Written Answers Nos. 1354-1373
1354. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to the issue in the Midlands Prison in relation to complaints from inmates and staff on the lack of proper ventilation or air conditioning in the recent warm weather; if she will investigate the conditions in the prison; her plans to deal with the conditions there in the coming period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39807/21]
View answerI can advise the Deputy that our prisons are built in line with the applicable building regulations and that heating and ventilation systems are installed to cope with the normal expected range of Irish weather conditions. As a result, air conditioning systems designed to respond to the unusual temperature levels experienced in recent weeks are not routinely installed in our prison buildings.
Discomfort experienced for those living and working in our prisons during this recent period, which has now ameliorated, is very much regretted and is something I will discuss with the Irish Prison Service.
The standard for ventilation of prisoner accommodation adopted by the Irish Prison Service is the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) standard for natural ventilation for air changes. Ventilation is achieved by ventilator panels in the cell window which are operated manually by the occupant. A mechanical extract ventilation is installed in the en-suite section of the cell to remove steam and stale air. All other areas of the prison are ventilated to building regulations and CIBSE standards.
I can further advise the Deputy that the Irish Prison Service completed a major programme of work to replace 475 cell windows at the Midland Prison over the years 2017 and 2020 at a cost of €3.9 million. The windows have a built in manual operated ventilator system included in the design, which allows for the adjustment of the level of fresh air entering the cell.
1355. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice the stage of plans to refurbish a vacant courthouse (details supplied); when demolition works are likely to commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39845/21]
View answerUnder the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made regarding Wicklow Courthouses and the Courts Service has provided me with the following update on this matter.
The National Development Plan (NDP) 2018-2027 includes a number of courthouse development projects, including for Wicklow Town.
The Courts Service advises that its highest priority at present is the Hammond Lane Family Law complex, the business case for which, as required by the public spending code, has recently been completed and submitted to my Department. The five regional city and county town venues listed in the NDP including Wicklow are currently the next highest priorities for the Courts Service after Hammond Lane.
Specifically in relation to Wicklow, the Courts Service advises that a courthouse comprising four courtrooms and related facilities (e.g. consultation rooms, custody facilities, facilities for juries and vulnerable witnesses, legal practitioner’s suites, etc.) is envisaged as being required to meet current and future demand in Wicklow. This will require a building significantly larger than the existing two courtroom building. The Courts Service proposes to refurbish and extend the courthouse to provide the required accommodation and has acquired a number of adjoining properties that were in council ownership so as to have available a larger site capable of accommodating a courthouse building on the scale envisaged.
To support an unprecedented programme of courts reform, the Government continues to commit substantial resources. €158.8 million has been allocated to the Courts Service for 2021 including €8 million in support of the initial phase of the Courts Modernisation Programme. There has also been an additional provision of €5.7m for COVID measures to enable court sittings take place in a safe environment.
1356. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice the number of community gardaí currently stationed in each Garda station in County Wicklow in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [39848/21]
View answer1357. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí in the drugs unit currently stationed in each Garda station in County Wicklow in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [39849/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1356 and 1357 together.
As the Deputy will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. The allocation of Garda resources is made in light of identified operational demands. This includes decisions on the deployment of personnel among the various Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of policing priorities and crime trends, to ensure their optimum use. I understand that it is a matter for the Divisional Chief Superintendent to determine the optimum distribution of duties among the personnel available to him or her, having regard to the profile of each area within the Division and its specific needs.
To date, the official categorisation as a Community Garda has simply referred to those who are exclusively assigned to building relationships with local communities and civil society including giving talks to schools, community groups and others. However, it is important to note that community policing is at the heart of An Garda Síochána and that all Gardaí have a role to play in community policing in carrying out their duties. Indeed, this has never been more evident than in the work carried out by all members of the Gardaí in response to the immense challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic.
I am advised that the table below, which has been provided to me by the Garda authorities, sets out the number of Community Gardaí assigned to Co. Wicklow from 30 June 2016 to 30 June 2021, the latest date for which figures are available.
|
Station |
30/06/2021 |
30/06/2020 |
30/06/2019 |
30/06/2018 |
30/06/2017 |
30/06/2016 |
|
Bray |
4 |
4 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
|
Blessington |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Baltinglass |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Greystones |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
|
Arklow |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
|
Roundwood |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Total |
10 |
10 |
13 |
13 |
12 |
14 |
I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are now 324 Garda personnel in Divisional Drugs Units as of 30 June 2021, assigned to tackle drug related crime on a local basis throughout the country. This represents an increase of over 5% since 30 June 2020 when there were 308 Gardaí assigned to Divisional Drugs units nationwide. These members are supported, as needed, by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau which has 93 Gardaí attached to it as of 30 June 2021.
The table below, which has been provided to me by the Garda authorities, sets out the number of Gardaí assigned to Wicklow Divisional Drugs unit from 30 June 2016 to 30 June 2021, the latest date for which figures are available.
|
Drugs Unit Wicklow |
Garda |
Sergeant |
Total |
|
30/06/2021 |
5 |
1 |
6 |
|
30/06/2020 |
6 |
1 |
7 |
|
30/06/2019 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
|
30/06/2018 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
30/06/2017 |
8 |
2 |
10 |
|
30/06/2016 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
Extensive information is available on my Department’s website in relation to the numbers of Garda members and their assignment nationwide at the following link: http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Pages/GardaWorkforce.
This information is updated every month with the latest information provided by An Garda Síochána.
1358. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice the number of cars, motorbikes, vans and 4x4 vehicles in each Garda station in County Wicklow in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [39850/21]
View answerThe Deputy will be aware that in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. The allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner and his management team, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the allocation of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their optimum use.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that the table below sets out the number of vehicles assigned to the Wicklow Division from December 2016 up to and including 30 June 2021, the latest date for which figures are available.
|
Wicklow Division |
Cars |
Vans |
Motorcycles |
4 x 4 |
*Others |
Total |
|
30 June 2021 |
50 |
12 |
2 |
6 |
1 |
71 |
|
31 December 2020 |
49 |
11 |
2 |
6 |
1 |
69 |
|
31 December 2019 |
41 |
11 |
1 |
6 |
1 |
60 |
|
31 December 2018 |
42 |
11 |
1 |
5 |
2 |
61 |
|
31 December 2017 |
45 |
11 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
62 |
|
31 December 2016 |
47 |
10 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
62 |
*The category 'Others' refers to MPV, SUV, Minibus or Prisoner Conveyance Vehicles
For operational reasons, An Garda Síochána do not provide vehicle allocations by Garda station.
1359. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the date on which the new prison complaints system will be implemented; if a new policy in relation to same has been developed; and if so, if she will provide the Ombudsman with an insight in order for that office to prepare itself for adopting it into its functions. [39953/21]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that substantial work has been completed on the necessary actions to introduce the new Prisoner Complaints System, including on staff training, the development of an integrated IT system to support case handling and a draft policy for complaints handling.
A critical path for the introduction of the new system has been provided to my office. This includes the drafting of the Statutory Instrument to support a legally sound administrative process and to amend the prison rules.
My Officials and the Irish Prison Service continue to engage with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel with a view to completing work on the Statutory Instrument which will give legal effect to the new Prisoner Complaints System.
They are also continuing to engage with the necessary stakeholders, including the Office of the Ombudsman, with regard to the introduction of the new complaints system and in preparation for its future operation.
1360. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the number of governor and deputy governor vacancies that are open across the Irish Prison Service as of 20 July 2021; and if she will provide a note on the rotation policy of governors around prisons. [39955/21]
View answerI have been advised by the Irish Prison Service that there is currently one Governor vacancy across the prison service as of 20 July 2021. That vacancy currently exists at the grade of Governor 3, in the Midlands prison.
I understand that the reference to Deputy Governor is to the position of Assistant Governor grade in the IPS. There is one post at the grade of Assistant Governor which is currently being filled by the grade of Prison Higher Executive Officer.
In relation to the rotation policy referred to, the assignment of Governor grades is a matter for the Director of Human Resources in consultation with the Director General who both act on my behalf, and any assignments and/or reassignments are made having due regard to the needs and exigencies of the entire prison estate at any given time.
In respect of the rotation of Assistant Governors, those serving at such grades may seek to transfer on a voluntary basis to another location by way of the transfer protocol as agreed with the relevant staff representative association. In addition, Assistant Governors may be reassigned in accordance with the needs and exigencies of the service which may arise at any given time.
1361. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if an application for stamp 4 and regularisation of residency and eligibility for naturalisation will be re-examined in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39994/21]
View answerThe person referred to by the Deputy has permission to remain on stamp 4 conditions until 15 August 2022. Future renewals of this permission should be applied for two weeks in advance of the permission expiring to her local Immigration Registration Office.
The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed and assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act. A determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria attendant to naturalisation can only be made after an application is received.
It is open to any individual to lodge an application for citizenship if and when they are in a position to meet the statutory conditions as prescribed in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. Further detail can be found on my Department's website.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility at INISOireachtasMail@justice.ie, 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 Question process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in the cases where the response is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
1362. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Justice the status of a visa extension for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40003/21]
View answerThe person referred to by the Deputy was issued a letter refusing permission to remain in the state on 31 July 2018. In response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person.
These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and all other applicable legislation, in advance of a final decision being made.
I can also say that no Deportation Orders are currently being effected during the pandemic, except in cases where an individual may be a threat to national security or whose presence in Ireland would be contrary to the public interest.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility (inisoireachtasmail@justice.ie), 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 is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
1363. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons who reoffended while released on bail for other alleged crimes during each of the past five-years; the types of crime allegedly committed while on bail; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40018/21]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that I have asked my officials to discuss this request with the relevant Criminal Justice Agencies and the Central Statistics Office. I will contact the Deputy directly when further information is to hand.
1364. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Justice the steps being taken to restrict the granting of bail to serial or repeat offenders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40019/21]
View answerThe Deputy will be aware that the decision to grant bail in a particular case is a matter for the presiding Judge, who is independent in the exercise of his or her judicial functions. There is also a constitutional presumption in favour of the granting of bail as, under Irish Law, a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The Criminal Justice Act 2017 strengthens the operation of the bail system with the aim of making the law as effective as possible in protecting the public against crimes committed by persons on bail.
Under the Act, the Court is required to have regard to persistent serious offending by an applicant for bail and the nature and seriousness of any danger presented by the granting of bail to a person charged with an offence that carries a penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment or more. The Court also has the power, in certain cases, to hear evidence from the victim of an offence before a decision on bail is taken.
Where an accused person is granted bail, the Act provides for stricter bail terms for repeat serious offenders, including the use of curfews and strengthens Garda powers to deal with breaches of bail.
1365. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons that have availed of free legal aid over each of the past five years by category of alleged crime; the proportion of them that have been convicted; the number of them that had previously been granted free legal aid in respect of other offences; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40020/21]
View answer1367. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Justice the cost to the State of providing free legal aid over each of the past five years by county; the average cost per recipient; and the average payment to legal practitioners over the same period. [40022/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1365 and 1367 together.
The Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act 1962, which is the primary legislation covering the operation of the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme, provides that free legal aid may be granted, in certain circumstances, for the defence of a person who has insufficient means in criminal proceedings.
Under the Scheme, the courts, through the judiciary, are responsible for the granting of legal aid.
An applicant for legal aid must satisfy the court that their means are insufficient to enable them to pay for legal aid themselves. The 1962 Act specifies that the court must also be satisfied that, by reason of the "gravity of the charge" or "exceptional circumstances", it is essential in the interests of justice that the applicant should have legal aid.
Criminal prosecutions originate in the District Court and if so satisfied, the Judge will grant a criminal legal aid certificate.
It is not possible to provide the data for the relevant years as figures are not kept in such a way as to be able to provide the breakdown requested.
However, expenditure data is available and the costs for the main Criminal Legal Aid Scheme for each of the years 2016 to 2021 (to end June) was as follows:
|
Year |
Expenditure |
|
2016 |
€52.9 million |
|
2017 |
€58.1million |
|
2018 |
€64.8 million |
|
2019 |
€65.1 million |
|
2020 |
€62.2 million |
|
2021 (to end June) |
€33.0 million |
|
Payments to legal practitioners for each of the years 2016 to 2020 was as follows: |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
|
Solicitors |
29.3M |
32.2M |
32.8M |
34.4M |
34.2M |
|
Counsel |
19.8M |
21.5M |
24.4M |
23.1M |
23.3M |
I hope this information is of assistance to the Deputy.
1366. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Justice the steps being considered by her Department to restrict access to free legal aid by repeat offenders including measures such as requiring them to pay a contribution towards the cost of their defence. [40021/21]
View answerThe Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act 1962, which is the primary legislation covering the operation of the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme, provides that free legal aid may be granted, in certain circumstances, for the defence of people who have insufficient means in criminal proceedings.
Under the Act, the courts, through the judiciary, are responsible for the granting of legal aid. Under the Constitution the State is obliged to provide an accused person with the means to obtain appropriate legal representation.
Moreover, the European Convention on Human Rights provides that every person charged with a criminal offence is entitled to defend themselves in person or through legal assistance of their own choosing, or if they have insufficient means to pay for legal assistance to be given it free when the interests of justice so require. The Deputy will appreciate that the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme must operate with due regard to these rights and that any unreasonable block on legal aid could give a convicted defendant an avenue for appeal or prohibition of the prosecution.
The overriding concern is to ensure that due process is followed and that no risk arises in relation to the prosecution of a person charged with a criminal offence before the courts.
The assignment of lawyers or the granting of aid are matters for the Court and as such are handled by the judiciary on the applicant's appearance in court. Criminal prosecutions originate in the District Court and if satisfied it is so warranted, the District Court Judge presiding will grant a criminal legal aid certificate.
There is no limit to the number of times that a person can be granted legal aid under the scheme. Whether or not an applicant has received legal aid previously is not a consideration in determining eligibility for legal aid and this information is not recorded by the Courts Service. An applicant's previous convictions are also not a criterion for the granting of criminal legal aid under the Act.
1368. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Justice the categories of victims of crime that are currently entitled to free legal aid; the number that have availed of this service by year; and her plans to extend this to other victims of crime. [40023/21]
View answerAs the Deputy may be aware, the criminal legal aid scheme does not cover victims of crime - it only covers defendants. However, the Legal Aid Board does provide a free legal advice service to human trafficking victims and advice and representation in rape and some sexual assault cases.
Legal representation is provided to victims in cases of rape and aggravated sexual assault where an application to cross examine on past sexual history has been raised. The number of applications under this provision was 41 in 2019 and 16 in 2020.
Legal advice is provided to victims in sexual assault or rape cases and to victims of human trafficking referred to the Board by the Garda National Immigration Bureau. In such cases no means test is applied and no contribution is sought to receive legal advice.
In 2019 and 2020 only a small number availed of the advice service, three in 2019 and two in 2020.
As the Deputy may be aware, eligibility for civil legal aid is based on financial eligibility criteria and a test of the merits of the case. In general, a contribution must also be made in line with the individual's financial means. There are no categories of people who are eligible or ineligible but it relates to civil matters only.
My Department is leading on delivering a number of important commitments to make sure that we are responding effectively to the needs of victims of sexual violence. This includes the full implementation of the recommendations made in the O'Malley Review to better protect and support vulnerable witnesses during the investigation and prosecution of sexual offences.
Supporting a Victims Journey is a detailed roadmap for giving full effect to the O’Malley recommendations. It includes a commitment to provide for preliminary trial hearings and the recently enacted Criminal Procedure Act delivers on that commitment. This legislation introduces key changes to how questioning on prior sexual history will unfold at trial. Other than in exceptional circumstances, the Act requires an application to question a victim on their prior sexual history to be made at a preliminary trial hearing, before the commencement of the trial. This will be of great help to victims in removing uncertainty around what they may face.
The implementation of Supporting a Victim's Journey will also ensure the victim's right to have the same legal representation at the preliminary trial hearing and during the trial itself if an application to question them about prior sexual history is made at the preliminary trial hearing and is granted. In such a case, the recommendations also require the Legal Aid Board to endeavour to ensure that the victim is represented by counsel of a level of seniority similar to counsel representing the prosecution and defence.
The victim will also be entitled to their own, dedicated legal advice and support throughout the process (not just during the court case) and will be entitled to legal aid for this purpose.
In addition to the enactment of the Criminal Procedure Act, the full implementation of Supporting a Victim's Journey will require a number of legislative changes. In order to implement the rest of the required changes needed, a scoping exercise is currently being undertaken by my Department for a new Sexual Offences Bill.
The proposed amendments to the legislation dealing with sexual offences will need detailed consideration from a policy perspective. This will include engagement with stakeholders and careful assessment of implications and costings.
I envisage the General Scheme of this Bill will be brought to Cabinet by the end of 2021.
1369. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Justice the agencies and State organisations under her Department that are receiving State funding that do not have to declare salaries of employees under the 2016 code of governance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40040/21]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that the staff of agencies, offices and bodies under the aegis of my Department are remunerated in accordance with the applicable pay scales and levels sanctioned by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.
Neither I as Minister, my officials nor the agencies, offices or bodies themselves have discretion to set pay rates for staff. Staff working in the majority of these agencies are Ministerial employees and are remunerated from the Justice Vote (Vote 24). The associated salary costs are accounted for in the annual appropriation account for the Vote, which is prepared in accordance with the relevant legislation and with the applicable accounting rules and procedures laid down by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. Agencies with their own Vote similarly account for their salary costs in the annual appropriation accounts for those Votes.
Further information relating to staffing levels and salary costs in justice sector agencies can be found in the published governance, oversight and performance agreements between my Department and agencies under its aegis, available on my Department's website, and in the annual reports/financial statements produced by agencies.
Such information typically includes details of the agency’s pay budget, a breakdown of its staffing by grade and, in some cases, additional information such as the numbers of salaries within specific pay bands, the CEO’s salary and/or the combined remuneration of the senior leadership team.
1370. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Justice the status of a joint family visa application by a person (details supplied). [40100/21]
View answerThe visa applications referred to by the Deputy were refused by the Visa Office in Abuja on 15 February 2021. The reasons for this decision were set out in the refusal letter sent to the applicants at that time. An appeal of this decision was made on 7 April 2021.
All visa applicants are advised that the onus is on them to provide as much information in support of their application as they feel is necessary. Guidelines in this regard are posted on the Immigration Service website. When making an appeal, the applicant should take into account the reasons for refusal listed in the refusal letter. The appeal should include any further information or additional documentation they wish to have considered, and should be sent for the attention of the Visa Appeals Officer, in the relevant Visa Office, where the matter will be considered afresh.
Full consideration will be given to any appeals received on behalf of the applicants, however the onus is on applicants to satisfy the Visa Officer that visas should be granted. Processing times and decisions at the Overseas Visa Offices can be checked at the webpage for the relevant office.
Processing of family reunification visa applications, such as these, may take up to 6 months to determine from the date the documentation is received in the relevant Visa Office. To be fair to all applicants, as you will appreciate, applications are processed in order by date received in the Office.
While every effort is made to process these applications as soon as possible, processing times will vary having regard to the volume of appeals received, their complexity, the possible need for the visa office to seek further information in relation to certain appeals and the resources available to process them.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility (inisoireachtasmail@justice.ie), 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 is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
1371. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí in County Donegal by electoral area from 2011 to date in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40136/21]
View answerAs the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under the law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, which includes the deployment of members of An Garda Síochána throughout the State. As Minister, I have no role in this independent function.
The Deputy will also appreciate that the Garda Commissioner assigns Garda members to individual stations, and as such it is not possible to provide the number of Gardaí in County Donegal by electoral area.
However, An Garda Síochána have provided the annual personnel strength of Garda members in the Donegal Division as at 31 December 2011 through to 31 December 2020 and as at 30 June 2021, the most recent date for which statistics are available. This information is outlined in the tables below:
|
District |
Total |
|
|
Donegal Division as at 31 December 2011 |
||
|
BALLYSHANNON |
BALLINTRA |
2 |
|
BALLYSHANNON |
47 |
|
|
BUNDORAN |
6 |
|
|
DONEGAL TOWN |
33 |
|
|
MOUNTCHARLES |
1 |
|
|
NA CEALLA BEAGA |
6 |
|
|
BALLYSHANNON Total |
|
95 |
|
BUNCRANA |
BUNCRANA |
50 |
|
BURNFOOT |
6 |
|
|
CARNDONAGH |
4 |
|
|
CLONMANY |
2 |
|
|
MALIN |
3 |
|
|
MOVILLE |
7 |
|
|
MUFF |
4 |
|
|
BUNCRANA Total |
|
76 |
|
GLENTIES |
AILT AN CHORRÁIN |
1 |
|
AN BUN BEAG |
15 |
|
|
AN CHARRAIG |
2 |
|
|
AN CLOCHÁN LIATH |
8 |
|
|
ANAGAIRE |
1 |
|
|
ARD AN RÁTHA |
3 |
|
|
CLOUGHER |
1 |
|
|
GLEANN CHOLM CILLE |
1 |
|
|
NA GLEANNTA |
25 |
|
|
GLENTIES Total |
|
57 |
|
LETTERKENNY |
BALLYBOFEY |
24 |
|
CARRIGANS |
5 |
|
|
CASTLEFIN |
4 |
|
|
CONVOY |
3 |
|
|
LETTERKENNY |
104 |
|
|
LIFFORD |
17 |
|
|
NA BROCACHA |
1 |
|
|
NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM |
3 |
|
|
RAPHOE |
3 |
|
|
LETTERKENNY Total |
|
164 |
|
MILFORD |
AN CRAOSLACH |
1 |
|
AN FÁL CARRACH |
9 |
|
|
CARRAIG AIRT |
3 |
|
|
DÚN FIONNACHAID |
2 |
|
|
KERRYKEEL |
4 |
|
|
KILMACRENNAN |
2 |
|
|
MILFORD |
27 |
|
|
MÍN AN LÁBÁIN |
1 |
|
|
RAMELTON |
2 |
|
|
RATHMULLEN |
1 |
|
|
MILFORD Total |
|
52 |
|
Donegal Total 2011 |
|
444 |
|
Donegal Division as at 31 December 2012 |
|
Total |
|
BALLYSHANNON |
BALLINTRA |
1 |
|
BALLYSHANNON |
45 |
|
|
BUNDORAN |
6 |
|
|
DONEGAL TOWN |
32 |
|
|
MOUNTCHARLES |
1 |
|
|
NA CEALLA BEAGA |
6 |
|
|
BALLYSHANNON Total |
|
91 |
|
BUNCRANA |
BUNCRANA |
53 |
|
BURNFOOT |
6 |
|
|
CARNDONAGH |
3 |
|
|
CLONMANY |
2 |
|
|
MALIN |
1 |
|
|
MOVILLE |
4 |
|
|
MUFF |
3 |
|
|
BUNCRANA Total |
|
72 |
|
GLENTIES |
AILT AN CHORRÁIN |
1 |
|
AN BUN BEAG |
14 |
|
|
AN CHARRAIG |
2 |
|
|
AN CLOCHÁN LIATH |
12 |
|
|
ANAGAIRE |
1 |
|
|
ARD AN RÁTHA |
2 |
|
|
GLEANN CHOLM CILLE |
1 |
|
|
NA GLEANNTA |
19 |
|
|
GLENTIES Total |
|
52 |
|
LETTERKENNY |
BALLYBOFEY |
23 |
|
CARRIGANS |
5 |
|
|
CASTLEFIN |
4 |
|
|
CONVOY |
3 |
|
|
LETTERKENNY |
107 |
|
|
LIFFORD |
15 |
|
|
NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM |
2 |
|
|
RAPHOE |
4 |
|
|
LETTERKENNY Total |
|
163 |
|
MILFORD |
AN CRAOSLACH |
1 |
|
AN FÁL CARRACH |
9 |
|
|
CARRAIG AIRT |
2 |
|
|
DÚN FIONNACHAID |
2 |
|
|
KERRYKEEL |
4 |
|
|
KILMACRENNAN |
1 |
|
|
MILFORD |
26 |
|
|
MÍN AN LÁBÁIN |
1 |
|
|
RAMELTON |
2 |
|
|
RATHMULLEN |
1 |
|
|
MILFORD Total |
|
49 |
|
Donegal Total 2012 |
|
427 |
|
Donegal Division as at 31 December 2013 |
|
Total |
|
BALLYSHANNON |
AN CHARRAIG |
2 |
|
ARD AN RÁTHA |
1 |
|
|
BALLINTRA |
1 |
|
|
BALLYSHANNON |
48 |
|
|
BUNDORAN |
6 |
|
|
DONEGAL TOWN |
29 |
|
|
MOUNTCHARLES |
1 |
|
|
NA CEALLA BEAGA |
6 |
|
|
NA GLEANNTA |
16 |
|
|
PETTIGO |
1 |
|
|
BALLYSHANNON Total |
|
111 |
|
BUNCRANA |
BUNCRANA |
50 |
|
BURNFOOT |
5 |
|
|
CARNDONAGH |
5 |
|
|
CLONMANY |
1 |
|
|
MOVILLE |
4 |
|
|
MUFF |
4 |
|
|
BUNCRANA Total |
|
69 |
|
LETTERKENNY |
BALLYBOFEY |
25 |
|
CARRIGANS |
2 |
|
|
CASTLEFIN |
4 |
|
|
CONVOY |
3 |
|
|
LETTERKENNY |
103 |
|
|
LIFFORD |
14 |
|
|
NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM |
2 |
|
|
RAPHOE |
3 |
|
|
LETTERKENNY Total |
|
156 |
|
MILFORD |
AILT AN CHORRÁIN |
1 |
|
AN BUN BEAG |
17 |
|
|
AN CLOCHÁN LIATH |
7 |
|
|
AN CRAOSLACH |
1 |
|
|
AN FÁL CARRACH |
9 |
|
|
CARRAIG AIRT |
2 |
|
|
DÚN FIONNACHAID |
2 |
|
|
KERRYKEEL |
3 |
|
|
KILMACRENNAN |
1 |
|
|
MILFORD |
27 |
|
|
RAMELTON |
2 |
|
|
RATHMULLEN |
1 |
|
|
MILFORD Total |
|
73 |
|
Donegal Total 2013 |
|
409 |
|
Donegal Division as at 31 December 2014 |
|
Total |
|
BALLYSHANNON |
AN CHARRAIG |
2 |
|
ARD AN RÁTHA |
2 |
|
|
BALLINTRA |
1 |
|
|
BALLYSHANNON |
46 |
|
|
BUNDORAN |
6 |
|
|
DONEGAL TOWN |
30 |
|
|
MOUNTCHARLES |
1 |
|
|
NA CEALLA BEAGA |
6 |
|
|
NA GLEANNTA |
13 |
|
|
PETTIGO |
1 |
|
|
BALLYSHANNON Total |
|
108 |
|
BUNCRANA |
BUNCRANA |
50 |
|
BURNFOOT |
5 |
|
|
CARNDONAGH |
7 |
|
|
CLONMANY |
1 |
|
|
MOVILLE |
5 |
|
|
MUFF |
3 |
|
|
BUNCRANA Total |
|
71 |
|
LETTERKENNY |
BALLYBOFEY |
25 |
|
CARRIGANS |
4 |
|
|
CASTLEFIN |
3 |
|
|
CONVOY |
3 |
|
|
LETTERKENNY |
96 |
|
|
LIFFORD |
14 |
|
|
NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM |
2 |
|
|
RAPHOE |
3 |
|
|
LETTERKENNY Total |
|
150 |
|
MILFORD |
AILT AN CHORRÁIN |
1 |
|
AN BUN BEAG |
15 |
|
|
AN CLOCHÁN LIATH |
6 |
|
|
AN CRAOSLACH |
1 |
|
|
AN FÁL CARRACH |
8 |
|
|
CARRAIG AIRT |
2 |
|
|
DÚN FIONNACHAID |
2 |
|
|
KERRYKEEL |
2 |
|
|
KILMACRENNAN |
1 |
|
|
MILFORD |
27 |
|
|
RAMELTON |
2 |
|
|
RATHMULLEN |
1 |
|
|
MILFORD Total |
|
68 |
|
Donegal Total 2014 |
|
397 |
|
Donegal Division as at 31 December 2015 |
|
Total |
|
BALLYSHANNON |
AN CHARRAIG |
1 |
|
ARD AN RÁTHA |
2 |
|
|
BALLINTRA |
1 |
|
|
BALLYSHANNON |
39 |
|
|
BUNDORAN |
7 |
|
|
DONEGAL TOWN |
28 |
|
|
MOUNTCHARLES |
1 |
|
|
NA CEALLA BEAGA |
6 |
|
|
NA GLEANNTA |
12 |
|
|
PETTIGO |
1 |
|
|
BALLYSHANNON Total |
|
98 |
|
BUNCRANA |
BUNCRANA |
47 |
|
BURNFOOT |
4 |
|
|
CARNDONAGH |
8 |
|
|
CLONMANY |
1 |
|
|
MOVILLE |
5 |
|
|
MUFF |
3 |
|
|
BUNCRANA Total |
|
68 |
|
LETTERKENNY |
BALLYBOFEY |
25 |
|
CARRIGANS |
4 |
|
|
CASTLEFIN |
4 |
|
|
CONVOY |
3 |
|
|
LETTERKENNY |
103 |
|
|
LIFFORD |
14 |
|
|
NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM |
2 |
|
|
RAPHOE |
2 |
|
|
LETTERKENNY Total |
|
157 |
|
MILFORD |
AN BUN BEAG |
15 |
|
AN CLOCHÁN LIATH |
7 |
|
|
AN CRAOSLACH |
1 |
|
|
AN FÁL CARRACH |
8 |
|
|
CARRAIG AIRT |
2 |
|
|
DÚN FIONNACHAID |
2 |
|
|
KERRYKEEL |
2 |
|
|
KILMACRENNAN |
1 |
|
|
MILFORD |
28 |
|
|
RAMELTON |
2 |
|
|
RATHMULLEN |
1 |
|
|
MILFORD Total |
|
69 |
|
Donegal Total 2015 |
|
392 |
|
Donegal Division as at 31 December 2016 |
|
Total |
|
BALLYSHANNON |
AN CHARRAIG |
1 |
|
ARD AN RÁTHA |
2 |
|
|
BALLINTRA |
1 |
|
|
BALLYSHANNON |
39 |
|
|
BUNDORAN |
7 |
|
|
DONEGAL TOWN |
25 |
|
|
MOUNTCHARLES |
1 |
|
|
NA CEALLA BEAGA |
6 |
1372. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice the number of active Garda stations which are fully operational in County Donegal from 2011 to date in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40137/21]
View answer1373. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice the number of active Garda stations which were fully operational in County Donegal and which now operate on a reduced or part-time basis since 2011, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40138/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1372 and 1373 together.
I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, but this was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy when the information is to hand.
