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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Workplace Relations Commission (20 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As Minister, neither I nor my Department have responsibility for the terms and conditions of employment of a person (including the person concerned) by a company or contractor providing services to the Department. All such employments are matters between the contractor and the employee. Terms and conditions must be in full accordance with the law and any issues arising on that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Rights Cases (20 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...

Apology for Persons Convicted of Consensual Same-Sex Sexual Acts: Motion (19 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Over the past few hours we have had a timely and appropriate discussion in both Houses of the Oireachtas. Many Members have made moving and personal contributions. The fact the Taoiseach was able to speak on this issue in such a personal way is quite a profound reflection of the changes that have taken place in Ireland over the past 25 years. As Minister for Justice and Equality, it is...

Apology for Persons Convicted of Consensual Same-Sex Sexual Acts: Motion (19 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I was not in the Department in the 1990s.

Order of Business (19 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It was my understanding an all-party motion had been agreed to reflect the unanimous viewpoint of this House, but I understand from Deputy Mary Lou McDonald that that is no longer the case. However, a debate will take place this afternoon, during the course of which the matters addressed by the Deputy can be dealt with.

Order of Business (19 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Deputy, in particular, and the Labour Party for their contribution in bringing forward this important legislation. It is being drafted. I am keen to see further consultation take place with the Labour Party as the sponsor of the original Bill. I expect that we will be able to report a large measure of progress between now and the end of term.

Seanad: 25th Anniversary of Decriminalisation of Homosexuality: Motion (19 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Senator Nash in particular for bringing forward this motion this afternoon and for his ongoing work on these issues and the constructive way in which he has worked with my office to bring us to this point. I also thank Members of the Seanad for giving time and consideration to this important issue. It is a special day in these Houses. I feel privileged to be the Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents Data (19 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have requested a report from An Garda Síochána in relation to the information sought by the Deputy and I will be in contact with the Deputy directly on receipt of this report.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (19 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 224 and 234 together. The Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 was enacted on 6 April 2015 but has not yet been fully commenced. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Budgets (19 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Minister is aware of the EU Commission’s proposals and the proposed expenditure increase for migration and border management to €34.9 billion for 2021-2027, compared to €13 billion in the previous period. As Ireland is not a member of the Schengen Area, it does not have access to this EU funding for border controls and visa matters. However, Ireland acknowledges that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Properties (19 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: A Working Group has considered options, including (in conjunction with the OPW) future uses for the Thornton site which is fully serviced and adjacent to the airport. There are no definite plans as yet for this strategic State asset but this is kept under review.  The Thornton Hall site comprising of 156 acres was purchased in 2005 for a proposed large scale prison campus to replace...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (19 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Nationalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that Congolese nationals are required to hold an Irish visa to travel to Ireland.  As with all other visa required nationals, visa applications are considered on their own merits and in accordance with the requirements for the particular visa type applied for. Comprehensive guidelines and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (19 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: In accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 30 May 2018, that a Deportation Order in respect of her was proposed.  She was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily, of consenting to the making of a Deportation Order or of making...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Data (19 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that decisions regarding the grant or refusal of visas are made in a number of INIS Visa Offices overseas, the INIS Visa Office in Dublin, and at Embassies of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade which process certain visa applications under delegated sanction from my Department....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (19 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 11th March 2005 and therefore has no entitlement to residency in the State. Representations were received on behalf of the person concerned pursuant to Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), to revoke the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Legislation (19 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The recently published proposals for a “Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on European Production and Preservation Orders for electronic evidence in criminal matters (COM (2018) 225)” and an associated “Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council, laying down harmonised rules on the appointment of legal representatives for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (19 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the recruitment process for An Garda Síochána is governed by the Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) Regulations 2013. The Public Appointments Service (PAS), on behalf of the Garda Commissioner, manages the initial stages of the process with the final stages, involving a physical competency test, a medical examination and vetting of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Censorship of Publications (19 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that  censorship of publications in the State occurs pursuant to the Censorship of Publications Acts, 1929 to 1967 and is administered by two statutory boards as follows: - The Censorship of Publications Board which was established under the Censorship of Publications Act 1929, and -  The Censorship of Publications Appeals Board which was established under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Data (19 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is 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, which include the provision of information on the courts system. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has provided a Report on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (19 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise the Deputy that An Garda Síochána tackles the issue of illegal firearms on an ongoing basis through a range of targeted and intelligence based operations, often disrupting and preventing incidents, as well as detecting and prosecuting those involved. Heavy penalties are already provided in our criminal legislation for weapons...