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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (28 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: The application for the person referred to by the Deputy was received by the Undocumented Unit of my Department on 23 February 2022 and continues to be processed. Due to the large number of applications on hand it is not possible to provide a definitive timeframe for a decision to issue. In order to be fair to all applicants, applications are processed in order of the date on which they...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Equality Issues (28 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: I strongly condemn the actions of the small minority who subject others to abuse or attack resulting from their own prejudice. In recent months we have seen vicious crimes take place. These types of attacks cannot, and will not, be tolerated.  We live in a diverse and welcoming country and our laws and values should reflect this. I will as soon as possible, subject to Government...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 Jun 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 Garda business, including the training of Garda members and staff. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. An Garda Síochána is committed to providing a human-rights focused policing service that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (28 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: Insurance reform is a key priority for this Government and is reflected in the Programme for Government, the Government’s Action Plan for Insurance Reform, and in my Justice Plan 2022. This is a whole-of-Government effort. My Department has responsibility or part responsibility for 34 of the 66 actions contained in the Action Plan, 26 of which are now complete, including the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (28 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: Applications for naturalisation and general queries in respect of same are dealt with in chronological order by date received. When applications for a certificate of naturalisation are received by the Citizenship Division of my Department, they are subject to an initial check/examination. Citizenship Division is currently completing initial checks on applications received in December...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: School Staff (28 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, vetting applications are an operational matter for An Garda Síochána. Neither I, as Minister, nor my Department have any role in the processing of individual vetting applications. The Deputy will be aware that the primary purpose of the employment vetting carried out by the National Vetting Bureau is to seek to ensure the safety of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (28 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy created an online employment visa application on 19 May 2022. The supporting documentation and relevant fees were received on 6 June 2022 in the Manila office. 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 order of receipt. While every...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: I intend to publish the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill, previously called the Digital Recordings Bill, shortly.  This important Bill makes provision for Garda powers to use modern digital technology including body worn cameras, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and CCTV.  It is my intention that the Bill will be enacted by the Oireachtas later...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (28 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: My Department is committed to delivering high quality customer service and aims to provide all customers with a complaints procedure that is accessible, efficient, effective, standardised and fair. The Customer Service Charter sets out the commitments and standards of service that customers can expect in their dealings with my Department and is published on our website...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (28 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not only within the State but also at European Union level and it is important that appropriate procedures are in place to preserve the integrity of the process.    There is no provision in the Regulations for the discretionary waiver or reduction...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (28 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: Malawian nationals are visa required and must have a valid Irish entry visa before they seek to enter the State. Any visa required national that wishes to enter the State, and remain, for up to 90 days must have a Type C Short Stay Visa. A visa required national that wishes to reside in the State for longer than 90 days must have a Type D Long Stay Visa. Anyone that wishes to make an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (28 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy created an online employment visa application on 3 June 2022. To date, the summary sheet and supporting documentation has not yet been received by the relevant Visa Office. Once the applicant is satisfied with their application they should click “submit” and print a copy of their “Summary Form”.  The summary form...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (23 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: To respect applicant confidentiality, it is not my Department's practice to comment on whether or not an application for international protection has been made in the State. The person referred to by the Deputy, or their legal representative, should contact either the International Protection Office (IPO) or the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) directly, as appropriate,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (23 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 385, 386 and 393 together. As the Deputy is aware, the Atypical Working Scheme (AWS) was established as a cross Departmental response to address the matter of non-EEA workers on certain categories of vessels in the Irish fishing fleet, who are not currently eligible for an employment permit under the system operated by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (23 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy previously held a permission to be in the State, which was  extended as part of the Covid related emergency temporary extension of permissions to 31 May 2022. It is open to the person concerned to write to Unit 2 in the Domestic Residence and Permissions Division of my Department to request a change of status by email or post at the contact details...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs, with the unprecedented allocation provided in Budget 2022 of over €2 billion. As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, which includes...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from the Garda authorities, unfortunately this was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy again once the information is to hand. 

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, disciplinary matters within An Garda Síochána are governed by the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) and the Garda Síochána (Discipline) Regulations 2007, as amended by the Garda Síochána (Discipline) (Amendment) Regulations 2011, and are a matter for the Garda Commissioner. As Minister, I have no role in these...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Agreements (23 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: My Department is responsible for the administrative functions in relation to international protection, immigration (including visas) and citizenship matters for this jurisdiction. Neither I nor my Department have any role in the administration of immigration matters of any other jurisdiction, including the United Kingdom.  Any queries relating to immigration matters in another...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (23 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: The new Community Safety Innovation Fund closed for applications for its first year of operation on 8 June last. My Department has received 120 applications from a diverse range of organisations to access funding under this new scheme for innovative projects to improve community safety.  Officials in my Department are currently assessing the applications.  The Deputy will...