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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (16 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and deployment of resources.  As Minister, I have no responsibility for these matters.  I am assured however that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Policy (16 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...abuse ("What would you do?" which ran from 2016-2018) and sexual violence ("No Excuses", which commenced in 2019 and is scheduled to run until 2021); an expanded Victims Charter has been published, providing information on the supports and services available.  This is available online at ; An Garda Síochána is also continuously improving its specialist services...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs in Prisons (9 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...will appreciate that for operational reasons I cannot go into detail on those measures. However I can confirm that management at Mountjoy Prison advise me they are in regular contact with An Garda Síochána on this issue and that a number of arrests have been made.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reports (9 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 214 and 215 together. First it is important to say that the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including human resources matters. These are not matters within my responsibility as Minister. In relation to medical certification requirements for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (9 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána as well as the allocation and distribution of resources. This includes responsibility for the recruitment, training and deployment of Garda members and members of the Garda Reserve. As Minister, I have no responsibility in these matters. I am assured however that Garda management keeps the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (9 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters, deployment of resources and operational action. As Minister, I have no responsibility for these matters. I am assured however that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (9 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, the Garda Diversity and Integration Strategy 2019-2021 was launched last year and includes a wide range of elements, including a working definition of hate crime and upskilling Gardaí to understand the needs of diverse communities and respond to crimes perpetrated against them. It may also be noted that the Garda Code of Ethics also commits members to opposing and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (9 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Garda Commissioner is responsible under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 for the management of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and the deployment of resources. As Minister, I have no responsibility for these matters. I am assured however that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (9 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: .... These characteristics are race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, membership of the travelling community and sexual orientation. 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. The Director of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (9 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. As a result, all works to the Garda estate involve close cooperation between the OPW and the Garda authorities. This includes identifying and progressing any necessary remedial or refurbishment works required at individual stations. As Minister, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (9 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and business of An Garda Síochána as well as the efficient use of resources. This includes responsibility for decisions on the allocation of Garda resources across the Divisions, in light of identified operational demands. As Minister, I have no...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (9 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: In accordance the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. The allocation of Garda resources, including equipment and specialist equipment, is also a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. Other than in the case of certain less-lethal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (9 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for management of An Garda Síochána and for the allocation and efficient use of Garda resources. This includes responsibility for the distribution of personnel across the various Garda Divisions. As Minister I have no direct role in these matters. I understand, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (9 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for management of An Garda Síochána and for the allocation and efficient use of Garda resources. This includes responsibility for the distribution of personnel across the various Garda Divisions. As Minister I have no direct role in these matters. I understand, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (9 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the direction and control of An Garda Síochána as well as for operational matters such as that referred to. As Minister, I have no direct role in that matter. As the Deputy will appreciate, under the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1988, the holder of a licence shall not sell or deliver, or permit any person to sell or deliver, intoxicating...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (9 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: My Department, alongside colleagues in the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and An Garda Síochána, is acutely aware of the severe difficulties and dangers this activity caused in the communities it impacts and my officials have been working to find solutions to this complex policing issue. It should be noted that targeted enforcement measures have been introduced in a...

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...fundamental to any democracy. Having said that, we are in a crisis. This House agreed to the implementation of unprecedented legislation providing powers of a special and emergency nature for An Garda Síochána in the context of the public health expert advice. Similarly, I note the public health expert advice in respect of marches and the assembly of persons in large numbers....

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Garda powers are temporary. I expect that there will be a full row-back and that normal service will be resumed.

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: There were a number of questions. I thank Deputy Murphy for her contribution and her support for the work of the Garda Síochána in the current challenging circumstances. The Deputy raised the issue of Garda strength in her constituency of Kildare North. While I do not have the figures with me tonight, I would be happy to provide her with them tomorrow. They will show an...

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...point to what I said earlier to Deputy Mitchell in respect of the Coolock-Darndale-Clongriffin area. It is an issue that has been the subject matter of intense engagement between me, local communities, the Garda Síochána and the former assistant commissioner, engaged on the ground now, with a view to seeing how best we can deal with community building and community engagement,...