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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Budget 2023 (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: The 2023 allocation for projected overall ICT Strategic expenditure for the Department of Justice Vote is approximately €23 million current and €10 million capital which includes additional allocation to fund the digitalisation of a range of ICT services. While these figures are not broken down by the categories outlined by the Deputy, digitalisation needs relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have been in contact with the Deputy directly who has advised that she has received an update on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, theft is an offence under section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. Anyone convicted of a theft offence is liable to a penalty of a fine or up to 10 years imprisonment. Under section 14 of the Act, a person found guilty of robbery (theft using coercion or force) is potentially liable on conviction on indictment to life imprisonment. As...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: 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 of the Houses of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am deeply conscious of how important the granting of naturalisation is to those who apply for it and my Department continued to accept and process citizenship applications throughout the pandemic and during all levels of public health restrictions. For a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some instances, completing the necessary checks can take a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am pleased to confirm that my Department intends to host the next in-person citizenship ceremonies on the 5th and 6th of December 2022 in the Killarney Convention Centre (Gleneagle Hotel). It is expected that almost 3250 persons will be invited and it is intended that at least 4 ceremonies will be held over the 2 days. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: The International Protection office of my Department endeavours to make recommendations on international protection applications as soon as possible. This ensures that those who are found to be in need of protection from the State can receive it quickly and begin rebuilding their lives here with a sense of safety and security. In recent months, the number of people claiming international...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 267 and 268 together. Further information to follow.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can inform the Deputy that there are currently no plans to amend or repeal the Forcible Entry Act 1381. It should be noted that this area of the law is also partially covered in legislation by the Prohibition of Forcible Entry and Occupation Act 1971.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am conscious of the traumatic impact that road traffic fatalities have on those who has lost loved ones as a result of road traffic accidents. Every single fatality on our roads is one too many. An Garda Síochána are committed to working closely with all road safety agencies to focus on high risk behaviour with the key objective of reducing the number of serious injury...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: The person referred currently does not have any open Join Family visa application with my Department. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 272 and 273 together. I am informed by my officials that the person referred to by the Deputy is in receipt of a Stamp 2 immigration permission and therefore does not need a visa at this time. Any person in receipt of a Stamp 2 immigration permission on student conditions is allowed to take up casual employment to supplement their income while studying in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: Children under 16 are deemed to hold the same immigration permission as their parent or legal guardian, unless otherwise provided for. Once a child reaches 16 years of age while resident in the State, they are required to attend at their local immigration office to register their permission and to receive an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card in their own right. As the Deputy will be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (16 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am aware of the UK Home Office's 'Enough' Campaign and congratulate them for their work on it. Such campaigns are vital in letting society know we all have a role in tackling Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence. My own Department has made significant commitments to tackling DSGBV through major awareness raising campaigns, since 2016, on both a national and local level. Since 2016,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Data (16 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can inform the Deputy that no EU fines have been imposed on my Department in either 2022 or 2021. In 2020, one fine was imposed on my Department by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in relation to a delay in transposing Directive (EU) 2015/849 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing. On July 16, 2020, the ECJ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 155, 156, 157, 158 and 159 together. The Spouse of Irish National (SOIN) Unit of the Immigration Service Delivery in my Department deals with complex cases involving detailed assessment of the individual circumstances and compliance with relevant scheme criteria and various legal requirements. While every effort is made to process such written applications...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (16 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department, 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 is a privilege and an honour which confers...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (16 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can inform the Deputy that in order to work in Ireland all non-EEA Nationals, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid Employment Permit. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) administers the Employment Permits system. Visa required nationals must apply for a Type D Employment Visa after they have received an Employment Permit from DETE. Guidance on how to apply...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Programmes (16 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) was introduced in April 2012 to encourage inward investment and create business and employment opportunities in the State. The programme provides investors with the opportunity to invest in Ireland. Key to the programme is that the investments are beneficial for Ireland, generate or sustain employment and are generally in the public interest. The IIP...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (16 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, the Coroner Service comprises the network of coroners located in districts throughout the country. Coroners are independent quasi-judicial office holders whose core function is to investigate sudden and unexplained deaths so that a death certificate can be issued. The Department of Justice has direct responsibility for providing financial and administrative support...