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Tuesday, 20 Oct 2015

Written Answers Nos. 364-384

Property Registration Authority Administration

Questions (364)

Brendan Smith

Question:

364. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when an application (details supplied) to the Property Registration Authority will be finalised and approved, given that this application was submitted in 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36148/15]

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Written answers

I can inform the Deputy that under the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority (PRA) was established as and from 4 November 2006. The PRA replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the performance of its functions.

The Deputy will be aware of the service to T.D.s and Senators which provides information on the current status of applications, such as the subject of this question, which was introduced in May 2006. The service provides a speedier, more efficient and more cost effective alternative to submitting Parliamentary Questions. It is operated by the PRA and is available all year round.

I can further inform the Deputy that his query has been forwarded to the PRA for attention and direct reply via the above mentioned service.

Garda Complaints Procedures

Questions (365)

Finian McGrath

Question:

365. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 615 of 22 September 2015, her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding judicial procedures and false claims; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36173/15]

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Written answers

As I have previously advised the Deputy on more than one occasion in relation to this particular case, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is the appropriate body to handle complaints made by members of the public concerning members of the Gardai.

I understand from the correspondence submitted that GSOC has deemed the complaint to be inadmissible as it was received outside the statutory time period. Furthermore, GSOC does not consider that there are good reasons to extend the time in which a complaint can be made. The Deputy will be aware that GSOC is independent in the exercise of its functions and I have no role in its consideration of complaints.

As regards the judicial matters referred to in the correspondence, the Courts are independent in their function and it would be inappropriate for me to comment or intervene in any way in their decisions.

Departmental Legal Cases

Questions (366)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Question:

366. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a review of a case (details supplied) has been published. [36180/15]

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Written answers

The position is that Mr. Shane Murphy SC's advice has not been published on the basis that it represents legal advice to the Attorney General and to me as Minister. The purpose of Mr. Murphy's examination was not to carry out an inquiry to establish all of the facts of the case at this remove but rather to advise on whether a case had been made which would warrant the granting of a pardon. In this regard the statement I issued following the Government decision, which was prepared with the assistance of Mr. Murphy, sets out in detail the basis for Mr. Murphy's opinion that Mr. Gleeson's conviction was unsafe and fully and publicly outlines the basis for the Government's decision to recommend to the President that he exercise his right of pardon under Article 13.6 of the Constitution.

Garda Misconduct Allegations

Questions (367, 368)

Clare Daly

Question:

367. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the review by the independent review mechanism of a case (details supplied); and when the family may expect to be informed as to the outcome of the review. [36196/15]

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Clare Daly

Question:

368. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality given that Article 40 of the Irish Constitution pledges that "The State shall... in the case of injustice done, vindicate the life...and good name of every citizen'", the steps she has taken or will take to ensure that the State's duty to vindicate these rights for a person (details supplied) who was killed in 1984 is fulfilled; and if she has confidence that the Independent Review Mechanism is sufficiently equipped to vindicate that person's life and good name. [36197/15]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 367 and 368 together.

The particular case to which the Deputy refers is amongst those considered under the mechanism established for the independent review of certain allegations of Garda misconduct, or inadequacies in the investigation of certain allegations, which have been made to me as Minister for Justice and Equality, or the Taoiseach, or other public representatives with a view to determining to what extent and in what manner further action may be required in each case. A panel consisting of two Senior and five Junior Counsel was established for the purpose, all selected on the basis of their experience of the criminal justice system.

The Panel has provided recommendations to me in all 320 cases submitted to them and has therefore largely concluded its work. I am mindful that all complainants are anxious to know the outcome of the review of their case and every effort is being made to conclude the process. In each case a submission will be prepared. Mr. Justice Roderick Murphy will review the summary of the conclusion and the letter of notification drafted to ensure that they are a fair and accurate reflection of the recommendation.

The issuing of notification letters to complainants commenced on 29 June. To date, 216 complainants have been notified of the outcome of the review of their cases. Letters will continue to issue to all complainants until the process is completed.

The process of the Independent Review was not a Commission of Inquiry or Investigation designed to make findings. The purpose of the review was to triage the complaints to establish whether there was any action which I could take to further resolution of that complaint. I have previously assured Deputies that where further investigation is recommended by the review then that will occur.

Garda Misconduct Allegations

Questions (369)

Clare Daly

Question:

369. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps she has taken, or will take, to address the concern of families as to whether or not justice will be done in the cases that are under review by the independent review mechanism; and if she has full confidence in the capacity of the process to ensure justice is done in those cases. [36198/15]

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Written answers

The Panel were operating on the basis of a Government decision to have carried out an independent review of allegations of Garda misconduct. Recommendations by counsel were based on a review of the papers, and did not involve interviews or interaction with complainants or any other form of investigation, although counsel could where necessary recommend that the Minister seek further information from persons or bodies. The Panel was independent and therefore no restriction was placed on the nature of recommendations which they might make.

The purpose of the review was to triage the complaints to establish whether there was any action which I, as Minister, could take to further resolution of that complaint. Counsel were therefore required to consider the matters raised by the complainants and any corroboration offered by them, to take into account the actions already taken in relation to the complaint, and the possible options open to me, as Minister, to pursue matters. Counsel were then required to use their knowledge and experience of the criminal law to recommend whether further action was either possible or appropriate and if so to recommend the relevant action for me to take.

It is the case that in many instances the outcome has been that no further action was recommended. This is to some extent inevitable in circumstances where, on the one hand, individuals have genuine but necessarily subjective concerns about how their particular cases were originally handled and, on the other hand, counsel have to consider whether those cases have been through due process, even if the persons involved remain unhappy with the outcome of that process.

I have previously assured Deputies that where further investigation is recommended by the review then that will occur. Where cases have resulted in recommendations for further action, including referral to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC), requesting a report from the Garda Commissioner in accordance with section 41(2) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, etc, I have accepted those recommendations. It is my intention, on the completion of the process, to make a comprehensive statement on all the actions I have decided to take in line with the recommendations of counsel.

I have also asked counsel, in addition to making recommendations in individual cases, to produce a general overview of the issue and trends identified through this process. I believe that this may lead to recommendation for changes across a number of areas, which if implemented will address many of the general and thematic concerns raised by those persons who cases were examined by counsel. I understand that this general overview report is currently being finalised. Once I have had an opportunity to consider it, I intend to publish it.

DNA Database

Questions (370)

Michael McNamara

Question:

370. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the deoxyribonucleic acid, DNA, database established by the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) 2014 will be operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36209/15]

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Written answers

The Regulations necessary to give effect to various aspects of the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Act 2014 are currently being finalised by my officials, in conjunction with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel, and I therefore expect to be in a position to launch the DNA Database very shortly.

The DNA Database is an important initiative which will assist the Garda Síochána in the investigation of serious crime and in identifying serial offenders across a broad range of areas, including homicide, rape, sexual and other serious assaults, and burglary. It will play a crucial role in the investigation of so-called “cold cases”. The Database will also assist in exonerating the innocent in cases of miscarriage of justice, and will play an important part in finding and identifying missing or unknown persons. I look forward to this new tool providing crucial assistance to the Gardaí, and indeed members of the public, for decades to come.

Closed-Circuit Television Systems Provision

Questions (371)

Michael McNamara

Question:

371. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the supports in place for the installation of a closed-circuit television system for residents, residents associations and management companies in estates where anti-social behaviour is prevalent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36210/15]

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Written answers

Section 38 of the Garda Síochána Act, 2005 lays down the conditions governing the operation of CCTV schemes in public areas. This includes the need for all such CCTV schemes to be authorised in writing by the Garda Commissioner.

CCTV systems installed for the purposes of crime prevention, and as aids to policing in areas to which the general public routinely have access such as town centres, fall into two categories: Garda CCTV systems and community-based CCTV systems.

Garda CCTV systems are planned and implemented on the basis of the identified operational needs and priorities of An Garda Síochána. Accordingly, decisions in relation to the introduction or extension of such systems are a matter for the Garda Commissioner. The Garda authorities inform me that they keep the current Garda CCTV arrangements under ongoing review in the context of changing operational requirements.

As regards community-based CCTV, a scheme was launched in 2005 which provided financial assistance to qualifying local organisations towards meeting the capital costs associated with the establishment of a local community CCTV system. Two rounds of funding were advertised under that scheme, most recently in 2007. All of the funding provided under the previous two rounds has been fully allocated.

I am very conscious, however, of the value that communities place on CCTV and with this in mind, I have instigated a review of the effectiveness of the Community CCTV Scheme in conjunction with the Garda authorities. The outcome of that review will inform future decisions on the continuation of the Scheme.

The Deputy may also be aware that my colleague, the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, has recently made an announcement in relation the provision of CCTV in rural areas, which is to be funded from the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020.

Garda Strength

Questions (372)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

372. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will urgently review Garda Síochána strength in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36223/15]

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Written answers

I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the allocations of Gardaí is continually monitored to ensure optimal use of Garda human resources. This process is periodically reviewed in light of particular incidents of concern or challenges and it is in this context that the Commissioner has directed the allocation of additional Gardaí to the Louth Division.

I am advised that an additional 2 sergeants and 25 Gardaí are being allocated to the Louth Garda Division as an interim measure. These Gardaí are being transferred on a temporary basis from adjoining Garda Divisions and the Dublin Metropolitan Region to support the work of the 282 members of An Garda Síochána assigned to the Louth Division.

The work of local Gardaí in the Louth Division is augmented by a number of Garda national units such as the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (NBCI), the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). Organised criminal activity is currently being targeted by An Garda Síochána across a number of fronts, including the use of focused intelligence-led operations by specialist units such as the Drugs and Organised Crime Unit and CAB.

This Government is committed to the ongoing renewal of An Garda Síochána. The increased allocation in Budget 2016 will allow for the recruitment of an additional 600 new Gardai next year on top of the 550 that will be recruited before the end of this year.

So far 295 of the new Garda Trainees have attested as members of An Garda Síochána and further 150 recruits will enter the college by year end.

On attestation, new Probationer Gardaí are assigned to Garda stations throughout the country by the Garda Commissioner, where they are deployed to mainstream policing duties. I am assured by Garda management that the needs of all Garda Divisions are fully considered, including the Louth Division, when determining the allocation of newly attested Gardaí.

Legislative Programme

Questions (373)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

373. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when she will bring the criminal justice (victims of crime) Bill before the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36285/15]

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Written answers

In July, the Government approved the drafting of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill. This legislation is currently being drafted on a priority basis and it is my intention that the Bill will be published as soon as possible.

Immigration Status

Questions (374, 405)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

374. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in determining a matter under the removals section of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service under regulation 20 of the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons Regulations) 2006 and 2008 for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36298/15]

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Bernard Durkan

Question:

405. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 373 of 29 September 2015 in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24 whose three children, aged five, eight and nine, were all born here, notwithstanding her failure to renew their entitlement to remain in the State as a spouse of a European Union national, if favourable consideration may be given to the facts of the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36052/15]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 374 and 405 together.

I refer the Deputy to the reply given to his recent Parliamentary Question No. 373 of 29 September 2015. The status of the person concerned remains as set out in that reply, as follows.

I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was granted permission to remain in the State as the Spouse of an EU National who was exercising their EU Treaty Rights in this State. This permission to remain was valid until 24th January 2012. This permission was not renewed as the person concerned failed to submit satisfactory evidence of the EU citizen exercising his EU Treaty Rights in the State for a continuous period of five years. The person concerned was notified of this decision by letter dated 9th July 2012 and has not had permission to be in the State since that date. The matter is now being considered by the Removals Section of INIS under Regulation 20 of the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons Regulations) 2006 and 2008.

Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Immigration Status

Questions (375)

Michael Moynihan

Question:

375. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the recent changes to the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service standards for non-European Union retirees to be deemed financially suitable for residency; the implications for retirees who arrived prior to these new rules; if she will acknowledge the anger of many persons who have Irish ancestry and planned to retire here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36324/15]

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Written answers

I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a notice was placed on the website www.inis.gov.ie in March of this year aimed at clarifying and standardising the terms and conditions in respect of applications from retired foreign nationals seeking to come and live in Ireland. Prior to that more ad hoc arrangements were applied in this area.

Persons who were granted permission prior to the changes however are not affected and their permissions can be renewed on the same terms as before provided they continue to comply with the terms of their permission and remain law abiding.

The immigration stamp has been changed for new cases to a stamp 0 which is a low level permission not intended to be reckonable for naturalisation or long term residence. This is consistent with the permission granted to the elderly dependent relatives of Irish citizens or others already entitled to live here. The key financial consideration in respect of a retiree is that the person must have sufficient and sustainable resources to ensure that they will not now or in the future become a burden on the State. In the case of retirees this was set at an income of €50,000 per person. They were also expected to have a lump sum sufficient to cater for unforeseen circumstances and sufficient otherwise to purchase some form of dwelling.

The matter will be kept under review.

Garda Station Closures

Questions (376)

Pádraig MacLochlainn

Question:

376. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the decision to close 139 Garda Síochána stations will now be reviewed, following her confirmation that theses closures have only saved the State an average of €4,000 per station per year. [35319/15]

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Written answers

The Garda District and Station Rationalisation Programme was implemented in An Garda Síochána during 2012 and 2013. The direct savings from the Programme as highlighted by the Deputy are modest. However, it is important to recall that the primary objective of the Programme was to identify opportunities to introduce strategic reforms to enhance service delivery, increase efficiency and streamline practices within An Garda Síochána.

In its review of the Garda Station Network, Garda management concluded in relation to certain stations, many of which were only open part-time and manned by a single Garda, that resources could be better deployed and more effectively used on the front line if those stations no longer had to be staffed and maintained. In reaching these conclusions, Garda management reviewed all aspects of the Garda Síochána policing model, including the deployment of personnel, the utilisation of modern technologies and the overall operation of Garda stations. The Programme supports the provision of a modern 21st century policing service for both urban and rural areas and allows front line Gardaí to be managed and deployed with greater mobility, greater flexibility, and in a more focused fashion, particularly with regard to various targeted police operations. As a result of the Programme, communities have benefited from increased Garda visibility and increased patrolling hours which has enabled An Garda Síochána to deliver an improved policing service to the public.

In tandem with the rationalisation of stations this Government has been determined to ensure that An Garda Síochána has the resources to deliver highly-mobile and responsive Garda patrols in both rural and urban communities. Since 2012, we have invested almost €29 million in renewing the Garda fleet to support front line Garda responses. So far this year 370 new vehicles have come on stream including new specialised vehicles. I have announced today the allocation of a further €5.3m to An Garda Síochána for the purchase of a further 260 vehicles between now and the end of the year. This new investment will provide the Gardaí with additional high powered vehicles, marked and unmarked patrol cars, cars for surveillance and covert operations, motor cycles for high visibility road policing and vehicles for public order policing. This investment in a modern, effective and fit-for-purpose Garda fleet will continue under the Government’s Capital Plan 2016-2021 which provides an additional €46 million for new Garda vehicles over the life time of the Plan. The increased budget allocation for 2016 will also facilitate additional funding for Garda surveillance, special operations and targeted, intelligence-led policing.

This substantial level of investment will be accompanied by the continued renewal of Garda personnel with 600 new Garda to be recruited next year on top of the 550 to be recruited by the end of this year. The totality of this investment will ensure that Gardaí have the necessary tools and manpower to tackle the scourge of highly-mobile criminal gangs and to disrupt crime, particularly burglaries, across both rural and urban communities.

Garda Recruitment

Questions (377)

Tony McLoughlin

Question:

377. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the selection process for the 610 new posts in the Garda Síochána announced in budget 2016 will be open to persons who are not currently on the Garda Síochána selection panel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36435/15]

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Written answers

In line with this Government's commitment to ensuring ongoing seamless recruitment to An Garda Síochána the budget allocation for 2016 will allow the recruitment of 600 new Gardaí in addition to the 550 that will be recruited by the end of this year. The ongoing recruitment of new Gardaí is crucial to the renewal of An Garda Síochána and for the safety of communities throughout the State.

I am advised that as the panel of successful candidates from the last competition is expected to be exhausted early in the New Year, a new competition will need to be held in order to ensure the ongoing recruitment of trainee Gardaí throughout 2016. The competition will be publicly advertised, including on the Public Appointments Service website (www.publicjobs.ie) and will be open to all eligible candidates.

Garda Station Opening Hours

Questions (378)

John Perry

Question:

378. Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will consider increasing resources with a view to opening Tubbercurry Garda Síochána station in County Sligo on a 24 hour-seven day basis, and not on part-time basis, as it currently is; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36446/15]

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Written answers

As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of resources.

I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that, as of the 31 August 2015 the latest date for which figures are readily available, 294 members of An Garda Síochána are assigned to the Sligo/Leitrim Garda Division, of which 47 are assigned to Ballymote Garda District and 7 of these are assigned to Tubbercurry Garda station. The work of these Gardaí is supported by 23 Garda Reserve members and 21 civilian staff. The work of local Gardaí in the Sligo/Leitrim Division is augmented when necessary by a number of Garda national units such as the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (NBCI), the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). Organised criminal activity is currently being targeted by An Garda Síochána across a number of fronts, including the use of focused intelligence-led operations by specialist units such as the Drugs and Organised Crime Unit and CAB.

Tubbercurry Garda station is opened to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday and Sunday, subject to available manpower. The station also has a Public Access Call Box which will connect to Ballymote District station which is open on a 24 hours basis. I am advised by the Garda Authorities that an increase in the opening hours of any Garda Station would necessitate the deployment of additional Garda personnel on indoor administrative duties who may be more effectively employed on outdoor policing duties. I am also advised that the matter of opening hours of sub-district stations is subject to continual review and alteration by Garda management in the context of policing priorities and resources available.

Departmental Bodies Board Remuneration

Questions (379)

Clare Daly

Question:

379. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of sitting members of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal who are in receipt of payments; and the amounts of these payments. [36482/15]

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Written answers

There are currently 35 members appointed to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Of these 9 members have yet to hear cases as they are recent appointees who are currently undergoing training.

Payments to Tribunal members are made in accordance with a fee per case completed. Details of the fee structures and payments made to individual Tribunal members for 2014 and previous years are available in the annual reports of Tribunal which can be accessed on their website at www.refappeal.ie.

Garda Strength

Questions (380)

Noel Coonan

Question:

380. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda Síochána personnel, and their rank, assigned to the Tipperary division in 2007 and 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36486/15]

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Written answers

As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of resources.

With regard to Garda personnel and their rank assigned to the Tipperary Division in 2007 and 2008, this information is currently being collated and I will contact the Deputy directly as soon as the information is to hand.

Crime Data

Questions (381)

Noel Coonan

Question:

381. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of burglaries that occurred in County Tipperary in the years 2000 and 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36487/15]

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Written answers

As the Deputy will be aware the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the publication of recorded crime statistics.

In relation to the matters referred to, I have requested the CSO to provide the available statistics directly to the Deputy.

Garda Deployment

Questions (382)

Seán Kenny

Question:

382. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will ensure that additional Garda Síochána attention is provided to an area (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36489/15]

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Written answers

The Deputy will appreciate that the deployment of Garda resources is a matter in the first instance for the Garda authorities.

The Deputy will also be aware that special policing arrangements and relevant liaison with local authorities are put in place annually in many localities, to deal with public order and safety issues which may arise at Halloween, and I have brought his concerns in this regard to the Garda Commissioner's attention. The very significant increase in Garda resources which is now being provided by the Government will undoubtedly assist Garda management in dealing with anti-social behaviour as well as enhancing community safety in all areas, including Donaghmede.

Garda Transport Data

Questions (383)

Seán Kenny

Question:

383. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of unmarked Garda Síochána cars brought into the fleet and withdrawn from the fleet, in 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36490/15]

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Written answers

I have asked the Garda authorities for the information requested and I will revert to the Deputy as soon as I have this information to hand.

Garda Transport Data

Questions (384)

Billy Kelleher

Question:

384. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new patrol cars made available to members of An Garda Síochána undertaking policing within Cork city in each year since 2011; the current number of patrol cars attached to each of the relevant Garda Síochána stations; and the number attached to each on 1 January 2011. [36511/15]

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Written answers

Decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda vehicles are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of her identified operational demands and the availability of resources. In that context I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information requested by the Deputy in relation to the number of vehicles is as shown in the following tables:

NEW CARS ALLOCATED TO CORK CITY 2011 - 2015

2011

2011

2012

2012

2013

2013

2014

2014

2015

2015

MARKED

UN-

MARKED

MARKED

UN-MARKED

MARKED

UN-

MARKED

MARKED

UN-MARKED

MARKED

UN-MARKED

TOTAL:

3

2

2

0

5

1

7

18

6

15

ANGELSEA STREET DISTRICT

0

2

1

0

3

1

2

11

0

13

GURRANABRAHER DISTRICT

1

0

1

0

0

0

2

3

2

1

MAYFIELD DISTRICT

1

0

0

0

0

0

2

1

1

1

TOGHER DISTRICT

1

0

0

0

2

0

1

3

3

0

CORK CITY CARS 2015

-

MARKED

UNMARKED

TOTAL

TOTAL

37

65

102

ANGELSEA STREET

21

48

69

GURRANABRAHER

4

5

9

MAYFIELD

4

6

10

TOGHER

8

6

14

CORK CITY CARS 2011

-

MARKED

UNMARKED

TOTAL

TOTAL

27

53

80

ANGELSEA STREET

15

38

53

GURRANABRAHER

3

5

8

MAYFIELD

3

5

8

TOGHER

6

5

11

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