Tuesday, 13 Oct 2015

Magdalen Laundries Data

Ceisteanna (167)

Mary Lou McDonald

Ceist:

167. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice and Equality for a breakdown by year and by institution of the number of women confined in each of the ten Magdalen laundries. [35429/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

As the Deputy will be aware, the report of the Inter-Departmental Committee to establish the facts of State involvement with the Magdalen Laundries, the McAleese Report, was published on 5th February 2013 and gave a fully comprehensive answer to the question posed by its terms of reference. The Report is a detailed, carefully researched document running to over 1,000 pages and brought into the public arena a considerable amount of information not previously known. The Report is on my Department's website: www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Pages/MagdalenRpt2013.

The Committee, with the assistance of the Central Statistics Office, conducted a full statistical analysis of all available data on the girls and women who were admitted to and worked in the Magdalen Laundries. The Report indicates that approximately 10,000 women were admitted to the Magdalen Laundries in the period 1922 to 1996 and over 60% of them spent less than a year in these institutions.

In relation to the detailed statistics sought, I would particularly refer the Deputy to Chapter 7 of the Report which provides the sources and methodology used for statistical analysis. I would also refer the Deputy to Chapter 8, which sets out the results, in anonymised form, of the statistical analysis carried out of all available data on the girls and women who were admitted to and worked in the Magdalen Laundries.

Magdalen Laundries Data

Ceisteanna (168)

Mary Lou McDonald

Ceist:

168. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice and Equality for a breakdown by year and by institution of the number of women who died in each of the ten Magdalen laundries. [35430/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

The remit of the Committee was limited to State involvement with the Magdalen Laundries up to their closure. Thus, the Committee did not examine in any detail material predating the establishment of the State in 1922. The Committee, with the assistance of the Central Statistics Office, conducted a full statistical analysis of all available data on the girls and women who were admitted to and worked in the Magdalen Laundries.

The report does not purport to provide an exact number for deaths that took place in Magdalen Laundries. The report states that these searches were complex and that there were gaps in available information as well as difficulties with identifying and matching records for a variety of reasons. Further, the report points out that an examination of grave sites would not in itself provide a definitive figure for those who died in Magdalen laundries.

Specific issues that had been raised around death registration, burials and exhumations are addressed in Chapter 16 of the report.

Garda Deployment

Ceisteanna (169)

Pearse Doherty

Ceist:

169. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality for a breakdown of the number of new Garda Síochána recruits to be allocated to each county for 2015 and 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35435/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

This Government is committed to the ongoing recruitment of trainee Gardaí, and to this end the first intake since 2009 of new recruits commenced training at the Garda College, Templemore, in September of last year.

To date there has been four intakes of Garda Trainees into the Garda College, giving a total intake of 400. A further 150 recruits will enter college by year end, bringing total recruitment of Garda Trainees to 550. So far 290 of the new Garda Trainees have attested as members of An Garda Síochána. On attestation, new Probationer Gardaí are assigned to Garda stations throughout the country by the Garda Commissioner, where they are assigned to mainstream uniform policing duties. I am assured by Garda management that the needs of all Garda Divisions are fully considered when determining the allocation of newly attested Gardaí.

I am pleased that the budget allocation for 2016 will allow the recruitment of 600 new Gardaí in addition to the 550 that will be recruited by year end. The ongoing recruitment of new Gardaí is crucial to An Garda Síochána and for the safety of communities throughout the State.

I have requested from the Garda Authorities the information sought regarding the assignment of the new Garda Trainees who have attested as members of An Garda Síochána in 2015. I will write directly to the Deputy on receipt of same.

Asylum Support Services

Ceisteanna (170)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

170. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to her reply to Parliamentary Question No. 139 of 24 September 2015, if she will confirm the length of time a person (details supplied) in County Laois has been in the protection process and awaiting a decision on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35454/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

The Deputy will be aware from my response to Question No. 139 of 24 September, 2015 that it is not the practice to comment on individual protection applications. As previously notified to the Deputy, this is in accordance with Section 19(1) of the Refugee Act, 1996 (as amended) which provides for the protection of the identity of protection applicants.

The Deputy may also be aware that the Report of the Working Group on Improvements to the Protection process, including Direct Provision and Supports to Asylum Seekers, was published on 30 June, 2015.

The Report identifies the excessive length of time in the protection system as the most significant issue facing those in Direct Provision. I am committed to tackling the lengthy delays in the protection system. A number of initiatives have already been taken to deal with the number of cases on hand including the scheduling of interviews of applicants on Saturdays, the transfer of subsidiary protection application processing to the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner, the establishment of a legal panel to assist the Commissioner with this work, and the appointment of additional members to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal.

The Government has also decided to bring forward as a major priority the International Protection Bill which will provide for the introduction of a single applications procedure for international protection. This reform will simplify and streamline the existing arrangements and provide applicants with a final decision on their protection application in a more straightforward and timely fashion and will also, as a consequence, reduce the length of time applicants spend in the Direct Provision system.

Garda Vetting Applications

Ceisteanna (171)

Ciara Conway

Ceist:

171. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set out the average processing time for Garda Síochána clearance and vetting applications; the number of applications waiting to be processed at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35456/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

I am informed by the Garda authorities that the current average processing time for applications is approximately four weeks from date of receipt and that there are currently approximately 28,000 vetting applications awaiting completion.

As the Deputy will appreciate, any vetting process will take a certain minimum amount of time to complete and, taking into account the need to protect children and vulnerable adults while providing an effective and efficient service, I do not think that this period is unreasonable.

In the interest of fairness, Garda vetting applications are processed in chronological order based on the date of receipt in the Garda Central Vetting Unit and all organisations registered for Garda vetting are aware of the processing time-frames and have been advised to factor this into their recruitment and selection process.

Processing times can fluctuate depending on seasonal demands and volumes of applications received, and depending on whether further enquiries have to be conducted in respect of any individual application. These enquiries may be conducted for many reasons such as the verification of identity, updating incomplete records or establishing the outcomes of investigations or Court disposals. In such instances processing times may be significantly longer than the general average.

Asylum Support Services

Ceisteanna (172)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

172. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 134 of 24 September 2015, if she will confirm the length of time a person (details supplied) in County Cork has been awaiting a decision on an application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35461/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

The Deputy will be aware from my response to Question No. 134 of 24 September, 2015 that it is not the practice to comment on individual protection applications. As previously notified to the Deputy, this is in accordance with Section 19(1) of the Refugee Act, 1996 (as amended) which provides for the protection of the identity of protection applicants.

The Deputy may also be aware that the Report of the Working Group on Improvements to the Protection process, including Direct Provision and Supports to Asylum Seekers, was published on 30 June, 2015.

Asylum Support Services

Ceisteanna (173)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

173. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 133 of 24 September 2015, if she will confirm the length of time a person (details supplied) in County Cork has been in the protection process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35462/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

The Deputy will be aware from my response to Question No. 133 of 24 September, 2015 that it is not the practice to comment on individual protection applications. As previously notified to the Deputy, this is in accordance with Section 19(1) of the Refugee Act, 1996 (as amended) which provides for the protection of the identity of protection applicants.

The Deputy may also be aware that the Report of the Working Group on Improvements to the Protection process, including Direct Provision and Supports to Asylum Seekers, was published on 30 June, 2015.

Departmental Staff Relocation

Ceisteanna (174)

Tony McLoughlin

Ceist:

174. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 2 will be considered for a transfer to a similarly qualified position within her Department in counties Leitrim or Longford, if an opportunity arises in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35499/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

While it is not practice to comment on individual cases, I can inform the Deputy that all applications for staff transfer requests are managed by the Human Resources Division of my Department. This division manage a very substantial number of staff transfers across my Department and other Civil Service Departments and Offices each year.

I have set out information below on how staff of my Department can seek transfers which may be of assistance to the Deputy.

The main avenues that staff can follow if they are seeking a transfer are as follows:

- Staff can submit a formal request to Human Resources Division for a transfer within the Department.

- Staff can submit a formal request to Human Resources Division for a transfer to a specific location. Such requests are forwarded to all Civil Service Departments with offices in the location.

- Staff can respond to requests from Human Resources Division for expressions of interest for specific posts.

- Staff can seek to identify a head to head transfer with other staff of the same grade across the Civil Service. In such cases both Departments must be satisfied as to the suitability of the transferees, with particular reference to their respective performance and attendance records.

I wish to advise the Deputy that where possible my Department will facilitate such transfer requests however the priority will always be to maintain a balanced and appropriate level of staff resources in priority areas and to match people with the most relevant skills to the requirements of posts.

Visa Applications

Ceisteanna (175)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

175. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set out the position regarding a de facto visa for persons (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35519/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that written notification issued to the person concerned on 08 October 2015 advising them of the outcome of their appeal.

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 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 Parliamentary Question 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.

Visa Applications

Ceisteanna (176)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

176. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set out the position regarding an application for a visa by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35520/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that an application was received for permission to remain in the State from the person mentioned on 31 July 2015. A request for further information was issued to this person on 29 September 2015. A final decision cannot be made on this application until this information is submitted to the Department.

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 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 Parliamentary Question 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.

Visa Applications

Ceisteanna (177)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

177. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set out the position regarding an application for a visa by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35522/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that an appeal against the decision was refused on the 1st of October, 2015. A letter was issued to the person concerned informing him of the decision and this was sent to the Irish postal address supplied by his wife on the application form.

There is only one appeal allowed. However, it is open to the person concerned to make a new application with the onus resting on the applicant to satisfy the visa officer as to why it should be granted. All information that the applicant wishes to have taken into consideration should be included with his application.

Queries in relation to general immigration matters 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.

Visa Applications

Ceisteanna (178)

Jack Wall

Ceist:

178. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the position regarding an application for a stamp 4 visa by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare with regard to a child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35608/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to by the Deputy has made an application for residence in the State on 11 June 2015. It is understood that the person's circumstances have changed since that application was made. The application is currently receiving attention.

Garda Expenditure

Ceisteanna (179)

Clare Daly

Ceist:

179. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down the cost of Garda Síochána hours relating to the installation of water meters and water charges protests. [35616/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

The Garda Commissioner is the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote and in accordance with her functions under section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 she may direct members of An Garda Síochána as they may be required to attend scenes of public protest, such as water charges protests or the installation of water meters, in order to facilitate the holding of such protests and, if needed, to preserve peace and public order and to facilitate persons going about their lawful business.

In that context I am informed by the Garda authorities that the costs associated with the policing of such protests are not recorded at the level of detail required to separate them from other similar costs.

Immigration Controls

Ceisteanna (180)

Niall Collins

Ceist:

180. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the steps she will take to remedy the long queues and delays being experienced at the Garda Síochána National Immigration Bureau offices for bureau cards and for multi-entry visas which begin as early as 12 midnight; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35636/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

I would like to advise the Deputy that at the end of September the Garda Síochána National Immigration Bureau (GNIB), with the assistance of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS), launched a series of measures to address queues at the GNIB Registration Office in Burgh Quay, Dublin 2. Since their introduction on 28th September, 2015, the following arrangements are now in place to improve throughput and relieve the congestion in the public office that occurs at this time of the year as demand for registration increases as students return to their studies. The measures have been successful by reducing the number of persons who are required to call to the office to a minimum and on a par with the number who call at all other times of the year where no significant issues with queuing arise.

One of the key measures is that persons who are students of the colleges listed below and who are registering for the first time or seeking to renew their registrations are not required to attend at the Public Office. Separate arrangements are being put in place to register students of these colleges. The colleges concerned have been contacted and the arrangements communicated directly to the colleges and students involved. Students from these colleges are already being registered under the new arrangements which will see periods set aside to deal with students by arrangement. There is no need for students of these colleges to queue at Burgh Quay and no person will lose residence status or continuity of permission to remain by the application of these arrangements. The colleges concerned are:

- Dublin City University (DCU),

- Dublin Institute of Technology and constituent colleges (DIT)

- Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (RCSI),

- Dublin University (Trinity College),

- University College Dublin (UCD).

From 30th September, all new registrations are being be dealt with on Monday and Tuesday of each week. Wednesday to Friday is reserved for renewal of registrations i.e. for those who have an existing GNIB registration certificate. In addition to these measures, extra staff resources are being deployed to the GNIB to assist with the registration process. The Public Office will operate on every Saturday in October and November; the remaining Saturday openings will be by prior arrangement only and in most cases confined to students of the above colleges. The arrangements will be kept under constant review and changed or added to as required to address the demands on the office in this peak period.

The nature of the services provided is such that it is demand led and accordingly, there are peaks and valleys in the numbers of callers at different times of the year. For the purpose of the efficient processing of the registration of up to five hundred people who are dealt with in the peak period at this registration office every day, GNIB personnel who are employed there operate a shift system, which ensures it is open from 8am to 9pm each Monday to Thursday and 8am to 6pm each Friday (excluding bank holidays) and remains open through lunchtime. A numbered ticket issuing system is operated at the office; priority is given in the early morning period for particular categories including those coming here to work or conduct business. This is to minimise the amount of time persons at work are required to be away from their jobs. In addition, the GNIB with the assistance of the Garda Press Office has recently established a Garda website notification system for the purpose of assisting persons who are required to attend at Burgh Quay for registration. On three separate occasions during each day an announcement is posted on the Garda Website alerting customers to the number of available tickets remaining at the Burgh Quay public office for that day. Furthermore, those attending are advised of the approximate time that they will be dealt with, which allows them to leave the office and return later in the day, if they so wish. A GNIB officer is also deployed to meet with each person on arrival at the office to ensure that they are in possession of all of the necessary documentation required for registration, so that unnecessary delays are avoided.

In common with the operation of immigration functions in other States, immigrants seeking to register are required to present in person at my offices. This is necessary for establishment of identity and as an anti-fraud measure and is the practice of immigration services worldwide. For the majority of customers the Garda National Immigration Bureau provides a ‘same day service’ at its Burgh Quay office. Currently, this office handles all registrations in the Dublin area. At times of high demand, it is not possible, currently, to send this demand elsewhere, it has to be accommodated within the capacity of the Burgh Quay office where the necessary technical infrastructure for registration card recording, generation of registration certificates and fingerprinting exists. Use of other buildings for this purpose is not an option because the biometric equipment and elaborate smart card production systems are not mobile and in any event has to be linked up in real-time to the Garda IT systems.

Work is underway to transfer the registration function to the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS). As part of that work new systems are being developed with the aim of reducing footfall and random arrivals to the public office by use of on-line systems and to undertake registrations renewals off-site.

I would like to acknowledge the work of the staff in the public office who diligently perform a very important function for the State. It is one of the busiest public offices in the State dealing with, in the region of, 100,000 people every year. The new arrangements outlined above mean that queuing is not necessary and these arrangements will be strictly enforced to ensure that they are implemented as effectively as possible. The new arrangements are already proving effective in addressing queue times and in improving the service experience for customers in this busy period.

Garda Misconduct Allegations

Ceisteanna (181)

Robert Dowds

Ceist:

181. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set out her views on a television report (details supplied) which outlined shortcomings in the behaviour of An Garda Síochána and of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission in respect of some citizens. [35648/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

The television report to which the Deputy refers related to a number of cases which were referred to the mechanism established for the independent review of certain allegations of Garda misconduct, or inadequacies in the investigation of certain allegations, which have been made to me as Minister for Justice and Equality, or the Taoiseach. A panel consisting of two Senior and five Junior Counsel was established for the purpose, all selected on the basis of their experience of the criminal justice system.

The Independent Review was not established to act as a Commission of Inquiry or Investigation nor was it designed to make findings. Its purpose was to triage the allegations to see whether further action was needed.

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

The issuing of notification letters to complainants commenced on 29 June. To date, notification letters have issued in respect of 165 cases. Letters will continue to issue to all complainants until the process is completed.

I have previously assured Deputies that where further investigation is recommended by the review then that will occur. It is my intention, on the completion of the process, to make a comprehensive statement on all the actions I have decided to take in line with the recommendations of counsel. I understand that the general overview report from senior counsel of the panel is currently being finalised. Once I have had an opportunity to consider it, I intend to publish it.

Garda Deployment

Ceisteanna (182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 222, 223)

Billy Kelleher

Ceist:

182. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Cork city division from the end of September 2010 to the end of September 2015 or the latest date available. [35689/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Billy Kelleher

Ceist:

183. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Cork north division from the end of September 2010 to the end of September 2015 or the latest date available. [35690/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Timmy Dooley

Ceist:

184. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Clare division from the end of September 2010 to the end of September 2015 or the latest date available. [35691/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Charlie McConalogue

Ceist:

185. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Donegal division from the end of September 2010 to the end of September 2015 or the latest date available. [35692/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Colm Keaveney

Ceist:

186. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Galway division from the end of September 2010 to the end of September 2015 or the latest date available. [35693/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Brendan Smith

Ceist:

187. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Cavan Monaghan division from the end of September 2010 and to the end of September 2015 or the latest date available. [35694/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Bobby Aylward

Ceist:

188. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Kilkenny-Carlow division from the end of September 2010 to the end of September 2015 or the latest date available. [35695/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Seán Fleming

Ceist:

189. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Laois-Offaly division from the end of September 2010 to the end of September 2015 or the latest date available. [35696/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Ceist:

190. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Kildare division from the end of September 2010 to the end of September 2015 or the latest date available. [35697/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Seamus Kirk

Ceist:

191. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Louth division from the end of September 2010 to the end of September 2015 or the latest date available. [35698/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Niall Collins

Ceist:

192. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Limerick division from the end of September 2010 to the end of September 2015 or the latest date available. [35699/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Dara Calleary

Ceist:

193. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Mayo division from the end of September 2010 to the end of September 2015 or the latest date available. [35700/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Robert Troy

Ceist:

194. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Roscommon Longford division from the end of September 2010 to the end of September 2015 or the latest date available. [35701/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Brendan Smith

Ceist:

195. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Sligo-Leitrim division from the end of September 2010 to the end of September 2015 or the latest date available. [35702/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Niall Collins

Ceist:

196. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Tipperary division from the end of September 2010 to the end of September 2015 or the latest date available. [35703/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Bobby Aylward

Ceist:

197. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Waterford division from the end of September 2010 to the end of September 2015 or the latest date available. [35704/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Robert Troy

Ceist:

198. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Westmeath division from the end of September 2010 to the end of September 2015, or the latest date available. [35705/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Seamus Kirk

Ceist:

199. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Meath division from the end of September 2010 to the end of September 2015 or the latest date available. [35707/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Michael Moynihan

Ceist:

200. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Cork west division from the end of September 2010 to the end of September 2015 or the latest date available. [35708/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Timmy Dooley

Ceist:

201. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Kerry division from the end of September 2010 to the end of September 2015 or the latest date available. [35709/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Niall Collins

Ceist:

202. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Dublin metropolitan division from the end of September 2010 to the end of September 2015 or the latest date available. [35710/15]

Amharc ar fhreagra

John Browne

Ceist:

222. Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Wexford division from the end of September 2010 to the end of September 2015 or the latest date available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35754/15]

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John Browne

Ceist:

223. Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Wicklow division from the end of September 2010 to the end of September 2015 or the latest date available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35755/15]

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Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

I propose to take Questions Nos. 182 to 202, inclusive , and Questions Nos. 222 and 223 together.

As the Deputies will appreciate the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of resources. The information requested by the Deputies is currently being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputies in due course.