Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Department of Justice absolutely treats all such issues with the seriousness they deserve, supports An Garda Síochána in its work in keeping those in our country safe and dealing with those who may have committed crimes in the past, particularly as I said, those of a sexual nature. The Department of Justice understandably will continue to make the case for additional funding. However, if the Deputy looks at the funding it has received in recent years, there have been very significant increases in its budget. In turn, we made the funding available to those parts of the Department of Justice and its agencies that have to deal with the impact of so many people coming to our country seeking refuge.

I will continue to treat the funding needs that the Department raises with me in the budgetary process with the seriousness that they deserve.

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