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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (20 Apr 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that the allocation of Garda personnel, including the newly attested Gardaí, to particular areas is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I am assured that Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (20 Apr 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: There are no impediments as such to the roll-out of the 2015 Act; however, its implementation does require careful planning and sequencing between now and the end of this year. This is especially the case given the important issues relating to professional misconduct and to the adjudication of legal costs that are concerned. We also have to manage the transition from the existing statutory,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Overtime (20 Apr 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that the detailed allocation of resources within An Garda Síochána, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I would however point out that the 2016 Budget allocation of €1.5 billion for An Garda Síochána includes over €67 million in additional funding which, in addition to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (20 Apr 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 217 to 228, inclusive, together. As the Deputy will appreciate decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda vehicles are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of her identified operational demands and the availability of resources and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Since 2012, some €34 million has been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (20 Apr 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that INIS has been in touch with the persons mentioned and a letter issued to one of these persons on 18 April 2016 granting an immigration permission. I understand that INIS is still considering the application made by the other party and will be in touch with them shortly. Queries in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Appointments to State Boards (20 Apr 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to inform the Deputy that it has not been possible to provide the information requested in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Divisional Headquarters (20 Apr 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will be in contact with the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sex Offenders Notification Requirements (20 Apr 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Garda authorities that, for operational reasons, An Garda Síochána does not release specific details of the number of persons subject to the notification requirements of the Sex Offenders Act, 2001 residing in any particular District or Division, and does not divulge details of the management and assessment of such persons. I am, however, informed by the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (20 Apr 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am, of course, concerned about any instances of threats being made against members of the Garda Síochána, on or off duty, and I utterly condemn such cowardly behaviour. The Deputy will appreciate that the allocation of resources for An Garda Síochána, including in relation to specialist clothing and equipment is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I, as Minister,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cumas Gaeilge sa Gharda Síochána (20 Apr 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Tuigfidh an Teachta gur ábhar do Choimisinéir an Gharda Síochána é pearsanra an Gharda Síochána, lena n-áirítear Gardaí nua-fhianaithe, a leithroinnt go ceantair ar leith, agus nach bhfuil aon ról díreach agamsa, mar Aire, sa scéal. Tá dearbhaithe dom go gcoinníonn lucht bainistíochta an Gharda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (20 Apr 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The provision and allocation of resources for An Garda Síochána is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I am advised by the Garda Commissioner that expenditure on individual items of personal protective equipment is not recorded under separate cost-headings. To identify these amounts would involve a disproportionate amount of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (20 Apr 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the day to day management of An Garda Síochána and the distribution of available resources and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. The 2016 Budget allocation of €1.5 billion for An Garda Síochána includes over €67 million in additional funding which, in addition to the recruitment of new trainee...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (20 Apr 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The 2016 Budget allocation of €1.5 billion for An Garda Síochána includes over €67 million in additional funding which, in addition to the recruitment of new trainee Gardaí, also provides additional funding for Garda surveillance, special operations and targeted, intelligence-led policing. This additional recruitment and budget allocation builds on the current...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (20 Apr 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and Districts and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure the optimum use is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Employment Rights (20 Apr 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: My remit in this area is limited to the immigration status of non-EEA nationals and ultimately this issue is not about immigration but rather the employment rights of au pairs. The question of employment rights is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and indeed I understand that many au pairs are EU nationals, who would not need immigration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (20 Apr 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 241 and 243 together. As the Deputy will be aware the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel 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 the best possible use is made of resources. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Organised Crime (20 Apr 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I assure the Deputy that tackling organised crime activity is a key ongoing priority for both the Government and An Garda Síochána. An Garda Síochána's Policing Plan sets out the priorities of An Garda Síochána in tackling organised crime activity including its continued commitment to pro-actively target groups and individuals engaged in criminal activity,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (20 Apr 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 recorded crime statistics. To be of assistance, I have asked the CSO to contact the Deputy directly in relation to the specific information requested. As the Deputy is aware there have been very significant investments in Garda resources which underline...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Procedures (20 Apr 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, the courts are subject only to the Constitution and the law, independent in the exercise of their judicial functions, and the conduct of any case is a matter entirely for the presiding judge. All court records, including recordings of court proceedings, are under the control of the presiding Judge, as provided for in section 65(3) of the Court Officers Act, 1926....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Taxi Data (20 Apr 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Garda authorities that Carriage Office records indicate that no reports referencing the cloning of taxi plates were received for the period 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2006. The Deputy will appreciate that any person with information relating to any type of criminal offence should bring it to the attention of An Garda Síochána.