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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that I have no role in relation to road traffic enforcement, which is an operational matter appropriate to the Garda Commissioner. I have requested a report from An Garda Síochána in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy, and I will be in contact again with the Deputy on receipt of a Garda report.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Waiver Programme (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The requirements for which countries are visa required to come to Ireland are kept under regular review in consultation with my colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. As indicated previously, there are no plans to implement the change referred to by the Deputy. My Department is pursuing a strategy of greater co-ordination and co-operation on visa issues...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned had his permission to remain in the State renewed for a three year period, to 25th October, 2018. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 7th October, 2015. This communication advised the person concerned of the conditions attaching to his...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The position is that the Courts Service recently undertook a broad review of the operation of the Probate Office and District Probate Registries. The review involved a wide consultation exercise, including consulting with legal practitioners and customers. The results of the review, which have been endorsed by the Board of the Courts Service, contain a number of recommendations for more...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), which has the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. As Minister I have no direct role in the matter. I can confirm that accommodation for the Garda Water Unit in Athlone is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the primary purpose of the employment vetting carried out by the Garda National Vetting Bureau is to seek to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults and it is carried out by An Garda Síochána primarily in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012-2016. Vetting checks are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sexual Offences Data (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, late last year a Scoping Group was established by my Department to consider the availability of data and make recommendations on a study to identify the prevalence of sexual abuse and violence in Ireland today, as well as any emerging trends. The group was made up of experts and relevant Department officials and was chaired by Professor Dorothy Watson, associate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that it wrote to the person concerned on 4 October, 2018 requesting further information and documentation. I understand that INIS will give full consideration to the person's request for permission to reside in this State upon receipt of a response from the person concerned. Queries in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186 to 188, inclusive, together. As the Deputy is aware, the High Court has jurisdiction in wards of court matters and management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, the High Court has jurisdiction in Wards of Court matters and management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998. The correspondence referred to by the Deputy has been received and is currently being addressed by my Department and the Courts Service. A reply will be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy is on-going. On completion of the necessary processing the application will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that it is not possible to provide a targeted response in the absence of more detailed information in relation to the person concerned. I am further advised that a permission on Stamp 0 conditions is a low level immigration status which is not intended to be reckonable for long term residence or...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Communications (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: My Department's Policy on Acceptable Use of ICT Resources covers all users of the Department's ICT resources, and addresses the use of non-official email. The policy has recently been revised and the latest version is now available on the website of my Department in the Publications section, under Corporate Documents.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Official Engagements (9 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I did not attend the Ryder Cup, nor did any official of my Department do so in any official capacity.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Data (4 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I assure Deputy Kelly and the House that I am determined to ensure that a strong focus remains on the need for improvements in this area. I welcome ongoing collaboration between the CSO and the Garda Síochána and, having regard to the important oversight role of the Policing Authority, I am sure that Deputy Kelly will agree it is entirely appropriate that this matter be the subject...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Data (4 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Earlier this week, the CSO published its second quarterly crime statistics release of 2018 "under reservation". As the Deputy will be aware, the CSO formally recommenced the publication of the statistics on 28 March by issuing the full-year figures for 2017. This is a vitally important development for a number of reasons but particularly for the management of criminal justice policy and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Data (4 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am not.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: We were discussing section 22 when we reported progress last week.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: That is exactly where we were, in accordance with my recollection, deferring as I do, to Senators on all occasions. There was an impression given in the course of the engagement on the section that this was something completely new and different and without precedent. However, there is nothing unusual about the section. This provision has become a standard insertion in legislation such as...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am not currently au faitwith the status but certainly on occasions in the past, it was a committee of some substance. I assume that is still the case, until I am convinced to the contrary. Section 19 of the Data Protection Act 2018 provides for the accountability of the Data Protection Commissioner to Oireachtas committees other than the two committees mentioned as regards the general...