difficulties. The specific decision-making supports available under the Act to adults with capacity difficulties are decision-making...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, the Programme for a Partnership Government recognises that community policing is the embodiment of An Garda Síochána, providing a means of recognising that every community, both urban and rural, has its own concerns and expectations. It commits the Government to ensuring visible, effective and responsive policing in every community, including the most...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: This Government is committed to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country in order to maintain and strengthen community engagement, provide reassurance to citizens and deter crime. Key to achieving this goal is the commitment in the "Programme for a Partnership Government" to continue the ongoing accelerated Garda recruitment programme with a view to increasing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources among the various Garda Divisions and Districts, 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 made of these...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that if the person whose details were supplied has made an application for asylum or subsidiary protection in the State, the Deputy is advised that it is not the practice to comment on such applications until they have fully completed the protection process. This is in accordance with Section 19(1) of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Garda authorities that members of the Garda Reserve as part of their training programme spend 15 days in attendance at the Garda College, including the graduation ceremony, and 40 hours assigned to a Garda Station. Following attestation, the annual allowance payable to Reserve members as a contribution towards their expenses is set at €1,000 per annum. In...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Office of Public Works has the primary responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation and works closely with the Garda authorities in this regard. The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Building and Refurbishment Programme 2016-2021 includes the development of a new Garda station at the District Headquarters of Bailieboro, Co Cavan. I am happy to inform the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Compensation (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: On 29 February 2016 an authorisation was granted to the claimant to apply to the High Court for compensation in accordance with the Garda Síochána (Compensation) Acts, 1941 and 1945.