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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Communications (2 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: My Department’s social media channels are managed internally by the Department’s Press and Communications Office. he Press and Communications Office also creates the vast majority of multi-media content featured on those channels, in consultation with the relevant policy divisions, and engagement with other relevant Departments on cross-cutting areas of public service...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Language (2 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Department of Justice and Equality has an operating Irish Language Scheme under Section 11 of the Official Languages Act 2003. A PDF copy of the Scheme can be accessed at the following link: . The Scheme, which was confirmed by the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, commenced with effect from 30 June 2006. Tá Scéim Gaeilge atá i bhfeidhm ag an Roinn...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages Bill) 2019: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It is out of order.

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages Bill) 2019: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Some people are very precious.

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages Bill) 2019: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Senator Lawlor for introducing the Bill. As he set out, this is a short Bill of eight sections intended to provide for the imposition of a cap on the level of awards that may be made in respect of a claim for general damages arising from personal injury. This is to be done by ministerial regulations to be approved by a resolution of each House and subject to review under the aegis...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages Bill) 2019: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: At the same time, the Government has noted that the Bill addresses a specific matter under ongoing consideration by the cost of insurance working group. Also, as has been mentioned by Senators, the Law Reform Commission is now, at the request of the working group, carrying out a detailed analysis of the possibility of developing constitutionally sound legislation to delimit or cap damages in...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages Bill) 2019: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: That is not to say it will not be deferred.

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages Bill) 2019: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I seek the support of colleagues in that regard. The Government is taking a range of policy and legislative actions across Departments and agencies, including the Personal Injuries Assessment Board and the State Claims Agency, as part of its strategic response to insurance costs. Most important, from the perspective of Senator Lawlor's Bill, this includes the analysis of the capping of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Dual Citizenship (28 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Ireland currently allows dual citizenship. However, the acquisition of Irish citizenship may have implications for other citizenship(s) held by the person concerned, including automatic loss of those citizenships. Accordingly, applicants for Irish citizenship are advised to check the position with the relevant authorities of the State(s) concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (28 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I understand that the person concerned is a non-EEA national and, therefore, subject to the provisions of the Immigration Act, 2004 that deal with entry to the State. The person is required, on arrival, to present to an immigration officer for permission to enter and be in the State. In deciding whether to grant permission to enter the State, the immigration officer will take all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (28 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned had their permission to remain in the State renewed for a further one year period to 14 December 2019. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 07 January 2019. This permission was renewed to enable the person concerned to obtain a valid...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (28 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned had their permission to remain in the State renewed for a further one year period to 14 December 2019. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 07 January 2019. This permission was renewed to enable the person concerned to obtain a valid...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (28 Mar 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: Residency Permits (28 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a valid passport is normally required to enable an applicant to register their permission to reside in the State. Where an applicant does not hold a valid passport, a temporary permission can be issued at the discretion of an immigration officer, to give them time to arrange for a new passport. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (28 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service of my Department that the person concerned was granted immigration permission on 11 July 2018 under Stamp 3 conditions as the dependent family member of a non-EEA national. This permission may be renewed on Stamp 3 conditions at the local immigration office if the person can show they have obeyed the laws of the State and have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (28 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, as indicated in my response to the Deputy's Parliamentary Question No. 113 of 21 February 2019, the processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy is ongoing. On completion of the necessary processing the application will be submitted to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (28 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a decision to transfer to the United Kingdom under Council Regulation (EU) No. 64/2013, known as the Dublin Regulation. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (28 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, if an application for asylum or subsidiary protection has been made in the State, for confidentiality reasons it is not the practice to comment on such applications or to provide comment on what stage such applications are at in the administrative process. Under section 26 of the International Protection Act 2015, it is an offence to identify an international...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (28 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation on behalf of the person referred to by the Deputy, who currently has permission to reside in the State until 16 June 2020. A determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria attendant to naturalisation...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Organised Crime (27 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge the seriousness of the issue and the facts outlined by the Deputy. I do not disagree with them. When dealing with any complaint of drug related intimidation An Garda Síochána makes sure to afford the person or family who may be subject to threats the best level of advice, support, guidance and security. The confidentiality and security of the persons concerned are...