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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Refuges Provision (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...the current Covid-19 restrictions on movement and gatherings.  In recognition of this, my Department has developed an inter-agency plan to address domestic abuse during this period.  I can assure the Deputy that An Garda Síochána continue to attach the highest priority to domestic abuse incidents.  Arrangements have also been made by the Courts Service and...

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

Charles Flanagan: ...Health and the Minister of State with special responsibility for the National Drugs Strategy and Health Promotion, although obviously the Strategy includes a wide range of actions for all stakeholders, including my Department and An Garda Síochána. An Garda Síochána continues to proactively tackle all forms of drug crime.  The Garda National...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...a Deportation Order, signed on 29 September 2017,  requiring them to remove themselves from the State and remain outside the State.  The enforcement of the Deportation Order is a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).  As previously advised, representations were received from the person concerned, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3(11) of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Abuse (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: Under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 the Garda Commissioner is responsible for carrying on and managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. In addition, the investigation of suspected crimes is an operational matter within the responsibility of the Commissioner and not for me as Minister.   The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...and to respect its democratic values. All applicants for a certificate of naturalisation aged 16 years and older are subject to a criminal records check carried out by the National Vetting Bureau of An Garda Síochána. This is an essential step in the process.  An applicant's good character is assessed in a number of ways; including but not limited to: ...

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I will have to get that information for the Deputy. Regarding the emergency powers conferred on the Garda Síochána by this House, however, as far as the Garda is concerned, the operational engagement on its part is to engage with members of the public, to inform members of the public, to encourage members of the public and, as a last resort, to rely on the Covid-19-related...

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...extensive powers that have been given under the emergency legislation. That is why I was very keen to ensure that there was transparency and balance. There are reports on a weekly basis from the Garda Commissioner and the Policing Authority is publishing reports on a regular basis and is engaging with human rights organisations. The Garda at all times is mindful to ensure that it...

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...for the guidance. Deputy Fitzpatrick raised a number of non-Covid-19 related matters, on which I am happy to give him an early reply, with particular reference to the armed support unit and Garda stations and resources in the Louth area. On Covid, Deputy Kenny raised the matter of PPE being deployed to Garda members. This is a matter of importance. I reject Deputy Kenny's remarks...

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: In respect of the task force, as a long-standing Member of the House, Deputy Sherlock will be aware that these are operational issues for An Garda Síochána. I assure the Deputy and the House that, from my personal knowledge and my discussions and meetings with the Commissioner and his Garda team, every effort is being made on the part of An Garda Síochána to deal with the...

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...the regulatory framework concerning domestic violence in the context of the impact of Covid-19. I want to acknowledge what Deputy Murnane-O'Connor has also stated in that regard. I spoke to gardaí on this issue yesterday. It seems from feedback that I have received that this is one issue where there has been an increase in criminal activity. It should be a concern to all of us....

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...to all who have lost loved ones in this horrific pandemic and wish a safe recovery to all those fighting the virus. I pay particular tribute to front-line workers throughout the sector, including gardaí and Garda staff, prison staff, courts officers and staff and immigration officers. In managing our response, my Department has a cross-functional team in place and is part of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...appreciate that the primary purpose of the employment vetting carried out by the National Vetting Bureau is to seek to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults. It is carried out by An Garda Síochána primarily in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012-2016. It is, as I am sure the Deputy will agree, a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for management and control of An Garda Síochána and for the allocation and efficient use of Garda resources. This includes responsibility for the allocation of Garda vehicles, in accordance with operational demand. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I am assured,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The resources allocated to An Garda Síochána have reached record levels, with an allocation of €1.88 billion for 2020. The capital allocation to An Garda Síochána has also been further increased to a total of €116.5million. This ongoing financial support is intended to enable a strong and visible police presence throughout the country, to maintain and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (13 May 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 optimum...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...on the Future of Policing in Ireland (CoFPI). It will redefine policing to include prevention of harm to those who are vulnerable and place an obligation on relevant state agencies to cooperate with An Garda Síochána in relation to the broader issue of community safety. It will also provide for a new coherent governance and oversight framework to empower the Garda Commissioner to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Female Genital Mutilation (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...In so far as concerns my remit, the Second National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence 2016-2021 contains a commitment to raise awareness of female genital mutilation within An Garda Síochána. This is being actioned through: - Delivery of a training module on female genital mutilation twice a year to frontline Gardaí; and - Development and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (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 Data (13 May 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 optimum...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, record resources, including a substantial capital allocation of €116m, were made available to An Garda Síochána in 2020. Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for carrying on and managing the administration and business of the organisation as well as for the allocation of Garda resources, in light of...