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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Directives: Minister for Justice and Equality (17 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I cannot pre-empt the categories that will or will not be agreed on finally, but I hope it will be possible to do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Directives: Minister for Justice and Equality (17 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Directives: Minister for Justice and Equality (17 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I expect that we will do more than that, that we will have regard to the skills and qualifications, as well as the interest, expertise and experience, of those who will be in a position to apply. That is welcome.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Directives: Minister for Justice and Equality (17 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am sure the Deputy is considering his own application in that regard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Directives: Minister for Justice and Equality (17 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As always.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (17 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: This tragic case was considered under the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM). The recommendation made by the IRM was that no further action should be taken at that time. Counsel pointed out that the appropriate forum for raising matters related to alleged Garda failings was the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) who were already investigating certain matters arising...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (17 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The bomb attack in Belturbet, Co. Cavan in December 1972 was an appalling atrocity and I extend my sympathies to those who were bereaved and injured in that terrible attack. At the time of this tragic incident a full investigation was conducted by An Garda Síochána which involved close liaison with the authorities in Northern Ireland.  I am informed by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (17 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned made an application for a residence card on 05 January 2015 under the EC Free Movement of Persons Regulations 2015.  On 28 January 2015, INIS granted the person temporary permission to reside in this State, under Stamp 4 conditions, expiring on 04 August 2015,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (17 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the work carried out by An Garda Síochána and I as Minister have no role in the matter referred to. However, I understand that work is on going, between An Garda Síochána and the Central Statistics Office, to ensure that the publication of the official CSO crime statistics can...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (17 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Following the publication of the Garda Inspectorate 'Crime Investigation' report in late 2014, my predecessor as Minister for Justice and Equality asked the Central Statistics Office to chair an Expert Group to examine each of the six recommendations relevant to them. The Expert Group consisted of officials from the CSO, An Garda Síochána and my Department, as well...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commissions of Inquiry (17 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that when this Government decided, in May 2017, to announce the intention to establish the Commission, this was based on legal advice from the then Attorney General that indicated there would be severe delays if the Commission were to be established at that time. This decision was communicated directly to the lawyers for victims involved at the time. The decision...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Tribunals of Inquiry (17 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 91 and 92 together. As the Deputy is aware the Garda Commissioner made a report to me under section 41(1) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 on 27 November last. The report forwarded a document that detailed concerns in relation to the operation of the Tribunal Co-ordination Office established within An Garda Síochána to meet its...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (17 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: My Department is in ongoing engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in regard to the National Development Plan. Following the review of the existing Capital Plan, which was carried out during 2017, I was pleased to announce as part of Budget 2018 that an additional €157 million had been allocated for capital expenditure in the Justice Sector in the period 2018...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bullying in the Workplace (17 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has an anti-bullying policy in place entitled Dignity at Work, an Anti-Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Harassment Policy for the Irish Civil Service to combat bullying and sexual harassment. The total number of claims lodged are as follows: Year Number of claims Number of claims investigated Outcome of investigation 2011 2 2 Both claims not...

Order of Business (16 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Government is absolutely committed to ensuring that GSOC has sufficient resources to ensure that it does its most important task in society. I listened to the interview referred to by the Deputy and I have been in contact with GSOC. I am keen to ensure that any issues are resolved. As far as the proposed change to legislation is concerned, I remind her and, indeed, the House that we...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits Applications Data (16 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 465 to 467, inclusive, together. I have been advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the Atypical Working Scheme for Seafarers commenced in February 2016.  This provided a lawful pathway for persons, previously with no immigration or employment permission, to work lawfully in the Irish fishing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (16 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that I am not in a position to provide advice in relation to specific data protection matters in my capacity as Minister for Justice and Equality. Responsibility for oversight and enforcement of data protection law is a matter for the Data Protection Commissioner who is independent in the performance of her functions and exercise of her powers under the Data...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Issues (16 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I can advise the Deputy that the EU-UK Joint Progress Report on the UK’s Withdrawal from the EU of 8 December records the issues upon which the EU and the UK negotiators have reached agreement in principle. These include recognition that the UK and Ireland may continue to make arrangements between themselves relating to the movement of persons between their territories (the Common...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Accommodation (16 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda resources are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in light of his identified operational demands and the availability of resources and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Traveller Data (16 Jan 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 471 and 472 together. I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to this matter and when this report is received I will contact the Deputy directly.