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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (20 Jan 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 12th November 2008. The person concerned has been evading deportation since 2nd December 2008. Representations were received from the person's legal representative, pursuant to Section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Marriage Data (20 Jan 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions, which include the provision of information on the courts system. In order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that statistics are not compiled in such a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (20 Jan 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: One of the primary functions of the Garda Commissioner under the Garda Síochána Acts, is to direct and control An Garda Síochána. The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Meetings (20 Jan 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to refer the Deputy to my reply to the previous Parliamentary Questions Nos. 363 and 364 of 16 December 2014. By way of update, I would like to provide the following information. Since 16 December 2014, an additional three meetings of the Management Advisory Committee took place on the following dates: - 19 December 2014 (sub group meeting). - 13 January 2015. - Today, 20 January...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Advisers Remuneration (20 Jan 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: In accordance with ministerial staffing limits, Ministers of the Government may appoint 2 Special Advisors. In the time period referenced by the Deputy there have been six Ministers for Justice and Equality (or equivalent allowing for changes in the title of the post): Minister of Justice and Equality Appointment Date Cessation Date Michael McDowell TD 6 June, 2002 14 June, 2007 Brian...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Transport (20 Jan 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government introduced a number of changes for the provision of Office Holder transport during 2011. One of the consequences of that decision was that the transport arrangements in place for Ministers of State became applicable to Government Ministers, subject to very limited exceptions on security grounds. In addition, it was decided that former Presidents...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (20 Jan 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that under the provisions of various EU legal instruments nationals of the EU Member States and the European Economic Area enjoy freedom of movement rights within the general area of the Union. Freedom of movement is subject to limitations and conditions and a Member State may refuse an EU national the right of entry or residence on the grounds of public policy,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (20 Jan 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: One of the primary functions of the Garda Commissioner under the Garda Síochána Acts, is to direct and control An Garda Síochána. The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Complaints Procedures (20 Jan 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to inform the Deputy that it is not possible to collect the information required within the timeframe allotted. This information is currently being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy once it becomes available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (20 Jan 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Act, 2008 came into effect on 1 June 2008 making human trafficking an offence with penalties of up to life imprisonment and (at the discretion of the Court) a fine. I am assured that an Garda Síochána are pro-active in attempting to detect any breach of this law. The prevention and detection of human trafficking and the protection of victims has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (20 Jan 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Strong legislative, administrative and operational measures have been put in place to combat and prevent trafficking in human beings including for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Since 2009, trafficking in human beings has been identified by An Garda Síochána as one of the priorities in its Annual Policing Plan with a focus on the prevention and detection of human trafficking....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (20 Jan 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: On 27 November, I published the General Scheme of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2014 which includes two new offences of purchasing, in the context of prostitution, sexual services. The first is a general offence of purchasing sexual services which carries a penalty of a fine of up to €500 for a first offence and fines of up to €1000 for a second or subsequent...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Career Breaks (20 Jan 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: One of the primary functions of the Garda Commissioner under the Garda Síochána Acts is to direct and control An Garda Síochána. The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Retirements (20 Jan 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the number of members, broken down by rank, who have retired from the force on voluntary, compulsory or other grounds, in the years ending 31 December 2008 to 2013 and up to 19 December 2014, the latest date for which figures are readily available, is set out in the table. Generally speaking, members of An Garda Síochána may...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Referendum Campaigns (20 Jan 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: On 16 December 2014, Government decided to hold the marriage equality referendum in May 2015. The necessary preparations are under way in my Department to meet this positive commitment. While I am conscious of the time pressures on students, I regret that it will not be possible to move the referendum forward for two reasons. Firstly, the Referendum Commission needs adequate time in which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Charities Regulation (20 Jan 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Charities Regulatory Authority (CRA) has statutory responsibility for the registration and regulation of all charitable organisations operating in the State. There are currently no savings clubs registered as charities on the Register of Charities held by the CRA and published on its website at www.charitiesregulatoryauthority.ie. Any application for registration as a charity received...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (20 Jan 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The 2013 UK Court of Appeal judgment necessitated a review of the disclosure provisions in both the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 and the Spent Convictions Bill. That review has been completed and amendments to the Vetting Act and consequential amendments to the Spent Convictions Bill are currently being drafted. I anticipate that these amendments will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Stardust Fire (20 Jan 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I met with the Stardust Relatives' and Victims Committee in July last year and this meeting provided an opportunity for me to hear their concerns at first hand. At that meeting the Committee and their representatives set out, in some detail, their concerns in relation to the Inquiries into this matter that have been undertaken previously and some related financial issues that have arisen. I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Language Schools Accreditation (20 Jan 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am fully committed to delivering on the government's regulatory reform programme in this area as announced in September 2014 in conjunction with my colleague the Minister for Education and Skills. The Government is committed to maintaining Ireland's reputation as a high quality destination for international students whilst ensuring the integrity of the immigration system. I will continue...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (20 Jan 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Abu Dhabi on 30 October, 2014. Following full consideration, the Visa Officer decided to refuse the grant of the visa on 2 November, 2014. The decision to refuse was appealed on 14 December, 2014 and was upheld by an Appeals Officer on 24 December, 2014. A letter providing the reasons for this was issued to the...