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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Powers (2 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: In the absence of more specific information on any particular incidents or situations which the Deputy might have in mind I cannot make any detailed comment on the matter referred to. However, I am advised that there is a wide range of legislation in place which Gardai may invoke in dealing with such general issues, including legislation concerning public order and trespass. It is of course...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (2 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, as previously advised on both the 14th and 28th of April 2016 in replies to Parliamentary Questions, the person in question was registered relatively recently in the State as a student - on 5th December 2014 to be precise. As such they currently have permission to study in the State until 5...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (2 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was registered in the State as a student from 12th December 2007 to 26th April 2014. Against this background, the person concerned is now deemed to be a timed-out student. Ireland has offered a generous immigration to foreign students, not only in allowing them to work to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (2 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the visa application referred to by the Deputy was received by the Irish Visa Office in Abuja, Nigeria on 15/04/2016. Should all documentation be in order, the applicant can expect a decision by the end of June 2016 and will be notified of this decision by the Abuja Visa Office. The Deputy may...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (2 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy is ongoing and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. No further information is required from the person at this time. As the Deputy will appreciate, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (2 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy is ongoing and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. No further information is required from the person at this time. As the Deputy will appreciate, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (2 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the persons referred to by the Deputy both hold refugee status in this State. It is open to any individual to lodge an application for citizenship if and when they are in a position to meet the statutory requirements as prescribed in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (2 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is no current application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy. A previous application was refused for reasons provided to the person concerned in a letter issued on 1 May 2013 advising of the decision. It is open to any individual to lodge an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insolvency Service of Ireland Data (2 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that the administrative cost of running the Insolvency Service of Ireland (ISI) in 2015 was €7,914,000. The total staff currently employed by the ISI is 69 full time equivalents. The total fees received by the ISI in 2014 were €615,000 and in 2015 were €654,000. The budget allocated to the ISI for 2016 is €7,317,000. The 2016 Q1...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Citizens Assembly (1 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Exactly.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Citizens Assembly (1 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Of course.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Properties (1 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that properties which were formerly used as Garda stations are the responsibility of the Office of Public Works and I, as Minister, have no function in relation to the manner in which they are managed. I understand that the former station at Walsh Street, Ballina has been returned to, and is now under the control of, the Office of Public Works and that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (1 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: It has not been possible in the time available to ascertain any information which might be relevant to the Deputy's Question. I will communicate further with the Deputy in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Services for People with Disabilities (1 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities, which was launched on Friday 2 October 2015, sets out a ten-year approach to ensuring that people with disabilities who are able to, and want to, work are supported and enabled to do so. People with disabilities are only half as likely to be in employment as others of working age. The reasons for this are complex, and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Protected Disclosures Data (1 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that disclosures under the Act can vary in complexity and in relation to the procedures necessary to address them. In the circumstances, it is not possible to indicate a timeframe for response to and resolution of these matters.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (1 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: 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. I am assured by the Garda Commissioner that the allocation of Gardaí is continually monitored and reviewed taking into account all relevant factors including crime...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (1 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the publication of the Official Recorded Crime Statistics. I am advised that it is not possible to provide the level of disaggregation sought by the Deputy in relation to the category of offences referred to. I have, however, asked the CSO to provide such relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (1 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested the information the Deputy is seeking from An Garda Síochána and will contact the Deputy directly when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (1 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that I have requested the information sought from An Garda Síóchána and I will revert to the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Expenditure (1 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the allocation of necessary resources to ensure the safety of visiting dignitaries, having regard to the security considerations involved. I am advised by the Garda authorities that a precise costing in respect of the visit of HRH Prince Charles to Donegal is not yet available. When the information is to hand, I will make...