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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (17 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned has applied for a right of residency in the State, accompanied by a right to work, based on their parentage of an Irish born minor citizen child, and based also on the principles of the Zambrano Judgment. While an enquiry was received on 20th March, 2014 in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Temporary Travel Documentation (17 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that in exceptional cases an application for Irish temporary travel document may be considered in respect of qualifying non Irish nationals who are resident in Ireland. In all such cases, INIS must be satisfied that there is no alternative open to the applicant before an Irish temporary travel document...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (17 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: 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. Currently, there are 4,353 residents in 34 centres across the State under contract to RIA. The only direct provision...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (17 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person in question was notified by letter in January 2012 that permission had been granted under section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended) to allow their family member to travel to the State to reside with them. I am further advised that the person in question was informed that they should...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (17 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that further to my reply to Parliamentary Question 143 of 10 April 2014, the applicant was informed by letter dated 28 February 2014 that their application for Long-Term Residency was deemed incomplete as they had failed to submit the appropriate additional documentation requested by letter dated 27...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (17 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 693 of Tuesday, 27 May 2014. The position remains as stated. Reply to Parliamentary Question No. 693 of Tuesday, 27 May 2014. 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. As the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: English Language Training Organisations (17 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As I understand it, the private sector college referred to by the Deputy closed because of claimed financial difficulties rather than being implicated in immigration abuse. My colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills, and I have established a task force to assist genuine students affected by these private sector college closures. Jointly chaired by the Department of Education and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Complaints Procedures (17 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 established the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission to receive complaints from members of the public concerning the conduct of members of the Garda Síochána. The Act stipulates that the Ombudsman Commission is independent in the exercise of its functions. I have no role in the processing of individual complaints which are referred to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 169 and 178 together. As the Deputy is aware, in light of public safety concerns highlighted by An Garda Síochána and difficulties in the interpretation of the legislation expressed by members of the judiciary, my Department is currently examining key policy, legislative, administrative and other issues relating to firearms licensing in conjunction...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to assure the Deputy that the Government remains committed to immigration reform as provided for under the Programme for Government and under the Government Legislation Programme. Since my appointment as Minister for Justice and Equality, I have been considering the many and varied issues that have arisen, and continue to arise, in relation to this key area of statutory reform. Quite...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration and Naturalisation Service Delays (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 and 172 together. I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) provides registration functions for all Non-EEA persons who intend to reside in the State for longer than 90 days. These functions are provided from the Burgh Quay offices in respect of the Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Determination Procedure for Statelessness (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: In the interests of accuracy I want to correct any erroneous impression that might be arrived at from the Deputy's question that some 50 organisations have come together to highlight the lack of a statelessness determination process in Ireland. The European Network on Statelessness is a voluntary civil society coalition that campaigns on this issue and it has called for "All European states...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have no plans to introduce legislation of the nature proposed by the Deputy and I consider that such legislation is not necessary at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Order Offences (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: While I can not speculate as to what, if any, legislative provision is applicable to the circumstances of any particular incident, I would note that there are provisions of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 and the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997 which may be relevant to the general issue which the Deputy raises. In particular, section 5 of the 1994 Act provides for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Order Offences (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised that An Garda Síochána makes regular and effective use of existing public order legislation in the course of meeting the policing needs of our communities. While these provisions are kept under ongoing review, there are no plans for their revision at present, nor am I aware of any recommendations from the Law Reform Commission in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Data (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: Since the end of 2008, respecting the need to bring order to the public finances, the Department of Justice and Equality  has only sought sanctions to fill vacant posts in the very minimum of cases. Notwithstanding the above, the following table sets out currentstaff vacancies within the Department and agencies under its remit. Dept/ Agency Title of the vacant post Length of time...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations Refurbishment (12 Jun 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 capital expenditure in this area. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the provision of a new Garda District Headquarters at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parole Board Issues (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand the Deputy has asked this Question previously of my predecessor. The position remains unchanged. I will bring proposals forward to Government for a statutory Parole Board when I have considered the recommendations of the Group carrying out a strategic review of penal policy and in that context will bear in mind the Deputy's suggestion on victim representation. I expect the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: In order to get authority to administer a deceased person's estate it is necessary to obtain a Grant of Representation. This is a legal process which requires the production of legal documentation to the Probate Office. Following examination of the required documentation authority is given to a named person(s) to access a deceased person’s estate and deal with it according to law. I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (12 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management are aware of the issues referred to by the Deputy and have put in place a number of policing arrangements in this regard. These include increased patrols and checkpoints in the area, ongoing contact with DART management and liaison with local shops and businesses regarding the sale of intoxicating liquor. A Regional...