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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Investigations (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 278 and 279 together. The practical arrangements surrounding Judge Cooke's appointment to conduct an independent inquiry into the allegations of unlawful surveillance at GSOC were made by the Department of the Taoiseach. The payments referred to my Department for payment in respect of the Cooke inquiry were as follows;Stenography:6,043.52 IT...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Expenditure (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is an independent statutory body established under the Garda Síochána Act 2005. The Act provides that the management and control generally of the officers, administration and business of the Ombudsman Commission is the responsibility of the Chairperson of the Commission. GSOC is not required to notify my Department when they engage...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Any person who arrives at the frontiers of the State seeking asylum in the State, or seeking the protection of the State against persecution, or requesting not to be returned or removed to a particular country, or otherwise indicating an unwillingness to leave the State for fear of persecution can apply to the Minister for a declaration of refugee status. Applications for asylum in the State...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that no application has been received in respect of the family members of the person concerned. Persons from a visa-required country are required to have a valid visa to land in the State (section 4(5)(b) of the Immigration Act, 2004). It is open to a visa-required national who wishes to join a family...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 283, 291 and 318 together. I am examining the recommendations made by the Joint Committee on Justice Defence and Equality, the advices of the Attorney General and the views of the Minister for Health regarding a new approach to prostitution legislation. Prostitution raises a wide spectrum of issues and when I have had the opportunity to complete...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (23 Sep 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 by the Deputy. I can inform the Deputy that processing of the application is well advanced and the case will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. The Deputy may wish to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (23 Sep 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 by the Deputy. The 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, as well as being a significant event in the life of its recipient, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation as provided for in law is also a major step for the State 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Report in relation to key policy, legislative, administrative and other issues related to firearms licensing is nearing completion. As soon as the report is finalised I intend to engage in a public consultation in relation to its findings and recommendations. I expect such a consultation to take place in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department, that no deportation order has been made in the case of the person mentioned 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 Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Retirements (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the number of members of An Garda Síochána by rank who retired in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 is as set out in the table below. Rank 2011 2012 2013 2014 Com 0 0 0 1 D/Com 0 0 1 0 A/Com 3 1 1 0 C/Supt 8 5 2 4 Supt 23 19 16 7 Insp 19 24 13 15 Sgt 109 119 91 69 Gda 318 294 211 152 Total...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that the first intake since 2009 of 100 new recruits entered training at the Garda College in Templemore on Monday 15th September 2014. This marked a positive step forward for policing in Ireland. It is my intention that there will be ongoing recruitment and I am discussing the details of this with my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned has submitted written representations. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under Section...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 5 August 2014. This Deportation Order was made following a detailed examination of the representations he submitted for consideration under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). The Deputy might wish to note that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bench Warrants (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly as soon as the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am aware from the Garda authorities that their enforcement strategy to tackle anti-social behaviour and criminal activity on public transport services includes a high visibility policing presence at relevant times at key locations. It is also the case that there is ongoing regular liaison between local Garda management and transport operators with respect to any security and policing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution and allocation 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that the Public Appointments Service are managing this recruitment process on behalf of An Garda Síochána and I have no direct involvement in the matter. Candidates who are ultimately successful through all stages of the competitive process will be placed on a panel for entry into training in the Garda College. A candidate who fails any stage of the process...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Government has undertaken to put in place a comprehensive programme of justice reform, a key element of which is the establishment of a new independent policing authority. The Cabinet Committee on Justice Reform, chaired by An Taoiseach, is charged with overseeing the project. In that context the preparation of a General Scheme of a Bill to make provision for the policing authority is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Solicitors (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: “State Solicitor” is a grade in the Chief State Solicitors' Office and it is also the title given to the local State Solicitors who represent the various counties throughout the country. Local State Solicitors are retained by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for criminal prosecution work on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions. The Chief State...