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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (21 Oct 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. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the allocation of Garda resources, including accommodation and personnel, is subject...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (21 Oct 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that it is the policy to issue Multiple Journey visas to persons who have an established compliant travel history in the recent past. In practice, for a short-stay visit visa, if a visitor has been granted two previous Irish visas and has observed the conditions of those visas (e.g. they did not overstay...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (21 Oct 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on requirements which are established by An Garda Síochána. The programme is advanced in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I am informed by the Garda authorities that options for the provision of a new...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cash for Gold Trade (21 Oct 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As you may be aware my Department published a report in June 2012 on the criminal justice aspects of the cash for gold trade; this Report is available on my Department's websitewww.justice.ie. The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality and Defence were asked to consider the content of that report, obtain the views of all relevant interested parties and make such...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (21 Oct 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to inform the Deputy that An Garda Síochána records information on overall policing costs. Specific financial information relating to the policing of the one hour vigil at Shannon Airport on the 12th October 2014 is not available. However, I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the cost to An Garda Síochána of security for Shannon airport was...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (21 Oct 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: My intention is to publish the Mediation Bill early in the next session and thereafter to proceed quickly with enactment of the legislation. The Bill will contain provisions designed to promote mediation as a viable, effective and efficient alternative to court proceedings, thereby reducing legal costs for the parties, speeding up the resolution of disputes, including disputes between...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Expenditure (21 Oct 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Garda Commissioner is the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote and may direct members of An Garda Síochána, in compliance with the statutory functions laid down under section 7 of the Garda Síochána Act, 2005, to attend scenes of protest as required in order to prevent a breach of the peace. In that context I am informed by the Garda authorities that they do not...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Costs (21 Oct 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The figures in respect of awards are not readily available as the records relate to the actual payments made during each year. The figures for payments during the period 1995 to 2001 include in the overall yearly totals for payment of awards, settlements and legal costs arising from these legal actions as set out in the table. 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 £0.75m £0.24m...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Procurement Contracts (21 Oct 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Garda Commissioner is, in accordance with the provisions of the Garda Síochána Act, 2005, the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote. In that context, I am advised by the Garda authorities that the most recent tender for towing management was published in the Official Journal of the EU via e-Tenders on 29 November, 2013. The Request for Tender was in respect of three Divisions...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (21 Oct 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand that the matter being raised by the Deputy is the subject of a complaint to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. I also understand that the matter is the subject of correspondence between the legal representative of the children's parent and the Garda authorities. In these circumstances I am unable to comment on the matter at the moment. On a more general note,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (21 Oct 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is in the Raheny Garda District and the location concerned is a residential cul-de-sac with a speed ramp located at its entrance. Local Garda management are unaware of any complaints in relation to the Deputy's particular concern. However, I am assured that community Gardaí along with Divisional and Regional traffic units...

Topical Issue Debate: Anti-Social Behaviour (16 Oct 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I take note of the Deputy's comments. The context for finding solutions must encompass a co-ordinated approach from State agencies involved in social housing, health and drug treatment services, as well as through partnership with business, community and voluntary groups. I support the multi-agency approach to tackling this issue. I agree with the Deputy that we must ensure the city...

Topical Issue Debate: Anti-Social Behaviour (16 Oct 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: We can examine that.

Topical Issue Debate: Anti-Social Behaviour (16 Oct 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am grateful to the Deputy for raising this important matter for debate. I am, of course, very much aware of the concerns about crime and anti-social behaviour in the city centre and the potential impact for all who live in, work in and visit our capital city. Of course we want our capital city and its thoroughfares to be safe and secure places for the residents of Dublin and our visitors....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permit Criteria (16 Oct 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: In order to monitor a situation where people have had Work Permits but then find themselves undocumented, such persons must make themselves known to the bodies concerned. An administrative scheme was introduced in 2009 by my Department to address the problem of those who found themselves undocumented through no particular fault of their own. This scheme ran for 3 months and those concerned...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (16 Oct 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of all resources, including personnel, 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 asked the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 Oct 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: If the person has made an application for asylum or subsidiary protection the Deputy will be aware that it is not the practice to comment on such applications until such time as they have fully completed the protection process and, where applicable, any related court proceedings have been finalised. The question of leave to remain in the State on humanitarian grounds, where persons fail to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 Oct 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person concerned arrived in the State on 1 May, 2008 and made an application for asylum on 7 May, 2008. The Refugee Applications Commissioner refused a declaration of refugee status by letter dated 7 November, 2008. This decision was subsequently upheld by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal and this was notified to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 Oct 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person mentioned by the Deputy has Stamp 4 residency valid up to 29 April 2015. 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 specifically established for this purpose. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 Oct 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The question of residency status does not arise at this time in the case of the person whose details were supplied. If the person has made an application 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.