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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Opening Hours (16 Jun 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources. I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (16 Jun 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Public Appointments Service (PAS) is managing the recruitment process for the Garda Commissioner and I have no direct involvement in the matter. I would advise any candidate who has any queries arising from their application to contact the Public Appointments Service.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (16 Jun 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. Responsibility for the efficient deployment of Garda vehicles in each Division is assigned to the Divisional Officer, who may allocate vehicles between stations, as required by operational...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (16 Jun 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that their records indicate that the person referred to by Deputy was voluntarily repatriated to his country of origin in 2008. There is no record of any current application for family reunification or any other immigration permission from the person concerned. On a general note, the 'Policy Document on non-EEA Family...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 Jun 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that an application was received for permission to remain in the State from the person referred to by the Deputy on 27th May, 2015. An examination of this case indicated that this person arrived in Ireland on 1 February 2007 and was registered in the State as a student until 26 November 2014....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Spent Convictions Legislation (16 Jun 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Before the Spent Convictions Bill could be enacted, a 2013 UK Court of Appeal judgment necessitated a review of the disclosure provisions in both the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 and the Spent Convictions Bill. That review has been completed and amendments to the Spent Convictions Bill and National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (16 Jun 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the tables. Domestic Violence Organisation 2012 2012 2012 2013 2013 2013 Funding sought by organisation Funding allocated to organisation Funding drawn by organisation Funding sought by organisation Funding allocated to organisation Funding drawn by organisation Adapt (Kerry) €27,894 €21,500 €21,500...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Disability Services Provision (16 Jun 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 451 and 452 together. I have requested the information sought by the Deputy in relation to the protocol in place for the provision of sign language interpreters and the protocol regarding ensuring an appropriate adult is present with persons with intellectual disabilities when they are being interviewed and I will write directly to the Deputy when the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Policy (16 Jun 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 453 and 478 together. A second national strategy to address domestic and sexual violence is currently being prepared by my Department. The strategy will contain an action plan towards ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (the Istanbul Convention), elements of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child and Family Agency Services (16 Jun 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am aware of the decision by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, to cease funding the Rape Crisis Network Ireland, which took effect from the end of March this year. My officials have had contact with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs on this issue and I have met with the Rape Crisis Network Ireland. I am familiar with the issues involved, which are primarily a matter for Tusla...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (16 Jun 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The annual allowance payable to Reserve members as a contribution towards their expenses is set at €1,000 per annum. The Finance (No. 2) Act 2013 provided that the allowance paid to members of Garda Reserve be exempt from taxation. Garda Reserve members are also reimbursed for expenses incurred while attending court in respect of their service as a Reserve member. There are no plans...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (16 Jun 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources. I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Charities Regulation (16 Jun 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The aim of the independent Charities Regulatory Authority, established on 16 October 2014 under the provisions of the Charities Act 2009, is to provide for better regulation of charitable organisations through a framework of registration, regulation and support. Since its establishment, the Authority has: - published a Register of Charities, containing information on some 8,500 CHY...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Career Breaks (16 Jun 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that as of 15 June, 2015, the number of staff in my Department on career break is as set out in the table below. The information is provided in tabular format as requested and, while not requested by the Deputy, I have also included information for staff on career break in the 3-4 year category. The Deputy should note that the term sabbatical is not utilised in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jun 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The photography costs incurred by my Department from the date of my appointment on the 8th May 2014 to 31st May 2015 are €691.26. I can inform the Deputy that photographic services are only used by my Department to mark and provide a record of significant occasions. Consideration is given at all times to the costs involved and best value for money is always a priority when sourcing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Consultancy Contracts Data (16 Jun 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department did not incur any costs in relation to the provision of public relations services during the years in question. It is my Department's policy to use in house resources as much as possible and to restrict the use of external groups to the greatest extent possible.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (16 Jun 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: This expenditure by my Department relates predominantly to security and audit consultancy work and penetration testing carried out by external IT consultants for the years 2010-2015. This is broken as follows: 2010 - €0 2011 - €0 2012 - €25,601 2013 - €35,383 2014 - €57,299 2015 - €1,800

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parliamentary Questions (16 Jun 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 462 and 463 together. I answer all Parliamentary Questions tabled to me as Minister in accordance with the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann relative to Public Business. As the Deputy will be aware, Standing Order 40A places a duty on me to address each and every request contained in a Parliamentary Question. In addition, I regularly provide...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Consultancy Contracts (16 Jun 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department has not re-negotiated any external IT consultancy contracts and costs since March 2011.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Bodies (16 Jun 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The information sought by the Deputy is set out below. It was not possible to present the information in tabular format as per the Deputy's request. In relation to the public advertising of vacancies, the Deputy will be aware that there are many constraining factors which impact on the filling of vacancies to State Boards. Board vacancies are not always advertised on the Public Appointments...