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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Inspections (9 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 216 and 225 together. The main function of the Inspector of Prisons is to carry out regular inspections of prisons and places of detention in Ireland. It plays a vital role in ensuring effective independent oversight of our prison system and I was pleased to see an increase in the budget by €0.7m in Budget 2020, bringing the total allocation to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 472 and 498 together. I would first note that, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. In addition, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda National Immigration Bureau (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. In addition, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the allocation of Garda vehicles...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion, increasing to an unprecedented €1.88 billion for 2020. Very significant capital investment is also being made in An Garda Síochána, including a total of €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021. I understand from the Garda authorities that this year's capital allocation of €10...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (10 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...of €1.76 billion and this is due to increase further to an unprecedented €1.88 billion for 2020. The capital budget for An Garda Síochána has also been significantly increased - a total of €92 million was provided this year, representing a 50% increase on capital investment in 2018. And capital investment will increase further to €116.5 million in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Employment Rights (10 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...and it is monitored by an Oversight Committee, chaired by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine with members from relevant Departments and State Agencies, including my own. To date, 351 individuals have applied for, and been granted permission under this Scheme. There are 224 valid permission under the scheme at present. Under the terms of the Scheme, all crew from non-EEA...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (5 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...for 2019 of €1.76 billion, increasing to an unprecedented €1.88 billion for 2020. Very significant capital investment is also being made in An Garda Síochána, including a total of €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021. I understand from the Garda authorities that this year's capital allocation of €10 million for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (3 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...so as to ensure that the optimum use is made of resources. As the Deputies will be aware, a record €1.76 billion was allocated to the Garda Vote for 2019, as well as capital investment amounting to €92 million this year. I am pleased to have secured an overall increase of €122 million to increase An Garda Síochána's budget for 2020 to an unprecedented...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (27 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...of €1.76 billion and this is due to increase further to an unprecedented €1.88 billion for 2020.  The capital budget for An Garda Síochána has also been significantly increased - a total of €92 million was provided this year, representing a 50% increase on capital investment in 2018. And capital investment will increase further to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...2019 of €1.76 billion and this is due to increase further to an unprecedented €1.88 billion for 2020. The capital budget for An Garda Síochána has also been significantly increased - a total of €92 million was provided this year, representing a 50% increase on capital investment in 2018. Capital investment will increase further to €116.5 million in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (20 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion and this is increasing further to an unprecedented €1.882 billion for 2020. Very significant capital investment is also being made in An Garda Síochána. €10 million was made available for the Garda fleet this year. A further €9million will be provided next year as part of an overall investment of €46...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (12 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 to 223, inclusive, together. It is important to be clear that under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner has responsibility for management of An Garda Síochána and for the allocation and efficient use of Garda resources. This includes responsibility for personnel matters and the distribution of personnel across...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (7 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner is primarily responsible for the effective and efficient use of the resources available to An Garda Síochána. This includes responsibility for the formulation of proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations, taking into account crime trends and policing priorities. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service Data (5 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...The Board’s other main sources of income are financial contributions from applicants and costs recovered. The grant funding provided to the Legal Aid Board by my Department in 2019 is €40.796 million. The largest cost of operating the law centre network is staff salaries. Solicitors employed by the Legal Aid Board are civil servants of the State and are subject to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (5 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The resources provided by Government to An Garda Síochána have reached record levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion. I am pleased to have secured an overall increase of €122 million to increase An Garda Síochána's budget for 2020 to an unprecedented €1.882 billion for next year. Very significant capital investment is also being made in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (24 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: .... The resources provided by Government to An Garda Síochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion, as well as capital investment amounting to €92 million. I am pleased to have secured an overall increase of €122 million to increase An Garda Síochána’s budget for 2020 to an unprecedented...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (22 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The resources provided by Government to An Garda Síochána have reached record levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion. I am pleased to have secured an overall increase of €122 million to increase An Garda Síochána's budget for 2020 to an unprecedented €1.882 billion for next year. Very significant capital investment is also being made in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reorganisation (17 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...requirements, including Mullingar Garda Station.  I am informed that the need for new or additional Garda accommodation or facilities in Mullingar will be considered in the context of that review.  As the Deputy may be aware, the Commissioner last week announced the first 5 Divisions were the new Model will be implemented - Meath/Westmeath will be among these first Divisions,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (15 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 265 and 280 together. The Garda Commissioner is statutorily responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and deployment of resources. As Minister, I have no responsibility for these matters. Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing...

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 9: General (Resumed) (9 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...enjoy the support of everybody in this House in his unique leadership role at this time of challenge. In the context of these challenges, I am pleased to have secured an overall increase of €190 million for the justice and equality Vote group in 2020, which will safeguard and support the progress that has been made in recent years towards our vision of a safer, fairer and more...