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Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (15 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: We will return to this issue when we are discussing section 54.

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (15 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Amendments Nos. 37 and 38 relate to section 63.

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (15 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I do not see a need for such a separate section but I would be happy, at the invitation of the Senator, to have a look at the matter again in advance of Report Stage.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (15 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise the Deputy that certain restrictions on consideration of Irish visa applications from residents of Libya have been in place since August, 2014 due to the political and security situation in Libya. All relevant considerations including the ongoing security situation in Libya and the potential economic impact of the restrictions were taken into account when these restriction...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (15 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the spouse of the person referred to is the subject of a valid Deportation Order made on 20 June 2002. The Deputy might wish to note that persons subject of a Deportation Order are obliged to remove themselves from the State and to remain out of the State. Representations were received,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (15 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not only within the State but also at European Union level and it is important that appropriate procedures are in place to preserve the integrity of the process.  All applications are examined to determine if the applicant meets...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits Eligibility (15 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a non-EEA student may be entitled to apply for a one year permission under the rules of the Third Level Graduate Programme having completed their studies in the State. The Third Level Graduate Programme Immigration Rules and qualifying criteria can be found at . The intention of the programme is to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Independent Review Mechanism (15 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy refers to five statutory inquiries established under Orders made by my predecessor on 15 May 2017. These Orders appointed a separate retired judge to conduct each Inquiry. The Deputy will appreciate that each Inquiry is different in terms of scope and volume of documentation. While each of them was requested to report within six months, it has not proved possible to complete...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Independent Review Mechanism (15 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy refers to cases which were the subject of review by the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM). In each of the four cases referred to by the Deputy, counsel of the IRM recommended that an inquiry be established to examine issues raised. As was outlined to the Deputy in response to Question 83 of 12 July 2017, Orders establishing these inquiries under Section 42 of the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Mortgage Resolution Processes (15 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, Abhaile is the Government's national Mortgage Arrears Resolution Service. It provides insolvent borrowers who are at risk of losing their home with a range of free expert services and supports, including professional legal and financial advice and assistance, to help them identify and put in place solutions to their arrears, and wherever possible,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Funding (15 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The purpose of the Internal Security Fund (ISF) is to promote the implementation of the EU’s , , and the . The Finance Directorate of An Garda Síochána is the designated Responsible Authority of the ISF. I am advised by the Garda authorities that as prescribed by EU Procurement Directives certain exemptions can be invoked, in particular, in the areas of Defence and Security...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (15 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, I have contacted her office to request additional information in respect of the person who is the subject of his question in order to make the necessary enquiries with the Garda Authorities regarding this vetting application. When that information is to hand, I will make the necessary enquiries and revert directly to the Deputy when they have been completed.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Liquor Licence Data (15 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to this matter and I will contact the Deputy directly when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents Data (15 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have requested a report from An Garda Síochána in relation to the information and statistics sought 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: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (15 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I take it that the Deputy is referring primarily to the upcoming call for proposals process for the provision of Garda Youth Diversion Project (GYDP) services throughout the country. I can inform the Deputy that my Department is obliged to carry out a call for proposals process in relation to GYDP services in 2018, to comply fully with requirements related with the co-funding of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (15 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel and vehicles, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (15 Feb 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: Naturalisation Applications (15 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned currently has an application pending for residency in the State arising from their marriage to an Irish national. Applications of this type, in fairness to all other such applicants, are dealt with in chronological order and a decision will issue on their case in due...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (15 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Services (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 8 April 2016 as she remained in the State without the permission of the Minister. That Order remains valid and in place. Representations were received from the person concerned and her legal representative requesting that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (15 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was granted residence permission and a right to work based on parentage of an Irish citizen child on 12 January 2016. The permission was subsequently renewed by INIS until 24 March 2018. The person concerned was informed in the decision letter that if they wished to apply for...