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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (13 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy has been received, however it was not accompanied by the prescribed application fee. A letter issued to the person concerned on 8 February 2019, returning the original documents and requesting the fee and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Airport Passenger Data (13 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 106 to 110, inclusive, together. The European Union (Passenger Name Record Data) Regulations 2018 transpose into Irish law, Directive (EU) 2016/681 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the use of passenger name record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Terrorism Measures (13 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 111 to 114, inclusive, together. The information requested by the Deputy cannot be provided in the time available. I have requested the information sought from the Garda Commissioner and I will write to the Deputy on receipt of same.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (13 Feb 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. New administrative processes and support measures, including the setting up of the Decision Support Service within the Mental Health Commission (a body...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge the importance of the motion to be taken tomorrow. I advise Senator Norris and others that I would be very anxious to deal with the matter myself. The time proposed for taking the motion happens to coincide with a window in my diary. I would be happy to be here for 3 p.m. or 3.30 p.m. whichever time would suit.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Is the Senator referring to profound constitutional issues?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: On a technical point, it must be said in the first instance that, whatever about the merits or otherwise of amendment 86(f), I have no doubt that it would sit better if it were closer to section 11(8), to which it more appropriately relates. I am happy to have a look at it in that context. I have listened to Senator McDowell and I am somewhat concerned about the motive for the amendment....

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It is perfectly reasonable to question the motivation of the Senator in any amendment. However, I go back to the import of what Senator McDowell has said as far as particular positions are concerned.I will look at the issue between now and Report Stage and draft an amendment more appropriate to section 11. If the aim of the amendment - this goes to the motivation of Senator McDowell - is to...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: -----that is producing the finest cream to such an extent that before all of the milk is produced, it kicks over the bucket. I am willing to go along with him as far as an individual position is concerned, but I will not contemplate an amendment that would offer a blanket exemption across the board for serving members of the Judiciary. I regret that he commenced his contribution by saying...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Is the Senator sure?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I would certainly be looking at the High Court or courts that might be regarded as the higher courts.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As I have indicated, I am prepared to reflect on the matter in the light of what Senator McDowell said, with a view towards tabling an appropriate amendment on Report Stage to section 11 or thereabouts.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: That is not necessarily the case. There must be a vacancy.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It cannot be filled without a process.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: No. There must be a process.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am introducing a process here. That is what it is all about, not the "ad hocery" or the tap on the shoulder practice that the Senator has been supporting.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It is "ad hocery".

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Inspector of Prisons (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Inspector of Prisons was established on a statutory basis under Part 5 of the Prisons Act 2007. A new Inspector of Prisons, Ms Patricia Gilheaney, was appointed in May 2018. She has an important role in ensuring an effective independent oversight of our prison system. Following her appointment, Ms. Gilheaney contracted PA consultants to carry out a review of the functions and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Execution of Wills (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The position is that Part VI of the Succession Act 1965 deals with the distribution of an estate on intestacy. Where a person dies without having made a will, or if the will is invalid for whatever reason, that person is deemed to have died intestate. Section 73 of the Succession Act 1965 provides that where a person dies intestate and without known next-of-kin, the estate of that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I understand that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, through its Consular Assistance Unit in Dublin and the Irish Missions worldwide, provides a range of supports to Irish citizens and family members who are victims of crime abroad. This can include, for example, providing practical assistance such as help in finding English speaking legal and medical practitioners, in dealing...