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Leaders' Questions (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Let me make the point that the same thing can be done by people who make allegations as well. We have had a commission of investigation for two years now led by Mr. Justice Kevin O'Higgins, and a thorough and thoughtful report. It behoves us all to consider the report in its entirety, and I will have-----

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I will have ongoing discussions-----

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I will have ongoing conversations with the Commissioner, and if it is feasible and legal for the Commissioner to put further information in the public arena, I have no doubt that she will do that.

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Let me make a number of points regarding the Deputy's question. The Garda Commissioner is as entitled to confidentiality in her dealings with her lawyers as is any citizen, litigant or participant at a trial, tribunal or commission of investigation. That is the first point I would make. I said yesterday that it is-----

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is going down a dangerous path to suggest that instructions be put in the public domain. Deputies around the House would understand that. If we were to ask that the instructions that Maurice McCabe gave to his senior counsel or those that various gardaí gave or that any Deputy appearing before a commission gave should be put in the public arena-----

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: -----how would Deputies feel if that were the situation?

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: That is a question-----

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: To answer the Deputy's question, we did authorise, develop and establish this new mechanism for accountability with the Policing Authority. It is an independent body, a point made by many Members of the House when we went through the legislation on it. It would not be right for me to try to prescribe the work of the authority, but I take the point made by the Deputy. I have already said I...

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have already made it very clear that we will have a number of opportunities to have further and detailed discussions on the commission of investigation. There is the independent Policing Authority. I reject the Deputy's assertion about the powers of that body. It has an oversight role in relation to An Garda Síochána which I have no doubt it will fulfil very well. It has...

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I thank the Deputy. The first thing I would like to do is put on the record of this House what the commission said about Sergeant McCabe. It stated:Some people, wrongly and unfairly, cast aspersions on Sergeant McCabe’s motives; others were ambivalent about them. Sergeant McCabe acted out of genuine and legitimate concerns, and the commission unreservedly accepts his bona fides....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned has made an application for a certificate of naturalisation. The processing of the application is ongoing with a view to establishing whether the conditions for naturalisation, such as good character and lawful residence are satisfied. All non-EEA nationals are required to keep...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: 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), dated 20th November, 2014, the persons concerned have not submitted written representations. The position in the State of the persons concerned will now be decided by reference to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned held an immigration permission which expired on 16 May, 2016. The person concerned was advised by correspondence which issued on 7 April, 2016 from INIS to register directly with the Garda National Immigration Bureau for a further renewal period. I am further informed by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned has had their permission to remain in the State renewed for a further three year period following the consideration of their case under Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). This decision was conveyed in writing to them by letter dated 11th May, 2015. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned currently holds an immigration permission which expires on 5 November, 2016. I understand that the person concerned has recently contacted the INIS, arising from a change in their personal circumstances and that INIS will be writing to them shortly to seek clarification on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: 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), the persons concerned have submitted written representations. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under Section...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal comprises a Chairperson and six ordinary members. The seven members of the Tribunal do not formally convene as a group to carry out the work of the Tribunal. Individual applications at first instance are considered by a single member of the Tribunal. Consequently, in this regard, the Chairperson can consider...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Correspondence (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The matter raised by the Deputy has been the subject of correspondence both directly with my Department and through the Office of the Taoiseach. I also had an opportunity to discuss the situation in broad terms with the person concerned as one of my constituents in 2015. As far as I am aware, it concerns complex legal issues around a long-running dispute in relation to a probate matter. I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by officials in the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that an application for a 'join family' visa from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 19 April, 2016. I am further advised that 'join family' visa applications, where the sponsor is an Irish national, can be expected to be dealt with within 6...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 25 May 2011. Representations were received from the person's legal representative, to request the Minister to use her discretion, pursuant to Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), to revoke the Deportation...