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

Charles Flanagan: The draft Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2018, which will transpose most provisions of the Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive, has been under preparation in my Department in consultation with the Department of Finance and other relevant Departments and agencies. I intend to bring the Bill to Government for approval shortly and, subject to...

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, and this includes 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 that it is...

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

Charles Flanagan: In answer to the Deputy's question, I have not recently met the persons referred to in his question but I have met them in the past. I have immense sympathy for the family in this tragic case. As the Deputy is aware, a number of complaints made to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission by members of the family are the subject of investigation by GSOC. I can inform the Deputy...

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, and this includes 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 that it is...

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

Charles Flanagan: I have requested reports from An Garda Síochána and the Courts Service in relation to the statistics sought by the Deputy and I will be in contact with the Deputy directly on receipt of these reports.

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

Charles Flanagan: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department, that the person referred to by the Deputy currently has an application pending for residency in the State, since 8 September 2017, arising from his marriage to an Irish national.  Applications of this type, in fairness to all other such applicants, are dealt with in chronological order and...

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

Charles Flanagan: 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 priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is made of...

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

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the application referred to was refused on 20 February 2018, and the applicant was advised accordingly. The applicant was also advised that they could appeal this decision within two months. No appeal has been received as yet. Should the applicant wish to appeal the decision, they...

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

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order signed on 11 March 2005. This Order requires the person concerned to remove themselves from the State and remain outside the State. The enforcement of the Deportation Order is a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau. ...

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

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that disciplinary matters within An Garda Síochána are governed by the Garda Síochána Act 2005 and the Garda Síochána (Discipline) Regulations 2007 and are a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I have been advised by the Commissioner that in 2017 there were 145 members of An Garda Síochána found in breach of discipline...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Alert Programme (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, Community Alert funding is allocated by my Department for the employment and associated costs of the national Community Alert programme, including the employment of regional Development Officers. These Development Officers, operating in Muintir Na Tíre, provide support to Community and Text Alert schemes and offer advice on how to establish new schemes....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Services Card (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I must point out that I, as Minister, have no responsibility to direct Garda policies in relation to administration or identification documentation. Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) vests full control of An Garda Síochána in the Garda Commissioner and I as Minister have no power to interfere or intervene in such matters. However, I can...

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

Charles Flanagan: It has not been possible in the timeframe allowed to compile the information requested by the Deputy. I will revert to the Deputy as soon as the information has been compiled.

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

Charles Flanagan: I wish to confirm to the Deputy that the information sought cannot be provided in the time allowed. As soon as the information has been collated I will write to the Deputy on the matter.

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

Charles Flanagan: The fatal shooting of Aidan McAnespie in February 1988 was a devastating tragedy for Aidan McAnespie’s family and for the people of Aughnacloy. Given the public disquiet following the shooting, the then Government commissioned a report into the circumstances that was carried out by then Garda Deputy Commissioner Crowley. Given the circumstances in which the Crowley report was...

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

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that it is the Garda Commissioner and his management team who are responsible for the deployment of all Garda resources, including personnel, and I have no role is such matters. Similarly, investigations into all forms of criminality in our State, and the manner in which those investigations are carried out, is solely a matter for the Commissioner. ...

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

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware the replacement, refurbishment and management of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works, which has the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I understand that in some cases, a structural...

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

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended),  written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (17 Apr 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 on-going, with a view to establishing whether the statutory conditions for naturalisation, such as good character and lawful residence, are satisfied. On completion of the necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Information and Communications Technology (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda equipment and resources are a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the recording of all road traffic collisions on PULSE requires Garda members to complete licence and insurance details for each...