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Business of Dáil (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: -----to engage in briefings for Members. I would have thought it appropriate that my officials and I might be involved. I would be very happy to take on board the suggestion of Deputy Howlin, if indeed I can take it as a suggestion. Maybe I will make early contact with the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's offices and we can arrange this on an all-party and independent basis.

Questions on Promised Legislation (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: On the Data Protection Bill 2018 that is currently before the House-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: -----the Deputy will be aware that there is an international EU deadline of 24 May. We are on target for that and I wish to acknowledge the co-operation of the House on this important reforming legislation. The issue raised by Deputy Lawless is broader and I want to acknowledge his contribution, particularly his Private Members' Bill, in respect of it. An interdepartmental committee,...

Questions on Promised Legislation (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle might have to call for peacekeepers to keep Deputy Healy-Rae happy.

Questions on Promised Legislation (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: -----but it does amount to the basis for what will be an urgent and important change in legislation. I would be happy to engage bilaterally with the Deputy with a view towards advancing matters before the end of this term.

Questions on Promised Legislation (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It is not the practice, as I am sure the House will appreciate, to comment on individual cases, the facts of which are not particularly clear. I know that on the last occasion Deputy Mattie McGrath made a similar allegation, it turned out to be factually incorrect.

Questions on Promised Legislation (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I do not think it is either fair or reasonable to ask a Minister to comment on an individual case before the courts.

Questions on Promised Legislation (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy Howlin is quite correct. It is important legislation. My Department has been progressing matters in recent months. I acknowledge the importance and the assistance of the Deputy's Private Members' Bill - one of more than 20 Private Members' Bills on my desk in the Department. Rather than engage in any action that might be seen to be doubling up, yesterday I recommended to my...

Questions on Promised Legislation (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I do not accept what the Deputy has said. This is part of a major reform of our civil liability law in respect of personal injuries. The Legal Services Regulation Act is coming into force on a progressive basis. The section to which the Deputy referred is Part 15 of that Act. I accept that it has not yet been commenced but it is one of a number of reforms that are being progressively...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Services Regulation (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that I am not in a position in my capacity as Minister for Justice and Equality to provide legal advice or to refer to a specific case of this kind in response to a parliamentary question.  By way of general information, the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 was enacted with the primary purposes of reforming the law relating to the ownership and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Data (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed that the information requested by the Deputy, including in relation to all agencies under the aegis of my Department, is set out in the table. Location Office/ Body Grade Number Cork Courts Service County Registrar 1 Principal Officer 1 Assistant Principal Officer 4 Higher Executive Officer 17 Executive Officer 20 Clerical Officer 35 Court Crier 1 Cork...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Properties (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998 management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has advised that the capital...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The civilianisation of immigration checks at Dublin Airport is part of a wider transformation programme relating to the transfer of certain largely administrative immigration functions from An Garda Síochána to the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS), including some frontline immigration controls and the registration of non-nationals. The civilianisation of all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the manner in which property is seized by Members of An Garda Síochána during the course of their official duties is an operational issue for the Commissioner, and his management team, and I have no role in such matters. This notwithstanding I have requested a report from the Garda authorities on this issue and I will contact the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have raised the matter referred to by the Deputy with the Garda Authorities and requested a report on the issue. I will reply to the Deputy when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda National Immigration Bureau (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a project to investigate options for the civilianisation of the immigration registration function outside of Dublin commenced this year. This follows on from the successful civilianisation of the Dublin Registration Office and on going work to streamline...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts Data (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to confirm to the Deputy that the information sought cannot be provided in the time allowed. As soon as the information has been collated I will write to the Deputy on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: There is specific legislation in place to deal with assaults on emergency workers in front-line positions. The Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994, as amended by the Criminal Justice Act 2006, provides explicit statutory protection for what are termed “peace officers”, which include members of the Garda Síochána, prison officers, members of the fire brigade,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that it has received a request for permission to remain in the State in respect of the person mentioned by the Deputy. As the Deputy may be aware this case was among a large number of cases held by my Department pending the outcome of the Supreme Court judgment in respect of Luximon and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It would not be appropriate for me to go into the details of the case referred to by the Deputy. I can say however, that the person concerned was refused permission to enter the State on 2 May 2018 and left the State on the same day. He is not the subject of an Irish Deportation Order.  The following matters pertain in all cases where a person is refused permission to enter the...