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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge there were staffing challenges. Staffing numbers will increase considerably when the processing of intra-EU flights begins, which is expected towards the end of next year. In respect of the savings, €3 million of this will be realised from the INIS pay budget and that is as a result of what was a slower than anticipated filling of improved vacancies. Half of this...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: In respect of INIS, as well as the challenge in terms of staffing numbers which I referred to, we also need to acknowledge recent trends which I foresee will continue, namely, a considerable growth in the number of non-EEA nationals travelling to Ireland and living in Ireland. This year we have seen year-on-year growth of the order of 10% and I would expect that will continue in respect of...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It is being spent.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: No.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The unit is in the course of preparation. The moneys have been allocated for that and an appropriate level of money will be expended towards its completion.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Garda compensation is an issue of great importance. It is not an issue that is unique to Border areas. It is an issue that is of concern not only to the Garda Síochána but to everybody involved in the criminal justice system throughout the country. A sum of €15 million is available for the settlement of such claims. I acknowledge there is something of a delay but one must...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The €92 million is in addition to the sum already mentioned. It is not included. With regard to the intake to Templemore, I repeat that next year it is anticipated there will be 800 recruits. I look forward to attending Templemore tomorrow for the last of this year's four graduation ceremonies that will see by the end of the year a further 800 recruits for 2018. There will be 800...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I do not have the precise number of claims but it is significant. It is important that the profile of these claims is factored in. Many of them are not ready for settlement, and those that are ready are in the course of being settled. This year we have had an expenditure of almost €15 million. I will try to get the Deputy a breakdown of the profile of claims. Many of the...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: In respect of driver training, gardaí undertake a wide variety of roles involving different skills sets and driving is one that has been the subject of commentary. All members of An Garda Síochána are not required to have advanced driving skills but I am informed by the Garda authorities that they have introduced a five-level suite of CBD courses with each level specifically...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy Ó Laoghaire referred to the distance of the direct provision centres from the capital city, and having regard to the fact that from time to time business should be transacted in a way that is sensitive to the needs of the persons, I am sympathetic to the point that the Deputy has made. It is an issue that has been taken up by my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton....

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: We do not directly fund family resource centres.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I need the direct spending in Tusla or in the Courts Service, but I would be happy to take up the issue with the Courts Service in view of what the Deputy has said.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: On the matter of the Commission on the Future of Policing, I acknowledge that the committee is preparing a position paper, or at least observations on that, and I would be happy to engage with the committee on this. It is my intention that the high-level engagement group would be settled before the end of the year. I am happy to engage in the ongoing discussions with the committee.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I understand. Was there another question?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: On the issue of prison escorts, only yesterday I brought to Cabinet a value for money report on the matter. It is an area where savings can be made, especially in respect of An Garda Síochána. I am anxious to ensure that if this imposes further spending obligations on the Prison Service, for example, then of course the funding could be met. There is a legislative requirement too...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It was €40 million.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I do not have the specific figure for what that outturn has been. A budget of €65 million has been made available for investment in ICT next year. This will again allow An Garda Síochána, as has been discussed with the committee by the Garda Commissioner, to continue to deploy advanced technology in accordance with policing plans

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: That is the amount of money spent this year. I do not have that, as we are not yet at the end of the year.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I would not really have that figure as we are at the end of November. I will have the figure as soon as the year has expired, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I would expect so, and I acknowledge what Deputy Wallace and other members of this committee have placed on the record about An Garda Síochána procurement. While I neither have the figure for 2018 nor their practice, I would expect that there would be full compliance with any appropriate regulatory framework. I will confirm to the Deputy as soon as I possibly can.