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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: I fully agree with Deputy Stanton. We are not talking about students going on holidays on a cruise liner. This is something different, which would benefit them for their entire lives. It is about their career and, unfortunately, through no fault of their own, they find themselves in a position where there is no police certificate or vetting procedure and nothing that would allow them to...

Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: I know we probably will not get time to go through all the amendments so I will try to respond to the other amendments in this contribution. With all due respect, we do not know where any of us will be in 24 months or nine months. I am very genuine and clear in what I am saying. I have set out - I intend to have a justice plan 2023 all going well - how and when we will progress this...

Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: No, it does not but legislation can then be prioritised or not prioritised and move along at different rates. While I might have a particular timeline-----

Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: Again, it is not providing the certainty we have been asked for. If you look at any of the letters that have been presented to me or the engagement we have had with the various different service providers, they have asked for certainty. Putting sunset clauses into legislation could lead to laws that will fall if new legislation is not put in by that date. This is not providing certainty....

Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Deputies for their comments. I will go through some of the points I made last night because I know not everyone was able to stay for my remarks. On the timing, I think everyone will appreciate this has been an evolving situation. We had the initial legislation and various rulings. We then had a Bill that was drafted in 2017 and subject to pre-legislative scrutiny in 2018....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Staff (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate it is not possible for me to provide the information sought as the records may not exist. Applications received for recruitment purposes either by the Department or its agencies , which might contain details of previous employment history, are only held for an appropriate period of time. The information provided by applicants is required for the specific purpose...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: All non-EEA nationals resident long term in the State must register once they reach the age of 16 years. As the person referred to by the Deputy is under the age of 16 years, they do not need to register and receive an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card in their own right at this time. They will be classified as a dependent on their parent's permission. Ordinarily, parents will need to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can confirm that an application for a Stamp 3 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: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: The visa application for the person referred to by the Deputy was created on 18 May 2022. The supporting documentation was received in the Manila office on 25 May 2022. All applications are processed as speedily as possible. However, it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order, based on date...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: The visa application for the person referred to by the Deputy was created on 20 May 2022. The supporting documentation was received in the Manila office on 4 July 2022.  All applications are processed as speedily as possible. However, it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: The visa application for the person referred to by the Deputy was created on 12 May 2022. The supporting documentation was received in the Manila office on 25 May 2022. All applications are processed as speedily as possible. However, it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order, based on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: The visa application for the person referred to by the Deputy was created on 14 May 2022. The supporting documentation was received in the Manila office on 25 May 2022. All applications are processed as speedily as possible. However, it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order, based on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: The visa application for the person referred to by the Deputy was created on 11 May 2022. Supporting documentation was received in the Manila office on 25 May 2022. All applications are processed as speedily as possible. However, it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order, based on date...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: The visa application for the person referred to by the Deputy was created on 12 May 2022. Supporting documentation was received in the Manila office on 25 May 2022. All applications are processed as speedily as possible. However, it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order, based on date...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. The allocation of Garda resources is made in light of identified operational demands. This includes decisions on the deployment of personnel among the various Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Travel Documents (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, every State has a duty to protect its borders and to refuse entry to people not entitled to enter the State. This is a fundamental exercise of State sovereignty, which is necessary to protect the security of the State and to prevent illegal immigration. The exercise of powers in this area is at all times subject to the law and to respect for individual rights. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: In line with goal one of Justice Plan 2022 to tackle crime, enhance national security and transform policing, I have been informed that An Garda Síochána are undertaking a number of operations in Dublin, including Operation Citizen, as part of the government’s overall aim to ensure that people are safe and feel safe in their own community. As the Deputy will be aware, in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Agreements (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 187 to 189, inclusive, together. The Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) was introduced by Government Decision in April 2012, to encourage inward investment and to create business and employment opportunities in the State. The Programme was introduced at a time when Ireland was going through a very significant economic downturn and Departments were tasked...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ukraine War (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that as set out in the European Union Temporary Protection Directive (2001/55/EC), Temporary Protection applies to the following groups of people who have had to flee Ukraine due to the invasion by Russia: 1. Ukrainian nationals who were residing in Ukraine before 24 February 2022; 2. Nationals of a third country (other than Ukraine) or a stateless person who...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Scott Medal is the highest award that can be bestowed by the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána and is awarded for ‘most exceptional bravery and heroism involving the risk of life in the execution of duty’. Scott Medal nominees are selected from recommendations that are provided by the Garda Divisions on an annual basis to the adjudication board, which is comprised...