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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Support Services (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the allocation of resources to the various units within the organisation. As Minister I have no direct role in these matters. I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently 28 dogs attached to the Garda Dog Unit, consisting of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Deputy will be aware that in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána.  Under this legislation, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands.  As Minister, I have no role in these...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Support Services (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I have requested a report on the information sought by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, unfortunately the report was not to hand in time. I will write to the Deputy on receipt of the report.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Civilian Staff (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy may be aware, the documents and handwriting service of the Garda Technical Bureau transferred to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) on 2 December 2019.  FSI is an associated office of the Department of Justice and provides comprehensive scientific analysis, independent expert opinion, advice and training to support the Irish Criminal Justice system. FSI analyses...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Deputy will be aware that gaming without a permit or license is prohibited and is an offence under Section 4 of the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956, as amended by Section 3 of the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act 2019. Promoting a lottery without a permit or license is prohibited and is an offence under Section 26 of the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956, as amended by Section 8 of the 2019...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I have requested a report on the information sought by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, unfortunately the report was not to hand in time. I will write to the Deputy directly on receipt of the appropriate information.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The visa applications referred to by the Deputy were refused by the Visa Office in Abuja on 2 November 2020. The reasons for this decision were set out in the refusal letter sent to the applicants at that time. An appeal of this decision was submitted on 19 January 2021. To be fair to all applicants, appeals for applications of this type are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management and control of An Garda Síochána and for the effective and efficient use of Garda resources.  Further, the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation, including official Garda residences, is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I can confirm that no visa applications have been received by the Visa Division of my Department in respect of the persons referred to by the Deputy. To come to Ireland to work, a person would need an employment permit, which is processed by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE): https://enterprise.gov.ie/en.  In addition to the employment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 16 August 2019. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. If any...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bench Warrants (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is statutorily responsible for carrying on and managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána including the maintenance of certain databases. I have asked the Garda authorities for the information requested and I will write directly to the Deputy when it is available. However, to be of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I wish to advise the Deputy that the total number of European Arrest Warrants pertaining to Irish citizens, issued by Ireland or received by Ireland during the years 2016 to 2020 inclusive and which remain outstanding (are still active) at this time, are set out in the table below. There are various reasons why European Arrest Warrants are outstanding. The most common explanations are that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 818 and 819 together. The Legal Aid Board is the statutory, independent body responsible for the provision of civil legal aid and advice to persons of modest means in the State, in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995 and the Civil Legal Aid Regulations 1996 to 2017. The Act was amended by Section 54 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 5 December 2019. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. If any...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was refused by the Visa Office in Abu Dhabi on 9 August 2020. The reasons for this decision were set out in the refusal letter sent to the applicant at that time.  An appeal of this decision was launched on 11 October 2020. To be fair to all applicants, appeals for applications of this type are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Policing Co-operation (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I have requested a report on the information sought by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, unfortunately the report was not to hand in time. I will write to the Deputy on receipt of the report.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: There is no plan at this time to amend section 4(b) of the Criminal Procedure Act 1967 in the manner referred to by the Deputy. However, I can inform the Deputy that the legislation governing criminal procedure is kept under constant review by my Department, and updates are made from time to time when the need becomes apparent. One such example is the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised by the Garda authorities that there are three public order related Fixed Charge Notice offences: Intoxication in a Public Place; as well as two which relate to Disorderly Conduct in a Public Place (at night-time and at other times). I am informed that from 1 January 2020 to 26 April 2021, a total of 6,829 Public Order Fixed Charge Notices were issued.  The breakdown...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised by Garda authorities that the total count of minor assault incidents reported within Navan District since 1 January 2019 is as follows: 2019  2020 2021 (year to date, as of 23 April) 111 112 15 The above figures are taken from the Garda PULSE system, as of 23 April 2021. For the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under the law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána.  Further, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for...