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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: That is okay, and it is important that the Chairman makes these points. I will do more than note it. I would be very happy to take a copy of the list prepared by the secretariat. I go back to the points I raised earlier with Deputy Jack Chambers. I would be pleased to put something in writing to the committee in respect of the extent of reform within the Department and the timeframe for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (13 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: 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 Relationships Act 2015 (Commencement) Order 2017 (S.I. No. 355 of 2017)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation Standards (13 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 90 and 91 together. I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that figures in relation to cell occupancy levels are collated by the Irish Prison Service Statistics Unit for publication quarterly on its website, www.irishprisons.ie. The information can be found in the Information Centre – under Statistics & Information...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation Provision (13 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that once construction is complete the new prison in Limerick will have a bed capacity of 285 for male prisoners and a bed capacity of 50 for females prisoners. This compares with the current bed capacity of 210 for male prisoners and 28 for female prisoners. I can further inform the Deputy that in relation to the number of additional spaces for males provided...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Building Programme (13 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Prison Service that a tender competition for a substantial development at Limerick prison is at an advanced stage. The proposed works comprise the construction of a new wing for male prisoners, a new kitchen, laundry and training facility there and a stand-alone unit to house female prisoners. As tenders for the development are currently under evaluation, I trust...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bail Law (13 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, recent changes to the bail laws, including the Criminal Justice Act 2017, have made the bail system far stronger and have made the law as effective as possible in protecting the public against crimes committed by persons on bail. The court has the power to refuse bail where there are reasonable grounds to believe the person is likely to commit a serious offence....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits Eligibility (13 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Atypical Working Scheme for non-EEA Crew Members is exclusively for the use of non-EEA crew members to undertake employment on board an Irish registered fishing vessel. As noted on the INIS “Atypical working scheme: Non-EEA crew in Fishing Fleet” webpage, permission granted under the Atypical Working Scheme for non-EEA Crew Members is granted solely in respect of employment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (13 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 03 March 2017 following the refusal of the asylum claim made by the person concerned and the detailed consideration of their case under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). That order remains valid. Representations...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Correspondence (13 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: This Department has not received an application for inclusion of programmes in the ILEP from the Gleneagle Group. An application has been received from one of the partner institutions mentioned but it would not be appropriate to discuss the status of the application with a third party. The applicant provider has received correspondence regarding the status of their application.

Death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: A nice soundbite perhaps but completely inaccurate. Other Deputies cried that there had been a cover up. These are unacceptable remarks by elected Members of this House about GSOC -----

Death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ----- I would ask the Deputies to withdraw them. GSOC has a deserved reputation for calling it as it is, whether that involves criticism of the Garda Síochána, the Government or whoever, to suggest that it would participate in a cover up or a whitewash is deplorable and should be withdrawn. Leaving that to one side, I will say that the failings identified by GSOC are very...

Death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The previous Taoiseach and Tánaiste, who met with the O’Farrell family in late 2016 have stressed that they would examine whether any further action was warranted once the GSOC investigation is completed. While the criminal investigation has now concluded there is still an investigation under way that could result in a recommendation for disciplinary action against one or more...

Death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 2:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following:“— offers its sincere condolences to the O’Farrell family following the tragic death of Shane O’Farrell on 2nd August, 2011; — expresses its genuine and heartfelt concern at the circumstances and events that led to the road traffic incident...

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (12 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move:That Dáil Éireann, noting that the Government on 8th May, 2018, nominated Mr. Patrick Sullivan for appointment by the President, as a member of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, recommends, pursuant to section 65(1)(b) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, that Mr. Patrick Sullivan be appointed by the President to be a member of the Commission. The...

Order of Business (12 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge the importance of the issues raised by the Deputies. I stress that unprecedented funding has been made available by the Government to An Garda Síochána - a sum in excess of €1.6 billion. I acknowledge the valid point raised by Deputy Smyth in respect of Border policing. I visited the Border recently and had an opportunity to discuss the issue with local...

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (12 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Answer the question.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: European Council Meetings (12 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The next European Council will take place on 28 and 29 June 2018. Migration is on the agenda and the meeting will likely take stock of progress on foot of the Conclusions of the 19 October 2017 European Council where the twenty-eight heads of state agreed that the EU’s “comprehensive, pragmatic and resolute” migration strategy, which aims to restore control of external...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports (12 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, the report published by Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) following the conclusion of their criminal investigations resulting from complaints lodged by the family in question, and referrals made by then Minister Alan Shatter, advised that they found no evidence of criminal behaviour by Garda members in relation to these incidents. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (12 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: Crime Data (12 Jun 2018)

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