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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (11 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Garda authorities that one dog was withdrawn from the Garda Dog Unit in 2013. There are currently two dogs undergoing training, both of which will be operational in the near future, subject to successful completion of training.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (11 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was submitted to the Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Bangkok on 22 August, 2014 and received in the Dublin Visa Office on 19 September, 2014. I have been advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service of my Department that Join Family visa applications, where the sponsor is an Irish Citizen, can be expected to be dealt with within...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (11 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will be in contact with the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Compulsory Purchase Orders (11 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Land Values Reference Committee was established by the Acquisition of Land (Assessment of Compensation) Act, 1919 and reconstituted by the Committee consists of the Chief Justice, the President of the High Court and the President of the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland. Under the Property Values (Arbitration and Appeals) Act 1960, the Reference Committee may appoint one or more...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Conventions (11 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Ireland has not yet ratified the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence. Prior to ratifying any international convention we must be certain that we can implement all the requirements of the convention. My officials have identified a number of areas relevant to my department's responsibilities where legislative and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents Data (11 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that there have been 153 fatal road collisions to date in 2014, resulting tragically in the loss of 166 lives. I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the further details requested by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly as soon as the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Constitutional Convention Recommendations (11 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As is indicated in the Question, there have been a number of recommendations over the years in regard to Article 41.2 of the Constitution. These recommendations are all different from one another and it is necessary to examine them and other options, in consultation with relevant Government Departments and the Attorney General's Office, to find the most appropriate wording to present to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (11 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is responsible for the accommodation of protection applicants in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision and dispersal. Direct provision provides for full board accommodation supports while a final decision is awaited by a person on their protection or any related leave to remain application. Currently,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales Legislation (11 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The 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 licensee, with intent to evade the conditions of the license, to take intoxicating liquor from the licensed premises for the purpose of its being sold on the account or for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (11 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not only within the State but also at European Union level and it is important that appropriate procedures are in place to preserve the integrity of the process. Certain information was requested from the applicant and a response...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (11 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that it is the policy of An Garda Síochána to deploy personnel to establish a highly visible and accessible service to communities to tackle crime, the fear of crime and anti-social behaviour. If a person feels that a crime has been committed they should contact their local Garda station. All crimes that are reported to Gardaí are fully and thoroughly...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Charities Regulation (6 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Charities Regulatory Authority (CRA) was established on the 16th October 2014 under the terms of the Charities Act 2009. One of the statutory functions of the CRA is to establish and maintain a public register of all charities operating in the State. The advancement of education is recognised as a charitable purpose in Section 3 of the Act. Charities established for the furtherance of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (6 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The question of residency status does not arise at this time in the case of the persons whose details were supplied. If the persons concerned have made applications for asylum or subsidiary protection, the Deputy will be aware that it is not the practice to comment on such applications for so long as they remain in the protection process.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (6 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is no record of an application having been received for residency in the State arising from marriage to an Irish citizen in respect of the person concerned based on the information supplied in the Deputy's question. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (6 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation & Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person in question made an application for Long-Term Residence on 27 February 2013. By letter dated 2 August 2013, the person in question was advised by INIS that they did not qualify for long-term residence on the basis that they did not have the necessary 60 months reckonable residence...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (6 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a valid application for a certificate of naturalisation has been received from the person referred to in the Deputy's question, who currently has permission to reside in the State until 14 June 2017. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (6 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that this application is being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation, such as good character and lawful residence, and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. As the Deputy will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (6 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person mentioned by the Deputy should be advised to make an application to INIS if they wish to change their immigration status. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (6 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned, together with other family members are the subject of Deportation Orders. However, if new information or circumstances have come to light, which has a direct bearing on her case, and which have arisen since the original Deportation Order was made, there remains the option of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (6 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned replied to INIS' letter of 21 August 2014 and that INIS is in correspondence with the applicant at a different address than that given by the Deputy. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS by e-mail using the...