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Opposing Domestic Violence: Statements (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I welcome the opportunity for Members to express their views on opposing domestic violence. It is poignant to think of the tragedies that have occurred in families in this country because of domestic violence. Each of us, no matter which side of the House we sit on, came to politics to right wrongs and eliminate evil. Sooner or later, each of us realised that no matter what we do some...

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: We put the matter to the Constitutional Convention.

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, I am not in a position in my capacity as Minister for Justice and Equality to provide legal advice in answer to a Parliamentary Question. The general position is that conditions applicable to the sale and supply of intoxicating liquor are set out in the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2011. Under section 17(3) of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003, it is an offence for a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reports (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department's Annual Report was published in September 2014 and is available at www.justice.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Policing at Private Events (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Section 30 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 provides a statutory basis for the Garda Commissioner, as Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote, to charge for police services on a non-public duty basis for commercial events such as sports fixtures and concerts. In that context, I am informed by the Garda authorities that the monies recouped by An Garda Síochána for policing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Driver Safety (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána liaise with all relevant Government Departments on a regular basis in relation to road traffic matters, including question of public and professional driver safety. In particular, An Garda Síochána has provided advice to the Taxi Regulation Directorate of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Prosecutions Data (18 Dec 2014)

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: Sentencing Policy (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The mandatory sentence for murder is life imprisonment, as provided by section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act 1990. A sentence of life imprisonment means that the prisoner is subject to that sentence for the rest of his or her life. Such a prisoner has no right to be released early at any stage. If granted temporary release, the prisoner remains subject to the life sentence and can be recalled...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Reviews (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I published the Report of the Penal Policy Review Group on 17 September, 2014. The Report contains 43 recommendations, some of which can be implemented in the short to medium term, while others will require a more long term approach. As an initial step, I recently obtained the agreement, in principle, of Government to proceed immediately with the implementation of a number of key...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Succession Act (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, I am not in a position in my capacity as Minister for Justice and Equality to make reference to a specific case in answer to a Parliamentary Question. Shortcomings in the scope of the succession rules applicable in cases where a spouse has been found guilty of the unlawful killing of the other spouse have been revealed in a number of high profile cases. I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Warrants (18 Dec 2014)

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: Cash for Gold Trade (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to inform the Deputy that Dublin City Council has advised An Garda Síochána that the issue of 'cars for cash signs' is being dealt with by them as a litter problem and that it continues to remove these signs across the city on a regular basis. Where such businesses are identified, Gardaí conduct enquiries to establish their bona fidesand where there are suspicions of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am committed to examining the best approach to regulation in the area of cash for gold business providers, having regard to the potentially significant impact on legitimate businesses. It is important to recognise that any legislation in this area would have a potentially significant impact on a broad range of businesses. There are a large number of legitimate businesses such as jewellers,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The programme of refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on agreed accommodation priorities which are established by An Garda Síochána. This programme is progressed by An Garda Síochána in co-operation with the Office of Public Works, who have responsibility for capital expenditure in this area. In that context, I am informed by the Garda authorities that a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The provision and allocation of Garda transport is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of her identified operational requirements and the availability of resources. Responsibility for the efficient deployment of Garda vehicles in each Division is assigned to the Divisional Officer, who may allocate vehicles between stations, as required by operational circumstances. I am advised...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (18 Dec 2014)

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 will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: My intention is to publish the Mediation Bill in the next session and thereafter to proceed quickly with enactment of the legislation. The Bill will contain provisions designed to promote mediation as a viable, effective and efficient alternative to court proceedings, thereby reducing legal costs for the parties, speeding up the resolution of disputes, and relieving the stress involved in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Difficulties experienced by property owners arising from trees and high hedges on neighbouring land were raised in both the Dáil and Seanad during passage of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009. My Department consulted on the matter with the Law Reform Commission and it took the view that unreasonable interference caused by high trees or hedges was a matter in any particular...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Programmes (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department is committed to implementing the priorities set out in the Programme for Government and in the Statement of Government Priorities 2014 - 2016, which was published by the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste last July. These will form the basis for the work of my Department for the remainder of this Government's term of office. Delivering the comprehensive Justice Reform Programme...