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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The mechanism referred to by the Deputy is that established for the independent review of certain allegations of Garda misconduct, or inadequacies in the investigation of certain allegations, which have been made to me as Minister for Justice and Equality, or the Taoiseach with a view to determining to what extent and in what manner further action may be required in each case. A panel...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: This Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the capacity to provide effective and visible policing throughout the country. A crucial element of the Government's strategy is ensuring ongoing seamless recruitment to renew An Garda Síochána. With this in mind Budget 2016 made provision for the recruitment of 600 new Gardaí this year bringing to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The particular case to which the Deputies refer was amongst those considered under the mechanism established for the independent review of certain allegations of Garda misconduct, or inadequacies in the investigation of certain allegations, which have been made to me as Minister for Justice and Equality, or the Taoiseach with a view to determining to what extent and in what manner further...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The mechanism referred to by the Deputy is that established for the independent review of certain allegations of Garda misconduct, or inadequacies in the investigation of certain allegations, which have been made to me as Minister for Justice and Equality, or the Taoiseach with a view to determining to what extent and in what manner further action may be required in each case. A panel...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can assure the Deputy that An Garda Síochána continue to confront and oppose all forms of crime, including those referred to. Crime trends are monitored by Garda management on an ongoing basis and the necessary crime prevention and investigation resources are allocated accordingly. The Government is investing heavily in those policing resources. In particular, the Capital...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a visa application in respect of the person referred to by the Deputy was created on-line on 14 January, 2016. When the required supporting documentation is submitted by the applicant to the Visa Office in Dublin, the application will be processed and a decision issued. The Deputy may wish to note...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Properties (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources and for the day to day management of An Garda Síochána. The Garda District and Station Rationalisation Programme was implemented in An Garda Síochána during 2012 and 2013, resulted in the closure of 39 Garda stations in 2012 and 100 Garda stations in 2013. I am advised by An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Retirements (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The details requested by the Deputy for my Department are set out in the following table. Year Number of Cases Number of Cases Settled Employment Equality Tribunal Mediation Outcome Legal Costs 2015 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A 2014 1 1 Yes Yes Matter settled by agreement at Mediation. The outcome of mediation at the EAT is confidential. No legal costs incurred 2013 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A 2012 0 0...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Garda authorities that two vetting applications on behalf of the person referred to were received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) on 15 and 17 October 2015. The applications were processed and returned to the registered organisations concerned on 29 October 2015 and 11 November 2015 respectively. It would be advisable for the applicant to contact the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Legislation (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The General Scheme of the Gambling Control Bill was published in July 2013 following approval by the Government. The Bill, as proposed, will update all existing laws on the regulation of gambling, including betting and gaming but excluding the National Lottery. It will provide for the licensing of all forms of on-line gambling. The Gambling Control Bill will, as set out in the General...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Registration Authority (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that the functions of the Property Registration Authority (PRA) are set out in Section 10 of the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006 and include the management and control of the Registry of Deeds and the Land Registry and to promote and extend the registration of ownership of land. The vast majority of applications lodged in the Land Registry relate to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Northern Ireland Issues (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The troubles on this island exacted a tragic human cost in terms of the lives lost, people injured and families bereaved. The impact of the many atrocities perpetrated over the course of the troubles lives long in our memory and is felt to this very day. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. As part and parcel of addressing the legacy of the troubles for victims, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting of Personnel (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the primary purpose of the Garda employment vetting service is to seek to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults. Accordingly, the vetting process demands rigorous procedures to safeguard its integrity and to maintain the highest level of confidence by the public and organisations availing of the service. Full vetting checks are conducted by the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Migrant Integration (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I assume the Deputy is referring to the Government's decision to establish the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP) on 10 September 2015 as a direct response to the EU migrant crisis. Ireland has agreed to accept 4,000 persons in total under resettlement and relocation programmes by the end of 2017. The figure of 4,000 includes approximately 2,600 asylum seekers to be taken in from...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The introduction of Fixed Charge Notices (FCNs) for cyclists came into effect on 31 July 2015 (Road Traffic (Fixed Charge Offences — Cyclists) Regulations 2015. S.I. No. 331 of 2015 refers.). FCNs can be issued to cyclists who commit any of the offences (for the purposes of section 103 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, as amended) listed hereunder, and the number of FCNs issued in respect...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate 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 that the best possible use is made of resources. I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the overall...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate 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 that the best possible use is made of resources. I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the overall...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the day to day management of the Force and the distribution of available resources. This includes personnel, Garda vehicles and the various technologies utilised to support front-line Gardaí and intelligence-led operations against organised crime. I am informed by the Garda authorities that they are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate 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 that the best possible use is made of resources. I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the overall...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Organised Crime (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 117 and 122 together. I am advised by the Garda authorities that organised criminal groups are fluid in nature and merge and split on a continuing basis, including through transnational links. In addition, offences committed by members of criminal gangs may or may not be connected with an individual's membership of such gangs. In this context, I hope the...