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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Service Vehicles (11 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I hope the Deputy will appreciate that the legislation governing large public service vehicles (LPSV) is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. I am informed by his Department that Regulation 14 of the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles)(Licensing) Regulations, 1978 (S.I. No. 292 of 1978) provides that the owner of a vehicle may appeal against a refusal,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Properties (11 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that it is in detailed discussions with Dublin City Council and Novas, an approved housing body involved in the provision of social housing, regarding the future use of the site in question and how it might be developed in the context of the Government’s homeless strategy. In this regard I can advise the Deputy that Novas sought and obtained...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Money Laundering (11 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing)(Amendment) Bill was approved by the Government in December 2016. The Bill will give effect to most of the provisions of the 4th EU Money Laundering Directive (the Minister for Finance is responsible for transposing beneficial ownership and trust provisions of the Directive). The Bill is at an advanced...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (11 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the visa application referred to was approved on 6 July 2017. The sponsor in Ireland has since been advised to contact the Irish Honorary Consulate in Kiev to arrange issuance. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (11 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the visa application referred to was approved and issued on 30 June 2017. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by email using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (11 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: This Government is committed to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country in order to maintain and strengthen community engagement, provide reassurance to citizens and deter crime. To make this a reality for all, the Government has in place a plan to achieve an overall Garda workforce of 21,000 personnel by 2021 comprising 15,000 Garda members, 2,000 Reserve...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (11 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 325 to 327, inclusive, together. I can inform the Deputy that the position in relation to these matters remain unchanged at present. I am advised by the Garda authorities that investigations relating to the findings of the Flood and Mahon Tribunals, as well as the investigation of certain matters arising from the report of the Moriarty Tribunal, are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (11 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Section 9 (3) of the Firearms Act 1925, as amended, provides for the registration of a person as a firearms dealer. Any person who applies for registration must satisfy the Minister that “he is immediately about to carry on business as a firearms dealer .... in premises suitable for that business.” Further, the section provides, inter alia, that the Minister shall have regard...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda College (11 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware I have indicated publicly my concern at the findings of the Interim Internal Audit Report in relation to the financial procedures in the Garda College Templemore. As the Deputy will also be aware the Public Accounts Committee is expected to issue a report on its examination of the matter in the near future. The Garda Commissioner has been Accounting Officer for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts (11 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The information requested by the Deputy could not be compiled in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts (11 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The information requested by the Deputy could not be compiled in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (11 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned has had their permission to remain in the State renewed for a further period to 10 February, 2020. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 12 December, 2016. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Complaints Procedures (11 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces was established in 2005 to provide an independent, objective and accessible means of redress for individual members of the Defence Forces in addition to maintaining oversight of administrative and systemic practices. One of the key underlying principles of that office is to create an independent quality control mechanism to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (11 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), which has the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation, and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. The refurbishment of Portlaoise Garda station is included in the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (11 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Any level of crime that is motivated by hate or prejudice is a matter of concern and figures for recorded incidents involving discrimination are published by the CSO. I can inform the Deputy that, in 2016, there were 308 recorded incidents with a discrimination motive. I would also like to note that 2016 was also the first year in which the CSO figures fully reflect the changes in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (11 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that, to collate the specific information requested by the Deputy on the number of vehicles seized by the Gardaí and disposed of for each year from 2010 to 2016 would require An Garda Síochána to manually search and review all seizure and disposals records held within each Garda Division, which would involve a disproportionate use...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (11 Jul 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: Crime Prevention (11 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I must inform the Deputy that there are currently no plans to provide a grant scheme such as the one outlined in his question. However, I want to assure the Deputy that I am very much aware of the impact of crime on rural communities, including the serious damage done by organised gangs who target rural areas to engage in burglary and other property crime. As the Deputy is aware, Operation...

Independent Reporting Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (6 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Deputies for their contributions to the debate on this Bill. I acknowledge the broad support that has been expressed for the Bill and the objectives of the Independent Reporting Commission. I also acknowledge the traditional cross-party support of this House for measures that have been brought forward over the years in support of the process of seeking peace and the ongoing...

Independent Reporting Commission Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee (6 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.