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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (22 May 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 protective equipment. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am informed that An Garda Síochána are currently conducting pre-market consultations in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of all crime statistics. The CSO produces these statistics using data recorded on An Garda Síochána’s PULSE system and makes regular releases in relation to various crime statistics. The most recent statistics were released...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Private Security Authority (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: There are a total of 28 agencies under the aegis of my Department. The Deputy will appreciate that discussions with agencies take place in a range of settings and my officials engage regularly with the heads of agencies and bodies to discuss topical issues as needs arise. While I have not met with the CEO of the Private Security Authority to date in 2024, I am briefed by my officials on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Capital Expenditure Programme (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: Following intensive negotiations with the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, my Department has secured an additional €93m for capital projects across the Justice Sector bringing the total capital budget to €930m for the years 2024-2026. The revised capital allocations for the Garda Vote are set out in the table below. Year An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: It has not been possible to collate and examine all the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: My Department is taking all necessary steps to manage the international protection process fairly, efficiently and effectively, as part of the broader Government response, while ensuring the integrity of Ireland's rules-based immigration system is maintained. When applicants complete their initial application at International Protection Office (IPO) they are referred to the International...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: It has not been possible to collate and examine all the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Peace Commissioners (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: In line with the provisions of section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act 1924, Peace Commissioners are appointed, and may be removed from that appointment, by me in my capacity as Minister for Justice. My Department maintains the Roll of Peace Commissioners and, while efforts are made to keep the Roll up to date, it is acknowledged that the records do not always reflect the actual situation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ombudsman for Children (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: Combatting all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) is a priority for me and my Department and this is reflected in a range of policies and legislation I have introduced, as well as increases secured in successive Budget allocations. As the Deputy will be aware, in June 2022 I published an ambitious €363 million, Zero Tolerance Strategy to be delivered from...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 425 to 427, inclusive, together. I can advise the Deputy that Ireland supports the entry of migrants through legal pathways, to facilitate legal migration into the State. These include arrangements for various categories of persons, including; workers and international students. Any visa required national that wishes to enter the State, and remain, for up...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Pathology Service (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Office of the State Pathologist (OSP) is an independent body under the aegis of the Department of Justice. The OSP provides the State with a national forensic pathology service where a forensic pathologist is on duty, twenty-four hours a day, each day of the year. Their primary remit is to perform post mortem examinations in suspicious deaths as directed by the respective coroner. Four...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (21 May 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that the application referred to was created on the 06 October 2023. Supporting documentation was received in the Nairobi office on the 12 October 2023. The application was received in the Dublin Visa Office on the 03 November 2023 where it awaits examination and processing. Long Stay Join Family visa applications are processed in accordance with the guidelines set...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can assure you that the health and wellbeing of all people who apply for international protection is of the highest priority to me and my Department, as is the health and safety of the staff working in the International Protection Office (IPO). The IPO buildings have fire safety certificates which guide the appropriate use of space. The numbers of individuals accessing Timberlay House...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Border Management Unit (BMU) of my Department has responsibility for frontline immigration duties at Dublin Airport only. Other airports and other ports of entry, including the land border with Northern Ireland, are the responsibility of the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). Ireland and the United Kingdom share a common interest in the effective operation of the Common Travel Area...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, it is not my Department's practice to comment on whether an application for international protection has been made in the State. If a person is in the international protection process, there is a legal requirement under the International Protection Act 2015 to maintain full confidentiality at all times. Therefore the Department is unable to publish any information...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BoTP) are permitted to be outside the State for short periods. Under Section 16(3) of the International Protection Act 2015, as amended, an applicant for International Protection shall not leave or attempt to leave the State without the consent of the Minister. In the context of International Protection applicants,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, prosecutions are a matter for 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, I have no role in the operations, functions, governance or oversight of the Office of the DPP and I am unable to provide any information or statistics relating to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: It has not been possible to collate and examine all the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that I am fully committed to ensuring that Ireland’s International Protection system is robust and rules based, and that our borders are protected. I have significantly increased investment into the international protection system, which has allowed for a significant increase in processing capacity and the introduction of accelerated processing. Last July,...