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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (3 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I expect to publish the Children and Family Relationships Bill before the end of the current Dáil session. As the Deputy is aware the Children and Family Relationships Bill is at present included in the published Government Legislation Programme for the Autumn Session 2014 as an "A list" Bill which specifies that the Bill is expected to be published in the period up to the beginning of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (3 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The formulation of proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations is a matter, in the first instance, for the Garda Commissioner in the context of her annual policing plans, as provided for in section 22 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. The station referred to by the Deputy was one of a number of stations where closure was proposed by the Commissioner in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (3 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: On 27 November, I published the General Scheme of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill. The General Scheme includes wide ranging provisions to enhance the protection of children and vulnerable persons from sexual abuse and exploitation. When enacted, the Bill will facilitate full compliance with the criminal law provisions of a number of EU, UN and Council of Europe legal instruments....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (3 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: Prisoner Data (3 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that the names of the four prisoners convicted of homicide offences who failed to return to prison following temporary release during the period 1 January 2009 to 7 November 2014 were identified to An Garda Síochána. An Garda Síochána are informed by the Irish Prison Service when prisoners become unlawfully at large and they have the power to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (3 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that I have no direct role in the administration of fixed charge notices issued for road traffic offences which is an operational matter for An Garda Síochána. I understand, however, that where the registered owner of a vehicle was not driving the vehicle at the time of the alleged road traffic offence, that person must complete the 'Nomination of Name...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Estate Management Companies (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The primary purpose of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 is to reform the law relating to the ownership and management of common areas of multi-unit developments and to facilitate the fair, efficient and effective management of owners' management companies (OMCs). These are bodies established for the management of such areas, the membership of which comprise the owners of residential units...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 301 and 350 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned, having no valid basis to remain in the State, was notified, by letter dated 22nd August, 2013, that the then Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of them, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). They were given...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 303, 304, 312 and 321 together. On 27 November, I published the General Scheme of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2014. The General Scheme of the Bill includes wide ranging provisions to enhance the protection of children and vulnerable persons from sexual abuse and exploitation. In addition, two new offences of purchasing, in the context of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities and I will contact the Deputy again when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person in question was illegally present in the State from 12 September 2003 until the person concerned was granted permission on 15 October 2014, as a dependent family member of their spouse who was granted permission under the 2004 Student Probationary Extension scheme. This permission brings...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The joint statement by the Immigrant Council of Ireland and NASC of 24th November 2014 asserts that the naturalisation fees in the State are, or are among, the highest in the world. The cost of naturalisation is not easily comparable across jurisdictions as the range of fees, fee structures and concessions available are diverse. Some countries charge relatively small amounts during the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Migrant Integration (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to promote policies which integrate minority ethnic groups in Ireland, and which promote social inclusion, equality, diversity and the participation of immigrants in the economic, social, political and cultural life of their communities. A significant level of activity is taking place in pursuit of this commitment. The Office for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, one of the primary functions of the Garda Commissioner under the Garda Síochána Acts, is to direct and control An Garda Síochána. In this regard, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of all resources, including fully sworn members and Reserve Gardaí, among the Garda Regions, Divisions and Districts. Garda management...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Convictions Lists (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: There is no facility of the nature described by him available to members of the public. Provisions of such a facility would raise complex issues, including data protection matters.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Control of Firearms (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 314 to 319, inclusive, together. I have asked the Garda Commissioner for a report on these matters and will write to the Deputy when it becomes available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Opening Hours (2 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Decisions in relation to the opening hours of Garda stations and the deployment of Garda personnel are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of her identified operational requirements. I am informed by the Garda authorities that, in the context of the provision of a new Regional Garda Headquarters at Murrough, the policing requirements of the Galway Division will be subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (2 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: Garda Misconduct Allegations (2 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...