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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Electronic Tagging (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Electronic monitoring is not currently in use by An Garda Síochána. Section 6B of the Bail Act 1997 (inserted by section 11 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007) permits a court granting bail to make it a condition of bail that the person’s movements are monitored electronically so that his or her compliance with conditions of bail can be monitored. This provision, however,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the position with the application remains substantially as was previously advised in my response to Question No. 60 of 9 March 2017 and in the replies made to the Deputy's queries through the Oireachtas Mail facility. I am further advised that both the Irish Embassy in Dar-es-Salaam and the Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Tribunals of Inquiry Recommendations (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 125 to 127, inclusive, together. 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 ongoing. I am also advised that relevant liaison is maintained by the Garda with the Office of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Issues (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The company to which the Deputy refers in his question has been in correspondence with me and I will respond directly to them in respect of the matters they have raised. EU clearance is a matter arranged through Ireland's National Security Authority which is based in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. It was established in order to provide clearance for Government officials and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand that the person concerned made an application to the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) on 05/04/2017 for permission to remain in the State as the de facto partner of an Irish National. I have been informed that this application is currently being processed and that the person concerned will be contacted in due course. Queries in relation to the status of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Performance Management Systems (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 131 and 132 together. The operation of the scheme Performance-related Awards Scheme in the Civil Service, the Defence Forces, Local Authorities and An Garda Síochána was overseen by the Committee for Performance Awards (CPA) under the aegis of the Department of Finance. The CPA monitored the application of the scheme and approved recommendations...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Code of Ethics (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am aware of the incident referred to, the tragic events that followed and the concerns which have arisen. I understand that the matter has been referred to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) who are currently investigating the incident. The Garda Síochána Act 2005 established GSOC to provide independent oversight of alleged misbehaviour by members of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Law Reform Commission Recommendations (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy may be aware, the Law Reform Commission published a report on Jury Service in 2013 which includes an examination of the law concerning how individuals are selected for jury service and follows on from the Law Reform Commission’s 2010 Consultation Paper. The report contains 56 recommendations covering a broad range of issues relating to jury service, including that juries...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Probate Office is an office of the High Court and management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998. Probate functions are also carried out by County Registrars at District Probate Registries in 14 provincial court offices. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had...

Questions on Promised Legislation (11 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I suggest that the Deputy would raise the issue with the Minister for Social Protection, but I will have it brought to his attention as well. I suggest also that Deputy Collins would inform the person who came to see him that it would be worthwhile contacting Abhaile given the financial support, information and advice that is available. It could well be that the person could get support for...

Questions on Promised Legislation (11 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has announced a series of initiatives to increase housing supply and to make every effort to ensure that we can make rents more affordable and manageable and make social housing available. He will be making further announcements in the coming weeks on a number of housing initiatives-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (11 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: -----and no doubt he will be considering the points the Deputy makes in respect of that initiative.

Questions on Promised Legislation (11 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, there is a budget again for the NTPF. I indicated previously that hundreds of appointments would be made for patients so that they can benefit from treatment. Notice of those appointments has begun to issue. Over 300 patients have received appointments. The process in this regard will continue and accelerate in the coming weeks and months. In the meantime, as...

Questions on Promised Legislation (11 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I ask the Minister, Deputy Naughten, to answer.

Questions on Promised Legislation (11 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I ask the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, to answer.

Questions on Promised Legislation (11 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Work is under way in relation to that Bill. At this time, I do not have a date in relation to its publication.

Questions on Promised Legislation (11 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The heads of that legislation were cleared by Cabinet on Tuesday and it is now going for pre-legislative scrutiny. Hopefully, the Bill will be published after that. There will be an opportunity to raise that issue in committee.

Questions on Promised Legislation (11 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: That is a very tight deadline. I assume there was a reason to change it. I will ensure the Deputy's concerns on the matter are brought to the attention of the Minister today and I will ask him to link with the Deputy to discuss the matter.

Questions on Promised Legislation (11 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I had given a commitment to Deputy Clare Daly recognising the importance of this issue she had highlighted, as had Deputy O'Callaghan and other members of the committee. I am very keen that it would be passed before the summer. There are a variety of legislative mechanisms or Bills I could use but I might also consider a stand-alone Bill. I am meeting Deputy Daly later this afternoon to...

Questions on Promised Legislation (11 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: In regard to the individual case the Deputy mentioned, everybody will be totally disturbed and appalled by the story that has been reported in the media and actions are following on from that. As the Deputy knows, that has been reported and there is an investigation and a GSOC inquiry. Of course, our thoughts are with that young woman's family, given the appalling and very sad sequence of...