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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Inquiries (21 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Combatting all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence and ensuring that victims and survivors receive the support and care they need is an absolute priority for me. Since its establishment last year, Cuan has been working to accelerate the delivery of refuge spaces across the country. Following a request from me, Cuan worked with services and partners to assess and review...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Tá an fhaisnéis a lorg an Teachta iarrtha agam ar údaráis an Gharda Síochána. Ar an drochuair, ní raibh sé indéanta an fhaisnéis a chur i dtoll a chéile in am agus scríobhfaidh mé chuig an Teachta a luaithe a bheidh an fhaisnéis ar fáil.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Vacant Properties (21 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: My Department does not own any vacant buildings in Dublin 2, 4, 6 or 6W and I am informed that the same is true of the agencies under the remit of my Department. As the Deputy will be aware, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Communications (21 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The announcement by the British Government concerning the introduction of a new digital ID Scheme has been noted and I look forward to seeing details of the proposals in due course. My colleague Minister of State Brophy met with Minister Ian Murray, UK Minister for Digital Governance and Data, at the request of the UK authorities, in the course of which Minister Murray outlined in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: In the interest of transparency, An Garda Síochána publishes information in relation to the allocation of Garda members nationally, which can be found at the following link: www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/human-resources-and -people-development/garda-hr-directorate/garda-strength-brea kdown-2025/ The Deputy should select August 2025 (the latest date for when figures...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reports (21 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: 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: Departmental Reports (21 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I would like to reiterate my condolences to the family concerned on their loss. As previously stated, I recognise the significance and sensitivity of the investigation process for loved ones, and that delays in any investigation can cause distress for families of the deceased. I can assure the Deputy that it is my intention to publish the report concerned as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 614 and 615 together. The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána under Section 33 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, which includes all operational policing matters, which includes the allocation and deployment of Garda resources throughout the state. Under Section 34(1)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Orders (21 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Review of the Enforcement of Child Maintenance Orders, completed by officials in my Department, was published on 8 January 2024. It was one of the actions contained in the “Supporting Children” goal of the Family Justice Strategy. The Review put forward 26 recommendations focused on generating maximum compliance with child maintenance orders, to ensure security and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Protection (21 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The production, distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material are appalling crimes which create ongoing layers of trauma for survivors, including knowing that the abuse material has been or could be shared and viewed by offenders around the world Government is committed to combatting all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. This includes both supporting those...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Inquiries (21 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Details of payments made to specific providers for specific locations are not publicly supplied by my Department as such details are commercially sensitive. However, the Deputy may wish to note that payments over €20,000 to suppliers of the Department generally, including accommodation providers, are periodically published officially. The most recent figures are published at the URL...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 621 and 622 together. The primary purpose of vetting carried out by the Garda National Vetting Bureau is to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults. Vetting is carried out by An Garda Síochána in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 - 2016. As Minister, I have no...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (21 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Combatting all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) and ensuring that victims and survivors receive the support and care they need is an absolute priority for me. Cuan, the statutory domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) agency is committed to providing safe and accessible accommodation and support services for victims and survivors of DSGBV. As the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Foreign Policy (21 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Under section 72 of the International Protection Act, the Minister for Justice may make an order designating a country as a safe country of origin. I keep the list of safe countries under review. A country may only be designated as a safe country of origin where satisfied it can be shown that there: * is generally and consistently no persecution; * no torture or inhuman or degrading...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 Oct 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 (16 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána under Section 33 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, which includes all operational policing matters, such as the allocation and deployment of Garda resources, and determining the manner in which Garda resources are to be distributed and stationed throughout the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Budget 2026 (16 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Following engagement with legal representatives of the families of the victims of the Stardust fire, the Government, in August 2024, approved a two-phased approach to redress arrangements. Phase one of the redress, for the families of the 48 victims of the fire, was recently completed. Work to develop phase two proposals, concerning survivors of the fire, continues to be advanced by my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (16 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am aware of the distressing circumstances of the case raised by the Deputy. While the Victims of Crime Act 2017 greatly expanded the right to information for victims and has been operating effectively in most cases, my Department is aware of complexities in cases concerning concurrent custodial sentences. In this instance I am aware that the perpetrator was not released at the end of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 281 and 290 together. I am advised that work is ongoing within An Garda Síochána to issue fixed charge notices and summonses for registration plate offences. An Garda Síochána have now incorporated seven new offence code wordings, in Irish and English, onto its ICT systems. After a period of testing, these new offence codes will be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (16 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 282 and 283 together. The Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022 did not progress in the lifetime of the last government. The Programme for Government commits to updating our licensing laws, and in line with this commitment, consideration will be given to legislation in respect of the sale of alcohol as part of the Government’s Legislative Programme in due...