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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (15 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that an incomplete application was returned twice by registered post to the person concerned, firstly on 14 March 2018 and subsequently on 26 March 2018. On both occasions the incomplete application was returned to my Department by An Post, marked as 'not called for'. This application could not be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (15 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that this case relates to a person who brought a Judicial Review to the High Court of a decision refusing to consider an application for a change or extension to a permission to remain. As the case is still sub judiceI do not propose to comment further at this time. Queries in relation to the status...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (15 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I understand that officials from my Private Office have been in contact with the Deputy seeking further information. A response from the Deputy is awaited and on receipt, a response will be provided if required.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Poor Box (15 May 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 advised that the...

Topical Issue Debate: Anti-Social Behaviour (10 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Deputy Broughan for raising this important matter. I am pleased to be able to respond. I am aware of the serious incident that took place earlier this week concerning a number of youths who vandalised a DART train as it arrived into Clongriffin station. The youths in question then proceeded to engage in other serious anti-social behaviour and accost members of the public. This...

Topical Issue Debate: Anti-Social Behaviour (10 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It is clear that this is an issue of concern and something on which Deputy Broughan has strong views, as indeed do we all. It is important that we work together to eradicate this type of unacceptable behaviour in our society. I am advised that the incident in Clongriffin remains under active investigation by An Garda Síochána. Every effort is being made locally to identify those...

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee (10 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank all the Deputies who contributed for their remarks and the support they have offered for the Bill. As stated earlier, this is important legislation that will enable Ireland to meet its international obligations. It is also part of our domestic commitment to tackle white-collar crime, a goal shared by all Members of the House. We will have an opportunity to deal in more detail with...

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be covered by this Bill.

Business of Dáil (10 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I offer my apologies to you, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, to the staff and to Deputies O'Callaghan, Quinlivan and Mattie McGrath. I mistook the time; I thought it was 2.15 p.m. I apologise and I appreciate your understanding.

Business of Dáil (10 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Thank you.

Topical Issue Matters (10 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Did the Leas-Cheann Comhairle say electronic tagging?

Topical Issue Matters (10 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Sorry.

Topical Issue Matters (10 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thought it was for me and Deputy O'Callaghan.

Topical Issue Matters (10 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Maybe Deputy Mattie McGrath has an interest in this as well.

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Order for Second Stage (10 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The purpose of this important legislation is to transpose in large part the fourth EU money laundering directive. It will also bring Irish law into line with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force, FATF, an international standard-setting body. We know that by targeting the proceeds of crime we can remove the incentive...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (10 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (10 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is made of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (10 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As you will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for carrying on and managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána including by arranging for the training of the members and civilian staff of An Garda Síochána and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I have requested the specific information...