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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (12 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: 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 ongoing with a view to establishing whether the conditions for naturalisation, such as good character and lawful residence are satisfied. A letter was recently issued to the person...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (12 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that the allocation of Garda resources, including personnel, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner, and that I as Minister have no direct role in the matter. I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the allocations of Gardaí is continually monitored to ensure optimal use of Garda human resources. This process is periodically reviewed in light of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (12 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda vehicles are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of her identified operational demands and the availability of resources. In that context I am informed by the Commissioner that the information requested in relation to the number of vehicles is as shown in the following tables:2015 (to 10/11/2015) - CARS VANS...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (12 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Under the Powers of Attorney Act 1996 an adult who has capacity may appoint an attorney under an enduring power of attorney to make decisions on his or her behalf in circumstances where the person loses capacity. The adult may give the attorney the authority to make personal welfare decisions which include decisions as to who the person may or may not see. If a carer has not been appointed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation Provision (12 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that currently there are no plans to convert some of the existing accommodation in the Irish Prison System to lower security arrangements. The Irish Prison Service and the Probation Service are committed, in their Joint Service Strategic Action Plan 2015-2017, to respond to the needs of women prisoners and pursue a dedicated approach to working with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (12 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy. The person currently has permission to reside in the State until 4 March 2016. Section 15 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended, provides that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Investigations (12 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Office of the Inspector of Prisons is a statutory independent office established under the Prisons Act, 2007. Since 1 January, 2012, the death of any prisoner in custody or on temporary release is the subject of an independent investigation by the Inspector of Prisons. All death in custody reports are published on my Department’s website. Furthermore, in September 2014 I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Remuneration (12 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, has brought forward the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2015. That Bill starts the process of the phased restoration of remuneration to public servants in accordance with the terms of the Lansdowne Road Agreement. Under that Agreement, the annualised amount of the basic salary of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (12 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to is the subject of a Deportation Order signed on 11 May 2005 and therefore has no entitlement to residency in the State. Representations were received from the person concerned, to request the Minister to use her discretion, pursuant to Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (12 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (12 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation & Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person in question was granted Long-Term Residency permission on 9 September 2010. This permission expired on 9 September 2015. I am further advised that by letter dated 10 July 2014, INIS wrote to the person concerned seeking clarification of a number of issues which may impact on any...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (12 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to by the Deputy has two separate applications under consideration with INIS. I understand the person concerned was initially granted permission to remain in the State for a period of five years from 26 July 2010, on the basis that they were the spouse of an EU citizen who was...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (12 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: 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, until 9 November, 2018 on the basis of parentage of an Irish citizen child. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person by letter dated 9 November, 2015. The Deputy will be aware that queries in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (12 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: 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 ongoing with a view to establishing whether the conditions for naturalisation, such as good character and lawful residence are satisfied. A letter issued to the person concerned on 9...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (12 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: 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, until 16 June 2018 on the basis of her parentage of an Irish citizen child. The Deputy will be aware that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (12 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Arising from his remaining in the State without permission, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 12 October 2015, that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him. He was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (12 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that due to the large volume of applications received via email, post and fax, the Firearms Unit in my Department do not acknowledge receipt of applications for import and export licences. As I advised the Deputy on 3 November as a general rule, applications are processed within 10 working days, except where incorrect information is provided by an applicant. In 2014,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Protection Programme (12 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, the Irish Refugee Protection Programme was approved by Government Decision on 10 September 2015 in response to the migration crisis which has developed in Southern Europe. Among the measures agreed under the Programme was the establishment of a Network of Emergency Reception and Orientation Centres (EROCs) which would be used to provide accommodation and meet the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (12 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that I signed a Commencement Order in September, bringing into immediate effect all the provisions of the Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Act 2015 which do not require changes to Rules of Court. However, changes are needed to the Rules of the Circuit Court and High Court before the Act’s remaining provisions can come into effect. I am aware that this work...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (12 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am pleased to say that the Government this week approved the text of the International Protection Bill and agreed that it be presented before Seanad Éireann. As a result, publication of the Bill will take place soon under the usual procedures. This represents a further significant step in meeting the commitment given in the Statement of Government Priorities 2014-2016 to legislate to...