Written Answers Nos. 250-272
250. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will suspend all farm inspections in counties Longford and Westmeath due to the serious flooding problems caused by the River Shannon bursting its banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45433/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department, in the context of delivering the Basic Payment Scheme, Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme, and other area based schemes, is required to carry out annual inspections covering both the eligibility of the land declared to draw down payments and also cross compliance aspects, to ensure compliance with EU regulatory requirements, in the areas of the environment, climate change and good agricultural condition of land; public, animal and plant health and animal welfare. These inspections are mandatory and there are certain minimum numbers and types of inspections that must take place annually.
I can confirm my commitment that farmers will not be subject to any penalties arising from issues generated by flooding of their farms. As inspections are a necessary requirement to facilitate the issuing of payments, it is not possible to stop all inspections but where significant flooding is evident on the farm, inspections are deferred. Undertaking inspections, while deferring force majeure cases, has allowed the payment of considerable sums of money to farmers in the run up to Christmas. In carrying out these inspections, which must be carried out to a standard which meets EU audit requirements in order to protect the draw-down of the significant funding involved, every effort is also made to take account of the realities of farming including weather conditions such as the damage caused by recent flooding.
Each case will be examined on its individual merits and in instances of non-compliance Departmental officials do have leeway to apply “force majeure” or exceptional circumstances where events have occurred that are beyond the farmer’s control.
251. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if farm entitlements and payments were miscalculated for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45435/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application under the Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme was received from the person named on 16 April 2015. Processing of the application is completed. Payment issued on the applied area of 5.3 hectares at the correct rate for Less Severe Area Payable land directly to the nominated bank account of the person named on 23 September 2015.
The person named does not hold entitlements under the Single Payment Scheme and did not apply for entitlements under the Basic Payment Scheme in 2015.
252. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has made a decision on an appeal of an application under the targeted agricultural modernisation scheme by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45439/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named made an application under the first tranche of the Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme, which closed on the 25 September 2015. However, at the time of application he was unable to provide the full and final planning permission for the investment items proposed, as required under the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme. Along with a number of other applicants in a similar position, the person-named availed of an extension provided by my Department and was able to submit the required planning permission within the extended timeframe. I am pleased to say that he has now passed the first stage of approval.
253. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide emergency fodder relief for farmers affected by the flooding in the Athlone area in County Westmeath. [45440/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am acutely aware of the difficulties farmers in flooded areas are experiencing in recent weeks. My Department has put special arrangements in place to deal with animal welfare issues that might arise as a result of flooding and to deal with the flooding of slurry tanks that has occurred in a limited number of circumstances.
Where there is a potential animal welfare issue on farms, farmers are urged to contact the Department Animal Welfare Helpline. This helpline is aimed at providing assistance to farmers, including emergency feed in some cases, and is dealing with farmers on a one-to-one basis where there is a risk of animal welfare. Farmers who are experiencing particular difficulty arising from the flooding should contact the helpline at Call Save 0761 064408 or Phone 01 6072379.
Alongside my Department’s Animal Welfare Helpline, I have asked Teagasc to provide dedicated on-farm practical advice and assistance to farmers in flooded areas and ensure farming operations are supported. Contact should be made using the helpline number 0761 113555. I have also prioritised payments to farmers at this time. At this point, the vast majority of farmers have been paid over €1.2 billion in EU payments under the Basic Payment Scheme and the Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme (formerly Disadvantaged Areas Scheme) this year. Given that a completely new payment regime has been introduced, this is a significant achievement and I am committed to issuing remaining payments as individual issues are resolved around applications. Payments under other schemes such as REPS/AEOS have been made along with GLAS payments, which are being prioritised.
254. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding available from his Department to assist in the expansion of a business (details supplied). [45441/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are over 80 different Government supports for Irish start-ups and small businesses. www.supportingsmes.ie is an online guide to help start-ups and small businesses navigate these supports and is part of the Government’s ‘Supporting SMEs’ campaign. This is the best place for someone to start and will include details of the Local Enterprise Office, which provides advice, information and support in starting up or growing a business.
With regard to agri-food specifically, ‘Bord Bia Vantage’ is an online resource for small food businesses. A summary of the supports and services for individuals and entrepreneurs looking to start a food business, looking for finance, developing a new product, looking for a distributor or exporting for the first time is at www.bordbiavantage.ie.
With regard to access to finance generally for the agriculture sector, the main banks have specialised agri-food funds, with significant take-up. As part of the regular contact that I maintain with them, I recently met with the CEOs of the three main banks to discuss issues relating to the agri-food sector. All three banks consider the sector to be a priority and will continue to have specialised products.
As well as the offerings from the main banks, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) was established by the Government to deliver lower cost, long-term, innovative and accessible funding to Irish SMEs, by offering tailored flexible products, through its ‘on-lending partners’ (currently AIB & Bank of Ireland). Their ‘Agriculture Investment Loans’ are available for investment by agricultural SMEs (including farmers) involved in primary agricultural production, the processing of agricultural products or the marketing of agricultural products. Of the almost €45 million of SBCI loans approved and drawn down between March and July, one third was accessed by the agricultural sector.
255. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will forward basic payments to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry and the transfer of entitlement payment, as due to price volatility and harsh winter conditions the farm income has dropped dramatically; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45443/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe first person named submitted a 2015 Transfer of Entitlements Allocation Right and Reference Value application to my Department. This application sought to transfer the entitlement allocation right and reference value by gift to the second person named. This application is being processed and payment will issue as soon as possible.
256. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 277 of 17 November 2015, if payment has issued to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45445/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named submitted an application for the 2015 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint Schemes on 13 May 2015. On examination and processing of this application, a dual claim on a land parcel with another herd owner was discovered. Both herd owners were written to for proof of their entitlement to claim this particular land parcel. On receipt of a reply from both parties, the files will be re-examined with a view to finalising the processing of the applications. Any payment due will issue to the nominated bank account of the person named.
The persons named submitted a 2015 Private Contract Clause Application to my Department. As the herd number is now held jointly by both persons named it was necessary to have the application signed by both persons on the herd number. The amended application has been received by my Department and is now being processed. Payment under the Basic Payment Scheme will issue as soon as possible.
The persons named submitted applications under the National Reserve and Young Farmers Scheme. As soon as the Private Contract Clause application has been fully processed these National Reserve and Young Farmer Scheme applications will be finalised and the applicants will be notified accordingly.
257. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine with reference to the assignment of an adviser to a commonage (details supplied) in County Galway for the preparation of green low-carbon agri-environment scheme plans, if a planner has been assignedl; how this assignment was made; if other planners expressed interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45454/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department issued a circular to all commonage advisors detailing the process for assigning commonage advisors to individual commonages. For each of the townlands Doon, Maw and Cushatrough, more than one advisor applied and appointments were made in accordance with the advised criteria. When appointments were made the successful advisor was notified in writing and where more than one advisor had applied unsuccessful candidates were also notified and given a right of review if dissatisfied.
No commonage advisor expressed an interest in the commonage in the townland of Glin and a further circular issued on 5 August again inviting expressions of interest by 20 August in this and other commonages in a similar situation. The circular also advised that for commonages where no application was received by that date my Department would proceed to assign advisors.
Following this second call, Glin commonage was still without an advisor and, in accordance with the procedure notified, my Department then proceeded to appoint an advisor to this commonage.
258. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence if he will ensure emergency funds are put in place following the flooding in Athlone, County Westmeath, to support those who have had damages caused to their businesses. [44744/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government has allocated a sum of €5 million to be distributed as emergency humanitarian support to small businesses that have been unable to secure flood insurance and have been flooded arising from the impact of Storm Desmond. The criteria for qualification under payment of the scheme are:
(i) Only those small businesses that could not secure flood insurance are eligible.
(ii) For the purpose of this scheme a small business will be defined as one with up to 20 employees.
(iii) The business must have been flooded during the period 4 December 2015 and 17 December 2015 and this fact verified by the relevant Local Authority.
(iv) Any location within the State that was flooded during the period in question is encompassed by the scheme.
(v) At the time of the flood - the business must have been trading and in a rateable premises.
The Irish Red Cross Society have agreed to administer the scheme on behalf of the Government. Application forms for the scheme are available to download from www.redcross.ie.
259. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence if in the context of the severe flooding that has caused huge damage to business accommodation in the Athlone area of County Westmeath, and especially in the Parnell Square, Deerpark, the Strand and Clonbonny areas, the level of assistance that can be provided to these persons who have suffered significant losses and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45403/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government has allocated a sum of €5 million to be distributed as emergency humanitarian support to small businesses that have been unable to secure flood insurance and have been flooded arising from the impact of Storm Desmond. The criteria for qualification under payment of the scheme are:
(i) Only those small businesses that could not secure flood insurance are eligible.
(ii) For the purpose of this scheme a small business will be defined as one with up to 20 employees.
(iii) The business must have been flooded during the period 4 December 2015 and 17 December 2015 and this fact verified by the relevant Local Authority.
(iv) Any location within the State that was flooded during the period in question is encompassed by the scheme.
(v) At the time of the flood - the business must have been trading and in a rateable premises.
The Irish Red Cross Society have agreed to administer the scheme on behalf of the Government. Application forms for the scheme are available to download from www.redcross.ie.
260. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Defence the ground rents he or agencies under the remit of his Department pay, by named property, by name of landlord and by amount payable, in 2015 and in 2016 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45052/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe following are details regarding Ground Rents and Head Rents paid by my Department in 2015 and due for payment in 2016.
|
Property |
Landlord |
Amount paid 2015 |
Amount payable in 2016 |
|
Ground Rent Renmore Barracks to year ending 31/10/2015 |
The Governors of the Schools Founded by Erasmus Smith Esq. |
€88.88 |
€88.88 |
|
Head rent on Prior School Lifford Co Donegal to year ending 01/11/2015 |
Earl of Erne Estate |
£5.90stg |
Nil |
|
Ground Rent Stephen's Barracks to year ending 25/03/2016 |
Emmet O Connell |
€157.17 |
€157.17 |
|
Head rent at Collins Barracks Cork to year ending 18/05/2016 |
Patrick James Dodds |
£55.74stg |
£55.74stg |
|
Ground rent Collins Barracks Cork to year ending 29/09/2018 |
Robert Lacey |
Nil |
€64.50 |
261. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Defence when the next intake for Naval Service recruits will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45119/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government is committed to maintaining the establishment of at least 9,500 in the Permanent Defence Force, comprising of 7,520 Army, 886 Air Corps and 1,094 Naval Service as stated in the 2015 White Paper on Defence.
The manpower requirement of the Defence Forces is monitored on an ongoing basis in accordance with the operational requirements of each of the three services. As there is significant turnover of personnel in the Permanent Defence Force, targeted recruitment has been and is currently taking place so as to maintain the agreed strength levels.
A recruitment competition for General Service Recruits for the Naval Service was launched on 6 March 2015. The selection process for this competition is progressing and 40 personnel have been recruited from this panel this year. It is planned that a further 40 will be recruited from the same panel on 21 December 2015.
The intake of Cadets into the Permanent Defence Force is normally carried out on an annual basis taking into consideration the operational requirements of the Defence Forces and the resource envelope allocated to Defence. 9 Naval Service Cadets were inducted on 22 September 2015 from the 2015 Cadetship competitions. Direct Entry Competitions are held as required from which specialist appointments are filled. In 2015, 5 Engine Room Artificers have been inducted into the Naval Service.
With the support of the Chief of Staff and within the resources available, it is intended to retain the capacity of the Defence Forces to operate effectively across all roles and to undertake the tasks laid down by Government both at home and overseas.
262. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delay in enacting all sections of the Child and Family Relationships Act 2015; if she will outline when all sections of the Bill will be enacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45211/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraSection 1 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 provides for the commencement of different Parts of the Act by different Ministers, because the Act addresses policy responsibilities of several different Ministers. As the Deputy may recall, Minister Varadkar and I jointly committed that the provisions of Parts 2 and 3 of the Bill would not commence for a minimum of one year from its enactment, to ensure that the treatment of persons currently undertaking fertility treatment would not be affected.
Preparations for commencement of the Parts of the Children and Family Relationships Bill which are within my policy responsibility are at an advanced stage, and I expect to be in a position to commence significant portions of it shortly. This will include in particular the changes to the legal regime governing guardianship and custody of and access to children, best interests of the child, and the maintenance code.
263. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application for citizenship by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44754/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy is ongoing and the case will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible.
As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not only within the State but also at European Union level and it is important that appropriate procedures are in place to preserve the integrity of the process.
It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. While most cases are now generally processed within six months, the nature of the naturalisation process is such that, for a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some instances, completing the necessary checks can take a considerable period of time.
The Deputy may wish to note that 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 specifically 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.
264. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will introduce legislation to tackle sex trafficking, if it will be enacted before the Christmas 2015 recess; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44756/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are already a number of offences under Irish law which address the trafficking of persons for the purpose of exploitation (including sexual exploitation) and which can attract significant penalties. Under the Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Act 2008, any person found guilty of trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation shall be liable to imprisonment for a period up to life. It is also an offence for a person to solicit or importune a trafficked person for the purposes of prostitution with a potential penalty of imprisonment for up to 5 years.
On 23 September, I published the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015, as approved by Government. The Bill provides for two new offences of purchasing sexual services, in the context of prostitution. The purpose of these offences is to target the demand for prostitution. The first is a general offence of paying to engage in sexual activity with a prostitute which carries a penalty of a fine of up to €500 for a first offence and fines of up to €1000 for a second or subsequent offence. The second is the more serious offence of paying for sexual activity with a trafficked person, in the context of prostitution, and carries a potential penalty of up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a fine. In both cases, the person selling the sexual service will not commit an offence.
These proposals have been developed following extensive consultation, initiated by my Department, dating back to 2012. The new offences also implement the recommendation of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality and Defence which called for the introduction of an offence criminalising the purchase of sexual services. Both the Council of Europe and the European Parliament have recognised the effectiveness of the criminalisation of the purchase of sexual services as a tool in the fight against human trafficking.
The Bill was most recently considered in the Seanad on 11 December and the enactment of this Bill is a priority.
265. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of fixed charge penalty notices issued to learner drivers for driving without being accompanied by a fully qualified driver and for non-display of L plates in 2014 and in 2015 to date; how many persons paid these notices within the 56-day period; how many of those who did not pay within this period were issued with summonses, by District Court, were listed to appear in court, were convicted and had penalty points applied; the number of persons who had their licence numbers recorded, by court, for each of the offences; how many received four points and a conviction, by court; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44763/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have sought a report from the Garda authorities on the matters referred to and I will contact the Deputy directly as soon as it is to hand.
266. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the Courts Service project to electronically record whether a licence has been presented in court; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44766/15]
Amharc ar fhreagra275. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the requirement for the Courts Service to record the licences of drivers who have been disqualified from driving; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44776/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 266 and 275 together.
As the Deputy is aware the primary purpose of section 63 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 is to ensure that the driving licence number of individual offenders is recorded to enable the application of appropriate penalty points to the licence on conviction by the court.
The Courts Service has confirmed that where an accused is convicted before a court and disqualified from driving, the driving licence number is collected by two methods. The first is where the details are provided by An Garda Síochána prior to submission of an application for a summons in respect of the offence. Where the driving licence number is so collected, the driving licence number is sent electronically to the Courts Service with the summons application and the licence number is updated to the Courts Service computer system. Under the second method, the details are collected by the Court Registrar where a licence is produced to the court at the hearing of the offence. As outlined above, if the licence is produced, the Court Registrar records the licence number and the number is updated to the Courts Service computer system.
Where a driving licence is produced to the court during the course of court proceedings relating to penalty point offences, the Court Registrar records the driving licence number. Following the completion of the proceedings the driving licence number is updated to the Courts Service computer system if the accused is convicted of the offence before the court. Subsequently the details of the conviction and the associated driving licence number are sent electronically to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport for the application of penalty points.
I am informed that where an accused is summonsed to appear before a court and subsequently convicted of the offence, if a driving licence is not produced to the court, the Court Registrar records in the Court Minute Book or on the summons that no driving licence was produced. The non- production of the driving licence is recorded whether or not the accused appears before the court.
The Courts Service has advised that there is no project underway to electronically record the non-production of a licence in court. However, I want to assure you that my Department is in contact with the relevant agencies with a view to ensuring that the most efficient and effective processing and recording of data in respect of non-production of licences applies.
267. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to the reply, dated 3 November 2015, to Parliamentary Question No. 545 of 3 November 2015, wherein she stated that the statistics were being collated, if she now has these figures available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44767/15]
Amharc ar fhreagra268. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to reply, dated 3 November 2015, to Parliamentary Question No. 548 of 3 November 2015, wherein she stated that the statistics were being collated, if she now has these figures available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44768/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 267 and 268 together.
I can advise the Deputy that responses in relation to his queries are being finalised at present and will issue in the very near future.
269. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to reply, dated 3 November 2015, to Parliamentary Question No. 594 which was a follow-up to Parliamentary Question No. 470 of 14 July 2015, wherein she stated that the statistics were being collated, if she now has these figures available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44769/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer the Deputy to my letter dated 10 December 2015 which set out information sought by him.
270. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to reply, dated 3 November 2015, to Parliamentary Question No. 593 of 3 November 2015, wherein she stated that the statistics were being collated, if she now has these figures available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44770/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table provides the number of Fixed Charge Notices issued to drivers for the offences requested by the Deputy for the period 31 July to 30 September 2015.
|
Number of Fixed Charge Notices issued for the offences listed for the period 30 July 2015 to 30 September 2015 |
|
|
Parking in a cycle track during its period of operation (Contravention of requirement to remove vehicle parked on cycle track (RRM022 or 023) after commencement of period indicated on information plate contrary to Section 35(5) of the Road Traffic Act, 1994) |
112 |
|
Invading an Advance Stop Line by failing to bring vehicle to a stop behind a primary stop-line (Failure to stop in advance of traffic sign number RRM 017 (Stop Line), contrary to Section 35(5) of the Road Traffic Act, 1994) |
16 |
|
Failure to stop in advance of Traffic Sign (Failure to stop in advance of traffic sign for number RRM 017 (stop line) where traffic sign number RUS 027(stop sign) was also provided contrary to Section 35(5) of the Road Traffic Act, 1994) |
60 |
|
Dangerous Overtaking (Overtaking another vehicle in a manner which would endanger or cause inconvenience to any other person contrary to Section 35(5) of the Road Traffic Act, 1994). Please note that it is not possible to provide a breakdown between overtaking pedal cyclists and mechanically propelled vehicles, therefore the figure provided relates to all manners of dangerous overtaking. |
20 |
These figures are provisional, operational and subject to change.
271. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 470 of 14 July 2015, which was a follow-up to Parliamentary Question No. 398 of 21 April 2015, where the parliamentary questions requested a breakdown of the numbers of disqualifications, by District Court, from January 2013 to March 2015, if she now has these figures available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44771/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will be aware that under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service and I have no role in the matter. Section 4(3) of the 1998 Act provides that the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which includes the provision of information on the courts system.
In my response to Parliamentary Question No. 470 of 14 July 2015, I provided the Deputy with information on the overall number of drivers disqualified for road traffic offences in 2013, 2014 & January to March 2015, as requested. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and a breakdown of this information by District Court Area is provided in the table.
|
Court Area |
No of Defendants Disqualified Jan - Dec 2013 |
No of Defendants Disqualified Jan - Dec 2014 |
No of Defendants Disqualified Jan - Mar 2015 |
|
ABBEYFEALE |
14 |
2 |
1 |
|
ACAILL |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
AN CLOCHAN LIATH |
16 |
8 |
1 |
|
AN DAINGEAN |
10 |
8 |
1 |
|
AN FAL CARRACH |
11 |
14 |
1 |
|
AN SPIDEAL |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
ARDEE |
25 |
14 |
8 |
|
ARKLOW |
49 |
44 |
6 |
|
ATHLONE |
77 |
65 |
15 |
|
ATHY |
34 |
37 |
6 |
|
BALLAGHADERREEN |
22 |
15 |
3 |
|
BALLINA |
25 |
45 |
14 |
|
BALLINASLOE |
55 |
67 |
15 |
|
BALLYCONNELL & SWANLINBAR |
12 |
2 |
1 |
|
BALLYHAUNIS |
5 |
2 |
0 |
|
BALLYSHANNON |
25 |
41 |
8 |
|
BALTINGLASS |
16 |
0 |
1 |
|
BANDON |
58 |
70 |
17 |
|
BANTRY |
28 |
23 |
8 |
|
BEAL AN MHUIRTHEAD |
17 |
15 |
3 |
|
BIRR |
17 |
1 |
0 |
|
BORRISOKANE |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
BRAY |
113 |
121 |
25 |
|
BUNCRANA |
23 |
22 |
8 |
|
CAHIRCIVEEN |
4 |
2 |
2 |
|
CARLOW |
122 |
98 |
43 |
|
CARNDONAGH |
13 |
19 |
4 |
|
CARRICK ON SHANNON |
39 |
44 |
17 |
|
CARRICK ON SUIR |
17 |
16 |
4 |
|
CARRICKMACROSS |
69 |
68 |
11 |
|
CASHEL |
35 |
66 |
13 |
|
CASTLEBAR |
74 |
62 |
15 |
|
CASTLECOMER |
3 |
0 |
0 |
|
CASTLEREA |
10 |
11 |
4 |
|
CAVAN |
95 |
82 |
28 |
|
CILL RONAN |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
CLIFDEN |
14 |
19 |
11 |
|
CLONAKILTY |
45 |
27 |
3 |
|
CLONES |
14 |
0 |
0 |
|
CLONMEL |
55 |
62 |
16 |
|
CORK CITY |
723 |
574 |
163 |
|
DOIRE AN FHEICH |
16 |
30 |
8 |
|
DONEGAL |
22 |
28 |
4 |
|
DROGHEDA |
110 |
107 |
20 |
|
DUBLIN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT |
2,096 |
1,881 |
604 |
|
DUNDALK |
162 |
107 |
22 |
|
DUNGARVAN |
29 |
25 |
9 |
|
EDENDERRY |
29 |
0 |
0 |
|
ENNIS |
188 |
193 |
55 |
|
ENNISTYMON |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
FERMOY |
59 |
77 |
21 |
|
GALWAY |
235 |
220 |
80 |
|
GOREY |
147 |
143 |
39 |
|
GORT |
22 |
21 |
10 |
|
KELLS |
52 |
4 |
0 |
|
KENMARE |
6 |
5 |
1 |
|
KILCOCK |
40 |
45 |
8 |
|
KILKENNY |
120 |
84 |
46 |
|
KILLALOE |
21 |
26 |
9 |
|
KILLARNEY |
42 |
43 |
4 |
|
KILLORGLIN |
7 |
9 |
1 |
|
KILMALLOCK |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
KILRUSH |
18 |
24 |
5 |
|
KINSALE |
20 |
0 |
0 |
|
LETTERKENNY |
120 |
137 |
36 |
|
LIMERICK |
362 |
269 |
85 |
|
LISMORE |
10 |
6 |
0 |
|
LISTOWEL |
28 |
23 |
9 |
|
LONGFORD |
89 |
124 |
29 |
|
LOUGHREA |
47 |
50 |
11 |
|
MACROOM |
49 |
37 |
15 |
|
MALLOW |
82 |
118 |
39 |
|
MANORHAMILTON |
8 |
6 |
2 |
|
MIDLETON |
104 |
94 |
36 |
|
MONAGHAN |
53 |
52 |
22 |
|
MULLINGAR |
106 |
108 |
32 |
|
NA GLEANNTA |
6 |
10 |
1 |
|
NAAS |
168 |
193 |
57 |
|
NAVAN |
126 |
144 |
48 |
|
NENAGH |
75 |
82 |
30 |
|
NEWCASTLE WEST |
55 |
61 |
31 |
|
PORTARLINGTON |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
PORTLAOISE |
144 |
152 |
49 |
|
ROSCOMMON |
49 |
44 |
12 |
|
ROSCREA |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
SKIBBEREEN |
19 |
21 |
9 |
|
SLIGO |
81 |
72 |
24 |
|
STROKESTOWN |
7 |
10 |
4 |
|
SWINFORD |
7 |
0 |
0 |
|
TEMPLEMORE |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
THURLES |
69 |
71 |
18 |
|
TIPPERARY |
34 |
41 |
11 |
|
TRALEE |
79 |
72 |
24 |
|
TRIM |
44 |
29 |
12 |
|
TUAM |
77 |
71 |
14 |
|
TUBBERCURRY |
11 |
13 |
2 |
|
TULLAMORE |
99 |
122 |
35 |
|
VIRGINIA |
77 |
81 |
18 |
|
WATERFORD CITY |
195 |
126 |
32 |
|
WESTPORT |
21 |
14 |
7 |
|
WEXFORD |
163 |
140 |
48 |
|
WICKLOW |
68 |
40 |
6 |
|
YOUGHAL |
20 |
19 |
5 |
|
Total |
8,192 |
7,494 |
2,236 |
Note: If a person was before the court more than once in the Court Area for that year they are only included once on the report. A person may have appeared before the court in more than one Court Area.
272. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to the reply, dated 4 November 2015, to Parliamentary Question No. 109 of 4 November 2015, which was a follow-up to Parliamentary Question No. 511 of 14 July 2015 wherein she stated that the statistics were being collated, if she now has these figures available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44772/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will be aware that under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service and I have no role in the matter. Section 4(3) of the 1998 Act provides that the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which includes the provision of information on the courts system. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have made enquiries and the Courts Service has advised that the information is currently being compiled and verified. I shall arrange for the information requested to be forwarded to him shortly.
