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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Subsidiary Protection Applications (26 Oct 2017)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware from the previous response to this question on 12 October last, if an application for asylum or subsidiary protection has been made in the State, for confidentiality reasons it is not the practice to comment on such applications and the applicant or his legal representative should contact the International Protection Office directly either by email to info@ipo.gov.ie,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (26 Oct 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the processing of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy is under consideration and has not yet reached a conclusion, but I understand however that the case is due to be submitted for decision in the near future. As the Deputy will appreciate,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (26 Oct 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 is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (25 Oct 2017)

Charles Flanagan: My Department has sought a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter in question and I will respond directly to the Deputy when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Advertising Regulation (25 Oct 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that as Minister for Justice and Equality I have no responsibility in relation to the regulation of online advertising, political or otherwise.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (25 Oct 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Under Section 26(1)(b) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including personnel related matters. Accordingly, I as Minister have no role in relation to recording the number of Gardaí who were on sick leave in the Dublin Metropolitan South Division during...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (25 Oct 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 is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sexual Offences Data (25 Oct 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Government is totally committed to preventing and addressing sexual abuse and gender-based violence in Ireland. The 2002 SAVI report was a ground-breaking study when it was published but much has changed for the better in the 15 years since then. We now can draw on some excellent data sources including the EU-wide Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) study on violence against women...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs in Prisons (25 Oct 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise the Deputy that the Irish Prison Service is planning to review the "Keeping Drugs out of Prison" policy during 2018. The central purpose of the policy, keeping drugs out of prison, is under constant review by my officials in the Irish Prison Service. My officials are constantly exploring new technologies to assist in preventing the smuggling of drugs into prison,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (25 Oct 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 181 and 183 together. International Protection decisions are taken pursuant to the provisions the International Protection Act, 2015. I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that applicants for protection under the International Protection Act 2015 are considered by the International Protection Office...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Prisoners Abroad (25 Oct 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise the Deputy that it would not be appropriate for my Department to contact another state to request the repatriation of a sentenced prisoner. It is for any individual detained overseas to apply through the relevant authorities in that country. The Transfer of Sentenced Persons Acts, 1995 and 1997 provide a mechanism whereby Irish persons who are imprisoned overseas may...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Status Applications Data (25 Oct 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The International Protection Act 2015 commenced on 31 December, 2016. As yet, no decisions to deem a person inadmissible under Section 21 have issued. Section 21 (1) of the International Protection Act 2015 provides that before a person can make an application for international protection they must, as part of their (section 13) preliminary interview, satisfy an international...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Status Applications Data (25 Oct 2017)

Charles Flanagan: At the present time it is not possible to calculate a median waiting time between the date of application for international protection under section 15 of the International protection Act 2015 and the date on which the personal interview takes place.  This is mainly due to the different case types on hands which were returned (by the former Refugee Appeals Tribunal and the former Office...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Interdepartmental Working Groups (25 Oct 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Section 16(3)(b) of the International Protection Act 2015 provides that applicants for international protection shall not seek, enter or be in employment or engage for gain in any business, trade or profession during the period before the final determination of their application. The Supreme Court judgment in the case of N.V.H. v. The Minister for Justice and Equality found, on 30 May...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Status Applications Data (25 Oct 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the statistics requested by the Deputy are not collected by the International Protection Office. Provided he or she is not an Irish citizen, under section 15 of the International Protection Act 2015, a dependent child under 18 years of age is deemed to be included in the international protection...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Expenditure (25 Oct 2017)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Office of Public Works has primary responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation and works closely with the Garda authorities in this regard and I, as Minister, have no role in these matters. As such, no costs are incurred by my Department in relation to Garda accommodation. The Deputy will be aware that, at its meeting on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Sittings (25 Oct 2017)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions. Furthermore, the scheduling of court cases and the allocation of court business in the Circuit Court are matters for the President of the Circuit Court and the presiding judge who are, under the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (24 Oct 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Paternity Leave (24 Oct 2017)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, the Paternity Leave and Benefit Act 2016 created an entitlement to two weeks of paternity leave and benefit, to commence not earlier than the date of confinement and no later than 26 weeks from that date. The entitlement is created in Section 6 of the Act in relation to “an employee who is a relevant parent.” The criteria in relation to “relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (24 Oct 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 175 and 188 together. I wish to inform the Deputy that I have sought a Garda report on these matters, and I will contact him directly when this report is available.