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Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Second Stage (5 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: I thank all of the Senators present and those who have left for their contributions to this Second Stage debate. The Bill is an important part of my own justice plan, is part of the overall programme for Government and is part of the overall mission to build stronger and safer communities, which includes reform of the courts. It is a key element of the democratic charter of the State....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts (5 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 275, 276 and 285 together. Security services were provided by the company referenced at what was then known as the Refugee Appeals Tribunal and is now the International Protection Appeals Tribunal which is located at Hanover Street, Dublin 2. Services were provided from 30th May, 2016 to 2nd June, 2017 at a total cost of €60,176.25 (inclusive of 23% VAT).

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (5 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: Given the nature of blended working and the flexibility it provides to staff it is not possible to provide data to the Deputy on the numbers of those working remotely on a part-time or full-time basis in specific locations including Co. Clare. For the Deputy's information, my Department’s Blended Working Policy was launched in May 2022 and the application process for blended...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (5 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that healthcare teams are provided in all prisons and have primary responsibility for the provision of a comprehensive healthcare and emergency medical service. Healthcare teams comprise of prison doctors and prison nurses and are supported in most areas by in reach service providers. Healthcare services in prisons aims to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (5 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Change of Status application for the person referred to by the Deputy was received by the Domestic Residence division of my Department continues to be processed. While every effort is made to process applications as soon as possible, processing times will vary having regard to the volume and complexity of applications. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (5 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that decisions regarding the grant or refusal of employment visas are made in a number of Immigration Service Delivery Visa Offices and at Embassies of the Department of Foreign Affairs which process certain visa applications under delegated sanction from my Department. Every effort is made to process applications as quickly as possible. Processing times inevitably...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Agreements (5 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that non-EEA Nationals, whether visa required or not, may visit the State for up to a maximum of 90 days. The 90 day limit is the typical period for a short stay permission within the European Union. The 90 day limit is not arbitrary but is linked with the provisions in the Immigration Act 2004, which requires any persons residing in the State for more than 90 days to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (5 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which is given the force of law in the State by the Diplomatic Relations and Immunities Act 1967, places on the receiving State a special duty to take all appropriate steps to protect the premises of a diplomatic mission against any intrusion or damage and to prevent any disturbance of the peace of the mission or impairment of its dignity. An...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (5 Oct 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: Probate Applications (5 Oct 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: Policing Co-operation (5 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am aware of the reported presence of the so-called ‘Fuzhou Police Oversees Station’ in this jurisdiction. I understand that the matter has been raised with the Embassy of China by officials in the Department of Foreign Affairs and inquiries are ongoing in this regard. Officials in my Department will continue to liaise with the Department of Foreign Affairs in addressing the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 287, 291, 293 and 294 together. I have contacted the Garda authorities for the information requested, regrettably this was not available on time. I will write to the Deputy again once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 288, 290 and 295 together. I have contacted the Garda authorities for the information requested, regrettably this was not available on time. I will write to the Deputy again once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that I strongly condemn any assault on, or action that causes harm to, serving members of An Garda Síochána or any action that causes damage to Garda resources or public property. An Garda Síochána perform a vital function in providing safety and security to our communities and should be applauded and supported for their service, not subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: 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: Departmental Data (5 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that I strongly condemn any assault on, or action that causes harm to, serving members of An Garda Síochána or any action that causes damage to Garda resources or public property. An Garda Síochána perform a vital function in providing safety and security to our communities and should be applauded and supported for their service, not subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Recycling Policy (5 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: Recycling facilities are available in all buildings occupied by my Department. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that my Department established a Green Team in 2019 and as part of our obligations under the Public Sector Climate Action Mandate, we are working with our Green Team to reduce waste, increase recycling and drive sustainability in our offices.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (4 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: Where a person was previously granted a Stamp 2 Immigration permission, in line with the Graduate Programme criteria applying at the time, then the period of residence on that Stamp 2 permission was considered reckonable for the purposes of making an application for Citizenship and any such application received was accepted and processed in line with the 1956 Act as amended. My...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Development Projects (4 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: The development of the Community Safety Innovation Fund is a key commitment under Justice Plan 2022 which will have a significant impact on the development of community safety projects throughout the country.   As the Deputy will be aware, my Department opened applications for the new Community Safety Innovation Fund on 11 April 2022. The new fund will use money seized from the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (4 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: As I am sure the Deputy is aware, coroners are independent statutory officers exercising quasi-judicial functions, which neither I nor my Department have any role in. Responsibility for the provision of pathology and histopathology services nationwide lies with the Health Service Executive or the individual hospital concerned.  Coroners throughout the country work closely with...