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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Stardust Fire (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I met with the Stardust Relatives' and Victims Committee in July of this 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....

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

Frances Fitzgerald: I am of course aware of the issues connected with the tragic case referred to and which have been raised by the family over a number of years. To enable me to respond fully to the Deputy's request I am seeking an updated report from the Garda authorities and I will contact him directly when this is to hand.

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 the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Around 140 applications for Irish entry visas for the purpose of joining Irish spouse or partners, out of a total of around 840 such applications, have been refused to date in 2014 i.e. since the coming into force of the Family Reunification Guidelines on 1 January 2014. These applications would have been refused for a range of reasons, including, in some cases, the financial capacity of the...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: I have asked the Garda Commissioner for a report in relation to the matter and will write to the Deputy when I have further information.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that firearms legislation provides for an appeal to the District Court where a firearms licence has been refused by An Garda Síochána. I am informed that the information sought regarding such cases is not readily available to An Garda Síochána or the Courts Service. The work required to collate this information would require a disproportionate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Career Breaks (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that, as of 16 December, 2014, the numbers of staff in my Department on career break is as set out in a table. The information is provided in tabular format as requested and, while not requested by the Deputy, I have also included information for staff on career break in the 3-4 year category. The Deputy should note that the term sabbatical is not utilised in the...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: The photography costs incurred by my Department from the date of my appointment on the 8th May to date are €553.50. I can inform the Deputy that photographic services are only used by my Department to mark and provide a record of significant occasions. Consideration is given at all times to the costs involved and best value for money is always a priority when sourcing such services....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Relations Contracts Data (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: During the period in question, my Department has not incurred any costs in relation to the provision of public relations services. 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: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Expenditure by my Department on external IT consultants for the years in question was as follows: 2010 - €0 2011 - €0 2012 - €25,601 2013 - €35,383 2014 - €57,299

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Consultancy Contracts Data (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department has not re-negotiated any external IT consultancy contracts and costs since March 2011.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Appointments to State Boards (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 298 and 308 together. The information sought by the Deputies is set out below in so far as it is available. However, I wish to advise the Deputies that it is not feasible to provide all the information sought by them in relation to appointments since March 2011 to State Boards under my remit. In relation to the public advertising of vacancies and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Freedom of Information Data (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I would refer the Deputy to my response to PQ 29072/14 answered on 8 July 2014 which provided statistics from 2009 up until the end of June 2014. The table below provides up-dated statistics from January 2014 to end of November 2014. This data also includes the number of requests which are ongoing. Year Number received Number Granted Number Part Granted Number refused Number Appealed Number...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Consultancy Contracts Data (18 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to inform that Deputy that the information requested is contained in a table: Year Title of Report Consultancy Firm Cost of Report (€) Publication Date 2011 Security Review - Penetration Testing RITS Bianconi Research Ltd 10,083 Not for Publication 2011 Audit of Security arrangement for State Visits in 2011 and associated costs Capita Consulting 6,598 Not for...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that the total amount spent per annum in 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014 in my Department on staff subsistence payments and staff taxi payments is as follows: - Subsistence Taxi Costs - € € 2011 427,581 46,501 2012 364,233 30,242 2013 437,169 34,514 2014 152,268 28,480 All travel and subsistence payments are in compliance with the...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: I have set out below for the Deputy's information the legal costs incurred by my Department which also includes information relating to the Irish Prison Service and the Probation Service.You will be aware that much of the legal advice provided to my Department comes from Chief State Solicitor's Office (CSSO) and the Office of the Attorney General and, as such, does not incur a cost to my...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel and transport 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. I have been informed by the Garda...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: Under the Garda Síochána Act, 2005 the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of available Garda resources which includes the various technologies deployed to support front line Gardaí and intelligence led operations against organised crime. In that context I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently 6,500 desktop computers operating in 430...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy is referring to the mechanism established for the independent review of certain allegations of Garda misconduct, or inadequacies in the investigation of certain allegations, which have been made to me as Minister for Justice and Equality, or the Taoiseach, with a view to determining to what extent and in what manner further action may be required in each case. A panel consisting...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that I intend laying the draft order to establish this Commission of Investigation, including its terms of reference, before both Houses of the Oireachtas in the very near future.