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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It is €8 million.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy has raised four issues: civilianisation, needs of victims, Garda stations and his constituency in Dundalk. I am keen to ensure that the civilianisation programme not only continues but gathers momentum and is accelerated. There are more than 2,250 full-time civilians in An Garda Síochána doing administrative and technical duties. It is important that the process...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Chairman is quite right when he says that a sum of €25 million is available. I want to see all of that money spent because I believe there is sufficient demand throughout the country for that and more. It would be a disappointment if some of these funds remained unspent. There is a capital programme for Garda stations which is providing for new stations in Wexford, a...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I do not have any figures. I would be disappointed if I received figures in respect of breaches in procurement. I want to see full compliance with public procurement guidelines across all areas of the Prison Service. I do not expect that there will be any breaches.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I would be happy to provide the Deputy with that detail in writing.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: That is being phased out under the fines legislation. I do not expect that too many people were given prison sentences in default of payment of fines in the year 2017. I refer to the recent enactment of the Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014, which obviates the need for anybody to serve such sentences. Ultimately, the handing down or otherwise of prison sentences is a matter for the court.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy raises an important point. That issue does not come under this particular Vote. It would come under the Probation Service subhead in Vote 24 - Justice and Equality. Again, I acknowledge the work of the Probation Service as a leader in the community service project. Once again the Probation Service received sanction to recruit new supervisors in recent times. I am anxious to...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The figure is 2,400.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: There were 2,400 orders of committal. In 2,400 cases, an order for committal to prison was made for the non-payment of a fine, which is a considerable decrease. We can assume the figures for this year will be less than that again.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: On the matter of the step-down facilities, I assure the Deputy that this is an important issue which is receiving active consideration. A joint working group of the Probation Service and the Irish Prison Service gave consideration to the option of establishing an open centre for women. Rather than recommending the development of an open centre for women, it concluded that a more practical...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy referred to it as a step-down facility. It is important in the context of those who are in prison that we move away from what is, in many respects, a cliff edge where a person who is in prison for a defined period is suddenly set free. It is important that there be a level of engagement by way of preparing people for coming out of prison and into the community. That is the type...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Prison Service is independent as far as the examination and processing of such protected disclosures is concerned. The best way to deal with them is by way of independent examination and assessment.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: No, but I do not believe it requires an extra allocation or the voting of particular money. If money is required, I am sure it will not be an issue that would present an obstacle. There are a small number of protected disclosures and it is important that they are dealt with efficiently and in a manner that ensures that those who make them are fully accommodated. I do not see money issues...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I look forward to the report and I assure the Chairman it will receive early consideration in the Department.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am keen to ensure the processing of the Judicial Council Bill. It is currently before the House. In the Estimates, there is a token allocation which will allow for the establishment of the subhead. This is an issue with which the committee can be of assistance and ensure we make progress on it later in the year. As for the matter of the digital audio recording programme, the first...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am happy to do that Chairman. However, I must add that the Courts Service is giving these matters consideration too. Obviously, its input will not only be important but welcome, including the recommendation that an independent review be carried out of the disposition of the Courts Service towards the interaction with wards and their families. It is important these issues are dealt with...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am happy to convey the Chairman's views directly to the Courts Service at an early opportunity following this meeting.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: On Forensic Science Ireland, FSI, and its merger with the Garda Technical Bureau, a committee is involved in this and its work is ongoing with a view to the merger having taken place prior to the opening date of the laboratory in 2020 or 2021. The new facility in County Kildare will be managed by the OPW. It is one of the most important pieces of infrastructure currently under construction....

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I will get that for the Deputy. I did not advert to the SAVI question. That group has completed its work and I expect that I will be able to make a recommendation to Government on that in coming weeks. I am awaiting specific details on the Office for Internet Safety and will pass them on to the Deputy.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The cost is in the region of €200,000.