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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána and for the allocation of Garda resources, in light of identified operational demand. This includes responsibility for personnel matters and the deployment of personnel across the various Garda Divisions. As Minister I have no direct role in these matters. I am advised by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Policing (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I understand that the Deputy is referring to the Community Policing Framework developed by An Garda Síochána which is currently being piloted in 4 Garda Divisions - DMR South Central, Cork, Galway and Mayo. I understand that this new Framework takes into account the recommendations of the Report on the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland, and is focused on multi-agency...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and deployment of Garda resources. I am assured however that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in light of operational demand, to ensure their optimum use. I am informed by the Garda authorities that it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...the necessary national measures to help limit the spread of COVID-19. I would also like to inform the Deputy that the enforcement of Dublin transfer orders is an operational matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau. Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, Dublin transfers are subject to operational constraints and, as such, all cases are considered on a case by case basis. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that 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. I have requested information from An Garda Síochána on the matter raised and will write directly to the Deputy when it is received.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The resources provided to An Garda Síochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation for 2020 of €1.88 billion. This level of funding is enabling sustained, ongoing recruitment of Garda members and staff and as a result, An Garda Síochána is a growing organisation. There are now over 14,700 Gardaí nationwide, supported by over 3,000 Garda staff and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that 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. I have requested information from An Garda Síochána on the matter requested by the Deputy and will write directly to the Deputy when it is received.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...in the period since the previous report.  I am satisfied that there remains a real and persistent threat from terrorist activity and organised crime as evidenced by the seizures of firearms, explosives and ammunition by An Garda Síochána and the most serious of cases brought before the Special Criminal Court. It is important that these provisions are renewed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: 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. Further, 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 among the various...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the administration of An Garda Síochána and is primarily responsible for the effective and efficient use of Garda resources. This includes responsibility for matters including the opening hours of Garda stations and the allocation of personnel. As Minister, I have no role in relation to such matters.  I am advised by the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: 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. General information on the Garda workforce is available on my Department's website at the following link I will write directly to the Deputy with more specific information on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The statutory framework relating to young offenders and the Garda Diversion Programme is set out in the Children Act 2001. The nationwide network of Garda Youth Diversion Projects (GYDPs) is supported by my Department. GYDPs are community based, multi-agency, crime prevention initiatives which primarily seek to divert young people who have become involved in criminal or anti-social behaviour....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (3 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.  The resources provided to An Garda Síochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation for 2020 of €1.88 billion. This level of funding is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 400 and 405 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. General information on the Garda workforce is available on my Department's website at the following link I will write...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that 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. I have requested information from An Garda Síochána on the matter requested by the Deputy and will write directly to the Deputy when it is received.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 402 to 404, inclusive, together. The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and deployment of resources. As Minister, I have no responsibility for these matters. I understand however that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under review in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...2020. These contacts were made as part of public health passenger checks under measures related to the Covid-19 pandemic. BMU currently only collect the Passenger Locator forms for Dublin Airport. The Garda National Immigration (GNIB) manage the compliance for the other ports after which the Passenger Locator forms are forwarded to the BMU in Dublin Airport, who also carry out the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (27 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...to the requirement that the person is complying with the requirements of the Directive. The Registration Office in Burgh Quay and all Registration Offices for non-Dublin residents operated by An Garda Síochána remain temporarily closed due to COVID-19. Consequently, the requirement to present at a registration office to register a new permission or renew a current permission is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (27 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: 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 the distribution of personnel across the various Garda Divisions. As Minister I have no direct role in these matters. I understand, however, that Garda...