Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2013
516. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will confirm that Ireland has fully implemented the technical and financial measures to ensure the 2009 EU Framework Directive on the establishment of the European Criminal Records Information System; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2960/13]
View answerThe Government has approved the scheme of the Criminal Records Information Systems Bill which will give effect to the 2009 EU Framework Decision. The Bill will codify the procedures to apply in relation to the exchange of criminal records data with other states. Currently, the Gardaí routinely request records of criminal convictions of citizens from other states who are appearing before the courts in relation to offences in this State. They can also request records of convictions in other states of Irish citizens who are of interest to the Gardaí. The impact of the Framework Decision will be to ensure that all member states of the EU are automatically notified in regard to criminal convictions of their nationals or persons resident in their state. The Bill is currently being drafted and I expect to publish the Bill towards the end of 2013.
