Written answers
Tuesday, 12 June 2018
Department of Justice and Equality
- European Council Meetings
443. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if immigration will be discussed at the June 2018 European Council meeting in view of events that have occurred in Hungary and... - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports
444. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he has met a family (details supplied) following the publishing of the GSOC report in regard to the way in which complaints... - Referendum Campaigns
445. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there have been changes to the indicative timetable for the holding of referendums (details supplied) agreed on 26 September... - Garda Operations
446. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when it is planned to establish the Garda insurance fraud unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24933/18] - Adoption Legislation
447. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if adoptive leave will be provided for same-sex couples in view of the fact that circular 18/2013 does not cater for the needs... - UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
448. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the budget allocation he plans putting in place in 2018 and 2019 in order to establish a UNCRPD implementation working group... - Crime Data
449. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of unlicensed taxi drivers apprehended by An Garda Síochána in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he... - Work Permits Eligibility
450. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Garda Training
451. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the funding allocated for high-quality training on domestic and sexual violence to An Garda Síochána in 2017 and... - Garda Information and Communications Technology
452. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if GISC's responsibility for the management of the Garda information technology service desk out of hours and on weekends was... - Prison Service Staff
453. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the name of the governor of Portlaoise prison; when they were appointed; and the name of the previous governor and the date of... - Legal Costs
455. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if it is permitted for an insurance company to pursue claimants or plaintiffs for their High Court and-or Court of Appeal costs... - Garda Equipment
457. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when vehicle number recognition systems will be installed in all Garda patrol cars; and if he will make a statement on the... - Sexual Offences Data
459. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of funding that will be provided for the second sexual abuse and violence in Ireland study; the communications he... - Garda Equipment
460. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to roll out the use of body-worn cameras by gardaí as standard in view of the fact that the Metropolitan Police... - Garda Resources
461. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda staff who were co-located with staff provided by a company (details supplied) in 2016 and who functioned as... - Garda Information and Communications Technology
463. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff including Garda in-house and external staff provided by a company (details supplied) allocated to work as... - Garda Resources
464. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the €7,625,089 cost of the contract awarded to a company (details supplied) for the provision of skilled resources to... - Garda Vetting
466. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding Garda vetting and clearance; and if he will make a statement on the... - Closed-Circuit Television Systems Provision
467. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications received in 2017 and to date in 2018 for the community CCTV scheme; the number of applications... - Equality Legislation
471. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the penalties applying to the refusal of an establishment to allow entry to a customer or to ask a customer to leave on the... - Domestic Violence Services Funding
472. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the funding which will be provided in 2018 and 2019 to implement the provisions of the Domestic Violence Act 2018 (details... - Garda Oversight
473. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of funding the Garda Complaints Board in the past five years to date; the number of personnel involved; the cost to... - Anti-Social Behaviour
474. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 71 of 23 May 2018, the approximate number of anti-social behaviour orders issued by An... - Garda Data
475. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of reports of section 12 of the Children's Act recorded on the PULSE system in 2016 and 2017, by each district in... - Programme for Government Implementation
477. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the implementation of the Programme for Partnership Government as it applies to his Department; and if he will... - Garda Data
478. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of juvenile good behaviour contracts issued in each of the years 2007 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will... - Departmental Reports
481. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 601 of 17 April 2018, if the nature and extent of sexual violence against those in State... - Rural Crime
482. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the efforts being made to tackle rural crime in the north west; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the number of... - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations
483. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he has examined the GSOC inquiry report on the death of a person (details supplied); the actions he is taking to address the... - Garda Strength
484. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of personnel in Roscrea Garda station to date; the number of personnel that were stationed there five and ten years... - Immigration Status
485. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application under section 3(6) of the Immigration Act 1999 in the case of a... - Refugee Data
486. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cases referred to the International Protection Office that have been granted residency or have had their cases... - Assisted Decision Making
489. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24762/18] - Garda Resources
490. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will discuss with senior Garda management the urgent need for sufficient Garda resources to be allocated to an area... - Guardian Status
491. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the position of a central registrar to maintain a record of statutory declarations of guardianship in Ireland can be... - Garda Training
492. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in each district in the Dublin region who have completed the CBD level-three driving course in each... - Proposed Legislation
493. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to update the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24857/18] - Asylum Applications Data
494. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the age profile of asylum seekers currently resident in direct provision by age and gender in tabular form; and if he will make... - Naturalisation Eligibility
495. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a Palestinian citizen who is married to an Irish citizen is eligible to apply for Irish citizenship. [24866/18] - Commencement of Legislation
496. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the sections of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 which have not yet been commenced further... - Garda Deployment
497. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in the Henry Street and Roxboro Road districts of Limerick city in each of the years 2007 to 2017 and... - Closed-Circuit Television Systems
498. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the Policing Authority has not yet issued guidelines on CCTV schemes in accordance with section 31(d) of the Garda... - Data Protection
499. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 115 of 30 May 2018, the process involved in drawing up the codes of conduct referred to... - Leave to Remain
501. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the INIS has access to an ink stamp to appropriately endorse a passport allowing a person to remain in the State (details... - Home Repossessions Rate
502. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of proceedings lodged in respect of repossession cases before the courts involving the family home; the number of... - Courts Service Data
503. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of fines that have been applied to persons driving without insurance in each of the years 2013 to 2017, by county in... - Motor Insurance Data
504. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of vehicles seized for driving without insurance in each of the years 2013 to 2017, by county in tabular form; and... - Road Traffic Accidents Data
505. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of deaths arising out of accidents involving vehicles which were driven by uninsured drivers in each of the years... - Asylum Applications Data
506. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 279 of 29 May 2018, if only 0.5% of residents on direct provision have been in the asylum... - Garda Resources
507. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if Iveragh, County Kerry, will be supported with the installation of ANPR cameras to assist in policing (details supplied); and... - Garda Recruitment
508. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a new superintendent will be appointed to Bruff Garda station, County Limerick. [25066/18] - Immigration Status
509. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration has been given to allow a person (details supplied) to remain legally here; if recognition has been given to... - Departmental Correspondence
510. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25074/18] - Immigration Status
511. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects a decision on an immigration appeal by persons (details supplied) to be processed; if it will be expedited in... - Prison Service Data
512. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the lengths of time individual prisoners were placed in safety observation cells, closed observation cells and 22 and 23 hour... - Data Protection
513. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of female and male prisoner, respectively, who exercised their right to vote in the referendum to repeal the eighth... - Garda Reserve
514. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if Caherciveen Garda station will be reopened; his plans to appoint the requisite gardaí to facilitate same; and if he... - Prison Education Service
515. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the participation rates of prisoners in education during their sentences by prison; the budget for the provision of such... - Prisoner Complaints Procedures
516. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of category A complaints submitted in 2017 and to date in 2018 by prison in tabular form; the length of time taken... - Prison Discipline
517. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners that received a disciplinary sanction for breach of prison discipline by prison in tabular form; the... - Prison Facilities
518. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the commitment made by him at the UNCAT hearing in 2017 that all prisons would have child friendly visiting conditions by... - Direct Provision System
519. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the findings of a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25112/18] - Crime Data
520. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of stolen firearms that were used in crimes in each of the years 2013 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will... - Court Accommodation Provision
521. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he will take to preserve the courthouse building in Kanturk, County Cork: if his attention has been drawn to the fact... - Garda Reserve
522. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda Reserves in each year since its establishment in 2006. [25164/18] - Commencement of Legislation
524. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the sections and parts of all legislation brought forward by his Department in each of the past four years that have yet to be... - Refugee Resettlement Programme
525. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures being taken to accommodate refugees from the Syrian crisis; the way they can be integrated into society and... - Visa Applications
526. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in respect of an appeal for a visa by a person (details supplied); when a decision is likely to be... - Garda Transport Data
527. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of mountain bikes allocated to each station within the Garda R and J districts in each of the years 2016, 2017 and... - Ministerial Meetings
528. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 102 of 21 May 2017, if a meeting can be arranged between him and the person to discuss... - Refugee Resettlement Programme
529. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding refugees in Killarney town; and if he will make a statement on the... - Departmental Agencies Staff Data
530. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 88 of 7 May 2017, the number of new staff hires engaged in the provision of services in... - Asylum Applications
531. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the average wait time for first interview for asylum applications has increased from 11 weeks in 2015 to 18 to 20... - Garda Data
533. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of An Garda Síochána that have been injured in the line of duty; the number of injuries and... - Garda Transport Provision
534. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures taken to equip gardaí in Tallaght with adequate four wheel drive vehicles to help reduce response times... - Garda Accommodation
535. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a number of gardaí in the Tallaght area operate out of a hotel close to... - Residency Permits
536. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the correct procedure to be followed in the case of a person (details supplied); if they are required to take particular steps... - Garda Data
537. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of outstanding warrants nationwide on the Garda PULSE system to date by bench, penal and committal warrants; the... - Court Procedures
539. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the concept of courtroom dogs which are used in the United States of America as a means of... - Closed-Circuit Television Systems
541. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if legislation or a statutory instrument will be introduced that would allow An Garda Síochána and specifically the... - Departmental Funding
542. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his Department's capital allocation in each of the years 2019 to 2023; and the areas to which funds will be allocated in each... - Garda Transport Data
544. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of large marked Garda vans; if funding will be made available to purchase additional large marked vans for use by... - Detention Centres Provision
545. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when construction works on the new Garda immigration detention facility at Dublin Airport will be completed; and if he will... - Garda Vetting
546. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the waiting times for Garda vetting for voluntary organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25606/18] - Garda Transport Data
548. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of additional unmarked Garda vehicles that came into the fleet in each of the years 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018;... - Garda Equipment
549. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to issue each front-line garda with a Taser; the estimated cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the... - Garda Recruitment
550. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated full-year cost of employing ten new front-line gardaí. [25698/18] - Garda Resources
553. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated full-year cost of providing front-line Garda vehicles with GPS. [25701/18] - Garda Youth Diversion Projects
554. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of establishing a new Garda youth diversion project; and the estimated full year running cost of any such a... - Legal Aid
555. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated full-year cost of reducing free civil legal aid by €70, €80, €90 and €100... - Courts Service
556. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated full-year running cost of the Courts Service. [25704/18] - Garda Resources
557. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of forensic accountants dedicated to tackling white-collar crime. [25707/18] - Electronic Tagging
559. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated full-year cost of electronic tagging and monitoring thereafter of those convicted of rape, child sexual abuse and...
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