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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that neither my Department, not any other, had a role in the provision of the facilities referred to and that the equipment in question has since been removed.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: My Department has no role with respect to the commissioning of a skills assessment or related matters insofar as applicants for international protection are concerned. As the Deputy may be aware, my Department's role relates to the arrangements in place to provides access to the labour market in accordance with the European Communities (Reception Conditions) Regulations 2018 to 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Programmes (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, the Programme for Government 2020 contains a broad range of policies and proposals that represent a coherent approach to enhancing and sustaining a more just and safe society. My Department remains steadfast in its efforts to deliver on the commitments laid down in the Programme over its lifetime. The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am aware of the evaluation report by Safe Ireland of a pilot trial in the Courts of Remote Witness Hearings for ex-parte orders under the Domestic Violence Act 2018, conducted in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, from May to December 2023. This pilot allowed users to submit ex-parte applications remotely from a secure and supportive environment provided by their local domestic violence service. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: Any increase in incidents of domestic violence is intolerable. This government has made combatting domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) a key priority and I am firmly committed to taking all possible action to ensure we have the most appropriate processes and procedures in place to do this. I am also very conscious of how harmful the consequences of this type of violence can...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to fight crime. An Garda Síochána has been allocated unprecedented funding of over €2.35 billion for 2024 – this is a 25% increase since 2020. This funding will allow for the continued recruitment of Garda members and staff. As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Broadband Infrastructure (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: It has not been possible to collate the information requested in the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise that the person referred to by the Deputy does not hold an immigration permission to remain or work in the State at present. When a non-EEA national comes to Ireland to undertake a course of study, be that an English language course or a course at level 6 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), a Stamp 2 student immigration permission will be granted. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Unfortunately, the information was not received in time. I will contact the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by the Garda authorities that there is one juvenile custody/holding cell for suspects aged under 18 in the Kildare Division, located in Leixlip.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, I have secured additional capital funding of €49.5m for 2024, 2025 and 2026 to deliver significant capital commitments that will allow the Irish Prison Service to address the capacity issues within our prisons and ensure it is fit-for-purpose for a growing population in the years to come. This additional funding will help start 4 key projects at Castlerea,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the procurement of tasers for armed Garda personnel. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. To provide An Garda Síochána with the equipment and resources they need I have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: Management of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in exercising their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and given the separation of powers in the Constitution. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Private Partnerships (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 488 and 489 together. I can inform the Deputy that my Department does not allocate any expenditure towards Public Private Partnerships (PPP's). As the Deputy will be aware all costs in relation to Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) are published annually in the Revised Estimates Volumes for the Public Service.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that the Government is determined to tackle anti-social behaviour and its causes. A number of priority actions are contained in the Programme for Government to reduce instances of such behaviour and help people to be safe and feel safe in their local communities. The Deputy may be interested to know that a number of other measures are already being taken to tackle...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 491 and 496 together. In its over forty years of operation, the Civil Legal Aid Scheme has been a significant and beneficial public service, providing legal aid and advice to people of limited means in civil disputes, including family law. However, since the Scheme was set up, Irish society has changed, and the demands on the service have grown. In...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 492 and 493 together. The Deputy will be aware that restrictive measures, or sanctions as they are generally referred to, are a tool of the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy. They are predominantly discussed at the EU's Foreign Affairs Council, with decisions subsequently taken at the Council of the European Union. Ireland has strongly supported...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 494 and 495 together. As the Deputy will be aware, my Department established the Community Safety Innovation Fund in 2021. The fund uses the money seized by An Garda Síochána and the Criminal Assets Bureau as the proceeds of crime to fund new, innovative community safety projects. The fund increased from €2 million in 2022 to €3...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: The information requested by the Deputy is provided in the attached document. The Border Management Unit of my Department is responsible for frontline Immigration at Dublin Airport only, as such the attached figures reflect the position at Dublin Airport. Other airports and other ports of entry are the responsibility of the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). Under Section 4 of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I recognise that the delay in receiving a Naturalisation Certificate is frustrating for people and my Department is examining on how to speed up the delivery of Certificates for future Ceremonies to be held this year. Any applicants that are yet to receive their certificate from the February Ceremony can be assured that they will receive their Certificate of Naturalisation via registered...