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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation Provision (10 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government is committed to ending the practice of sending children to St. Patrick’s Institution. Significant progress has been made by my own Department and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs in fulfilling that commitment. Responsibility for 16 year old boys was transferred from the Irish Prison Service to the children detention facilities...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (10 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, the Private Security Authority (PSA), established under the Private Security Services Act 2004, is the regulatory body with responsibility for regulating and licensing the private security industry. The Authority is an independent body under the aegis of my Department and so the processing of licence applications is a matter solely for the Authority. The Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Legislation (10 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that the General Scheme of the Gambling Control Bill is with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel for drafting. This Bill will, upon enactment, replace all extant legislation in the areas of betting and gaming. The National Lottery is covered under a separate enactment and will not be affected by the enactment of the Gambling Control Bill. There are currently...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (10 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The purpose of the Independent Review Mechanism is to examine allegations of misconduct by members of the Garda Síochána with a view to determining to what extent and in what manner further action may be required in each case. The review is being carried out by the Panel of counsel established for the purpose and consists of an examination of the papers in each complaint by a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (10 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities and I will arrange for the information to be forwarded to the Deputy upon receipt.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (10 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that details of the number of persons who applied for asylum for the years 2002 to 2013 are published in the annual reports of the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner which are available at . Provisional monthly statistics for 2014 and 2015 are also available on the site. In that regard, it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Petrol Stretching (10 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide the data sought in the time available for reply. However, I have requested the Garda authorities to provide the requested information and I will arrange for all available information to be forwarded to the Deputy upon receipt.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Petrol Stretching (10 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide the data sought in the time available for reply. However, I have requested the Garda authorities to provide the requested information and I will arrange for all available information to be forwarded to the Deputy upon receipt.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (10 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I fully support the important role of the Garda Reserve in the delivery of the policing service. I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that she is currently finalising arrangements to extend the powers and functions of Reserve members with a view to implementation at an early date.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (10 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department is currently preparing amendments for the Dáil Committee Stage of the Bill to respond to issues raised in submissions to my Department and to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality. The aim is to strengthen the safeguards contained in this legislation so that persons with capacity difficulties can exercise decision-making autonomy to the greatest...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Control of Firearms (10 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 312 and 342 to 344, inclusive, together. The Firearms (Proofing) Act 1968 was introduced by the then Department of Industry and Commerce (now the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (DJEI), to set up a proof house specifically for shotguns manufactured by an indigenous firearms company that was being part-funded by State Aid. I understand the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Ceremonies (10 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that further evaluation of the cases was necessary and the applicants were informed of this in letters issued on 21 November 2014. I can inform the Deputy that the enquiries are now complete and I intend to grant citizenship. The persons concerned will be invited to attend the next citizenship...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (10 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of the Department of Justice & Equality is responsible for the accommodation of protection applicants in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision and dispersal. Direct provision provides for full board accommodation supports while a final decision is awaited by a person on their protection or any related leave to remain...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Data (10 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that a breakdown of the number of persons who were committed to prison solely for non-payment of fines in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 is set out in a table. The information for 2015 is not readily available. I will forward the information to the Deputy as soon as it is to hand. In the case of 2014, these figures are provisional pending the publication of the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Registration Authority (10 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that under the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority (PRA) was established as and from 4 November 2006. The PRA replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the performance of its functions. The Deputy will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (10 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: An Garda Síochána has a range of strategies in place in relation to theft from farms, including in relation to livestock and machinery and metal theft. I have sought a specific report from the Garda authorities in relation to the Deputy's queries concerning the Co Louth area and I will contact him directly when this report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Petrol Stretching (10 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide the data sought in the time available for reply. However, I have requested the Garda authorities to provide the requested information and I will arrange for all available information to be forwarded to the Deputy upon receipt.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (10 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can assure the Deputy that I am very conscious of the concerns expressed in relation to the incidence of burglary, including in Dublin Mid-West. I am working closely with the Garda Commissioner and other relevant criminal justice agencies to ensure that an effective, whole of system response is in place. An Garda Síochána is responding to burglary in the Dublin area through...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (10 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Section 9(4)(b) of the Refugee Act 1996 provides that applicants for international protection shall not seek or enter employment or carry on any business, trade or profession during the period before the final determination of their application. The key concern is that both the asylum process and the wider immigration system could be undermined by giving persons who secure entry to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (10 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the examination of crime prevention measures such as the one mentioned by the Deputy is a matter in the first instance for the Garda authorities and I have brought this matter to their attention. An Garda Síochána is proactive in encouraging the public to protect their property, including bicycles, and a range of measures are in place to prevent...