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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reports (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Garda Tony Golden lost his life in October 2015 serving his community. His death on that day has robbed the Golden family of a dearly loved husband, father, brother and son. A young woman suffered serious injuries as a result of the events of that day and she has also endured a great deal. It is important, of course, that we are sensitive to those who suffered so greatly as a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by An Garda Síochána that the recording of all Road Traffic Collisions on PULSE requires the members to complete licence and insurance details for each driver. In relation to the licence details, PULSE provides for the recording of various licence types including Full; Learner (Accompanied); Learner (Unaccompanied) and Novice. Furthermore, the Driver Licence and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I would like to assure the Deputy that I share his concern in relation to joyriding and anti-social behaviour. We all want to feel safe in our communities. We want our families, friends and neighbours to feel safe. Our community is an extension of our home. Joyriding and anti-social behaviour fly in the face of what we expect when we are at home in our community. The result of such...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the recruitment and training of the Garda Reserve and the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no direct role in the matter. I am advised by the Commissioner that the strength of the Reserve on the 28 February 2018 was 569. It is regrettable that there...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that a comprehensive body of legislation exists to provide for the prosecution for offences relating to organised crime. I believe that An Garda Síochána, with the support of the significant additional resources provided to it by this Government, will prevail in facing down the threat of gangland violence in our communities. An Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Restorative Justice (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Probation Service plays a key role in the delivery of restorative justice as part of its overall mission of reducing reoffending and further victimisation in our communities.  Referrals for restorative justice interventions are provided post-conviction, within the parameters of assessment and court orders, including community and prison based actions. The Probation Service,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (17 Apr 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 informed me that it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Investigation (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I can assure the Deputy that tackling organised crime activity is a key ongoing priority for both the Government and An Garda Síochána. An Garda Síochána's Policing Plan sets out the priorities of An Garda Síochána in tackling organised crime activity together with its continued commitment to pro-actively target groups and individuals engaged in criminal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems Provision (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that CCTV systems installed for the purposes of crime prevention and as aids to policing in areas to which the general public routinely have access, such as town centres, fall into two distinct but complementary categories, namely Garda CCTV systems and community-based CCTV systems. Neither type of CCTV system may be established without authorisation by the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I refer the Deputy to my response to Question No. 319 of 20 March 2018, which details the up to date position in relation to the rescheduled meeting to discuss the serious public safety issues associated with the misuse of scramblers and quad bikes. This meeting is now scheduled for 25 April 2018. The Deputy will be aware that my concerns in relation to this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (17 Apr 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 the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. As Minister, I have no direct role in the matter. The Garda Building and Refurbishment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Independent Review Mechanism (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The report of the Independent Review of the response of the Department of Justice and Equality to requests for documents from the Disclosures Tribunal was published by the Taoiseach on 27 March 2018.  I want to again thank Michael Collins SC for undertaking this task, and for the comprehensive, efficient and professional way in which he carried out his review. I welcome Mr....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It is not clear from the Deputy's question as to which statute he has in mind. In the context of entry to the State, an immigration officer, acting on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality may refuse entry to the State to a person where he or her entry or presence in the State could pose a threat to national security or public policy. In addition, Section 10(2) and 10(3) of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: A significant number of amendments originating from opposition parties were made to the Bill as passed by the Select Committee on Justice and Equality.  Many of the changes made at Committee Stage are a matter of concern because the Bill as amended has a large number of inconsistencies and anomalous provisions which make it unworkable from a practical point of view or unacceptable...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 486 and 604 together. The report of the Independent Review of the response of the Department of Justice and Equality to requests for documents from the Disclosures Tribunal was published by the Taoiseach on 27 March 2018.  I want to again thank Michael Collins SC for undertaking this task, and for the comprehensive, efficient and professional way in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Passport Controls (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: A national framework contract for the supply and installation of Automatic Border Control 'eGates' at the Irish State's ports of entry was signed on 17 July 2017. The first phase of the project has seen the installation of 20 eGates at Dublin Airport (10 gates each in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2). The eGates offer certain categories of arriving passengers (passport holders from the European...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents Data (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 489 to 491, inclusive, and 493 together. I have requested a report from An Garda Síochána in relation to the statistics sought by the Deputy and I will be in contact with the Deputy directly on receipt of a Garda report.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences Data (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is 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, which include the provision of information on the courts system. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has advised...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bankruptcy Data (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised that the Insolvency Service of Ireland (ISI) has confirmed that the number of persons that have availed of bankruptcy each year since the new legislation was enacted in December 2013 is as follows: Year Total 2014 448 2015 479 2016 526 2017 473 In December 2013, the length of bankruptcy was reduced from 12 years to 3 years. The bankruptcy term was further reduced to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Insolvency Arrangements (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Personal Insolvency Act 2012 comprehensively reformed and updated Irish Personal Insolvency Law and brought Ireland in line with international best practice, by providing for a range of debt resolution options within a statutory framework which balances the rights of creditors and debtors. The Personal Insolvency Arrangement (PIA) is a solution which enables agreed settlement of secured...