Results 121-140 of 264 for 5 million speaker:Charles Flanagan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Accommodation (5 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...Síochána and major investment has been committed under the Capital Plan 2016-2021 to upgrade Garda premises. The Garda Station Building and Refurbishment Programme 2016-2021 is an ambitious 5 year programme, based on agreed Garda priorities, that will benefit over thirty locations around the country and includes over €60million of Exchequer funding as part of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (3 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is made of these resources. The Government's Capital Plan 2016 – 2021 provides €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet, to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a modern, effective and fit-for-purpose fleet. This is in addition to the investment of...

Bail (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...previously stated that precluding the court from considering such factors would not be consistent with the right to personal liberty acknowledged in Article 40 of the Constitution or with Articles 5 and 6(1) of the ECHR. Section 2(b) contains a similar provision targeted specifically at persons accused of burglary of a dwelling. As section 2(a) covers all offences, including burglary, I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (19 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...in the Division. As the Deputy will be aware Caherciveen forms part of the Killarney Garda District.   I am advised that Caherciveen Garda Station operates on a 24-hour basis, during which it is open to the public from 9am to 5pm Monday to Sunday. I am informed that on 30 April 2018, the latest date for which information is readily available the strength of the...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (14 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...me between items Nos. 3 and 4 on the Order of Business. The appointment of members of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, is governed by the provisions of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, which require the Government to satisfy itself that a person to be nominated for appointment has the appropriate experience, qualifications, training or expertise for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ..., that this Government is fully committed to tackle all forms of criminality and this is evidenced by the increased allocation of resources to An Garda Síochána in recent times. Some €1.65 billion has been allocated to the Garda Vote for 2018. This is an increase of approximately 2% over the allocation for 2017. Some €342 million, including €217...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Procurement Regulations (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...for the Justice Vote Group are expended in an effective and efficient manner to ensure value for money is obtained. The total budget for the Justice Vote Group in 2018 is in region of €2.58 billion of which €1.89 billion (74%) relates to payroll and superannuation; €540 million (21%) is non pay current expenditure and €144 million (5%) is capital related....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...is being processed. This is referred to as ‘direct provision’ and not all applicants take up this offer. On 6 May 2018, the Reception and Integration Agency of my Department had contracts for 35 accommodation centres for protection applicants. Accommodation centres are located in the following counties: Clare; Cork; Dublin; Galway; Kerry; Kildare; Laois; Limerick;...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Policing Plans (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: .... I am informed by the Garda authorities that ICT is recognised as an essential tool for supporting the day-to-day operations of over 16,000 Garda members, Garda reserves and civilian staff. On an annual basis, approximately 13.5 million vehicle registrations are read by the Automated Number Plate Recognition System, 1.9 million records are exchanged electronically with the Court...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Information and Communications Technology (23 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...authorities that ICT is recognised as an essential tool for supporting the day-to-day operations of over 16,000 Garda members, Garda reserves and civilian staff. On an annual basis, approximately 13.5 million vehicle registrations are read by the Automated Number Plate Recognition System, 1.9 million records are exchanged electronically with the Court Services, 9.3 million PULSE searches...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (16 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Government's Capital Plan 2016 – 2021 provides €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet, to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a modern, effective and fit-for-purpose fleet and this is in addition to the investment of almost €30 million in the period 2013 to 2015. In total, in the period 2013 to 2017, almost €44 million has been invested in...

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...from one country to another. For this reason the European Union has long had legislation in this area. Internationally, the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force are applied by 35 member jurisdictions. The FATF monitors and evaluates compliance by those members. The EU legislation and the FATF recommendations are frequently updated to reflect new trends and ensure they...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (10 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Government's Capital Plan 2016 – 2021 provides €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet, to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a modern, effective and fit for purpose fleet and this is in addition to the investment of almost €30 million in the period 2013 to 2015. In total, in the period 2013 to 2017, almost €44 million has been invested in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (24 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...operational demands and the availability of resources. As Minister, I have no direct role in the matter. As the Deputy will be aware, the Government's Capital Plan 2016 – 2021 provides €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a modern, effective and fit for purpose fleet. This is in addition to the investment of almost...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...such cases likes to have me near at hand. I am, however, in the hands of the committee. The justice Vote group is made up of six Votes with in 2018 a combined gross expenditure allocation of €2.58 billion - €2.43 billion in current expenditure and €144 million in capital expenditure. In addition, there is a further capital provision of €17.9 million in...

Data Protection Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...the accompanying law enforcement directive into national law and to establish the data protection commission to replace the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner. The GDPR enters into effect on 25 May next and the directive must be transposed into national law by then. I am hopeful that with the support of the House, this Bill will be signed into law and enter into force in May...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...information requested by the Deputy.  I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that, as of the 28 February 2018, the latest date for which figures are available, the strength of the Galway Division was 575. When appropriate, the work of local Gardaí is supported by a number of Garda national units such as the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. As Minister, I have no direct role in the matter. The Garda Building and Refurbishment Programme 2016-2021, which is an ambitious 5-year Programme based on agreed Garda priorities, continues to benefit over thirty locations around the country. The Programme includes over €60 million of Exchequer funding as well as a major...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Insolvency Arrangements (17 Apr 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...within a statutory framework which balances the rights of creditors and debtors. The Personal Insolvency Arrangement (PIA) is a solution which enables agreed settlement of secured debt up to 3 million euro, (more if all secured creditors consent) and unsecured debt with no limit, with a duration of up to six years. A PIA is the insolvency solution most suited to a borrower in Mortgage...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...to the offences in this Bill by virtue of the application of the Criminal Justice Act 2011. Section 26 amends Schedule 1 to the 2011 Act by inserting a paragraph 28A which specifies that an offence under sections 5 to 10, inclusive, of the Bill will be included as a relevant offence for the purposes of the 2011 Act. As a relevant offence includes an offence specified in Schedule 1 to...