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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can advise the Deputy that the application referred to was created on 12 April 2025. Supporting documentation was received in the Lisbon Embassy on 13 May 2025 where it awaits examination and processing. It is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. Applications are processed in chronological order, based on date order of receipt. While every...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: This Government takes any risk to retailers and retail staff very seriously. As Minister, I am acutely aware of the personal and economic impact that retail crime is having on businesses, shop workers, and communities. I recognise that shoplifting and organised retail crime pose a significant threat to the economic welfare of Irish retailers and that retail theft is not a victimless crime. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: My Department's International Protection Procurement Service (IPPS) has not received an offer of accommodation at this location and is not currently examining this property for use as international protection accommodation.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: All pyrotechnics in Europe, including fireworks, fall under the EU Pyrotechnic Directive 2013/29/EU. This Directive aims to provide free movement of fireworks throughout the EU and under Article 4 it permits Member States to restrict the availability of Category F2 and Category F3 fireworks to the general public. However, it does not permit Member States to restrict the availability of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. I understand that extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants, particularly considering the current processing times. I want to assure anyone who has an application for naturalisation submitted that the Citizenship Division of my Department is doing everything...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Legal Cases (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Following engagement with legal representatives of the families of the victims of the Stardust fire, the Government last August approved a two-phased approach to redress arrangements. The first phase has prioritised the families of the 48 victims who so tragically died in the fire. It was developed in consultation and agreement with the families' legal representatives. It provided for a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Legal Cases (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1013, 1019, 1063 and 1064 together. Following engagement with legal representatives of the families of the victims of the Stardust fire, the Government last August approved a two-phased approach to redress arrangements. In the first phase my Department has prioritised the families of the 48 victims who were unlawfully killed in the fire. It was developed in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Forensic Science Ireland (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: In the interest of transparency, information in relation to the allocation of Gardaí by Division, Station and rank is publicly available and can be found at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/bd777-an-garda-siochana-your-polic e-service-some-facts-and-figures/. The Deputy should access the file titled “Garda Members by Division District Station 2009 to 30 April...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions and Certain Disclosures) Act 2016, provides for certain convictions to become spent once seven years have passed since the date of conviction. The last Programme for Government committed to review the 2016 Act, with the intention to broaden the range of convictions that could be considered spent. As part of this review process, a public...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1017 and 1018 together. The separation of powers is enshrined in the Constitution to ensure judges are independent of Government. The courts are, subject only to the Constitution and the law, independent in the exercise of their judicial functions and the conduct of any court case is a matter entirely for the presiding judge. In accordance with the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can advise the Deputy that the application referred to was created on 07 November 2024. Supporting documentation was received in the Tehran office on 24 November 2024. The application was received in the Dublin Visa Office on the 16 December 2024 where it awaits examination and processing. It is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The application from the person referred to by the Deputy was approved on 30 May 2025. A letter of the same date issued to the person concerned granting them temporary permission to remain in the State on Stamp 4 immigration conditions for a period of 12 months. The person concerned should make arrangements to register their permission as soon as possible if they have not already done...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Passport Services (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can inform the Deputy that my Department is aware of the correspondence in relation to the person cited. Officials in Immigration Service Delivery of my Department have contacted the person directly, through the Customer Service Portal, to resolve their particular situation.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Garda Commissioner will retire on 1 September 2025.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Since my appointment as Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, I have met with members of the Bar Council once on 26 March 2025. The meeting was attended by: Department of Justice: Mr Andrew Munro, Ms Carole Sullivan and Mr Adrian O’Higgins. Bar Council: Mr Sean Guerin, Ms Ciara Murphy, Ms Deirdre Browne, and Ms Aoife O’Leary. I would like to express my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: It is a central priority for me as Minister that our immigration laws are robust and enforced. The establishment of a person’s identity and nationality is an important feature of our immigration process in general. When it comes to international protection applicants, each person is requested to provide personal documentation to the International Protection Office at the time of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: On 18 September 2024, the LRSA published its Breaking Down Barriers report, which included 32 recommendations with the aim of improving equity of access and entry into the legal professions and achieving greater diversity. Stemming from this, the LSRA prepared a detailed plan to implement those recommendations over a two-year period. The Barriers Implementation Working Group has been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. People considering applying for naturalisation are required to provide a range of supporting documentation which demonstrates their identity and residency in the State. Given the importance of citizenship, robust...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: At the outset, it is important to note that, as Minister, I do not comment on individual Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) applications. Since the closure of the programme, my Department has continued to process and submit applications to the Evaluation Committee for consideration and recommendation. The relevant unit in my Department is committed to ensuring that all applications will...