Clare Daly
Question:107. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff working in her human resources section. [15452/16]
View answerDepartmental Staff Data
Questions (107, 109)
Clare Daly
Question:109. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the changes in the numbers employed in her human resources section following the introduction of PeoplePoint. [15484/16]
View answerWritten answers
I propose to take Questions Nos. 107 and 109 together.
I am advised that the baseline number of staff in the Human Resources Division of my Department prior to the introduction of PeoplePoint was 33. There are currently 17.3 full time equivalent staff members in the Human Resources Division who are responsible for servicing approximately 2,000 staff in my Department.
In line with the planned scope of the PeoplePoint project, Human Resources Division retains responsibility for resource management, appointments, training and development, workforce planning and employee management and relations.
Ministerial Staff
Questions (108)
Clare Daly
Question:108. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff who work exclusively on constituency matters for her. [15468/16]
View answerWritten answers
On the commencement of each Dáil, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) issues guidelines setting out the arrangements for the staffing of Ministerial Offices including the permitted staffing levels in the private and constituency offices of Ministers and Ministers of State. These guidelines are expected to be approved by Government shortly.
There are currently 3.5 staff members working on constituency matters.
Question No. 109 answered with Question No. 107.
Company Law
Questions (110)
Michael McGrath
Question:110. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the rules that apply to the charging of fees by receivers appointed under land and conveyancing legislation; the qualifications that are necessary for a person to act as a receiver; the circumstances in which receivers are appointed and regulated; the information the borrower is entitled to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15509/16]
View answerWritten answers
The position is that the Companies Act 2014, which entered into force on 1 June 2015, has updated and codified company law in this jurisdiction. The Act continues to provide a range of possible remedies for debenture holders and lending institutions in the event of a borrower encountering financial difficulties. These include an examinership process, appointment of a receiver and liquidation in those cases in which a company is beyond rescue. The Act includes detailed provisions which regulate the appointment and the powers of examiners, receivers and liquidators respectively. However, the 2014 Act does not specify any regulatory standards for the appointment of a receiver.
The Company Law Review Group is a statutory body which advises the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation on the review and development of company law in this jurisdiction. As part of its Work Programme 2014 – 2016, the Review Group is examining whether it is desirable or necessary to further amend the law in light of developments in case law or any submissions received on matters which have not been addressed in the 2014 Act.
As regard to the appointment of a receiver to property, the position is that such an appointment may arise under company law or land and conveyancing law: relevant provisions in the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 for mortgages created after 1 December 2009, and broadly similar provisions in the Conveyancing Act 1881 for mortgages created prior to that date. Apart from the statutory powers enshrined in the 2009 and 1881 Acts, instruments creating a mortgage usually contains broader contractual terms between the parties in relation to appointment of a receiver and any additional powers which he or she may exercise on appointment.
Section 108(7) of the 2009 Act, which is based on a broadly similar provision in the 1881 Act, provides that a receiver may retain out of any money received, for remuneration and in satisfaction of all costs incurred as receiver, a commission at the prescribed rate. The Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 (Section 108) Regulations 2009 - S.I. No. 655 of 2010 - provides that the rate of commission may not exceed five per cent of the gross amount of any money received. This applies in particular in the case of housing loan mortgages. The Companies Act 2014 Act contains provisions concerning the information which must be given on the appointment of a receiver and the manner in which the remuneration of a receiver may be fixed by the Court.
Data Protection
Questions (111)
Michael McGrath
Question:111. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 138 and 140 of 2 June 2016, if a borrower is entitled to a copy of the original loan documentation and the full loan file in the case of personal borrowings and commercial loans under data protection law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15540/16]
View answerWritten answers
The position is that statutory responsibility for the interpretation and application of data protection law in this jurisdiction is vested in the Data Protection Commissioner under the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003. The Commissioner enjoys statutory independence in the performance of her tasks and exercise of her powers under this legislation and it would not be appropriate for me to intervene in relation to such matters in my capacity as Minister for Justice and Equality.
Having said that and in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I should add that sections 30 and 43 of the Consumer Credit Act 1995 specify the documentation which must be given to a consumer where a credit agreement is entered into (section 30) or where a consumer makes a written request for a copy of the credit agreement or a statement of the monies paid under that agreement (section 43). In addition, section 130 of the Consumer Credit Act 1995 provides that, in respect of housing loans, a mortgage provider is required to issue to the borrower, at the time the loan is made or as soon as practicable after that date, a copy of the mortgage deed. The section also provides that, on a yearly basis, the mortgage provider must issue to the borrower a statement of the total amount outstanding on the loan.
Garda Operations
Questions (112)
Pat Buckley
Question:112. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she is aware of the plans by a group (details supplied) to organise a meeting in Limerick in June 2016; and her plans to counteract such hate groups and to stop persons from travelling here in order to incite hatred. [15550/16]
View answerWritten answers
I am advised by the Garda Authorities that they are aware of proposals for such an event and that the appropriate liaison has taken place in this regard. The persons concerned have been requested to notify An Garda Síochána if the event is scheduled to proceed in order to ensure that an assessment can be made of any policing requirements and that the necessary policing arrangements can be planned and put in place. The Garda Authorities will continue to monitor the situation. The Deputy will appreciate that as with all such events the arrangements for policing are operational matters for An Garda Síochána. The purpose of Garda arrangements is to ensure that lawful meetings, demonstrations or protests can take place, that peaceful and lawful activities can be carried out and that, in such circumstances, general public safety and order can be supported.
Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission
Questions (113)
Richard Boyd Barrett
Question:113. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the advice she will provide in the circumstances of a case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15555/16]
View answerWritten answers
Should the Deputy wish to provide specific information on the case referred to, I can assure him I will seek an urgent report from the Garda authorities on the serious matters referred to by him. In so far as the role of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is concerned, the Deputy will be aware that GSOC was established to independently examine complaints which may be made in relation to members of An Garda Síochána and it is not open to me to intervene in relation to the processing of complaints to GSOC.
Visa Applications
Questions (114)
Peter Fitzpatrick
Question:114. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the de facto visa scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15566/16]
View answerWritten answers
I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned has been issued with a letter on 2 June 2016 requesting further documentation in support of her application.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by email 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 email service except in cases where the response from INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
Garda Deployment
Questions (115)
Peter Burke
Question:115. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to consider increasing Garda Síochána numbers at Edgeworthstown Garda station, County Longford (details supplied). [15587/16]
View answerWritten answers
As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I am assured by the Garda Commissioner that the allocation of Gardaí is continually monitored and reviewed taking into account all relevant factors including crime trends, demographics, and security assessments relating to the area in question so as to ensure optimal use is made of Garda human resources.
The area mentioned by the Deputy is patrolled by members assigned to the Roscommon/Longford Division. I have been informed that the number of Gardaí assigned to the Division on the 30 April 2016, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 298. Of these, 42 members were assigned to Granard District and 11 in Edgeworthstown Station. The Deputy may wish to note that the number of members assigned to the Division when the strength of An Garda Síochána was at its highest in September 2009 was 299, with 42 members assigned to Granard District and 6 in Edgeworthstown Station.
This Government is committed to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country in order to maintain and strengthen community engagement, provide reassurance to citizens and deter crime. Since the reopening of the Garda College in September 2014, a total of 700 Garda trainees have been recruited with a further 450 planned to be recruited during the remainder of this year. So far 463 of the new Garda trainees have attested as members of An Garda Síochána and have been assigned to mainstream uniform duties nationwide. Another 76 will attest on the 7 July with 150 more to attest in November. I am assured by the Commissioner that the needs of all Garda Divisions are fully considered when determining the allocation of newly attested Gardaí and that 5 newly attested Gardaí have been assigned to the Roscommon/Longford Division to date.
The Programme for Government, "A Programme for a Partnership Government" commits to continuing the ongoing accelerated Garda recruitment programme with a view to increasing Garda numbers to 15,000. Taking account of projected retirements, the current rate of recruitment will bring Garda numbers to around the 13,000 mark this year. We must, I believe, endeavour to make more rapid progress than this to reach our target of 15,000 and I am engaging with my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, in relation to increasing the planned annual intake this year and in coming years.
Garda Confidential Recipient
Questions (116, 117, 118, 119)
Clare Daly
Question:116. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of confidential reports made under the Garda Síochána (Corruption or Malpractice) Regulations 2007 in each of the years 2010 to 2016 to date. [15666/16]
View answerClare Daly
Question:117. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cases dealt with and concluded by a person (details supplied) in the role of confidential recipient under the Garda Síochána (Corruption or Malpractice) Regulations 2007; the number that were referred to other bodies for investigation; and the status and location of the relevant files. [15667/16]
View answerClare Daly
Question:118. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 667 of 27 May 2014, the basis of the Garda Commissioner's assertion that there were no outstanding matters under investigation or otherwise; and from where she received that information. [15668/16]
View answerClare Daly
Question:119. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the location of the files held by previous confidential recipients under the Garda Síochána (Corruption or Malpractice) Regulations 2007. [15669/16]
View answerWritten answers
I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 to 119, inclusive, together.
It has not been possible, within the time available, to compile the information necessary to answer the questions but I will convey the information to the Deputy when it becomes available.
Policing Authority
Questions (120)
Clare Daly
Question:120. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to instruct the Garda Síochána to cease promotions until she enables the relevant sections of the Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015. [15671/16]
View answerWritten answers
The sections of the Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015 which remain to be commenced contain provisions essentially enabling the Policing Authority to appoint and remove persons from positions in An Garda Síochána.
Sections 10, 11 and 13 contain provisions governing the removal of the Garda Commissioner, Deputy Garda Commissioners, Assistant Garda Commissioners, chief superintendents and superintendents, including the procedures to be followed before such removal. Section 12 deals with the appointment by the Authority of persons to the ranks of Assistant Garda Commissioner, chief superintendent and superintendent. Sections 39 to 42 deal with appointments and secondments between the PSNI and An Garda Síochána and the procedures to deal with disciplinary matters in relation to persons comprehended by those sections.
The commencement of these sections is dependent on the regulations governing promotion and discipline in An Garda Síochána being amended to reflect the envisaged role for the Authority. In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner and the Authority must be consulted on any proposed changes to these regulations. In addition, the Garda representative bodies must be consulted. Work on the preparation of the proposed regulation changes is being expedited in my Department with a view to the appointment function being transferred as quickly as possible and I would hope that this work will be completed in July. In relation to the role envisaged for the Authority in the removal process, I hope that the necessary preparatory work can be completed this year.
Pending the commencement of section 12 the appointment of persons to the ranks of Assistant Garda Commissioner, chief superintendent and superintendent remains a matter for Government.
The Deputy may wish to be aware that the establishment of the Policing Authority has no bearing on promotions to the ranks of sergeant and inspector. These continue to be matter for the Garda Commissioner in accordance with section 14 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 and the Garda Síochána (Promotion) Regulations 2006.
Naturalisation Applications
Questions (121)
Bernard Durkan
Question:121. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will return the original birth certificates submitted by a person (details supplied) along with applications for naturalisation status as they require such documentation to update their passports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15704/16]
View answerWritten answers
I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that no original birth certificates accompanied the applications for naturalisation made on behalf of the persons referred to by the Deputy. There are certified copies of birth certificates for both individuals on file and copies of these can be supplied if required.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS 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 INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
Overseas Students Data
Questions (122, 123)
Darragh O'Brien
Question:122. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she has received correspondence (details supplied) highlighting difficulties for non-European Union and European Economic Area students complying with residence requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15716/16]
View answerDarragh O'Brien
Question:123. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will amend her guidelines for non-European Union and European Economic Area students to facilitate them in opening accounts in credit unions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15717/16]
View answerWritten answers
I propose to take Questions Nos. 122 and 123 together.
I am aware of the correspondence referred to by the Deputy. In May 2015, the Government announced a series of reforms to the student immigration system for international education. These reforms are now being implemented and my Department maintains ongoing contact with relevant stakeholders with a view to ensuring that the new standards and safeguards introduced are achieving their desired objectives, namely to support the continued growth of a high-quality international education sector and to protect genuine students, legitimate operators and Ireland’s reputation, while preventing abuse of our immigration system.
Within this context, I am aware that concerns have recently been raised by some stakeholders around the issue of compliance by non-EU/EEA students with residence requirements and guidelines concerning proof of funds. My officials are currently examining this issue and will make a recommendation to me in the near future.
Immigration Policy
Questions (124)
Jonathan O'Brien
Question:124. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the options available to a business permission holder who wishes to start a new business in place of the one for which permission was granted, given the moratorium on applications for new business permission. [15729/16]
View answerWritten answers
I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that arising from an ongoing review of Business, Entrepreneur and Investor related migration schemes currently being undertaken by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS), it was decided to suspend the 'Business Permission Scheme' with effect from 16th March 2016 until further notice.
The suspension does not affect applications received before that date or the status of persons already holding permission under the scheme. Therefore, it is open to the person the subject of the Deputy's question to write to Residence Unit 3, INIS, Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, seeking a renewal of their existing business permission. All applications are dealt with on a case by case basis, looking at the individual merits of each case.
If the application is not for renewal of business permission but the person seeks permission to remain on the basis of a different business proposal then it is open to the person to make an application for permission to remain in the State under the Entrepreneur scheme.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by email 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 email service except in cases where the response from INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
Criminal Records Data
Questions (125)
Jim O'Callaghan
Question:125. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of criminal convictions, custodial sentences and suspended sentences, by court, in each of the years 2011 to 2015. [15749/16]
View answerWritten answers
As the Deputy will be aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service and I have no role in the matter. Section 4(3) of the 1998 Act provides that the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which includes the provision of information on the courts system.
However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that it does not record statistics in the format requested by the Deputy but, in order to be helpful to the Deputy, the Courts Service is compiling the data sought. Therefore I shall arrange for the information requested to be forwarded to the Deputy in due course.
Coroners Service
Questions (126, 135)
Jonathan O'Brien
Question:126. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of inquests which Ministers have ordered under section 23 of the Coroners Act 1962 since the introduction of that legislation; and the jurisdictions these inquests were held in. [15874/16]
View answerJonathan O'Brien
Question:135. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of inquests that have been held into the deaths of persons whose bodies were not recovered, since the enactment of the Coroners Act 1962; and the time which elapsed between the person being reported missing and the inquest being held, by case. [16018/16]
View answerWritten answers
I propose to take Questions Nos. 126 and 135 together.
The data which is immediately to hand dates back to 1999 and is tabulated as follows. It relates to the number of inquests directed by the Minister for Justice and Equality under the provisions of Section 23 of the Coroners Act, 1962. The data requested by the Deputy for the years 1962 to 1998 is not readily available. Nonetheless, my officials will seek to collate this information and provide to you in due course.
|
Year |
Total Number of Section 23 Directions |
Coronial District |
|
1999 |
6 |
Donegal North East Limerick West Cork South Cork West Wexford South Kerry West |
|
2000 |
3 |
Cork West |
|
2001 |
4 |
Mayo South Clare Donegal North East Cork South |
|
2002 |
5 |
Dublin County Galway West (2) Limerick West Cork West |
|
2003 |
2 |
Donegal North West Wicklow East |
|
2004 |
0 |
--- |
|
2005 |
2 |
Cork West Wicklow East |
|
2006 |
0 |
--- |
|
2007 |
8 |
Waterford West (3) Wexford South (3) Wicklow East Kerry South East |
|
2008 |
2 |
Clare Donegal South West |
|
2009 |
4 |
Dublin City (3) Kerry North |
|
2010 |
9 |
Clare (4) Cork West (3) Cork City Mayo North |
|
2011 |
4 |
Clare Wexford North Cork South Dublin |
|
2012 |
4 |
Clare Cork South Wicklow East Dublin |
|
2013 |
7 |
Dublin (4) Clare Cork South Mayo North |
|
2014 |
4 |
Clare Wexford (2) Cork South |
|
2015 |
2 |
Waterford East Kerry South East |
|
2016 (to 14 June 2016) |
2 |
Limerick Clare |
As the Deputy is aware, the legislation governing Coroners is the Coroners Act, 1962. Under this legislation a Coroner is a statutory officer exercising quasi-judicial functions, in relation to which he or she is independent. You will appreciate that neither I nor my Department has any role in the scheduling of individual inquests. The retention of Coroners' records is a matter for each individual Coroner and the County Registrar for the Coroner's local authority district under Section 29 of the Coroners Act 1962.
Garda Resources
Questions (127)
John Lahart
Question:127. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will allocate additional manpower, vehicles and resources to Tallaght Garda Síochána station; when she will begin the long promised redevelopment of the station given the major population and high rate of crime in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15894/16]
View answerWritten answers
As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel and vehicles, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I am assured by the Garda Commissioner that the allocation of Gardaí is continually monitored and reviewed taking into account all relevant factors including crime trends, demographics, and security assessments relating to the area in question so as to ensure optimal use is made of Garda human resources.
The area mentioned by the Deputy is patrolled by members assigned to the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) South Division. I have been informed that the number of Gardaí assigned to the Division on the 30 April 2016, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 542. Of these, 175 members were assigned to Tallaght Garda Station. The station is also supported by 8 Garda Reserves and 11 civilian staff.
This Government is committed to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country in order to maintain and strengthen community engagement, provide reassurance to citizens and deter crime. Key to achieving this goal is the commitment in the Programme for Government, "A Programme for a Partnership Government" to continue the ongoing accelerated Garda recruitment programme with a view to increasing Garda numbers to 15,000. Taking account of projected retirements, the current rate of recruitment will bring Garda numbers to around the 13,000 mark this year. We must, I believe, endeavour to make more rapid progress than this to reach our target of 15,000 and I am engaging with my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, in relation to increasing the planned annual intake this year and in coming years.
As the Deputy will be aware, when the financial crisis hit, the Government of the time introduced a moratorium on recruitment and the four year National Recovery Plan, published in 2010, envisaged a steady reduction in Garda numbers. Thankfully, in a recovering economy, we were able to reopen the Garda College in September 2014, and a total of 700 Garda trainees have been recruited with a further 450 planned to be recruited during the remainder of this year. So far 463 of the new Garda trainees have attested as members of An Garda Síochána and have been assigned to mainstream uniform duties nationwide. Another 76 will attest on the 7 July with 150 more to attest in November. I am assured by the Commissioner that the needs of all Garda Divisions are fully considered when determining the allocation of newly attested Gardaí and that 35 newly attested Gardaí have been assigned to the DMR South Division to date.
In relation to the Garda vehicles, since 2012, some €34 million has been invested in the Garda fleet, with over 720 new vehicles coming on stream since the start of 2015. This significant investment provides the Gardaí with additional high-powered vehicles, marked and unmarked patrol cars, and motorcycles for high-visibility road policing. Investment in a modern, effective and fit-for-purpose Garda fleet will continue under the Government’s Capital Plan 2016-2021 which provides €46 million for new Garda vehicles, ensuring that Gardaí can be mobile, visible and responsive on the roads and in the community to prevent and tackle crime.
I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the allocation of Garda vehicles is monitored and reviewed on a continual basis and vehicles are allocated between districts as required by operational circumstances. In this context, I am advised that the number of vehicles assigned to the Tallaght Garda District is set out in the following table.
I am further advised by the Commissioner that there are no plans to provide a new station or for major refurbishment works to Tallaght Garda Station at this time.
Garda vehicles assigned to Tallaght Garda District to 10 June 2016
|
CARS |
CARS |
VANS |
MOTORCYCLES |
4X4 |
OTHER |
TOTAL |
|
MARKED |
UNMARKED |
|||||
|
12 |
15 |
5 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
36 |
Northern Ireland
Questions (128)
John Brassil
Question:128. Deputy John Brassil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she has conducted a cost-benefit analysis of re-establishing Border security if the United Kingdom exits the European Union and if so, the estimated cost; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15925/16]
View answerWritten answers
At this stage, it is not clear what the implications of a withdrawal would be for the Common Travel Area and for the land border between Ireland and Northern Ireland. In such a scenario the land border will become an external border of the European Union, and the European Union or the United Kingdom could decide that they wished to restore border controls.
In the event of a vote to leave the Union there will be a period of negotiations to agree the terms of the withdrawal. It is impossible to predict the outcome of these negotiations should they arise including any arrangements and their cost implications that may arise to be put in place for the Common Travel Area. It would be our intention to try and maintain the existing arrangements regarding the Common Travel Area but this will be dependent on the positions adopted by the UK and the other 26 EU member states.