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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (12 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), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Prison Service (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that the custodial estate is exempted from certain provisions of the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004 which prohibits smoking in the workplace.   I am informed it is the policy of the Irish Prison Service that, as a place of work, each prison is smoke free, while recognising that a prison cell is a domestic setting for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that section 5(1)(a) of the Comptroller and Auditor General (Amendment) Act 1993 expressly excludes the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) from auditing a fund under the control of the courts.  While my Department has examined the proposal to amend the 1993 Act to allow wards of court funds to be audited by the C&AG, I am...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, the High Court has jurisdiction in wards of court matters 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 to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that when a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and more broadly the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, address the right to equal treatment before the law. The UN Convention provides that people with disabilities should have the same rights as everyone else and should be provided with the practical supports to make that a reality. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Assisted Decision Making (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 provides a modern statutory framework to support decision-making by adults with capacity difficulties. The Act was signed into law on 30 December 2015 but has not yet been fully commenced.  The Act provides for the establishment of new administrative processes and support measures, including the setting up of the Decision Support Service...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 187 to 189, inclusive, together. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed and assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act. While statistics are not compiled in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that there has been unprecedented investment in Garda resources across the State in recent years.  In relation to Garda vehicles, €46 million has been provided by the Government for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021, to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a modern, effective and fit-for-purpose fleet allowing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Forensic Science Ireland (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) that they currently do not employ any forensic anthropologists nor am I aware of any being employed elsewhere in the Irish civil service. There is not therefore, to the best of my knowledge, a grade of forensic anthropologist in the civil service.  Having said that, it may be of interest to the Deputy to know that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that there has been an unprecedented level of investment in Garda resources across the State in recent years.  €46 million has been provided by the Government for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021, in addition to the investment of almost €30 million in the period 2013 to 2015, to ensure that An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service Data (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: In my response to Parliamentary Question 482 I indicated that it was not possible to collate the information sought within the relevant timeframe.  I have since been advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that as the data requested by the Deputy is not recorded centrally, a manual review of records was carried out. The information requested is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The  Registration of Clubs Acts 1904 to 2008 provide for the grant and renewal of a certification of registration by the courts for bona fide members' clubs. Those Acts permit the supply of intoxicating liquor to members of such a registered club on the club's premises and also to members of the public in limited, specified circumstances.  In order to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (12 Mar 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, including investment of €342 million in Garda ICT infrastructure between 2016 and 2021.  The Garda Commissioner is primarily responsible for the effective and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 (as amended) provides the legal basis for persons seeking to be naturalised and become Irish citizens.  There are no immediate plans to amend the Act, however, I am keeping immigration law under review and working with my officials to improve the overall immigration system.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that there has been significant investment in Garda resources across the State in recent years. In relation to Garda vehicles, €46 million has been provided by the Government for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021, to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a modern, effective and fit-for-purpose fleet allowing Gardaí to be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (12 Mar 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: Fines Data (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions, which include the provision of information on the courts system. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has provided the following...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Prisoners Abroad (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It would not be appropriate for me to discuss the detail of any individual case. The return to the EU of persons suspected of having been active in conflict in Iraq or Syria, or residing in conflict areas, presents complex challenges, including questions of public protection, the prosecution of offences, the protection of citizens’ rights - particularly the rights of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Data (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, The Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal administers the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted (the General Scheme) and the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted on Prison Officers (the Prison Officer Scheme).  Under the terms of the Schemes, the Tribunal is entirely independent in the matter of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As outlined in my reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 95, 96 and 97 I have requested an assessment of the caseload of the Tribunal to determine the current status of applications to the General Scheme.  Applicants may be asked by the Tribunal to submit supporting documentation to enable the Tribunal come to a decision on their case.  I am informed by the Tribunal that the...