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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was refused a residence card on 10 October 2017 as they were not in compliance with the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015. I also understand that INIS received a request for a review of that decision on 25...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 304 to 306, inclusive, together. 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 and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I have sought a report from the Garda Commissioner in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I can assure the Deputy that the law already treats theft and burglary very seriously. Theft carries a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Transfers (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service (IPS) that prisoner transfers are carried out for a number of reasons but in general they fall into two categories, i.e. those carried out for operational reasons and those effected at the request of a prisoner. Transfers for operational reasons may be necessary for a variety of reasons including overcrowding, the need to protect...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Accommodation (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate 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, which has the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. This includes identifying and progressing any necessary remedial or refurbishment works required at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 311 to 318, inclusive, together. As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cash for Gold Trade Regulation (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The regulation of these two sectors is a commitment in the Programme for Government. My department is continuing to evaluate the scope of the sectors, with a particular focus on the Cash for Gold sector, with a view to determining the level of regulation which will be proportionate and appropriate. I am of course keenly aware of the long standing public concern about the way in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Pepper sprays and electroshock weapons are considered to be prohibited weapons under the Firearms Act 1925, as amended. A prohibited weapon is defined as a firearm under the same Act, and accordingly the restrictions that apply to firearms in the Firearms Acts apply to pepper sprays and electroshock weapons.  I have no plans to amend these provisions.  In...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that, during 2011 and 2012, An Garda Síochána completed a comprehensive review of its district and station network. The objective of this review was to identify opportunities to introduce strategic reforms to enhance service delivery, increase efficiency and streamline practices within the organisation. The review concluded that a revised district and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that it wrote to the person concerned on 21 February 2018 requesting further documentation in connection with their application for a residence card pursuant to the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015. I am further informed that INIS...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of the official recorded crime statistics, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose.  I have asked the CSO to forward the available statistics in relation to the information requested directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The capital allocation for the Justice Vote Group over the period 2018 to 2022,  as published in the recent National Development Plan, is as follows: Year Allocation - € million 2018 145 2019 241 2020 230 2021 208 2022 216  Total 1,040 The precise breakdown of the budget across the votes and various projects will be dependent on the outcome of procurement competitions...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Youth Justice Service (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department's team in the Irish Youth Justice Service is led by a Principal Officer and has responsibility for Youth Crime Policy and Programmes. Their role is to develop and support implementation of youth justice policy including funding and oversight of the operation and development of the nationwide network of Garda Youth Diversion Projects, in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is statutorily responsible for the allocation and management of Garda resources in the State and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I have requested the specific information sought by the Deputy from the Commissioner and I will write to him on receipt of same.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (27 Feb 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: Garda Stations (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that it is the Garda Commissioner who is primarily responsible for the effective and efficient use of the resources available to An Garda Síochána. This includes matters in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations and, as Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. As the Deputy will be aware, the Programme for a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Protected Disclosures (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The issues raised in the letter are being reviewed by officials in my Department and a reply will issue to the Officer in due course. The Officer in question has raised a number of issues which have been and are being dealt with in line with the legislation on protected disclosures. In addition to the proceedings in the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) of which the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Film Industry (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 330 to 332, inclusive, together. The legislation dealing with the sale and/or distribution of video games is the Video Recordings Act 1989. Video games are exempted works for classification purposes unless they fall within the terms provided for in section 3(1)(a) or (b), which covers the grounds for the prohibition of works. Ireland is part of the Pan...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the processing of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy is under consideration and has not yet reached a conclusion but I understand however that the case is due to be submitted for decision very shortly. The records show the person concerned...