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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (24 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The Coroner Service provides an important service to next of kin and society in general in seeking to explain the causes of death in those instances which are reportable by law. Payments are made to Coroners by the Local Authority with responsibility for each District, with the exception of Dublin, on the basis of a basic retainer and a fee per item. Remuneration rates were reduced,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (24 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The Report of the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women and Girls, its Causes and Consequences, Reem Alsalem, which considers the abuse of the term parental alienation, and the deliberations of the United Nations Human Rights Council on the report in the coming months, will be fully considered as work in this area is advanced. As the Deputy may be aware, last year, my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Abuse (24 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Abuse (24 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, all serious crime (which would include child sexual abuse) is prosecuted by the Director of Prosecutions, who is fully independent in her functions under Section 2(5) of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1974 (as amended). As Minister for Justice I have no role in the operations, functions, governance or oversight of the Office of the DPP, and I am unable to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Abuse (24 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (24 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of my Department that the naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed, with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation. It will be submitted to me for decision in due course. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda Síochána is central to this policy. As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including the distribution of Garda members between the different Garda units and Divisions. As Minister, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (24 May 2023)

Simon Harris: Long Stay Join Family visa applications are processed in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification. This policy document may be accessed at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Policy-do cument-on-Non-EEA-family-reunification.pdf. This policy, which was last amended in 2016, is currently under review. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (24 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The courts, rather than the Minister for Justice, collect a fee for the issuance of special exemption orders. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Official Engagements (24 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I can inform the Deputy that I did not meet with the Metropolitan Police Commissioner during my recent visit to London.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I understand that Parliamentary Question No. 518 of 7 March 2023 refers to the estimated cost of training an additional 225 Gardaí in the competency-based driver level 3 course in 2023, 2024 and 2025. As you will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2023)

Simon Harris: 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 purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. The purchase and allocation of vehicles is made on the basis of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2023)

Simon Harris: 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 purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda resources. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. However, I can assure the Deputy that the Government is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Costs (24 May 2023)

Simon Harris: Under the terms of the Student Grant Scheme, grant assistance is awarded to eligible students attending an approved course in an approved institution who meet the prescribed conditions of funding including those relating to nationality, residency, previous academic attainment and means. In relation to support available for students studying abroad, the Student Grant Scheme provides...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Horticulture Sector (24 May 2023)

Simon Harris: Further Education and Training courses are delivered, or contracted, by the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) across the country. While this is under the funding and strategic direction of SOLAS, the ETBs decide on the level and nature of provision based on local demand in consultation with SOLAS. My officials have made enquiries with SOLAS and I understand that some 3,000 learners...

Accommodation Needs for New Arrivals: Statements (23 May 2023)

Simon Harris: We are all acutely aware that we are experiencing an unprecedented situation in relation to the accommodation requirements of those seeking protection in Ireland. This has posed significant challenges for our State. We are all aware of that. We have seen some people in local communities ask questions, seek information and express concerns. Of course, it is absolutely essential that the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I am very pleased to bring the Bill before the Seanad this evening. As colleagues know, this is a wide-ranging Bill that will improve our criminal law. It will help combat domestic, sexual and gender-based violence, DSGBV, tackle organised crime, enhance public safety and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our legal system. Given its wide scope, I will only touch on the most...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I am conscious of the dedication and commitment of our front-line workers, as I know Senators are. I am also conscious of the risks they take. I attended a Garda memorial day on Saturday at which we paid tribute to the 89 men of An Garda Síochána who lost their lives in the line of duty. We live in a country where there is great respect for the police. Surveys indicate that we...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I thank and all the Senators for their contributions and for the widespread general support for at least the thrust of the legislation. While Senator Ruane and others quite rightly want more detail and to tease through the issues, I welcome the broad cross-party and cross-bench support for what we are trying to do in this pretty significant Bill. I start by paying tribute to the officials...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (23 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The Deputy does not state the nationality of the children referred to. If the person concerned in the Deputy's query is unsure as to whether their children require a visa/preclearance to enter Ireland they can check on the list at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Immigrati on-Service-Delivery-Visa-and-Non-Visa-Required-Countries.pdf The person referred...