Results 12,361-12,380 of 21,096 for speaker:Charles Flanagan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commissions of Investigation (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: In response to previous questions from the Deputy regarding the Garda Commissioner's approach to the O'Higgins Commission of Investigation I have stated clearly that this was a matter solely for the Garda Commissioner and that there was no question of my Department seeking to interfere in any way with or have any say in determining the approach of the Garda Commissioner to the Commission of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Severe Weather Events Response (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the relatives of those who lost their lives on 16 October last. The arrangements made in relation to my own Department are as follows: The National Emergency Co-Ordination Group convened on Sunday 15thOctober and was attended, as is usual, by a member of my Department’s senior management. Following the Group's initial meeting, it was...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commissions of Investigation (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: In response to previous questions from the Deputy regarding the Garda Commissioner's approach to the O'Higgins Commission of Investigation I have stated clearly that this was a matter solely for the Garda Commissioner and that there was no question of my Department seeking to interfere in any way with or have any say in determining the approach of the Garda Commissioner to the Commission of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Data (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Probate Office is an office of the High Court and management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998. Probate functions are also carried out by County Registrars at District Probate Registries in 14 provincial court offices. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Law Reform Commission Reports (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The position in relation to the matters which the Deputy has raised remains as I have conveyed in my Written Replies to Questions No. 182 of 24 October 2017 and No. 122 of 26 October 2017 which I shall therefore reiterate on this occasion. The issue of multi-party litigation was the subject of a Report and recommendations by the Law Reform Commission in 2005 (LRC 76-2005)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and Units and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I am assured by the Garda Commissioner that the allocation of Gardaí is continually monitored and reviewed taking into account all relevant factors including crime...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that 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. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the cost to the event holder is determined by the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Refurbishment (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I have sought a report from the Garda authorities in relation to this matter and I will contact the Deputy directly when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Subsidiary Protection Applications (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The specific issue arises in relation to cases of asylum or subsidiary protection.  Under Section 26 of the International Protection Act 2015, it is an offence to identify an international protection applicant. The offence is punishable by summary conviction to a Class A fine or a term of imprisonment of 12 months or both. As a result, it would be contrary to national law for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Transport (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government introduced a number of changes for the provision of Office Holder transport during 2011.  One of the consequences of that decision was that the transport arrangements in place for Ministers of State became applicable to Government Ministers, subject to very limited exceptions on security grounds.  In addition, it was decided that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Stardust Fire (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The total cost of the independent Stardust assessment process was €105,736.83. Sanction was obtained by my Department from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform on the basis that costs did not exceed €114,834 and that expenditure could be met within my Department’s existing financial allocations.   Judge McCartan was paid a fee, which represented the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am aware of the two reports which have been submitted to me by the Legal Services Regulatory Authority on 29 September 2017. I am happy to assure the Deputy that the arrangements are being put in place for the laying to the two reports in question before each House of the Oireachtas as provided for under the relevant provisions of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015. These represent the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Officials of my Department meet with members of the Garda Síochána on a regular basis, including occasionally in a social setting.  While I am not aware of any such occasion, it is entirely possible that such an encounter took place in the establishment named by the Deputy over the years.  As I indicated to the Deputy last week, however, a search of our...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Communications (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 226 to 229, inclusive, together. Insofar as the subject matter of these questions appears to refer to issues which are specifically within the terms of reference of the Disclosures Tribunal under Mr Justice Charleton, we must be careful not to say anything which would interfere with the Tribunal's work.  I have previously indicated that it would not...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Hare Coursing (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am aware of the incident referred to by the Deputy. The Deputy will appreciate that the investigation of possible criminal offences is a matter for An Garda Síochána and I, as Minister, have no role in this regard.  It is the role of An Garda Síochána to independently investigate alleged offences, to gather whatever evidence may be available and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Information and Communications Technology (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the efficient use of Garda resources in the State, including arrangements for upgrading and maintenance of ICT systems. As Minister, I have no direct role in the matter. The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Síochána Modernisation and Renewal Programme 2016-2021 is intended to professionalise,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Procedures (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Crowe Horwath report to the Policing Authority on matters relating to Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) and road traffic summonses issued by An Garda Síochána was presented to my Department on 31 October and the Authority published the report on 1 November 2017.   The overall theme of the report is that the solutions put in place to prevent recurrence of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 119 of 5 April 2017 wherein I indicated my understanding that the Medical Bureau of Road Safety (MBRS) purchase breath testing equipment. The Deputy will be aware that the MBRS falls within the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Mr. Shane Ross, T.D. The position remains unchanged. My reply to...