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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Prosecutions (9 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: In any prosecution for an offence committed abroad, where the State has extra-territorial jurisdiction, it is a matter for the prosecution, as in any criminal trial, to adduce evidence proving the elements of the offence.  The form of proof of offences abroad could vary from certificate evidence to personal testimony according to the circumstances of a...

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

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I understand from Garda authorities that the...

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

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 148 to 150, inclusive, together. The capital allocation for the Justice Vote Group over the period 2018 to 2022, as published in the recent National Development Plan is as follows: Year Allocation € million 2018 145 2019 241 2020 230 2021 208 2022 216  Total 1,040 The allocation of the capital budget across the Vote Group for 2018 is set...

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

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, officials in my Department intend to consult with local authorities in the context of the positive engagement fostered by local authorities with local communities, examples of which include community and youth-centred projects. The experiences of local authorities involved in these and other projects will be very informative to my...

Order of Business (8 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Not surprisingly, I do not have any evidence to assist Deputy Murphy along the lines of his plea. However, the Government is determined to ensure Garda recruitment continues apace. At the end of last year, we had succeeded in reaching our target of 13,500 gardaí. By the end of this year, that figure will have risen to 14,000 gardaí, many of whom will have been assigned to County...

Appointment of Member of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (8 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move:That Dáil Éireann, noting that the Government agreed on 20th March, 2018, to propose, for the approval of Dáil Éireann, Sara Moorhead SC to be a member of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority on the nomination of the Bar Council, and pursuant to section 9 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015, approves the appointment by the Government of Sara Moorhead SC to...

Order of Business (8 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Work is proceeding on this matter. The Deputy is correct when he says it is not due this term but in view of the representations he has made, I would be happy to have a look at it.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Second Stage (8 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am pleased to introduce the Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017 to the House this afternoon. I am also pleased to report that it received broad support on its recent passage through the Lower House.The Bill is substantial and will completely overhaul Ireland's anti-corruption regime. It consolidates seven anti-corruption Acts from as far back as 1889 up to 2010. As well as...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Second Stage (8 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Senators for their favourable and positive commentary on the Bill, specifically Senators Clifford-Lee, Craughwell, Conway, Norris, Kieran O'Donnell, Ó Donnghaile, Boyhan and Buttimer. I acknowledge the broad support for this legislation which undoubtedly echoes the broad level of support the Bill received in the Dáil. We all agree that corruption in all areas of society...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Second Stage (8 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: -----would be aware of a candidate having such a conviction and, of course, they would be requested to exercise their democratic right accordingly. I note the point the Senators have made and, as I said, we can return to it on Committee Stage. I thank Senators for their valuable contributions. I have taken note of the issues raised and I look forward to the Committee Stage debate when we...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (8 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that Religious bodies may participate in the Volunteering in Ireland scheme which is open to all non-EEA nationals. The scheme was temporarily suspended at the end of 2017, pending the introduction of a new preclearance procedure. The new scheme, Volunteering in Ireland, became operational on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (8 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Victims have an important voice in any consideration of the judicial process, and this is particularly the case with vulnerable victims like children and those who have experienced sexual violence. I am very conscious that the judicial process should not be a source of further trauma to anyone involved, with respect to both the rights of victims and accused persons. Much work has already...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Justice Strategy (8 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 185 and 186 together. As the Deputy may be aware, my Department is obliged to carry out a call for proposals process during 2018 in relation to the provision of Garda Youth Diversion Project (GYDP) services, to fully comply with requirements related to the co-funding of projects by the European Social Fund Programme for Employability, Inclusion and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (8 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The General Scheme of a Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018 was approved by the Government on 6 March 2018. The General Scheme has been published on my Department's website. The Bill has now been referred to the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel for drafting. The General Scheme has also been referred to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (8 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 provides a modern statutory framework to support decision-making by adults with capacity difficulties. The Act was signed into law on 30 December 2015. New administrative processes and support measures, including the setting up of the Decision Support Service within the Mental Health Commission (a body under the Department of Health),...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (8 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be 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. Furthermore, the scheduling of court cases and the allocation of court business is a matter for the Presidents of the Courts and the presiding judges who are, under the Constitution,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (8 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise the Deputy that it has not been possible in the time available to provide the details requested. I have requested An Garda Síochána to compile the necessary information and I will revert to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (8 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise the Deputy that it has not been possible in the time available to provide the details requested. I have requested An Garda Síochána to compile the necessary information and I will revert to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications Data (8 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It is important to note that a very small proportion of applicants in the system for three or more years are awaiting a first instance decision on their refugee status. They will have had a negative first instance decision which determines that they have not demonstrated that they are in need of international protection. If they remain as applicants for the years in question, they are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sexual Offences Data (8 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that there were 375 prisoners in custody under sentence for offences of sexual nature on 3 May 2018. The Irish Prison Service does not receive age profile information on the victims of sex offenders therefore it is not possible to provide the information in the format requested by the Deputy. The Courts Service and An Garda Siochána have...