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Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Commencement of Legislation
Michael McGrath
201. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality why section 21 of the Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Act 2015 was not commenced until 20 November 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3791/16]
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Personal Insolvency Act
Michael McGrath
202. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the process through which a judgment can be removed from or marked as satisfied in the High Court register of judgments in circumstances where the debt has been discharged through an insolvency service debt settlement arrangement or a personal insolvency arrangement; the equivalent process if the judgment creditor does not co-operate; if she will simplify the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3795/16]
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Ministerial Allowances
Michael McGrath
203. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the expenses claimed, including the amount of mileage and the amount claimed, by her and Ministers of State of her Department, by calendar year, during the current Dáil Éireann, in tabular form. [3814/16]
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Departmental Expenditure
Michael McGrath
204. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount she spent on media clipping and media monitoring services in each calendar year from 2011 to 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3829/16]
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Road Traffic Offences
Thomas P. Broughan
205. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 135 of 19 November 2015, regarding the implementation of section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 2002, if this information is now to hand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3855/16]
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Garda Data
Thomas P. Broughan
206. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 108 of 18 November 2015, regarding the number of knives recovered by An Garda Síochána in 2014 and 2015, if she will provide an update on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3856/16]
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Naturalisation Applications
Bernard Durkan
207. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when an update of Stamp 3 to Stamp 4 residency status might be offered as a prelude to naturalisation for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3857/16]
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Deportation Orders
Bernard Durkan
208. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a review of the circumstances and proposals to deport might be undertaken in the respective cases of persons (details supplied) all of whom have lived in this jurisdiction for several years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3860/16]
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Naturalisation Applications
Bernard Durkan
209. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application for stamp 4 and naturalisation the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3861/16]
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Leave to Remain
Bernard Durkan
210. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will expedite a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3866/16]
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
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Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission
Niall Collins
1. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when she will review the powers of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3202/16]
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
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Garda Inspectorate Reports
Pádraig MacLochlainn
2. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the commentary in the Garda Inspectorate's report, Changing Policing in Ireland, that there has been a repeated failure by An Garda Síochána to implement recommendations for change from its previous reports and from other reviews and inquiries; and the actions she is taking to ensure the recommendations in the Changing Policing in Ireland report and previous Garda Síochána Inspectorate reports will be implemented. [3053/16]
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
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Surveillance Operations
Mick Wallace
3. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the legislation regulating State surveillance measures, such as data retention, interception of communications and the use of surveillance and tracking devices, is sufficient to protect the privacy rights of Irish citizens; if she intends to strengthen this legislation in favour of citizens; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3182/16]
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
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Garda Inspectorate Reports
Niall Collins
4. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the action she will take further to the recent Garda Inspectorate's report on policing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3203/16]
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
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White Collar Crime
Pádraig MacLochlainn
5. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to strengthen the performance of the criminal justice system in tackling white collar crime. [3044/16]
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
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Surveillance Operations
Michael McNamara
6. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if permission was granted for the telephone surveillance or phone tapping of any Member of the 31st Dáil Éireann during the lifetime of this Dáil Éireann; if so, of which Member or Members; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3009/16]
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
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Criminal Law Review
Clare Daly
7. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to review the Interception of Postal Packages and Telecommunications Messages Act 1993 and the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009 to protect the privacy and human rights of citizens. [3014/16]
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
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Garda Operations
Seán Kyne
8. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress of Operation Thor; if she has provided additional resources or sanction for the allocation of resources to facilitate it in fulfilling its objectives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3034/16]
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
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Sexual Offences Data
Niall Collins
9. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her response to the year-on-year increase in sexual offences; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3020/16]
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
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Paramilitary Groups
Helen McEntee
10. Deputy Helen McEntee asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her efforts to combat criminality by paramilitary organisations in the Leinster and Ulster Border region, further to the agreement of A Fresh Start - The Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45028/15]