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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insurance Fraud (27 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The issues raised by the Deputy are among those being considered by the Cost of Insurance Working Group that was established by the Minister for Finance in July 2016 and is chaired by Minister of State, Michael D'Arcy TD. The objective of the Working Group is to identify and examine the drivers of the cost of insurance, and recommend short, medium and longer term measures to address the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insurance Fraud (27 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Recommendation 26 of the ‘Report on the Cost of Motor Insurance’, published in January 2017, relates to exploring the potential for further cooperation between the insurance sector and An Garda Síochána in relation to insurance fraud investigation. Specifically, this involves considering the feasibility of establishing a specialised and dedicated insurance fraud unit...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (27 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: 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 Deputy that An Garda Síochána continue to monitor all new and emerging crime trends in our communities, particularly in the Summer months. I am advised...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Electric Vehicles (27 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: My Department does not have e-car charging points in any of its Departmental offices. The requirement for such charging points will be kept under review.

Commission of Investigation: Motion (26 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Members for their contributions. I agree with Deputy Howlin who adverted to our being here in this House once again debating another element of our dark history, having failed to properly respond to child sexual abuse. It has been prevalent throughout society down the decades but has been kept secret and hidden through fear, inactivity and the abuse of power. The commission will...

Commission of Investigation: Motion (26 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Commission of Investigation (Response to complaints or allegations of child sexual abuse made against Bill Kenneally and related matters) Order 2018,copies of which Order in draft were laid before Dáil Éireann on 6th June, 2018. I thank members of the Business Committee for agreeing to have this important issue...

Order of Business (26 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that this Bill is proceeding through both Houses. We had extensive debate on it in the Dáil recently, during which it was amended. It is currently in the Seanad. I have been reflecting and I will continue to do so. I assure the House that it remains the Government's priority that this legislation be enacted-----

Order of Business (26 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: -----and that we reform the manner in which our judges are appointed. I have taken careful note of what was said by GRECO and I had the opportunity of meeting the body. One of the many amendments to the Bill relates directly to the point raised by GRECO on the number of judges on the proposed new commission. I was pleased the House agreed an amendment to increase that number to five,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (26 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy was refused for reasons provided to the person concerned in a letter issued on 26 February 2018 advising of the decision. There is no record of a new application for a certificate of naturalisation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (26 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that Syrian nationals are required to obtain a visa in order to travel to Ireland. The person concerned should apply for a Join Family visa if the purpose of their journey is to reside in Ireland with their Irish citizen spouse and child. The INIS website(www.inis.gov.ie) contains comprehensive...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (26 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that Stamp 4 indicates permission to stay in Ireland for a specified period, subject to conditions. Full details of the criteria and application process are available on the INIS website - www.inis.gov.ie. Stamp 4 is reckonable as residence when applying for citizenship by naturalisation. Holders of a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (26 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 231 and 245 together. As the Deputy may be aware, the Direct Provision system encompasses the range of State services including accommodation, food, health and education directly provided to international protection applicants through all the relevant Government Departments and Agencies. It is a whole-of-government support system for those seeking...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (26 Jun 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 23 April 2009. The statutory criteria which must be considered in relation to a decision to make a deportation order under Section 3(6) of the Immigration Act 1999 include national security and public policy, the character and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (26 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal administers the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted. Under the terms of the Scheme, the Tribunal is entirely independent in the matter of individual decisions on applications for compensation under the Scheme. The Deputy will appreciate that in these circumstances I cannot comment on individual cases. If the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (26 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that registration and renewal of immigration permissions for Dublin City and County is carried out at its Burgh Quay Offices. To ensure customers do not have to queue for services, an online appointment booking system has been put in place. Appointments are released Monday – Friday...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Suicides (26 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that strategies and plans are in place in all institutions for the prevention of suicide and self-harm. Special arrangements are in place for prisoners who have been identified as being at risk, whereby they are placed on special observation and checked every 15 minutes. All prisoners on committal to prison receive a comprehensive...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service Staff (26 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to inform the Deputy that officials in the Prison Service have advised me that the Officer concerned was absent from rostered duty on the 25th, 26th and 27th of May 2018. I am further advised that this was an unauthorised absence and as such the Officer was not entitled to be paid pursuant to the provisions of the Civil Service Regulations Acts and was removed from payroll for that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits Eligibility (26 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that his question primarily concerns the issue of eligible and ineligible categories of employment for employment permit purposes, which is a policy matter for the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation. My Department has no function in the matter. However, I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits Eligibility (26 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that his question primarily concerns the issue of eligible and ineligible categories of employment for employment permit purposes, which is a policy matter for the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation. My Department has no function in the matter. However, I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (26 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 239 to 241, inclusive, together. The Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (Commencement of Certain Provisions Order) 2016 (S.I. No. 12 of 2016) commenced the bulk of the Act with effect from 18 January 2016. That Commencement Order brought provisions of Parts 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12 and 13 of the Act into operation. The Children and Family...