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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Student Visas (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that the Third Level Graduate Programme is for graduates with an award at Level 8 or 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications. Graduates with level 8 awards are granted a 12 month permission to a maximum of 7 years’ student permission overall. Graduates with an award at Level 9 or above who qualify for the programme are granted permission for 24...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that discussions on a new Programme for Government are ongoing and I understand that this proposal is among those under consideration. The Taoiseach and I have previously met with the Garda Commissioner and members of his senior management team in relation to serious crime incidents in the DMR North and the coordinated response mounted by An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: Community-based CCTV is governed by section 38(3)(c) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 and the Garda Síochána (CCTV) Order 2006.  This legal framework requires that any proposed community CCTV scheme must: - be approved by the local Joint Policing Committee, - have the prior support of the relevant local authority, which must...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that discussions on a new Programme for Government are ongoing and I understand that this proposal is among those under consideration. The Deputy will recall that both the Taoiseach and I have visited Drogheda on a number of occasions to meet with Gardaí involved in tackling the ongoing and highly volatile feud as referred to. I am regularly briefed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (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. 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 their optimum use. Further, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 338, 389 and 390 together. I wish to inform the Deputy that I am carefully considering the findings of the court and any attendant implications for the consideration of similar applications. My Department has sought legal advice on this matter and is currently considering the options for an alternative or ‘enhanced’ process for...

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

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 339 and 340 together. As the Deputy will be aware, Part 4 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017 is due to be reviewed this year. This review arises under the provisions of the Act itself, and will include an assessment of the impact of the Act on the welfare of those who engage in sexual activity for payment. The terms of reference for the...

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

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, An Garda Síochána has been carrying out extensive operations in support of the public health guidelines in place in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. Garda action in this regard is underpinned by primary and secondary legislation introduced by the Minister for Health and in particular the additional temporary powers provided for under section 31A...

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

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that I cannot address the detail of any individual case. I can however confirm that my Department has received an update from An Garda Síochána in relation to this matter and that I will write to the Deputy on this matter shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the COVID–19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the way the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) of my Department conducts its business at this time. Since 20 March, my Department has temporarily ceased accepting new visa applications. However, we continue to accept and to process certain priority or emergency cases, including:  -emergency...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) of my Department that, in the interests of fairness to all applicants, all applications are processed in chronological order. The COVID–19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the way the Immigration Services (ISD) of my Department conducts its business. In line with advice issued by the Government, HSE and the National...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that the EU Treaty Rights Review Unit of the Immigration Service of my Department received an application from the person referred to by the Deputy on 5 December 2017.  This request was for a review of the decision made on 16 November 2017 to refuse their application to retain a residence card on an individual and personal basis under EU...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Execution of Wills (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: Part VII of the Succession Act 1965 sets out a number of legal requirements for the making of a valid will: - It must be in writing; - The testator must be over 18 years of age (the testator may be under 18 if he or she is or has been married); - The testator must be of sound mind; - The testator must sign or mark the will in the presence of two witnesses; - The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (3 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. Works in relation to Garda accommodation are progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the OPW. The current Garda Building and Refurbishment Programme which runs to 2021 is based on agreed Garda priorities and covers over...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Business Regulation (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The position is that excise licences issued by the Revenue Commissioners for the manufacture of intoxicating liquor, including a distiller of spirits licence under the Finance (1909-1910) Act 1910, do not permit retail sales to the public. However, the Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Act 2018 contains statutory provisions which allow craft breweries and distilleries to obtain...

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

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy may be aware that, on 13 May 2020, I announced that immigration permissions due to expire between 20 May 2020 and 20 July 2020 will be automatically extended for two months. This includes any permission,  which was renewed by the earlier notice of 20 March 2020 and which therefore has a new expiry date between 20 May 2020 and 20 July 2020. This exceptional...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bench Warrants (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for 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. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. As the Deputy will appreciate, difficulties in relation to the execution of warrants, including bench...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) of my Department that the person concerned made an application on 1 October 2019, for permission to remain in the State as a de facto partner of an Irish national. The Deputy will appreciate that in the interests of fairness to all applicants, applications are dealt with in chronological order.  I understand that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation (3 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions. The Government’s National Development Plan 2018-2027 has a number of key Courts Service accommodation projects including...

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

Charles Flanagan: A core focus of the work carried out by An Garda Síochána is aimed at tackling drug distribution and organised crime. The continued disruption of the supply of all illicit drugs remains a priority for An Garda Síochána and the other state agencies tasked with responsibilities in this regard. Since its establishment in 2015, the National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau,...