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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Judgments (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware, under the Constitution the courts are independent in their operation. It would be inappropriate for me as Minister to comment in any way on the outcome of court proceedings. Accordingly, I do not propose to comment on the particular case raised by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Data (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to inform the Deputy that a Deportation Order requires a person to remove themselves from the State and it is only where they fail to do so that the State is forced to remove them and enforce the rule of law. The process leading to deportation is extensive with many avenues of appeal, including judicial review in the High Court, open to persons subject to Deportation Orders. In...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Data (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999 (as amended) does not provide for the granting of permission to remain. However, following a comprehensive and detailed examination of representations submitted for consideration under Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999 (as amended) a decision is made as to whether or not to make a Deportation Order in each case. If a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 371 and 374 together. As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Policing (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel, among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources. The Deputy will be aware that all Gardaí...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources. I have received the information from the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide the available statistics directly to the Deputy. In this regard it should be noted that the CSO is currently...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Guardian Status (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 is a child-centred Act aimed at children living in diverse family types. This legislation enables a non-marital father for the first time automatically to become a guardian of his child if he has lived with the child's mother for 12 months, including at least 3 months with mother and child following the child's birth. Recognising the need to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Data (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy, that of the 15 prisoners who were still at large when I replied to Parliamentary Question No. 140 of 2 April 2015, one of these is now back in custody since 3 April 2015. It should be emphasised that all but 14 of the 293 prisoners who absconded from prison in the period 1 January 2010 to 31 March 2015 are now back in custody or have been released having served...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales Legislation (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The position is that conditions applicable to the sale and supply of intoxicating liquor are set out in the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2011. Under section 17(3) of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003, it is an offence for a licensee, with intent to evade the conditions of the licence, to take intoxicating liquor from the licensed premises for the purpose of its being sold on the account or for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 379 to 382, inclusive, together. I can assure the Deputy that, while I have no direct role in Garda strategies to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour on public transport services in Dublin, I am in regular contact with the Garda Commissioner about all aspects of policing and community safety. The specific deployment of policing resources is a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Powers of Attorney (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Under the Powers of Attorney Act 1996 an adult who has capacity may appoint an attorney under an enduring power of attorney to make decisions on his or her behalf in circumstances where the person loses capacity. The adult may give the attorney the authority to make personal welfare decisions which include decisions as to who the person may or may not see. If a carer has not been appointed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 384 to 390, inclusive, together. The Legal Aid Board provides legal aid for representation before the courts for certain civil matters which would include repossession proceedings. Each application is subject to a financial eligibility test where an applicant must have a disposable income, after certain allowances, of less than €18,000 and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy's question effectively seeks legal advice in relation to the issue and execution of a search warrant. As the Deputy is aware, I as Minister for Justice and Equality have no role in the issue or execution of search warrants. Accordingly, I am not in a position to comment on the matter raised by the Deputy. I might mention, nevertheless, that it is of course open to a member of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Military Aircraft Landings (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will recall that in respect of Questions Nos. 148 and 149 of 21 January 2015 regarding complaints or requests to search aircraft at Shannon Airport that I had sought further information for the Garda Authorities in order to respond fully. That information is now to hand. The figures provided in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Periodic Report to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that on 1 November, 2014 a total of 29 members of An Garda Síochána were suspended comprising one Inspector; three Sergeants; 24 Gardaí and one Reserve Garda. 24 members were the subject of investigation pursuant to the Garda Síochána (Discipline) Regulations, 2007, as amended, and the remaining five were the subject of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources. Rush Garda station was closed on 29 April 2012;...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources. I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The information sought by the Deputy has been requested from the Garda authorities and I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Policing (15 Apr 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 398 and 399 together. The town of Rush currently forms part of Balbriggan Garda District. I am advised by the Commissioner that the personnel strength of Balbriggan Garda District is 82 full-time Gardaí, 5 Garda Reservists and 5 civilian staff. The Deputy will be aware that all Gardaí have responsibility, inter alia, to deal with Community Policing...