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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I can advise the Deputy that as per my reply to Parliamentary Question 442 for written answer on 7 September 2018, there are no prisoners on protection who are not on a form of restricted regime with the exception of one prisoner on Portlaoise Campus. A prisoner may, either at his/her own request or when the Governor considers it necessary, in so far as is practicable and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Discipline (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise the Deputy that I am satisfied that every effort is being taken by my officials in the Irish Prison Service to reduce the number of prisoners on restricted regimes. The Deputy will be aware that there are a number of serious gangland feuds occurring in Dublin and elsewhere leading to serious crimes being committed and persons being sentenced to imprisonment for committing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Issues (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade is coordinating the whole-of-Government response to Brexit. In this capacity, he is working closely with all Ministers, including myself, to address the many challenges Brexit will present . However, I do want to emphasise that it is this Government’s firm intention that the same border...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I refer the Deputy to the reply given to his recent Parliamentary Question No. 277 of Tuesday 18th September 2018. The status of the person concerned is as set out in that reply: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned presented a new passport on 5 April 2018 at the Burgh Quay Registration Office. The passport...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, as previously stated in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 422 of 7 of September, 2018,  it would appear this person's presence in the State may be unlawful as their most recent permission to remain in the State expired in December, 2011. In order to allow for a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was granted permission to remain in the State, on a stamp 4 basis, as the parent of an Irish citizen child on 1 March, 2002. The permission was subsequently renewed with the latest permission granted up to 21 July, 2016 by the Garda National...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that it would appear the person referred to by the Deputy has been unlawfully in the State since the expiration of their most recent permission to reside on 31 October, 2015. The Deputy will appreciate that, under the relevant provisions of the Immigration Act, 2004, a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned applied on 14/04/2016 for a residence card as a family member of an EU citizen under the provisions of the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015 and Directive 2004/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.   They stated at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that an application for permission to reside in the State was received from the person concerned on 3 April, 2018, based on their marriage to an Irish national. The Deputy will appreciate that such applications are dealt with in chronological order.  It should be noted...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is no record of a request from the person concerned for permission to reside in the State. The Deputy will appreciate that, under the relevant provisions of the Immigration Act, 2004, a non-national may not be in the State other than within the terms of a permission from the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (27 Sep 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 29 September 2017.  This Order requires the person to remove themselves from the State and remain outside the State.  The enforcement of the Deportation Order is a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Careers (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Civil Service has a comprehensive suite of policies and protocols for the support and management of all staff.  The details of engagements between individual staff members and Human Resources is strictly confidential but I am assured that the individual who is the subject of this Question is being given every consideration and support in accordance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: 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.  As the Deputy may be aware, it is a matter for the presiding judge, who is, under the Constitution, independent in the exercise of their judicial...

Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2018: First Stage (26 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: No.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: A number of Departments are involved in this issue, including the Department of Justice and Equality. I assure the Deputy of the success of the Abhaile scheme, and also point out that amending legislation was initiated by my colleague, the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Moran, which I intend to present to the House over the next few weeks.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am keen that the commitment be complied with fully. There are ongoing negotiations between my Department, the Garda Síochána and the Office of Public Works to ensure that the six pilot Garda stations will reopen at the earliest opportunity. Costings have been prepared and plans are proceeding.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I share the concern of Deputy Micheál Martin on the matter of these reports. I have been engaging with Garda management on the issue and with interested stakeholders and advocacy groups. There is merit in making contact with the management teams in our third-level colleges. I acknowledge the importance of the Garda protective services unit, which is engaged on the ground in ensuring...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: This is an area we dealt with at some length in July. Without going over ground that was pretty well covered, I stress the importance of the lay majority in terms of decision making. In the context of the the composition of the committee, in order to ensure that the business is quorate the committee will at all times be required to have a lay majority.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It is a policy issue but in terms of the practical engagement at the meetings, it will be required of the chair to ensure that there is a lay majority of members present in the context of decision making.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Amendment No. 17 relates to a member of the commission ceasing to hold judicial office. Amendments Nos. 53 to 56, inclusive, are identical to the amendments tabled on Report Stage in the Dáil. The numbering is coincidental in the series of amendments that at the time the Ceann Comhaire ruled could not be moved for procedural reasons. Amendments Nos. 54 to 56, inclusive, as they appear...