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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (12 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 however been informed by the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (12 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: If the person whose details were supplied has made an application for asylum or subsidiary protection, the Deputy will be aware that it is not the practice to comment on such applications until such time as they have fully completed the protection process. Protection applicants are issued with a temporary residence permission pending a final decision on their application. In the event that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (12 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. Processing of the application is ongoing and a letter was issued to the person concerned on 9 March 2015 requesting certain information. Upon receipt of the requested information...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Debt (12 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware,I am considering the outcome of a review of the insolvency legislation, following the Statement of Government Priorities 2014-2016, with specific attention to ensuring that the legislation can work effectively to support those who are struggling with unsustainable debt. This is a priority for me and for the Government. As the Deputy will recall, a very substantial...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (12 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service and I have no role in the matter. Section 4(3) of the 1998 Act provides that the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which includes the provision of information on the courts system. However, I have asked...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (12 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 Commissioner...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (12 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Where criminal offences such as assault, criminal damage, or public order offences are committed with a racist motive, they are prosecuted as generic offences through the wider criminal law. The trial judge can take any aggravating factors, including racist motivation, into account at sentencing. In addition to the wider criminal law, the Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act 1989...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (12 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the visa application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Dublin visa office on 8 January 2015. Whilst a preliminary assessment of the application has been completed, the application is awaiting a comprehensive examination. The business target of 6 months for long term 'join family'...

Ráiteas faoi Eolas do Vótálaithe: Tairiscint - Statement for Information of Voters: Motion (11 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Tairgim:GO ndéanfar an ráiteas atá leagtha amach sa Sceideal a ghabhann leis an Rún seo a fhorordú mar eolas do vótálaithe, de bhun alt 23 d’Acht an Reifrinn, 1994 (Uimh. 12 de 1994), i ndáil leis an togra chun an Bunreacht a leasú, atá ar áireamh sa Bhille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhionannas Pósta) 2015: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I thank the Deputies who have contributed to this debate on the referendum Bill. It has been a very moving debate. We can be very proud of the values articulated here. The heartfelt, passionate and personal contributions by Deputies on all sides of the House were striking. I welcome the broad support across the House for this Bill. It has been a very considered and thoughtful debate. I...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhionannas Pósta) 2015: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Now.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhionannas Pósta) 2015: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Tairgim leasú a 1:I gCuid 1, leathanach 7, líne 3 a scriosadh agus an méid seo a leanas a chur ina hionad: “4 Féadfaidh beirt, gan beann ar a ngnéas, conradh pósta a dhéanamh de réir dlí.”.I move amendment No. 1:In Part 1, page 6, to delete line 3 and substitute the following: “4 Féadfaidh beirt, gan beann ar a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (11 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: If the person concerned has made an application for asylum or subsidiary protection, the Deputy will be aware that it is not the practice to comment on such applications for so long as they remain in the protection process. The position in this regard is in accordance with Section 19 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended) which provides for the protection of the identity of asylum applicants....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (11 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Please find in the attached table below all the legislation enacted by this Department since March 2011. Year Legislation 2015 Garda Síochána (Amendment) Act 2015 2014 Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014 Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Act 2014 Court of Appeal Act 2014 Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 2013 Criminal Law...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Penalty Points System Data (11 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matters referred to by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly as soon as the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Mobile Telephone Seizures (11 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can advise the Deputy that the number of mobile phones seized from each prison in 2013, 2014 and to 8 February 2015 are set out in the table below. Mobile Phone Seizures 2013, 2014 and 2015 ( to 8th February 2015) Prison/Place of Detention 2013 2014 2015 (to 8th February) Arbour Hill 1 0 0 Castlerea 43 38 6 Cloverhill 30 50 3 Cork 8 3 0 Dóchas Centre 1 6 1 Limerick 55 18 2...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (11 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to inform the Deputy that, 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. In order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the table below sets out the annual cost for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service Data (11 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that the Legal Aid Board is independent in the exercise of its functions, in accordance with Section 3 (3) of the Civil Legal Aid Act 1994. Furthermore, as Minister for Justice and Equality, I am not responsible or accountable to the Dáil for the matter referred to in the Deputy's question. However, in order to be of assistance I would like to inform the...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhionannas Pósta) 2015: Ordú don Dara Céim - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015: Order for Second Stage (10 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Tairgim: "Go dtógfar an Dara Céim anois." I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhionannas Pósta) 2015: An Dara Céim - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015: Second Stage (10 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Tairgim: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois." I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Today I am introducing the Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015. The Bill sets out the wording of the thirty-fourth amendment that will be put to the people in a referendum on 22 May 2015. The referendum will be on the question of marriage...