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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Deputy for raising this most important matter, notwithstanding the fact that it was the subject of a discussion at a Oireachtas joint committee as recently as yesterday. Like all Members of the House, I am appalled by the allegations of historical abuse that have emerged at Scouting Ireland. As my colleague, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Zappone, said,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Government and all appropriate State agencies will make every effort to ensure this issue will be fully investigated and that all victims can come forward in a timely and appropriate manner. I acknowledge the new board of Scouting Ireland and the review of the governance of that body which was carried out in May. The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Zappone, appointed Ms...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Work Permits Eligibility (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. I regret it if he had some difficulty ascertaining within whose remit the issue lies. It is another example of the all-encompassing tentacles of the Department of Justice and Equality in the State. First, a High Court case is pending so I am restricted in what I can say. It is now almost three years since the employment of non-EEA crew...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Work Permits Eligibility (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Senator makes an important point. While I do not have plans to extend the period for which the permission issues, I would be keen to have a proper and adequate flow of information for Senator Lombard, other Senators and the Cathaoirleach - having regard to his part of the country - in order that they do not experience the circumstances outlined, namely, not knowing who is dealing with a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Prison Service (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised that the Irish Prison Service retains a personnel file in respect of the Officer referred to by the Deputy.   I am further advised that the Director General of the Service reviewed the file relating to the person named and that he is satisfied that proper procedures were followed in relation to his dismissal.  There has been no recommendation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Part 9 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 provides for a number of amendments to the Civil Registration Act 2004, all of which have yet to be commenced. Sections 92, 93, 95 and 99 of the 2015 Act provide for the registration and re-registration of the birth of a donor-conceived child. These sections cannot be commenced until Parts 2 and 3 of the 2015 Act are brought into...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Proceedings (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy refers to a number of civil actions initiated by the last-named person against the Minister for Justice and Equality, Ireland, the Attorney General and the Garda Commissioner. Given the nature and background of these cases, they are being handled by the Chief State Solicitor's Office on behalf of the State. My priority and that of the Government is for the cases to be settled...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: My Department does not issue Injury Warrants. I understand that matters relating to Injury Warrants come within the responsibility of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 provides a modern statutory framework to support decision-making by adults with capacity difficulties. The Act was signed into law on 30 December 2015. New administrative processes and support measures, including the setting up of the Decision Support Service within the Mental Health Commission (a body under the Department of Health), must...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries Data (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 98 to 101, inclusive, together. The Government is committed to complying with all of the recommendations of the Ombudsman in relation to the operation of Magdalen Restorative Justice Ex Gratia Scheme. In relation to the Ombudsman's principal recommendation that the Scheme should be applied to women who worked in the laundry of one of the 12 'Magdalen'...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: There is very close and substantial on-going cooperation between an Garda Síochána and the PSNI in respect of all aspects of cross border policing, notably in combating organised crime, road safety and responding to the security threat posed by paramilitary groups. As such, the presence of members of An Garda Síochána and the PSNI in each other's jurisdictions takes place...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: My Department has sought a report from the An Garda Síochána in relation to the information requested by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly on receipt of a Garda report in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Leave to Remain (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that it received a request for permission to reside in this State from the person concerned on 7 August 2018.  INIS sought further information 17 August  from the person's legal representative, however, INIS has no record of a response to that request.  I understand that it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order signed on 01 October 2018. This Order requires the person concerned to remove themselves from the State and remain outside the State. The enforcement of the Deportation Orders are a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Administration (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a person who has been granted permission to remain in the State, and who does not possess or cannot obtain a national passport, may submit an application for a travel document, which will be examined on its merits. Unlike a refugee, a person with non-protection permission to remain does not have an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned requested an extension of her permission to reside in this State. I am further informed that INIS wrote to the person concerned on 24 October 2018 and informed her that permission to reside on Stamp 3 conditions was granted for a period of one year.  Queries in relation...

Estimates for Public Services 2018: Leave to Introduce (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move:That leave be given by the Dáil to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2018:—Vote 12 — Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary Estimate). Vote 13 — Office of Public Works (Supplementary Estimate). Vote 27 — International Co-operation (Supplementary Estimate)....

Estimates for Public Services 2018: Referral to Select Committee (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move:That, subject to leave being given to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on 31st December, 2018, the Supplementary Estimates be referred to the following Select Committees, as appropriate, pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(c) and 182(3), which shall report back to the Dáil by no later than 12th December:—Vote 12 —...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge what Senator Bacik has said. I would be interested in hearing from her on the matter in the discussion on the section or in the course of the amendments, whichever she deems most appropriate. On the matter of amendment No. 72, which was moved last night in the absence of Senator Bacik and to which she made brief reference, the amendment seeks to delete part of the amendment to...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Senator Norris is not at risk of losing his faculties.