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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (29 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: In October 2014 a Working Group to report on improvements to the Protection Process, including Direct Provision and Supports for Asylum Seekers was established by myself and Minister of State Ó Ríordáin. The Working Group was chaired by former High Court Judge, Dr. Brian McMahon, and its membership was drawn from a range of interests in the international protection area...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Special Criminal Court Establishment (29 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, the Courts Service is responsible for the management and administration of the Courts. The scheduling of court cases and the allocation of court business is a matter for the Presidents of the courts and the presiding judge who are under the Constitution independent in the exercise of their judicial functions. The Presidents monitor waiting times across all courts...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (29 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can assure the Deputy that I am in ongoing contact with the Garda Commissioner in relation to the measures which are being taken to combat crime and enhance public safety in the city centre area. I am advised that Gardaí make full use of the extensive range of legislation which is in place to address street crime and anti-social behaviour. Tackling this type of crime is central to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (29 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: While I am in regular contact with the Garda Commissioner about all aspects of policing and community safety, the specific deployment of policing resources is a matter for the Garda Commissioner, as is the question on ongoing engagement with public transport operators in relation to the security and safety of the travelling public. Insofar as the general approach to tackling these issues...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (29 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Legal Services Regulation Bill is now before the Seanad, having completed Seanad Second Stage on 13th May 2015. The Bill completed its earlier Dáil Stages on 22nd April 2015. Preparations are, therefore, ongoing for Seanad Committee Stage which I would anticipate taking place in the coming weeks and I will be circulating any proposed Government amendments in advance for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (29 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can assure the Deputy that I am committed to tackling burglary on a number of fronts and through a partnership approach between criminal justice agencies and the community. I have carried out a broad and urgent review of the criminal justice system's response to the problem of burglaries, including a focus on interagency measures in relation to the management of prolific offenders, visible...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Student Visas Reform (29 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: In May 2015 the Government announced significant reforms of the international education sector and student immigration. Most of these reforms had already been signalled the previous September in a joint statement by the Minister for Education and Science and myself. A key element is the implementation of the International List of Educational Providers (ILEP) to replace the International...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (29 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management are closely monitoring the incidence of burglary in the area in question and have put in place targeted proactive measures which focus patrols on the most vulnerable areas. The specific policing measures to be taken in this regard are, of course, a matter for the Garda authorities. An Garda Síochána is responding...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Communications (29 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested from the Garda Commissioner the information sought by the Deputy and will write directly to him on receipt of same.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Administration (29 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 365 and 366 together. As the Deputy will be aware the courts are, subject only to the Constitution and the law, independent in the exercise of their judicial functions, and the conduct of any case is a matter entirely for the presiding judge. All Court records, including recordings of court proceedings, are under the control of the presiding Judge, as provided...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Compulsory Purchase Orders (29 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy may be aware, when the State compulsorily acquires land for public purposes and there is a dispute between the vendor and the purchaser regarding the amount of compensation which should be paid, the vendor may apply to the Land Values Reference Committee for the appointment of a Property Arbitrator to arbitrate on the amount to be paid. The Land Values Reference Committee was...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Interdepartmental Working Groups (29 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Report of the Working Group on the Protection Process was published on 30 June 2015. The Report contains 173 recommendations many of which have implications for a number of Government Departments and services. In addition to establishing the task force referred to by Deputy, the Government in its decision of the 30 June 2015 recommended that the Report of the Working Group on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation Provision (29 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 369 to 371, inclusive, together. I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that there are a number of spaces not in use across the prison estate on any given day, as a result of cells being closed for renovation and for maintenance reasons. This can change on a daily basis. I can also advise the Deputy that the Irish Prison Service publish the capacity of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (29 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have a requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matters referred to and I will contact the Deputy directly when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (29 Sep 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 as the Spouse of an EU National who was exercising their EU Treaty Rights in this State. This permission to remain was valid until 24th January 2012. This permission was not renewed as the person concerned failed to submit...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (29 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I refer the Deputy to my response to Question 133 of 24thSeptember, 2015, which is set out below. The position remains unchanged. "If an application for asylum or subsidiary protection in the State has been received from the persons whose details were supplied, the Deputy will be aware that it is not the practice to comment on such applications until they have fully completed the protection...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (29 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, following the refusal of their asylum claim, the person concerned proceeded to lodge an application for subsidiary protection. I am also advised that this subsidiary protection application was formally withdrawn on 28th August, 2015. The case file of the person concerned was then passed to the INIS'...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (29 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel, including Community Gardaí, 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 have been informed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (29 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel and vehicles, 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 have been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (29 Sep 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 Garda Authorities that following the recent provision of €700,000 for new specialist vehicles for An Garda Síochána and a subsequent...