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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 11th March, 2005. The person concerned has been evading deportation since 19th May, 2005 and, as such, is liable to arrest and detention for the purposes of having the Deportation Order enforced. The person concerned should,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Subsidiary Protection Applications (5 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: Residency Permits (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy is the subject of a Deportation Order that was effected on 30 August 2011. Proceedings seeking to quash that Order are ongoing before the High Court and I am unable to comment on matters that are the subject of litigation. I can however confirm that INIS is not in receipt of a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insolvency Service of Ireland (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can advise the Deputy that 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 the me and for the Government. I am currently engaging with my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware the Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014, which is currently at Committee stage in the Seanad, makes special provision for free access to health services for women who were resident in Magdalen Laundries and similar institutions. The services being provided are precisely those recommended by Judge Quirke. Judge Quirke made no comment,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will understand that it is not possible for me to predict the outcome of the legislative process with regard to this, or any other Bill. However, I can say that 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can advise the Deputy that women who were in the Magdalen Laundries are already covered under section 21 of the Nursing Home Support Scheme Act 2009 which makes provision for persons to act as care representatives in respect of any person applying for support under that Act. The Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Bill 2014, which is awaiting Committee stage in the Dáil, will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (5 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Government is committed to implementing all of all of Judge Quirke's recommendations. Judge Quirke recommended the establishment of a dedicated unit which would assist women getting their entitlements and advocating on their behalf. As the Deputy will be aware a Dedicated Unit was set up in my Department to process applications and to make lump sum payments. Officials in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (4 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have previously acknowledged that the length of time that applicants spend in the protection process is a matter that needs to be addressed particularly in light of the sharp increase in asylum application volumes in 2014 and so far in 2015. The Deputy may be aware that an Independent Working Group was established in October 2014 to recommend to the Government what improvements should be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Properties (4 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to inform the Deputy that it has not been possible to provide the information required in the time available. The information is currently being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Status Applications (4 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The person concerned arrived in the State on 15 July 2009 and subsequently failed to establish their entitlement to be declared a Refugee following assessment of their claim by both the Refugee Applications Commissioner and on appeal, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. They were subsequently deemed not to qualify for Subsidiary Protection. Having fulfilled the appropriate statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents Data (4 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter 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: Road Traffic Offences (4 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that I am making enquiries with the Courts Service and the Garda Síochána in relation to the information sought by the Deputy and I will write to the Deputy directly as soon as it is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (4 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Garda authorities that, as of the 1 March 2015, 63,131 fixed charge notices have issued since 2013 in respect of the offence of holding a mobile phone while in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle; the table below details the annual breakdown. It should be noted that these figures are provisional, operational and subject to change. The Garda authorities have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (4 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: On 1 January 2009, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of my Department initiated a data collection strategy for the purpose of gaining a more in-depth understanding of the nature and extent of human trafficking in Ireland. To date, annual reports for 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 have been published and are available from Ireland’s dedicated anti-human trafficking website, , in addition to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Remuneration (4 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Details of the remuneration package, ie basic pay and allowances were made available to all applicants prior to the commencement of the current recruitment competition. That competition attracted over 20,000 applications in late 2013 and the most recent batch of recruits joined the force in January of this year. While the remuneration of Garda members is being reviewed under the Haddington...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Appointments to State Boards (4 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am interpreting the Deputy’s question in a broad manner so as to provide the information which I believe she is seeking. The term 'State Boards' is somewhat imprecise as it includes bodies with a wide and diverse range of functions many of which would not fall into the more commonly understood definition of Board which is a body with a governance oversight of an organisation. To be...

Family Home Mortgage Settlement Arrangement Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I thank Deputy Michael McGrath for the raising this important issue. There is not a Member of this House who does not understand how serious the issue of personal indebtedness has been for families throughout the country in recent years. It requires a systemic, multifaceted response. The Government has undertaken to make such a response which continues to evolve on an ongoing basis. While...

Family Home Mortgage Settlement Arrangement Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have met individuals who have discussed with me their fear about beginning the process of engagement. That is why the information campaign being run by the Insolvency Service of Ireland is extremely important. People will be offered hope only if they begin to engage. Following on from the very practical and immediate measures I have outlined, towards the end of last year there was a...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Irish Prison Service (3 Mar 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I thank Senator Whelan for raising this issue and affording me the opportunity to address the House and outline some details and factual points relating to the issues he mentioned and the staffing of the Prison Service. I want to acknowledge the work that is done by everyone in the prison system and many of the reforms that have been carried out in recent times. I pay tribute to everybody...