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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (14 May 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was, by letter dated 11th February, 2010, refused a declaration as a refugee. This communication advised the person concerned of their entitlement to apply for subsidiary protection. I am advised that such an application was made and refused. The person concerned will be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (14 May 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: If the person whose details were supplied has made an application for asylum or subsidiary protection, the Deputy will be aware that it is not the practice to comment on such applications for so long as they remain in the protection process. The position in this regard is in accordance with Section 19 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended) which provides for the protection of the identity of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (14 May 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation on hand from the person referred to. It is open to any individual to lodge an application for citizenship if and when they are in a position to meet the statutory requirements as prescribed in the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (14 May 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that an application for a certificate of naturalisation has been received from the person referred to and that processing of this application is well advanced and the case will be submitted to me for decision in due course. The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (14 May 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Claims from property owners for damage caused to their properties arising from searches undertaken by the Garda Síochána should be submitted in writing the State Claims Agency which has delegated authority to manage such claims on behalf of the State. Each claim is considered separately depending on the particular facts of the case. Any claim from a property owner in respect of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (14 May 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a decision on the application in question was issued to the individual concerned by letter dated 6 May, 2015. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been...

Seanad: Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (13 May 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am pleased to be before the Seanad today to present the Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011 which completed its Dáil Stages on 22 April. The Bill has come a long way since its publication in 2011 when it began its life as a structural reform under the EU-IMF-ECB troika programme. The Bill is now the subject of a country-specific recommendation under the EU semester process which has...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (13 May 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy's amendment provides for the insertion of a new section in the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill prohibiting the transfer of data to another jurisdiction for the purpose of it being used against an individual who has already stood trial and been acquitted in this jurisdiction. On a technical point, the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (13 May 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: There is new legislation in the area and it is awaiting Dáil time.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (13 May 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Perhaps I can provide some information on where the other Bill is at.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (13 May 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Decisions in relation to the allocation of resources, including station opening hours and personnel, are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of her operational requirements and I have no direct function in the matter. In that context, I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the personnel strength of the Kildare Garda Division as of 31 March 2015, the latest date...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (13 May 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 123, 124 and 126 together. The granting of an application for a certificate of naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. Section 15 of the Act provides that the Minister may, in her absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Certificates (13 May 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The granting of a certificate of naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. Section 15 of the Act provides that the Minister may, in her absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain statutory conditions as stipulated in the Act are fulfilled. In particular, these conditions...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Witness Protection Programme (13 May 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 127 to 131, inclusive, together. The Garda Síochána has operated a Witness Security Programme since 1997 to respond to attempts by criminal and other groups to prevent the normal functioning of the criminal justice system, including threats of violence and systematic intimidation of witnesses. The expenditure from the Witness Security Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Services Regulatory Authority Administration (13 May 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to inform the Deputy that I have no function or responsibility in relation to the matter raised. The Property Services Regulatory Authority was established on 3 April 2012 pursuant to the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011. Section 9(3) of the Act specifies that the Authority is independent in the performance of its functions. Accordingly, it would not be appropriate for me to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sexual Offences Data (13 May 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware Part 2 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001 makes persons convicted of a range of sexual offences subject to notification requirements. The provisions of the Act also extend to any offenders convicted abroad of the same range of sexual offences who enter the State. I am informed by the Garda authorities that, as of 11 May 2015, there were 1,420 persons subject to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Petrol Stretching (13 May 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested the Garda authorities to provide the more up to date information requested by the Deputy and I will arrange for all available information to be forwarded upon receipt. As the Deputy will be aware, the practice of petrol stretching is an offence under section 102 of the Finance Act 1999. It is therefore the Revenue Commissioners who would primarily take the lead nationally...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (13 May 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware, the Programme for Government commits the Government to significant reform of the courts, including the establishment of a separate family law court structure that is streamlined, more efficient, and less costly. Following consultations, my Department is preparing draft legislation in the matter and I intend to bring the relevant proposals to Government for its...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Tribunals of Inquiry Recommendations (12 May 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Insofar as the report of the Moriarty Tribunal made recommendations concerning the future operation of tribunals of inquiry, many of these recommendations are anticipated by the Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005 which awaits Report Stage debate in the Dáil. Other recommendations are the subject of consultation with the Attorney General and other relevant Departments. I am informed by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (12 May 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand that the person referred to by the Deputy was refused entry to the State in accordance with Section 4(3)(k) of the Immigration Act, 2004 which provides that an Immigration Officer may refuse a person permission to enter the State where he or she is satisfied that there is reason to believe that the non-national intends to enter the State for purposes other than those expressed by...