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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (31 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works, which has the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter referred to by the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Commissioner Travel (31 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that she travelled to Washington on State business in March of this year. These are matters within the operational discretion of the Commissioner and I would not consider it appropriate to seek precise details of her itinerary.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (31 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware, section 8 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended) provides that any person who arrives at the frontiers of the State or any person who at any time is in the State seeking the status of a refugee may apply to the Minister for Justice and Equality for a declaration of refugee status. This provision is restated in the International Protection Act 2015, which is expected to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Investigation (31 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can advise the Deputy that information in relation to any suspected criminal acts, including those referred to, should be reported immediately to An Garda Síochána. It is also open anyone wishing to report a crime to the Garda confidential line (Tel: 1800 666 111), or to Crimestoppers (Tel: 1800 25 00 25) both of which provide a ready means of communicating information to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (31 May 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 Visa Office in Dublin on the 18th of January 2016. Applications of this type are typically processed by the Dublin Visa Office within 6 months of receipt. The applicant can expect a decision by the end of July 2016. The Deputy may...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (31 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned has applied for a right of residency in the State, accompanied by the right to work, based on parentage of an Irish citizen child. This application is under consideration at present and, as such, at this point in time, it is not possible to provide a specific indication as to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (31 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that it has not been possible to provide the information sought in the time available for reply. However, I have requested the Garda authorities to provide the requested information and I will be in further contact with the Deputy upon receipt.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Applications (31 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is no record of an application for Family Reunification with regard to the person referred to by the Deputy. The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Oath Reform (31 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The question or reform of the judicial oath is currently under consideration in my Department. As the Deputy may be aware a referendum would be required to amend the Constitutional provision in question. There are currently no plans to review statutory or any other requirements under the law in so far as they relate to oaths sworn in court by jurors or otherwise.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Data (31 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that on the 30 April 2016 there were 3,756 prisoners in custody across the prison system. Of this 381 or 10% were serving sentences for drugs related offences. It is not possible to provide the number of person on suspended sentences for drugs offences. A full breakdown of the offences, taken from the most recent snapshot of the prison population...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (31 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: A reduction of 10% in spending on professional fees would yield an estimated full year savings of approximately €6.7m, based on past trends. It should be noted that the majority of spend on professional fees in my Department relates to legal expenses which have been subject to significant cost control measures over recent years.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (31 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The nature of official travel costs are that this is driven by the varied work undertaken by my Department, including in European and international fora, and consequently it is not possible to accurately predict the outturn. All official travel is conducted in line with civil service regulations and is carefully monitored and undertaken only when absolutely necessary for official business...

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to the Cavan-Monaghan Division of An Garda Síochána) Report: Statements (Resumed) (26 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I thank everyone for their contributions on this very important matter. As I said in my statement yesterday, we need look no further than the bloody recent events in north city Dublin to understand just how important is the work of the Garda Síochána. It is precisely because the service the Garda provides is so vital, so important, that it must be delivered to the very highest...

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to the Cavan-Monaghan Division of An Garda Síochána) Report: Statements (Resumed) (26 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Hear, hear.

Standing Orders: Motion (26 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Is the Deputy looking for time to discuss an amendment to the Standing Orders?

Standing Orders: Motion (26 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: There was agreement among those attending the committee. What is being presented is what was agreed.

Order of Business (26 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Taoiseach will be in contact to arrange the briefings. We will do that as quickly as possible once we find a suitable time. We want to ensure everybody is aware of the extensive work being done in the north inner city and the extensive Garda resources that are being deployed there. We had a useful meeting last night with the Garda Commissioner and her senior officers. They are working...

Order of Business (26 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have stated previously on the Order of Business that successive Governments have introduced a series of robust anti-gangland Bills. This week, I brought a memorandum to Cabinet for which I secured support to ensure the special criminal justice legislation will be in place for this year again as well as terrorist legislation, which is renewed annually. I hope I will get the support of all...

Order of Business (26 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is proposed to take No. b5, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the final report of the sub-committee on Dáil reform; No. c5, motion re Standing Orders 143, 143A, 143B, 143C, 143D, 143E and 143F; and No. 7, statements on the report of the O’Higgins Commission of Investigation (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that Nos....

Order of Business (26 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I thank the Deputy for his questions. As regards the development of what is termed mini-CAB, that is in the programme for Government. I can confirm to the House that the Garda Commissioner again confirmed last night that there are already what are called asset profilers operating in the north inner city area, as well as in other areas of the country. This is important because we want to be...