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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (3 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Section 15 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, provides that the Minister may, in her absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain statutory conditions are fulfilled. The conditions are that the applicant must: be of full age; be of good character; have had a period of one year's continuous residency in the State...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (3 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The person referred to by the Deputy has initiated legal proceedings connected with the making by him of allegations of Garda misconduct. In view of these ongoing legal proceedings, the Deputy will appreciate that I cannot comment further on the matter at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (3 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The photography costs incurred by my Department for the years 2007 to 2010 are as follows: Year Photographer Cost 2007 John Quirke €337.10 2007 Maxwell Photography €18,837.36 2007 News Digital €497.27 2007 William Farrell Photography €483.51 2008 Flynn's Photo Service €354 2008 Frank Fennell Photography €963.87 2008 Maxwell Photography...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (3 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that the information relating to photography costs for the years 1997 to 2007 is archived and not readily available in the time permitted.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (3 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was granted permission to remain in the State for an initial one year period, valid to 23rd January, 2016. This permission may be extended by a further two years, to 23rd January, 2018, by the local Immigration Registration Office on production by the person concerned of a valid...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (3 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is open to a visa-required national to make a visa application for any purpose, the onus resting with the applicant to satisfy the Visa Officer as to why the visa should be granted. All information that the applicant wishes to have taken into consideration should be included with his or her application. The type of visa that will be required to travel to Ireland will depend on how...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Relations Contracts Data (3 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department did not incur any costs in relation to the provision of public relations services during the years in question. It is my Department's policy to use in house resources as much as possible and to restrict the use of external groups to a minimum.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (3 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Government is committed to full implementation of Judge Quirke's recommendations on the provision of medical services. The legislative vehicle to achieve this is the Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014 which has passed Second Stage in the Dail. When this is enacted, the Department of Health and the Health Service Executive will introduce a scheme and I understand...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (3 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware, the Programme for Government commits the Government to significant reform of the courts, including the establishment of a separate family law court structure that is streamlined, more efficient, and less costly. Following consultations, my Department is preparing draft legislation in the matter and I intend to bring the relevant proposals to Government for its...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (3 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities and I will be in contact with the Deputy again when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (3 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel, including community Gardaí, 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. The Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Policy (3 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am aware of the case referred to by the Deputy and I have sought a report on the matter from the Garda Commissioner. However, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment further on the detail of the particular case. However, on receipt of the Garda report I will contact the Deputy directly with any further information which it may be possible to give. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (3 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Judge Quirke recommended that the women receive medical services equivalent to those provided by the holder of a HAA card and he also advised that “not all of the services described in the Guide may be directly relevant to the Magdalen women and any comparable Guide for the Magdalen women would require suitable adaptation. Judge Quirke also recommended that legislation was required to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (3 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that 100 new recruits entered training at the Garda College in Templemore in September 2014, the first intake of Garda recruits since 2009. This was followed by an intake of a further 100 new recruits in December and another 100 this week. This will bring to 300 the number of recruits in the Garda College since last September. It is not possible to say when a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Charities Regulation (3 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As part of its work in further developing the public Register of Charities that was published by the Charities Regulatory Authority on 16 October 2014, the Authority is currently inviting registered charities to supply it with additional information, some of which is for inclusion on the public Register of Charities, in accordance with the terms of the 2009 Charities Act. Certain of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (3 Feb 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 well advanced and the case will be submitted to me for decision in due course. The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Rights Issues (3 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The 16 Days Campaign is an international campaign that started in 1991. The Campaign runs from 25th November, UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10th December, Human Rights Day. On the first day of the campaign last year the Taoiseach and I issued a joint statement to underline the seriousness with which this issue is taken by Government. After condemning...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (3 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that the first step that anyone should take in relation to concerns about anti-social behaviour is to contact their local Gardai. In this regard, An Garda Síochána continue to implement a range of strategies based on existing legislation and enhancing partnerships with local communities in County Louth and elsewhere. A range of strong legislative...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (3 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Judge Quirke recommended that the women receive medical services equivalent to those provided by the holder of a HAA card and he also advised that “not all of the services described in the Guide may be directly relevant to the Magdalen women and any comparable Guide for the Magdalen women would require suitable adaptation. Judge Quirke also recommended that legislation was required to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Policy (3 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am of course aware of the tragic cases referred to by the Deputy. While the circumstances of particular cases will vary there are a range of legislative provisions, including provisions for a range of court orders, which may be applicable in the sorts of cases referred to by the Deputy. These include provisions under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997 which provides for...