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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: If the person whose details were supplied has made an application for asylum or subsidiary protection in the State, the Deputy will be aware that it is not the practice to comment on such applications until they have fully completed the protection process. With regard to residency status, the Deputy is reminded that protection applicants are issued with a temporary residence permission...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (23 Sep 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, who currently has permission to reside in the State until 9 February 2016, is ongoing and the case will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. As the Deputy will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Penalty Points System Offences (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service and I have no role in the matter. Section 4(3) of the 1998 Act provides that the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which includes the provision of information on the courts system. However, in order to be of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales Legislation (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The position is that the Government Legislation Programme provides for future publication of the Sale of Alcohol Bill. Unfortunately, due to the complex nature of the proposed Bill, I am not in a position to state when it will be published. However, it is my intention to proceed quickly with enactment of the legislation following publication.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bench Warrants (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly as soon as the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Syrian Conflict (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As part of the Government's response to the migration crisis, I brought proposals to Government which were considered and agreed at a special Cabinet meeting on 10th of September. A multi-faceted approach is being adopted including the following measures: - establishing the Irish Refugee Protection Programme which will provide international protection for up to 4,000 persons overall...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts; and I as Minister have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is made of these resources. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Staff (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that due to a staff vacancy in the Office of the Examiner and pressure...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Staff (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy may wish to be aware that, in recent years the number of serving County Registrars has been reduced to 17 as a result of re-organisation and the introduction of efficiency measures by the Courts Service. Specifically, the reduction has been made possible by reorganising the work of the courts including the establishment of multi-jurisdictional combined court offices which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that applications for a right of residency, accompanied by a right to work in this State, are considered in respect of Non-EEA parents of an Irish citizen child at the Minister's discretion, subject to statute and relevant case law. The Deputy will appreciate that applications are considered on a case...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Paramilitary Groups (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that I am briefed on a regular basis by the Garda Commissioner with regard to the security situation. It is the Garda assessment that there continues to be a real and persistent threat from the activities of so-called 'dissident' republican groups. These groups remain resolutely opposed to peace and are prepared to use violence to achieve their aims and,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Services Regulatory Authority (22 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA) was formally established on 3 April 2012 pursuant to the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011. One of the main statutory functions of the PSRA is the licensing of Property Service Providers, i.e. auctioneers, letting agents and property management agents. The Authority is independent in the performance of its functions, including the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Numbers (22 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that the Government has established an Inter-Departmental and Inter-Agency Task Force to coordinate Ireland's response to this migrant crisis. I have received a number of offers of support and assistance from members of the public and voluntary groups. I have asked the Irish Red Cross to co-ordinate these offers of support. I have also received offers of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (22 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I would refer the Deputy to my composite response today to Parliamentary Questions 631, 644, 645, 648 and 649 which outlines the Government's comprehensive response to the current migration crisis.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Services Regulatory Authority Staff (22 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA) was formally established on 3 April 2012 pursuant to the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011. One of the main statutory functions of the PSRA is the licensing of Property Service Providers, i.e. auctioneers, letting agents and property management agents. The Authority is independent in the performance of its functions. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Services Regulatory Authority Staff (22 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that there is no delay in many applications lodged for registration in the Property Registration Authority (PRA), where the application is in order for registration and where there is no defect in the documents lodged for registration. Unfortunately up to 52% of applications lodged are not correct at the date of lodgement. I am informed the PRA has engaged...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (22 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that it provides annual funding to St. Vincent de Paul to manage prison visitor centres at Cloverhill, Mountjoy and Midlands prisons. This is a vital part of the service provision for prisoners and their families. These visitor centres provide a hospitable, safe, caring and supportive environment for children and families of prisoners, many of whom...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parole Boards (22 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Parole Board's principal function is to advise me on the administration of long term prison sentences. The Board, by way of recommendations, advises me of the prisoner's progress to date, the degree to which the prisoner has engaged with the various therapeutic services and how best to proceed with the future administration of the sentence. All recommendations are considered in full by me...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (22 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that I have no role in relation to the conduct of individual inquests. The legislation governing coroner matters is the Coroners Act, 1962. Under this legislation, a coroner is a statutory officer exercising quasi-judicial functions in relation to which he or she is independent. The inquest into the death of Mr. Gary Douch was opened on 3 October 2006. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (22 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) was established as a statutory independent body, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, to provide independent oversight of complaints made against members of the Garda Síochána. It commenced operations on 9 May 2007. GSOC has a hugely important role in ensuring that public confidence in the Garda Síochána...