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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (20 Mar 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 fully...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (20 Mar 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that it is open to any visa required national to apply for a visa for any purpose.  Each application is considered on its individual merits, with the Visa Officer having regard to all of the information available, including any previous applications made. The onus rests at all times with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (20 Mar 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned has had their permission to remain in the State renewed for a further three year period to 14 March 2021. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by registered post dated 13 March 2018. Queries in relation to the status of individual...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Prison Service (20 Mar 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I can the inform the Deputy that the Pension Related Deduction was introduced in the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2009. It is due on all remuneration payable to public servants. Remuneration is defined in the 2009 Act as 'emoluments to which Chapter 4 of Part 42 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 applies or is applied and payable by or on behalf of a public...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems Provision (20 Mar 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, my Department has launched a Community-based CCTV grant-aid Scheme to assist groups in the establishment of community-based CCTV systems in their local areas, in pursuance of a commitment in the Programme for a Partnership Government. There has been an increasing level of enquiries relating to the Scheme. Some 11 applications have been received to date and I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Administration (20 Mar 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department, that no official User Experience audit has been conducted of the INIS website. The INIS website is subject to ongoing review with the aim of better meeting the needs of the variety of customers who use the website. Feedback is regularly received from users, and is monitored to assess how...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Administration (20 Mar 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that AVATS (Automated Visa Application and Tracking System) is an example of the successful use of information technology in assisting the making of visa applications and the processing of those applications.  Over 125,000 visa applications were made using AVATS in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National Development Plan Data (20 Mar 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Insofar as the Justice Sector is concerned, the National Development Plan incorporates extensive investment across a series of programmes, including modernisation of Information and Communication Technology, continuing investment in the Garda Transport Fleet, as well as in prisons and courthouse buildings, and investment in the Garda Station Refurbishment Programme. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (8 Mar 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the High Court has jurisdiction in wards of court matters and management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that the Office of Wards of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Home Repossessions (8 Mar 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy should note that under section 101 of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009, all applications for repossession in cases of housing loan mortgages created after 1 December 2009 must be made in the Circuit Court.  In addition, under section 3 of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2013, with effect from 31 July 2013, all applications for repossession in cases of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences Data (8 Mar 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have requested a report from An Garda Síochána in relation to the Garda enforcement matter referred to 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: Residency Permits (8 Mar 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that it is not possible to quantify the number of applications for residence permission received from Tusla on behalf of non-EEA minors in its care since 2008, nor is it possible to provide average processing times for such applications as to do so would require the deployment of a disproportionate level...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (8 Mar 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 provides a modern statutory framework to support decision-making by adults with capacity difficulties. The Act was signed into law on 30 December 2015. New administrative processes and support measures, including the setting up of the Decision Support Service within the Mental Health Commission (a body under the Department of Health), must...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Building Programme (8 Mar 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The position remains as indicated in my response to the Deputy on 20 February 2017. The answer is at an advanced stage of being collated and upon receipt of additional information sought from the Courts Service and Irish Prisons Service, a reply will issue to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (8 Mar 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for carrying on and managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including by arranging for the recruitment, training and appointment of its members. I have set out in the table for the Deputy's information the number of Gardaí who resigned by Division in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (8 Mar 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The law already treats burglary very seriously. For burglary, the maximum penalty is 14 years' imprisonment, and for aggravated burglary, a sentence of up to life imprisonment can be imposed. In 2015, the law in this area was further strengthened by the introduction of legislation targeting repeat offenders. The Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Act 2015 seeks to ensure that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (8 Mar 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware 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 these matters. As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Eating Disorders (8 Mar 2018)

Charles Flanagan: My Department does not hold statistics on persons who may have died from eating disorders. The Deputy may wish to contact the Department of Health.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (8 Mar 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am assured by the Garda Commissioner that An Garda Síochána is committed to ensuring that members exposed to workplace stress receive the appropriate organisational response and in that regard there are a variety of supports in place for Garda members. The Garda Employee Assistance Service is available to members of An Garda Síochána and supports them in managing and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (8 Mar 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 190 and 196 together. The Probate Office is an office of the High Court and management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has advised that a probate...