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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Budget 2023 (21 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Government's budgetary strategy has been outlined in the Summer Economic Statement, which is published on gov.ie, and all matters in relation to additional funding proposals are being considered within the parameters set out. The budgetary process is currently underway and Estimates for all votes will be published on Budget Day.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commemorative Medals (21 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I understand that the Deputy is referring to the recent events to commemorate the centenary of the founding of An Garda Síochána. While the Irish Prisons Service was represented at the recent centenary celebrations, the Irish Prisons Service had no role in the event or any associated medal giving ceremony.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (21 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: 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 exercise of these statutory powers by a Coroner during an inquest is entirely a matter for the relevant Coroner. My Department does not have a role in directing the work of coroners or in individual death investigation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (21 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy applied to my Department to retain their residence card on an individual and personal basis, having separated from their EU citizen spouse/partner. Under Regulation 10 of the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015, the Retention of the right of residence by family members in the event of divorce, annulment of marriage,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (21 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: This visa application was received in our Dublin Visa Office for processing on the 26 August 2022. The application is currently awaiting comprehensive examination. Processing of this application is ongoing at present. As each application is examined under it's own merits, we are unable to give an exact time-frame for completion. However, the applicant can be assured that there will be...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I would be happy to meet with the community and with members of the Garda Síochána. I have spoken directly today to the chief superintendent and I think it would be important to meet with the community. We have also engaged with Dublin City Council. I know a report had been done outlining how there can be greater development, not just in the Cherry Orchard area but in the larger...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Coroners Service (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Deputy. Once again, I will engage with her on this issue and once we have the report and review, and have a greater idea of where we are going in what changes need to be made, we can continue to engage on that. As Dr. Jonathan Jacob is deputy coroner at present, it might be an idea for that request to come in. It may be the case that the changes are not being made on the basis...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I thank both Deputies for raising this issue in the House today. This incident is very much at the forefront of our mind today and the incident referred to by the Deputies is completely unacceptable for those living in the local communities who have to put up with it. I agree with Deputies in condemning this in the strongest terms. What we saw was a blatant disregard for the law, for...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Coroners Service (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I thank Deputy Murnane O'Connor for raising this important matter and for giving me an opportunity to provide clarity on some of the issues and to outline what has been done to date. We have plans to do further work. As the Deputy outlined, the coroners service is a network of coroners and districts throughout the country. Coroners are independent, quasi-judicial officials whose function...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 454 and 456 together. The scheme for the Regularisation of Long Term Undocumented Migrants opened for applications on 31 January 2022 and closed on the 31 July 2022. The scheme was only open to those who did not have a current permission to reside in the State and who met the eligibility criteria. The scheme will  enable successful applicants to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: My Department has put in place Victims of Domestic Violence Immigration Guidelines. The Guidelines rightly state that no one should have to suffer domestic violence and recognise that migrants may have additional vulnerability in this area, as the perpetrator may threaten a victim with the loss of their status if they report the abuse.   I would urge anyone in this situation to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Transport (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Programme for Government commits to 7% average annual emissions reduction to 2030; ultimately, the goal is for a zero-emission mobility system by 2050. The national car and van (LGV) fleet accounts for almost 60% of all land transport emissions, and so a transition to low emissions vehicles, including EVs, is a necessary step change to effect a substantial reduction in transport...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can confirm that the person referred to by the Deputy was granted a Stamp 0 permission on 07 February 2022 by my Department for a period of one year. This permission may be renewed on receipt of an application to my Department prior to the expiry of the current permission. The person concerned is required to register the permission granted at their local immigration office. As the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, third-party funding of litigation is currently illegal in this jurisdiction. The concept of "Maintenance" is where a party without an interest in an action funds the litigation of another. The concept of "Champerty" is where a party without an interest in an action funds the litigation of another but also with a view to sharing the profits of the action. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can confirm that an application for a Stamp 4 permission from the person referred to by the Deputy has been approved. They can expect to receive their new Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card within the next 10 working days. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 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 by the Garda Authorities that their Fleet...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (20 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 (20 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, which includes decisions on the deployment of personnel among the various Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I understand that it is a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: While as Minister I fully respect the change made by the Irish people in the 2004 referendum, the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 will provide a shorter pathway to citizenship for children born in the State by reducing the residency requirement from 5 years to 3 years.  The Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 proposes improvements to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was refused by the Visa office on 1 August 2022. The reasons for this decision were set out in the refusal letter sent to the applicant at that time. An appeal of this decision was launched on 18 August 2022. Appeals for applications of this type are processed in the order in which they are received, to be fair to all...