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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Laboratory Facilities (28 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I fully recognise the very significant contribution of Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) in the investigation and prosecution of criminal offences. FSI delivers independent expert opinion, advice, training and research to support the Irish criminal justice system. It provides a range of services in this regard, from crime scene attendance to presentation of evidence in court and all of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (28 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: In my capacity as Minister for Justice and Equality, I have responsibility for equality legislation, which provides for retirement ages in line with the relevant EU Directive provision that differences of treatment on the grounds of age are permissible if, within the context of national law, they are objectively and reasonably justified by a legitimate aim including legitimate employment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reorganisation (28 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is primarily responsible for contractual arrangements relating to An Garda Síochána and I, as Minister, have no role in the matter. I am advised by the Garda authorities that, following an appropriate procurement process, a towing management contract was put in place in Westmeath in 2014 which comprehends vehicle recovery,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (28 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of the official recorded crime statistics, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I understand that while statistics in relation to the theft of vehicles are produced the position in relation to the recovery of stolen vehicles is not recorded in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (28 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of the official recorded crime statistics, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have asked the CSO to forward relevant statistics in relation to the information requested directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (28 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel, including the Garda Reserve, among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of all resources. The Garda Reserve makes a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (28 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that all Gardaí recruited since the reopening of the Garda College in September 2014 are required to undertake the new 2 year training programme which leads to a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Policing and is accredited by the University of Limerick. The programme is the outcome of a comprehensive review of foundation training for entrants to An...

United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (27 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: 40 years ago, the UK and Ireland joined the European community, embarking on a political experiment that would see the two countries working side by side as equals and good colleagues for decades to come. As a committed and passionate pro-European, I am disappointed by the result of the referendum, but the special relationship between Ireland and the UK is well-recognised by our EU partners...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (23 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The issue is being pursued and we will reply to the Deputy with some further details in the next couple of days. It has not yet been restored to the Order Paper and was originally a Private Members' Bill.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (23 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016 is being debated in the Seanad and, with the support from this House and the Seanad, it should become law before the end of this term. We certainly hope the legislation will go through as the Garda Síochána has made it very clear that it needs it to be in place so that it can interrupt the trading in prescription drugs which is taking place...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (23 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: That Bill is well advanced. It is at drafting stage but much work has been done on it and it is a priority.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (23 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: They have not been made yet.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (23 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I believe the two Bills will be dealt with separately but a huge amount of work has been done. There were some serious constitutional issues to be worked through in respect of the Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill but I understand that it is now possible to deal with the complex issues in the Bill and I have no doubt it will be a priority this year for the Minister for Children and...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (23 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Government has already restated on a number of occasions its absolute commitment to the Lansdowne Road agreement. If there is a report due in respect of the FEMPI legislation, I will revert to the Deputy on the timeframe for that but the Government has consistently repeated its commitment to the Lansdowne Road agreement. We saw the summer economic statement yesterday and the important...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (23 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I will revert to Deputy Smith.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (23 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The heads of the first Bill Deputy Healy-Rae asked about will be available in July and I will revert to him on the second point. I do not have the details on that.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (23 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, has left. I will have to revert to Deputy Chambers on that. I do not know what the arrangements are but the heads of the Bill in regard to the children's hospital will be published in July.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (23 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I will have to revert to the Deputy on that.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (23 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Government has identified this as a very important area for further investment and money is available for investment to deal with the waiting lists for children, particularly those under five years of age. There are major inconsistencies in the waiting times around the country. There is a real problem in respect of recruitment. The money will be available over the course of this year...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (23 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is hoped that Bill will go for pre-legislative scrutiny shortly.