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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (18 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I understand that the Deputy is referring to the protest that took place on North Frederick Street on 11 September 2018. As the Deputy will be aware, the removal of individuals from property is not conducted by An Garda Síochána. In this instance I am advised by the Garda authorities that a removal was conducted on behalf of the property’s owner who had obtained an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Student Visas Administration (18 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As set out in the visa section of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) website, Argentinian nationals do not require a visa to enter Ireland as a tourist for up to 90 days. The 90 day tourist visa waiver starts from the date of entry to the State of the Argentinian national, regardless of residence or visa permissions held in other countries. While in the State for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (18 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities on the matters raised by the Deputy and I will contact him directly when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (18 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda resources across the various Garda divisions are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of his identified operational demands and the availability of resources. As Minister, I have no role in that matter. In that regard, I understand that Garda management keeps the distribution of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (18 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: There has been very significant investment in Garda resources across the State in recent years. The Government's Capital Plan 2016 – 2021 provides €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet, to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a modern, effective and fit-for-purpose fleet. This is in addition to the investment of almost €30 million in the period 2013 to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (18 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, there has been unprecedented investment in An Garda Síochána in recent years, in support of the Government’s commitment to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country in order to maintain and strengthen community engagement and provide reassurance to citizens and deter crime. €1.65 billion has been allocated to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (18 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that 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 responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation, including upgrades where required to ensure universal accessibility. I, as Minister, have no direct...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (18 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that there has been very significant investment in Garda resources across the State in recent years. The Government's Capital Plan 2016 – 2021 provides €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet, to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a modern, effective and fit-for-purpose fleet. This is in addition to the investment of almost €30...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (18 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities on the matters referred to by the Deputy and I will contact him directly when the report is to hand. As the Deputy will appreciate, the allocation of all Garda resources, including personnel, is solely a matter for the Garda Commissioner and his management team and I have no direct role in this regard. However, I can assure the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Issues (7 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As I am sure that the Deputy will appreciate, negotiations on the future post-withdrawal relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom are on-going and I am not in position to speculate as to the final outcome of these negotiations, including any transitional arrangements and timetables. However, my officials are aware of the general matter you have raised and are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (7 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, issues relating to the formal sharing of information between An Garda Síochána and the GSOC for investigative purposes are of an operational nature and, as such, the Minister has no role in this process. Pursuant to the Garda Síochána Act 2005, An Garda Síochána and GSOC have developed an extensive protocol which governs the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting (7 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, 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. Vetting 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: EU Migration Crisis (7 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: While the overall number of deaths at sea in the Mediterranean has dropped significantly over the past twelve months, any death at sea is tragic. Ireland supports efforts made by the European Union and its Member States to put a stop to the unnecessary deaths in the Mediterranean. Ireland has been active in Search and Rescue missions in the Mediterranean since 2015, first through Operation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (7 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there has been no change in the requirements on any persons applying for Irish study visas. Further information is generally available on the INISwebsite www.inis.gov.ie. However, it should be noted that the information on the website does not limit the discretion of a visa officer from seeking...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (7 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, issued by letter dated 20 August 2018. This Order requires the person concerned 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (7 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Services (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 12 November 2008, following the refusal of the international protection claim made by the person concerned and the detailed consideration of their case under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). That Order remains...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (7 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is primarily responsible for the effective and efficient use of the resources available to An Garda Síochána, including responsibility for the formulation of proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations, taking into account crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure that the best possible use is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Information and Communications Technology (7 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 406 and 407 together. As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is primarily responsible for the effective and efficient use of the resources available to An Garda Síochána. Further, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda equipment and resources, including ICT resources and the networking of Garda stations, are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (7 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is primarily responsible for the effective and efficient use of the resources available to An Garda Síochána, including responsibility for the formulation of proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations, taking into account crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure that the best possible use is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Information and Communications Technology (7 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 409 and 410 together. As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is primarily responsible for the effective and efficient use of the resources available to An Garda Síochána. Further, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda equipment and resources, including ICT resources and the networking of Garda stations, are...