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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Sep 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: An Garda Síochána (27 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. As Minister, I have no role in relation to such matters. I am advised by the Garda authorities that there is no structured incident or record type in PULSE for such Garda activity and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Home Repossessions (27 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 410 to 415, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Sep 2022)

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 purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: Under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner has responsibility for the management and administration of Garda business, including the deployment of immigration officers countrywide and those attached to the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). As the Deputy will be aware, Garda Immigration officers have numerous functions, including...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Judgments (27 Sep 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: Legislative Programme (27 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Justice Plan 2022 commits to publishing and enacting new laws to update and modernise alcohol licensing laws in Ireland. The Minister is delivering on that commitment by preparing Heads of a General Scheme of a Sale of Alcohol Bill. The objective of the proposed Bill is to repeal the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2018, the Registration of Clubs Acts 1904 to 2008, and the Public Dance Hall...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Sep 2022)

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 purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (27 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: Human trafficking is a particularly heinous crime, based on deception and exploitation of vulnerable people. This Government is serious about preventing and prosecuting human trafficking. We are confident that the victim-centred policy approach we are taking will encourage more victims to come forward which will, in turn, strengthen prosecutions and convictions. The General Scheme of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Sep 2022)

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 purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I am advised, however, that Garda management keeps the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I would like to assure the Deputy that both Commissioner Harris and I are committed to combatting all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence and to ensuring that An Garda Síochána is resourced to provide support to victims of this terrible crime. As I am sure the Deputy is aware, the national roll out of Divisional Protective Service Units (DPSUs) was an action under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, which includes Garda training. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am advised by the Garda authorities no standard or advanced motorcycle courses have been held for Gardaí within the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (27 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: If a person is resident in the State without an immigration permission I would encourage them to contact their local immigration office or to write to Unit 2 Domestic Residence and Permissions division of my Department and to take all the appropriate steps to regularise their status. I have been informed that there is no immigration or Atypical Workers Scheme (AWS) for Seafishers application...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Antisocial Behaviour (22 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. As the Senator said, it is not the first time she has raised this. Obviously, this is an ongoing concern for members of the community. If I could, I will start by supporting the Senator in condemning what happened the other evening. It is utterly unacceptable that any community should have to put up with this kind of behaviour, as the Senator...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Antisocial Behaviour (22 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for the invitation. I will be in the area to respond and meet with the Senator, others and the community. This needs to be a holistic and long-term response. It cannot just be overnight and in the coming weeks. The Senator touched on a longer-term and wider issue which is organised crime. People are preying on young people because they can give them nice things and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: European Union (22 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: My colleague sends his apologies for not being able to be here but I am pleased to be able to take this matter. The Government recognises and the Minister, in particular, has argued that the migration crisis confronting Europe is a major challenge that needs to be urgently addressed. It is not a straightforward fix but something on which we need to get a handle. Otherwise, the ordinary...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: European Union (22 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I utterly condemn those who are taking advantage of vulnerable people, encouraging people to cross the Mediterranean and sending people to their death. I utterly condemn those who are mistreating those seeking help. I stress that Ireland has always used its voice, as a small country on the periphery of what is happening, to speak up for those who need our help, encourage a more...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (22 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: There is no record of the person referred to by the Deputy having submitted an application for naturalisation. The person cited can apply in the normal manner and have that application assessed in line with the criteria. There are no provisions to apply different criteria depending on the nationality of the applicant. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (22 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: There is currently no naturalisation application awaiting processing for the person referred to by the Deputy. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, and all applications are processed in line with the eligibility criteria as set out under the Act. Each application is assessed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (22 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, Ireland has become a more diverse and welcoming country in recent decades. I strongly condemn the actions of the small minority of people who subject others to abuse or attack resulting from their own prejudice. These types of attacks cannot, and will not, be tolerated. I am informed by the Garda authorities that Assistant Commissioner, Dublin Metropolitan...