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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (24 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel and vehicles, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (24 Mar 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 first intake since 2009 of 100 new...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (24 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The detailed allocation of Garda vehicles is determined by the Garda Commissioner on the basis of her identified operational requirements at both Regional and Divisional level. In that context, the allocation of all Garda resources, including transport, is subject to ongoing analysis and review by the Commissioner and her senior management team to ensure that the best use is made of available...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (24 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that I have no direct role in the administration of fixed charge notices for relevant road traffic offences which is an operational matter for An Garda Síochána. I understand, however, that the form in question, including the specific information required, is set out by means of a Statutory Instrument under Road Traffic legislation, and requires that a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Expenditure (24 Mar 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: Garda Transport Provision (24 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Decisions in relation to the provision and fit out of Garda vehicles are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of her identified operational demands and the availability of resources. In that context, I am informed by the Garda authorities that current specifications for Garda vehicles, in terms of materials and construction, are considered sufficient to meet An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (24 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware from replies to previous PQs that the Programme for Government undertakes to “legislate to establish a Judicial Council, with lay representation, to provide an effective mechanism for dealing with complaints against judges". This commitment is being pursued by way of the proposed Judicial Council Bill which will provide for the establishment of a Judicial...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Promotions (24 Mar 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Spent Convictions Legislation (24 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Criminal Justice Spent Convictions Bill has passed Committee Stage in the Dáil, having passed all stages in the Seanad. However, before the Bill could be taken at Report Stage, a 2013 UK Court of Appeal judgment necessitated a review of the disclosure provisions in both the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 and the Spent Convictions Bill. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (24 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Reception & Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is responsible for the provision of full board accommodation and certain ancillary services to asylum seekers in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision. There are currently approximately 4,300 asylum seekers in 34 centres around the State. Aside from full board accommodation services provided by RIA,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Data (24 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 453 to 455, inclusive, together. In the time available it has not been possible to obtain all the information requested by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will write to the Deputy in due course on the matters raised. I should point out that while every effort will made to provide the information sought, it is possible that some of the information will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (24 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 456 and 457 together. The removal of illegal immigrants from the State is a necessary feature of the enforcement of immigration legislation with the purpose of upholding the integrity of the immigration system. In enforcing the law in this respect, Ireland is no different from other countries who also remove individuals who have no lawful right to remain...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Data (24 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to inform the Deputy that the detention of persons in Ireland who are the subject of Deportation Orders is only used in circumstances necessary to effect removal but not as a matter of course. In enforcing the law in respect of deportations, Ireland is no different to other countries who also remove individuals who have no lawful right to remain within their territory. Ireland,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (24 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to is the subject of a Deportation Order and therefore has no entitlement to residency in the State. Representations were received on behalf of the person concerned pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), to have her Deportation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (24 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: In light of public safety concerns highlighted by An Garda Síochána, a joint Department of Justice and Equality/An Garda Síochána Working Group was established by the Department of Justice and Equality to review firearms licensing. The report of this Working Group was published on 13 November 2014 and submissions on the report were sought from stakeholders and the public...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms and Ammunition Security (24 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is impossible to accurately state how many illegal firearms are currently in the hands of criminals in the State. An Garda Síochána tackles the issue of illegal firearms on a daily basis at both local and national levels and in recent weeks alone have successfully removed a number of illegal firearms from criminal hands in ongoing operations throughout the country. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (24 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a valid application for a certificate of naturalisation has been received from the person referred to by the Deputy. This application has entered the final stage of processing and I intend to grant citizenship. A letter has issued requesting the person concerned to submit the prescribed fee and other...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms and Ammunition Security (24 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 463 and 464 together. Regarding illegal weapons, it is impossible to accurately state how many illegal firearms are currently in the hands of criminals in the State. An Garda Síochána tackles the issue of illegal firearms on a daily basis at both local and national levels and in recent weeks alone have successfully removed a number of illegal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (24 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand the Deputy is referring to a recent Prime Time programme which had a report on firearms licensing. The Deputy will appreciate that I have no role in adjudicating on whether broadcasting codes or rules have been broken. However, I am advised that under the Broadcasting Act 2009, viewers and listeners can complain about broadcasting content which they believe is not in keeping...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (24 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware, the Courts Service Act 1998 provides that management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions, which include the provision of facilities for court users. However, in order to be of assistance I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service informs me that the Bar Council have leased accommodation in...