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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (3 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 123 to 133, inclusive, together. The Questions which the Deputy has asked relate very largely to operational policing matters. The policing powers and duties of members of An Garda Síochána are set out in the Garda Síochána Acts 2005-2015, including that the direction and control of An Garda Síochána are matters for the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (3 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner 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 the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is made of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (3 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, recruitment to An Garda Síochána is governed by the Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) Regulations 2013 and the recruitment and training of An Garda Síochána is a matter for the Garda Commissioner, and I as Minister have no direct role in the matter. Recruitment competitions for full time members of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Operations (3 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to advise the Deputy that from an examination of records in my Department and Agencies under the remit of my Department's Vote there is no record of any payments to the named individual.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems Provision (2 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that, on 13 April 2017, I launched the new grant aid scheme to assist community-based groups in the establishment of community-based CCTV systems in their local areas. Under the scheme, which will be administered by my Department, eligible community groups can apply for grant-aid of up to 60% of the total capital cost of a proposed CCTV system, up to a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Agreements (2 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The matter to which the Deputy refers is contained in a proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No. 539/2001. That regulation constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in which Ireland does not take part in accordance with the Council Decision 2002/192/EC of 28 February, 2002. Regulation (EC) No 539/2001...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (2 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that the planning and implementation of policing operations in relation to major public events is a matter for the Garda authorities in the first instance. I am advised that prior to any event, Garda management prepares a full and comprehensive Policing Plan, including a Risk Assessment and an assessment of all information and intelligence available in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (2 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Garda National Vetting Bureau carries out vetting checks and this is done primarily in respect of areas of employments where persons may have substantial, unsupervised access to children or vulnerable adults, including schools. This is done in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012-2016. I am informed by the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications Data (2 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, Garda vetting is conducted by the National Vetting Bureau on behalf of relevant organisations that are registered with the Bureau whose employees, paid or otherwise, are carrying out any work or activity, a necessary and regular part of which consists mainly of the person having access to, or contact with, children or vulnerable persons. It is a service designed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Valuation Office (2 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Commissioner of Valuation, who is independent in the exercise of his functions, has overall responsibility under the Valuation Acts 2001 to 2015 for the maintenance of valuation lists of all commercial properties in the State which are used by Local Authorities in the calculation of rates due from individual ratepayers. This is done by using two statutory valuation processes known as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (2 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the measures outlined are required to ensure, as far as possible, that the supporting documents of visa applicants are verified and authenticated. This is a normal function of the decision maker in any visa application process. Unfortunately, in the case of documentation issued in Afghanistan,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (2 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner 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 the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is made of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (2 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 103 to 106, inclusive, together. 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. I am assured by the Commissioner that the allocation of Gardaí is continually monitored and reviewed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (2 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware, Operation Thor entails a broad range of activities to tackle organised crime gangs and other prolific offenders as well as working with communities to prevent crime. This comprehensive operation has been rolled out nationwide, including in the Rathcoole area, and is supported by the enhanced Government investment in Garda resources, including the recently announced...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Data (2 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: A report on the number of drink driving offences listed by court area between January 2015 – March 2017 has been provided by the Courts Service and is set out in the table. It is important to note the following: Note 1: Report displays offences that have been struck out not served; Note 2: If an offence was listed in more than one court area it will appear twiceon the report, or if...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Valuation Office (2 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Valuation Office is currently undertaking a systematic national programme of revaluing, for rates purposes, all industrial and commercial properties in the State on a rating authority basis. This is one the main statutory functions of the Commissioner of Valuation. The revaluation programme is the first of its kind since the mid-nineteenth century and has been a policy objective of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (2 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel and resources, including decisions in relation to Garda stations and I, as Minister, have no direct role in these matters. I have asked the Garda Commissioner for the specific information requested and when it is to hand I will inform the Deputy accordingly.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (2 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the day to day operation of An Garda Síochána, including in relation to personnel and resources, and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I have asked the Garda Commissioner for the specific information requested and when it is to hand I will inform the Deputy accordingly.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (2 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that the conduct of Garda investigations is a matter for the Garda authorities and I, as Minister, do not have a direct role in this regard. However, I am advised that all instances of possible criminal behaviour which come to Garda attention are thoroughly investigated. Garda measures to combat all forms of crime, including fraud, are supported by enhanced...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Payments (2 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: There are no plans at present to increase the weekly allowance of €19.10 per adult and €15.60 per child paid to those living in State provided accommodation while their application for international protection is being considered. The range of services and facilities offered free of any charge to those in the protection process who avail of State provided accommodation include...