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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Licence Applications (9 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: While the Deputy will appreciate that I am not in a position in my capacity as Minister for Justice and Equality to interpret the law or to provide advice in relation to a particular case in response to a Parliamentary Question, I can say the statutory provisions in relation to applications for a temporary dance licence or temporary music and singing licence are set out in the Public Dance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Seizures (9 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the item in question has never been in the possession of An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: English Language Training Organisations (9 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand that the Deputy is referring to the application by the college in question for ACELS accreditation from QQI. The Deputy will be aware that from 1 January 2015, non-EEA nationals wishing to obtain a student immigration permission to study English in Ireland will only be permitted to do so at an ACELS recognised school or college. This new policy was jointly announced by myself...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (9 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: In 2014, as in previous years, my Department has provided funding to Muintir na Tire to support the operation of the Community Alert Scheme, and I expect to be in a position to continue to provide funding in 2015. In relation to the employment issues referred to, and as I have previously advised the Deputy, my Department does not employ staff in connection with the Scheme, and such issues are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (9 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, family law proceedings are held in-cameraand the protection of the privacy of all parties is of paramount importance. The law contains a number of provisions to ensure that payments are made by spouses in support of their dependent spouses and children. The Courts Service has indicated that in the majority of maintenance cases, the Judge will order that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Welfare (9 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: There is no provision for solitary confinement in the Irish Prison Service. However, the Deputy will appreciate that, on occasion, it is necessary for vulnerable prisoners and others to be separated from the general prison population. The restriction of a prisoner's regime can occur due to a number of factors, including the protection of vulnerable prisoners. This is provided for under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: English Language Training Organisations (9 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 271 and 272 together. I would advise any international student in the situation outlined by the Deputy to seek legal advice regarding the return of their funds from the private colleges in question. If they booked their course through an agent they should also enquire from that agent as to whether they are entitled to any form of learner protection from...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Repatriation Costs (9 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: There are no arrangements in place for funding return flights for students in this situation, arising from the closure of a private sector enterprise. As to the learner protection offered by immigration agents or consular assistance available from their embassy in Ireland or accredited to it I am not in a position to comment. The International Organisation for Migration manages Ireland's...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (9 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The matter to which the Deputy refers is amongst complaints being considered under 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Applications (9 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The position on such applications is set out in the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification published by my predecessor on 31 December 2013. In general, the sponsor must be in a position to support such family members by not having been reliant on State benefits from the Irish State for a continuous period in excess of two years immediately prior to the application. Disability...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (9 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Garda authorities that all incidents reported to Gardaí are responded to a soon as possible and any complaint made to An Garda Síochána regarding illegal hunting is fully investigated. I am further informed that the specific incident referred to by the Deputy is currently under investigation.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Seirbhísí Aistriúcháin (9 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Faoi mar is eol don Teachta, b’fhéidir, sa bhliain 2010 ghlac an Chúirt Uachtarach leis nach bhfuil dualgas bunreachtúil ar an Stát aistriúchán comhuaineach go Gaeilge a chur ar fáil ar gach Riail Cúirte. Tá dualgas air, áfach, na Rialacha sin a chur ar fáil i nGaeilge a luaithe agus is féidir tar éis dóibh a bheith...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Fhoireann Rannach (9 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Tá os cionn 50 ball foirne, nach mór 3% de chohórt na foirne, ar phainéal d’oifigigh atá ar fáil chun obair a dhéanamh trí Ghaeilge agus ar féidir leo déileáil le ceisteanna agus fiosruithe as Gaeilge ó dhaoine den phobal. Tá aistritheoir lánaimseartha Gaeilge ag an Roinn, chomh maith, a bhíonn ag gabháil...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Driver Licence Data (9 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service and I have no role in the matter. Section 4(3) of the 1998 Act provides that the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which includes the provision of information on the courts system. However, in order to be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (9 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that I recently announced a further intake of 200 recruits into the Garda College, Templemore. The intake will be in two batches, the first on 15 December and the second in early 2015. This will bring to 300 the number of recruits in the Garda College and is a measure of this Government's commitment to ensure that recruitment to An Garda Síochána continues...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Expenditure (9 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The provision and allocation of Garda transport is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of identified operational circumstances and the availability of resources. In that context, I am advised by the Garda authorities that an additional 438 new Garda vehicles were purchased in 2013 at a cost of €10 million. The Deputy will be aware that I recently secured a further...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (4 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Cosc, the National Office for Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based violence, received the funding allocations detailed in the tabular statement for the years 2007-2014. These allocations are inclusive of pay and other costs associated with the office and have not been disaggregated for domestic violence services only in the time available. The Commission for the Support of Victims of Crime has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (4 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The issue to which the Deputy refers concern allegations made by partners in a private company. The allegations were investigatedby the statutory independent Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC). No evidence of the purchase or delivery of alcohol to Garda stations, nor of any misconduct of Garda members was found as a result of the investigation. A full report on that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (4 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill has passed Committee Stage in the Dáil, having passed all stages in the Seanad. Before the Bill could be taken at Report Stage, a 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (4 Dec 2014)

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...