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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Awards (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, under the terms of the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal is entirely independent in the matter of individual applications for compensation that fall to be considered by the Tribunal. However, in order to be of assistance to you in the matter I have had enquiries made with the Tribunal on...

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 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 been informed by...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: This information is currently being collated and will be provided directly to the Deputy when it is to hand.

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

Frances Fitzgerald: The information is currently being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is to hand.

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

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that the Courts have no function where these matters are concerned. The lawful interception of both telecommunications and post is statutorily governed by the Interception of Postal Packets and Telecommunications Messages (Regulation) Act 1993. The 1993 Act provides that only the Minister for Justice and Equality may grant authorisations to intercept and then...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that 23 Garda Reserve Members began their training as Garda recruits last week. The number of Garda reserve applicants who applied for or made it through to the current round of assessments and tests is not readily available.

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

Frances Fitzgerald: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda Commissioner and as soon as it is to hand I will pass it on to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration (23 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Details of remuneration of post holders in the role of Chief Executive Officer or relevant position in each of the agencies of the Department of Justice and Equality is set out in the table below. Current salaries reflect changes in accordance with the Haddington Road Agreement and are based on salaries sanctioned by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. Name of Body...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (18 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that the National Transport Authority does not come under my Department's aegis and that I have no direct role in relation to road traffic enforcement. I have however requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy and will contact the Deputy directly as soon as the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (18 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy there is no upper age limit for an application for a firearms licence. Section 4 of the Firearms 1925 Act, as amended, outlines the conditions subject to which a firearm certificate may be granted. These include the applicant being permitted to possess, use and carry a firearm without danger to the public safety and the provision of secure accommodation for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (18 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 130 to 132, inclusive. The Direct Provision system is managed by the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department. For the most part, this represents a cashless system with the State assuming responsibility for providing suitable accommodation for asylum seekers on a full board basis. RIA currently provides full board accommodation and ancillary...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Spent Convictions Legislation (18 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012 has passed Committee Stage in the Dáil, having passed all stages in the Seanad. However, before the Bill could be taken at Report Stage, a 2013 UK Court of Appeal judgment necessitated a review of the disclosure provisions in both the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 and the Spent Convictions Bill....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (18 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 29th July, 2011. This Deportation Order was made following a comprehensive and thorough examination of the asylum claim and application for subsidiary protection, and a detailed examination of the representations he submitted for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (18 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that Ireland already has an extensive legislative framework prohibiting the trafficking of persons for the purposes of exploitation (including sexual exploitation) with stringent penalties. The Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Act 2008 prohibits trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation. Any person found guilty of such an offence shall be liable to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (18 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda stations is based on accommodation priorities which are established by An Garda Síochána. The programme is advanced in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I am informed that the Garda authorities are currently examining the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (18 Sep 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (18 Sep 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, 4,311...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (18 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The matter referred to by the Deputy was brought to the attention of the Acting Garda Commissioner by way of a disclosure under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 alleging ongoing Garda misconduct in the cancellation of Fixed Charge Notices. The Acting Commissioner is treating the allegations with the utmost seriousness and in this regard referred the matter to me with a request that I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: White Collar Crime (18 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The term 'white collar' crime is not formally defined. It broadly describes a range of non-violent crimes that people in positions of responsibility and trust commit for their own personal gain. It can cover fraud, embezzlement, insider trading on the stock market, bribery, corruption and regulatory offences in specialist fields such as financial activity, occupational health and safety,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (18 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The four relevant Religious Congregations are cooperating fully with the scheme and are providing all the available records and verifications when requested. Decisions have been made on 80% of the 770 applications received to date, and so far, 442 applicants have received their lump sum payments at a cost of over €16m. In cases where the relevant religious congregation have...