Written Answers Nos. 409-428
409. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps being taken to ensure that residents in direct provision centres are being advised of their right to vote in local elections in 2019; and the way in which contact with candidates will be facilitated in order that residents can engage fully with the democratic process. [54193/18]
View answerThe Reception and Integration Agency, which is responsible for the operating of accommodation centres, provides information to residents regarding the rights of those living in state provided accommodation to vote in various elections and referenda. The most recent circular was completed in the third quarter of 2018 and sent to all centres for display in the public areas and on notice boards where residents can view it. It outlines eligibility to vote based on the residence and legal status of those living in the accommodation. It also details how to check the register and how to apply for inclusion on the electoral register.
This circular also covers canvassing by politicians during elections and states “Political representatives may, if they wish, provide their contact details or details of political meetings outside the centre.” It also states that canvassers and politicians may leave material “on the public notice board / tables in the accommodation centre for the information of residents.”
In keeping with the standard rules regarding votes, this can only be done within the 30 day period leading up to a referendum or election (local, national or European).
410. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if An Garda Síochána has been given a role or directives by his Department for the eviction of families from homes, farms and businesses. [54195/18]
View answer411. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason An Garda Síochána is being employed to implement the eviction of families by private banks; if the State receives payment from these banks for the actions of An Garda Síochána; and if An Garda Síochána has a role in vetting the security personnel employed by the banks that carry out these evictions. [54196/18]
View answer412. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Garda involvement in eviction actions can do significant damage to the relationship that exists between An Garda Síochána and residents in rural and urban areas. [54197/18]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 410 to 412, inclusive, together.
At the outset, I can advise the Deputy that no directives have been issued by my Department to An Garda Síochána in matters relating to repossessions, and it is certainly not correct to say that An Garda Síochána are being employed to implement evictions.
The removal of individuals from property is not conducted by An Garda Síochána. Their role in relation to repossessions is to uphold the law in facilitating an order of the Court to be carried out safely, to ensure public order and to facilitate peaceful protests where they arise. The law and procedures governing the execution of Court Orders are contained in the Enforcement of Court Orders Acts and the Rules of Court made thereunder and any dispute in relation to the enforcement of a Court Order is a matter for the Courts.
As the Deputy will no doubt be aware, the persons in attendance at recent repossessions at North Frederick Street and more recently in Roscommon were not subject to regulation by the Private Security Authority (PSA). However, following these incidents, I convened a Working Group chaired by a senior official from my Department to examine the administrative, legislative, resources, security and any other matters necessary with a view to bringing the regulation and licensing of security personnel assisting those enforcing court orders within the remit of the PSA. The group have been requested to report to me by January 2019.
413. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost incurred by his Department in 2018 for the use of taxi services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54214/18]
View answerIn 2018, my Department spent €173,043.90 on taxi services. This expenditure included expenditure for a wide range of agencies and other bodies funded from the Justice Vote, including the Criminal Assets Bureau, Data Protection Commissioner, Forensic Science Laboratory, Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, Insolvency Service of Ireland, International Protection Appeals Tribunal, National Disability Authority, Probation & Welfare Service and the Property Services Regulatory Authority.
The most recent contract for taxi services was put in place in September 2018, following a procurement competition operated by the Office of Government Procurement.
Use of the taxi contract is governed by a policy issued to all staff - the Departmental taxi account is only used where absolutely essential and where public transport or other cheaper alternatives are either not available or are not viable.
414. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to address the issue of unauthorised access to lands by persons without permission; and his further plans to introduce further changes to protect landowners from unauthorised entries. [54223/18]
View answerThe general legal position in relation to trespass is that it is a civil wrong and, for the most part, can be addressed by means of a civil remedy through the courts.
However, trespass may be dealt with under criminal law in certain circumstances and a range of offences are already provided in legislation.
The Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994, as amended, contains provisions specifically relating to the unauthorised entry onto and occupation of land. Part IIA of that Act, comprising sections 19A to 19H, as inserted by the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2002, provides for offences in relation to illegal trespass and occupation of land which result in a range of specified adverse consequences. Such land includes privately owned land and public land provided or maintained by a statutory body. The legislation empowers the Garda Síochána to direct trespassers to leave the land concerned and, if necessary, remove any object belonging to them from the occupied land. A person who is guilty of an offence under this Part of the Act is liable on summary conviction to a fine of up to €4,000 or a term of imprisonment of up to one month, or both.
The Prohibition of Forcible Entry and Occupation Act 1971 also contains provisions relating to trespass. Under this Act it is an offence to forcibly enter land, including buildings, or remain in forcible occupation, or to encourage or advocate the commission of such an offence. The word "forcibly" is defined as using or threatening to use force in relation to persons or property, and such action is not necessarily linked to any other crime. A person guilty of a first offence under the Act is liable on summary conviction to a fine of up to €500 or imprisonment for a term of up to 6 months, or both. A second or subsequent offence under the Act is punishable, on summary conviction, by a fine of up to €1,000 or imprisonment for a term of up to 12 months, or both. Conviction on indictment for an offence under the Act can result in a fine of up to €5,000 or a prison term of up to 3 years, or both.
These are significant legislative provisions and penalties in relation to trespass; however, the law is kept under review. The provisions relating to trespass and occupation of land that were inserted into the 1994 Act were brought forward by the then Minister for the Environment and Local Government, and no doubt my colleague the current Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government will also keep these matters under review.
415. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has received requests for additional staff or extra resources from the Data Protection Commission; his plans to review the adequacy of the staffing levels and resources at the commission, particularly in view of a recent announcement by a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54224/18]
View answerIn recognition of Ireland’s commitment to deliver effective data protection regulation and protection of the data privacy rights of EU citizens, the Government has made clear that the existence in Ireland of a professional and competent data protection regulator is a critical enabler to the development and growth of our digital economy. Consequently, the Government has demonstrated this commitment by providing significant additional resources, in terms of funding and staff resources, to the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in recent years.
In Budget 2019, the DPC was allocated €15.2 million which is an increase of more than 30% over its allocation in 2018. The 2019 budget allocation is approximately eight times the €1.9 million allocated to the then Office of the Data Protection Commissioner in 2014 and a doubling of the DPC's 2017 allocation. This very significant increase in budgetary provision demonstrates the Government’s continuing commitment to meeting the funding requirements of the Irish data protection authority.
The DPC will have approximately 130 staff by the end of January 2019. It is envisaged that its staff numbers will grow to circa 170 by the end of 2019; this is in line with the budgetary submission that the DPC made to my Department in late 2018 which my officials then considered in conjunction with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
The Government is committed to keeping the resourcing of the DPC under on-going review. My Department will continue to monitor the impact of implementation of the GPDR, the impact of any possible future regulatory changes as well as any changes within industry, in conjunction with the DPC, to ensure that the DPC continues to have the resources required to fulfil its important, statutory objectives.
416. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when applicants for the Garda reserves that applied in April 2017 will be called to complete their full training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54226/18]
View answerUnder the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the allocation of resources including the recruitment and training of Garda members and members of the Garda Reserve is entirely a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I, as Minister, have no responsibility in this matter.
An Garda Síochána has indicated that a training class of approximately 100 Garda Reserves will commence training in the first quarter of 2019.
It should also be noted that to inform future decisions around the use of the Reserve, An Garda Síochána is currently conducting a strategic review as a matter of priority. This approach is in line with the recommendation in the Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland.
On 18 December 2018, the Government endorsed the report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland and agreed to accept all 157 key recommendations contained in the report, including those related to the Garda Reserve. On 18 December 2018 I also published a four year high level plan, ‘A Policing Service for the Future’, which sets out the approach to implementation of the Commission's recommendations. The Strategic Review of the Garda Reserve will be one of the key issues advanced throughout 2019.
417. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to alter the age requirement for trainee members of An Garda Síochána. [54227/18]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, recruitment to An Garda Síochána is governed by the Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) Regulations 2013 which provide that the age at which a person may apply to join An Garda Síochána as a full time member is not more than 35 years.
In light of the Garda Inspectorate Report and the more recent Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland, it is my intention to review the maximum entry age for recruitment to An Garda Síochána as part of the overall response to the recommendations made in both reports in relation to 'entry routes' to An Garda Síochána.
418. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the basis upon which the different pass levels in the fitness bleep test for gardaí on probation have been set; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54233/18]
View answerAs the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for An Garda Síochána including the training of the members and staff and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter.
I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that all Gardaí recruited since the reopening of the Garda College in September 2014 undertake the new 2 year training programme which leads to a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Policing and is accredited by the University of Limerick. The programme is the outcome of a comprehensive review of foundation training for entrants to An Garda Síochána and exemplifies best practice.
As part of the Professional Competence Module of the BA in Applied Policing, probationer Gardaí must pass a fitness assessment. This assessment, which has been in place since the inception of the BA in Applied Policing in 2014, was devised by the Department of Health, Sport and Exercise Science at Waterford Institute of Technology. It is a fair and attainable assessment and ensures probationer Gardaí have the physical capacity to perform the full range of physical duties for which they are responsible, such as pursuing fleeing suspects and controlling persons who resist arrest.
I understand that the assessment requires probationer Gardaí to complete a shuttle test, otherwise known as the "fitness bleep test" which measures cardio fitness and involves continuous running between two lines 20 metres apart in time to recorded beeps which decrease every minute. The probationer Gardaí also complete tests to measure muscular endurance involving the performance of a number of press ups and sit ups subject to a time limit. The level of fitness required to pass each test is adjusted to take account of age and gender.
419. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners kept in the new Cork prison above the peak capacity figure throughout 2018; the reason the peak capacity figure was breached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54235/18]
View answerI wish to inform the Deputy that the statistics requested in relation to the number of prisoners kept in Cork prison above the peak capacity figure throughout 2018 are provided on the following table.
I can advise the Deputy that Cork Prison is the committal prison for male prisoners from the counties of Cork, Kerry and Waterford and that the current operational bed capacity figure for the Prison is 296. In 2018 the average daily population figure was 288.
The Deputy will appreciate that prison Governors are required by law to accept all prisoners into their custody who have been committed to prison by the Courts. The Irish Prison Service therefore has no control over the numbers committed to custody at any given time.
Finally, I am further advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that the actual number of beds available on a given day can be less than the capacity figure as cells may be unavailable for different reasons such as repairs and maintenance. Furthermore, where local management assess a prisoner as being unsuited to share a cell for reasons of vulnerability or propensity to violence, a cell designated as being operationally suitable for two prisoners may, temporarily, house only one prisoner.
Where the number of prisoners exceeds the maximum capacity in any prison, my officials make every effort to deal with this through a combination of inter-prison transfers and structured Temporary Release.
Decisions in relation to temporary release are considered on a case by case basis and the safety of the public is paramount when decisions are made.
|
Date |
Number in Custody |
Number above 296 capacity |
|
27th February 2018 |
299 |
3 |
|
28th February 2018 |
299 |
3 |
|
1st March 2018 |
299 |
3 |
|
2nd March 2018 |
301 |
5 |
|
5th March 2018 |
301 |
5 |
|
15th March 2018 |
304 |
8 |
|
22nd March 2018 |
298 |
2 |
|
23rd March 2018 |
299 |
3 |
|
26th March 2018 |
297 |
1 |
|
27th March 2018 |
301 |
5 |
|
14th May 2018 |
298 |
2 |
|
15th May 2018 |
299 |
3 |
|
16th May 2018 |
299 |
3 |
|
17th May 2018 |
303 |
7 |
|
11th June 2018 |
298 |
2 |
|
12th June 2018 |
299 |
3 |
|
13th June 2018 |
300 |
4 |
|
14th June 2018 |
300 |
4 |
|
21st June 2018 |
298 |
2 |
|
26th June 2018 |
299 |
3 |
|
27th June 2018 |
303 |
7 |
|
28th June 2018 |
307 |
11 |
|
29th June 2018 |
310 |
14 |
|
2nd July 2018 |
313 |
17 |
|
3rd July 2018 |
310 |
14 |
|
4th July 2018 |
314 |
18 |
|
17th July 2018 |
300 |
4 |
|
18th July 2018 |
297 |
1 |
|
19th July 2018 |
297 |
1 |
|
20th August 2018 |
300 |
4 |
|
8th November 2018 |
297 |
1 |
|
15th November 2018 |
298 |
2 |
|
4th December 2018 |
301 |
5 |
|
5th December 2018 |
301 |
5 |
|
6th December 2018 |
303 |
7 |
|
7th December 2018 |
303 |
7 |
|
10th December 2018 |
299 |
3 |
|
11th December 2018 |
298 |
2 |
|
12th December 2018 |
297 |
1 |
|
Total |
195 |
420. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans in relation to improvements regarding the regulation and licensing of personnel enforcing court orders by the Private Security Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54238/18]
View answerI have convened a working group to examine the administrative, legislative, resource, security and other matters necessary to bring the regulation and licensing of security personnel assisting those enforcing court orders within the remit of the Private Security Authority.
I expect to receive a report from the group, which is chaired by a senior official in my Department, shortly. I will consider the matter further when this report is received and take all the necessary and appropriate steps to ensure the regulations are robust and comprehensive.
421. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of parents and children in direct provision centres nationally in each of the years 2016 to 2018; the number of parents and children ready to move out of the direct provision centres but awaiting appropriate or affordable housing in each of the years 2016 to 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54240/18]
View answerThe statistical information requested by the Deputy is as follows:
|
Year |
Parents |
Children |
Total |
|
2016 |
899 |
1219 |
2118 |
|
2017 |
1007 |
1312 |
2319 |
|
2018 |
1179 |
1613 |
2792 |
It is important to note that not all of those who apply for international protection choose to reside in accommodation provided by the Reception and Integration Agency. There are also people residing in RIA accommodation who are no longer in the protection process (such as those who have received international protection status, or have Deportation Orders issued against them and are obliged to remove themselves from the State).
Some 12% of the people currently residing in the accommodation centres provided by RIA, over 700 people, have permission to remain in Ireland.
The Reception and Integration Agency does not have details of those awaiting appropriate or affordable housing as matters of housing comes under the remit for each local authority.
Where an individual or family has permission to remain in Ireland they can access the mainstream housing supports and services on the same basis as nationals/European Economic Area nationals.
Considerable work continues to be done to support residents with status to move out of accommodation centres and to secure permanent accommodation in the community. A number of NGOs have been awarded funding specifically to assist and support residents with international protection status move out of accommodation centres into longer term accommodation.
422. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the initial cost of a Garda controlled CCTV system; and the estimated annual cost of same. [54256/18]
View answerAs the Deputy will appreciate, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda resources, including the installation of Garda CCTV systems, are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of his identified operational demands. As Minister, I have no direct role in that matter.
I understand from the Garda authorities that it is difficult to provide the specific figure requested, as the requirements for each proposed CCTV system depend on a range of location-specific factors. A specification and associated projected cost could be estimated only following full survey and design.
In particular, I am informed that CCTV systems are complex by their nature. I am informed that among the key issues to be considered in any case and which would impact on costs are the physical nature of the areas to be covered by CCTV, provision of a suitable gantry or pole where necessary, the availability of electrical power and availability of a network route to transmit the CCTV images to the Garda control point and to transmit commands to the camera in the case of remote control.
Accordingly, given the range of factors which can impact on costs, it is not possible to provide an initial or annual cost for Garda controlled CCTV systems. However, I can confirm that the Garda Vote contains an annual allocation of some €1.5 million for the maintenance and upgrade of Garda CCTV systems.
423. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the training for INIS and GNIB officials that deals specifically with racial profiling; if training is provided as to the way in which to deal with and treat foreign nationals with respect; and the way in which persons that have negative experiences based on racial profiling or inappropriate comments can make a complaint or seek redress. [54369/18]
View answerI wish to make clear at the outset that officers of the Irish Naturalisation Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department or the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) do not engage in racial profiling.
Officers of GNIB and INIS undergo customer service training that includes training on awareness of different cultures and dealing with customers from other backgrounds in a culturally sensitive way. They also receive training on Human Rights obligations.
Details of customer complaint arrangements are provided on the INIS website www.inis.gov.ie and provided to customers by Immigration Officers upon request. Details of this email address are also provided on the Dublin Airport website under Immigration Contact Details.
The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission receives and responds to complaints made by members of the public concerning the conduct of the members of An Garda Síochána.
424. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if disclosures have been made to his Department under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 by serving, past or retired prison officers or prison personnel in the Irish Prison Service in each of the years 2015 to 2018; the number of cases in each year; and the status of each case that was submitted. [54372/18]
View answerThe Protected Disclosures Act 2014 took effect from 15th July 2014. It provides comprehensive protections for workers in both the public and private sectors against penalisation by their employers in circumstances where they have raised concerns about potential wrongdoing. A protected disclosure, in the 2014 Act, is a disclosure of information which, in the reasonable belief of the worker, tends to show one or more relevant wrongdoings; came to the attention of the worker in connection with the worker’s employment; and is disclosed in the manner prescribed in the Act.
The Deputy will be aware that a discloser need not refer to the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 in making a protected disclosure. Furthermore, some correspondence which purports to be a protected disclosure does not fall under the terms of the 2014 Act as described above. This may be because it does not disclose relevant wrongdoings as described in the Act, or because the complainant is not an worker as required under the Act.
Both my Department, and the Irish Prisons Service have comprehensive Protected Disclosures Policies in place.
The following table details the treatment of potential protected disclosures in the years 2015-2018 made to my Department. It describes the status of those disclosures which were determined to be protected disclosures within the meaning of the 2014 Act, following assessment or review. Information concerning Protected Disclosures is available in Annual Reports under the 2014 Act published by my Department on its website.
In addition to the following table, I am informed that a further 4 protected disclosures were received directly by the Irish Prison Service during the period in question.
|
Year |
Correspondence relating to the Irish Prison Service assessed as Potential Protected Disclosure |
Status |
|
2015 |
1 anonymous disclosure received. |
Closed following investigation. |
|
2016 |
7 disclosures received, of which 5 deemed not to be Protected Disclosures. |
Five of the disclosures were assessed and closed as they did not meet the requirements of the Protected Disclosures Act. Of the two remaining disclosures: One disclosure was externally reviewed and found to be a protected disclosure by the reviewer. The case is subject to ongoing legal proceedings. The Department has engaged a legal firm to investigate subsequent allegations of penalisation. In the other case, one element of the disclosure was upheld and recommendations were made to the Irish Prison Service. |
|
2017 |
6, of which 4 deemed not to be Protected Disclosures. |
Four of the disclosures were assessed and closed as they did not meet the requirements of the Protected Disclosures Act. Of the two remaining disclosures, one was investigated but not upheld due to lack of evidence the disclosure was anonymous resulting in inability to obtain further information. In the other case, an external investigation was carried out and a report produced. The findings of the investigation are under consideration. |
|
2018 |
11, of which 2 deemed not to be a Protected Disclosures. |
Two of the disclosures were assessed and closed as not meeting the requirements of the Protected Disclosures Act. Four of the disclosures have been assessed and found to be Protected Disclosures. Independent investigations will commence in 2019. The remaining five disclosures are being assessed. |
425. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there is a clear pathway for internal disciplinary issues regarding officers, personnel and management employed in the Irish Prison Service, including being put on notice for transfer to another prison facility here, gross negligence accusations or health and safety issues; the pathway available to seek an independent impartial investigation and fair hearing for such issues; the protective controls in place to protect persons facing such disciplinary issues while an investigative process is underway; and the due process available to ensure there is no victimisation or penalisation for an ongoing case. [54373/18]
View answerI am advised by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that the procedures for dealing with disciplinary issues relating to prison grades are set out in S.I. No.289/1996 Prison (Disciplinary Code for Officers) Rules, 1996 as amended by S.I. No.438/2009 Prison (Disciplinary Code for Officers) (Amendment) Rules 2009.
This Statutory Instrument provides for an oral hearing to be held by the Governor where an alleged breach of discipline occurs and that an officer has a right to appeal.
Transfers within the Irish Prison Service are based on the exigencies of the service and, in general, vacancies are filled in each location in line with the agreed transfer protocol on the basis of seniority in the grade. However, there are occasions where the transfer of an officer to another prison or location is required for personal, medical or health and safety reasons, or to ensure that an investigation, disciplinary or dignity at work processes can be addressed expeditiously and fairly.
The Irish Prison Service policies in relation to Dignity at Work, Protected Disclosures and the Grievance Process are accessible to all employees of the Irish Prison Service. The Irish Prison Service is committed to the provision of staff support services to all employees including the Employee Assistance Service and an Independent Counselling Service, which is available to all staff and is free of charge. It is a 24/7 freephone helpline, with access to up to 6 counselling sessions for support covering a wide range of issues.
Additionally, the Irish Prison Service is a member of the Integrity at Work programme (IAW), which is an initiative of Transparency International Ireland aimed at promoting a safer working environment for people who speak up about wrongdoing.
426. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); and the actions being taken to investigate the matter thoroughly. [54374/18]
View answerI can inform the Deputy that correspondence was received in my Department from the person in question, which was treated as a potential protected disclosure. Having been assessed independently, the matter is being investigated in accordance with the Protected Disclosures Policy of my Department. It would be inappropriate for me to comment any further on the individual case.
427. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a request for a visa in the case of persons (details supplied) will be examined; and if the decision of the INIS in the case will be expedited. [54384/18]
View answerI have been advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the visa applications referred to were approved and issued on 13 December 2018.
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 INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
In addition, applicants may themselves e-mail queries directly to INIS (visamail@justice.ie).
428. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of approvals granted under the immigrant investor programme in each of the years 2014 to 2018; the overall amount invested under the programme in each of the years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54393/18]
View answerThe Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) was introduced in April 2012 to encourage inward investment to create business and employment opportunities in the State.
A breakdown of the number of approvals and the overall value of approved applications for the years referred to by the Deputy is set out in the following table.
|
Application Year |
Number of Approved Applications |
Total Value of Approved Applications |
|
2014 |
30 |
€14,950,000 |
|
2015 |
65 |
€35,250,000 |
|
2016 |
272 |
€154,100,000 |
|
2017 |
294 |
€269,500,000 |
|
2018 |
38 |
€32,000,000 |
|
TOTAL |
699 |
€502,800,000 |
It should be noted that a total of 420 applications were received in 2018 of which 379 are currently being processed. A decision on a significant number these applications is expected in the coming weeks once processing has been completed.
