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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I heard a "Níl" from Deputy Brophy, but I understand the disposition of the Chairman and the committee, so we might act accordingly on the guidance of the Chairman.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Roll of Practising Barristers is a new framework being set up and maintained for the first time by the Legal Services Regulatory Authority under Part 9 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015. As I have previously conveyed, the Regulatory Authority, which is independent in the performance of its functions, has stated that it is making the necessary detailed preparations and developing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Northern Ireland (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: In the 2014 Stormont House Agreement the Government, the British Government and the parties in the Northern Ireland Executive reached agreement on a range of matters, including certain measures to address the legacy of troubles-related violence. While there remains an unfortunate delay in making progress with the implementation of this framework of measures due to the continued political...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the management of the Garda Vote is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner as the accounting officer for An Garda Síochána. Further, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda resources including the awarding of contracts are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in light of his identified operational demands and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Staff (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade with special responsibility for Brexit, Minister Coveney, has responsibility for coordinating the whole-of-Government response to Brexit. In this capacity, he is working closely with his colleagues across Government to address the many challenges resulting from Brexit. Within my own Department, a Working Group of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Valuations (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 107 and 108 together. As the Deputy is aware, when the State compulsorily acquires land for public purposes and there is a dispute between the vendor and the purchaser regarding the amount of compensation which should be paid, the vendor may apply to the Land Values Reference Committee (comprising the Chief Justice, the President of the High Court and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: On 31 December 2016, the International Protection Act 2015 was commenced, providing for the introduction of a single application procedure for people seeking international protection in the State. The 2015 Act replaces the previous sequential application system with a single application process, for asylum, subsidiary protection and permission to remain in the State, bringing Ireland into...

Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No.1:To delete all words after “That” and substitute the following:“Dáil Éireann resolves that the Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2018 be deemed to be read a second time this day twelve months, to allow for scrutiny between now and then by the Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality and for the Committee to consider submissions and hold...

Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: There are no plans in that regard.

Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge the contribution of the Labour Party, especially Senator Bacik, on this issue. There is a working group taking forward a Labour Party Bill with a number of Government amendments. I expect progress on that over the next weeks. I acknowledge the contribution of the Labour Party, which is very valued, but it is important that we get this matter right. I hope to report progress...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Policy (1 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that immediate family members of Irish citizens who are granted immigration status through the family reunification process have the right to work without employment permits and to establish or manage/operate a business in the State. They should receive a "stamp 4" immigration permission. Queries in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (1 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I can advise the Deputy that Section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997 sets out the offence of assault and refers to the application of "force". Noise is expressly included as being one of the types of "force" to which section 2 of the Act applies. I am informed by the Garda authorities that an instruction issued to all member of An Garda Síochána and directs...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (1 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy may be aware, the High Court has jurisdiction in Wards of Court matters and management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that a total of 170 minors,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (1 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: While there are currently no mechanisms for the transfer of persons with policing experience and qualifications gained in another jurisdiction to An Garda Síochána, there are a number of routes under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 by which individuals with such experience may join the organisation. Competitions for the positions of Garda Commissioner and Deputy Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (1 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was granted permission to remain in the State, on a stamp 4 basis, on 11 April 2008. This permission was subsequently renewed with the latest permission granted up to 23 April 2018. It is open to the person concerned to contact their local registration office for a further...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (1 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: To date 691 applicants have received redress amounting to €25.9m in lump sums under the Magdalen Restorative Justice Ex-gratia Scheme. In addition, qualifying applicants receive additional benefits under the Scheme which include an enhanced medical card from the HSE and 'top up' pension payments from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. I recently informed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (1 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy is ongoing and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. A letter issued to the person concerned on 5 March 2018 requesting certain information. Upon receipt...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insurance Industry (1 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Recommendation 26 of the ‘Report on the Cost of Motor Insurance’, published in January 2017, relates to exploring the potential for further cooperation between the insurance sector and An Garda Síochána in relation to insurance fraud investigation. Specifically, this involves considering the feasibility of establishing a specialised and dedicated insurance fraud unit...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (1 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy is ongoing and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. A letter issued to the applicant on 26 April last seeking further information and a reply is awaited. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (1 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 185 and 186 together. 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...