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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. The allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. As Minister, I have no role in these independent...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (21 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy lodged a review application in respect of their EU Treaty Rights application decision on 28 September 2021. This application is currently under consideration by my Department. My officials will correspond with them if further documentation or information is required. Applications are dealt with in strict chronological order, and a decision will issue to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (21 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment on the detail of security matters in relation to any individual.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Travel Documents (21 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 707 and 708 together. As the Deputy will be aware, I have no role in the administration of immigration matters of any other jurisdiction. Any queries relating to immigration matters in another jurisdiction should be addressed to the immigration authorities of that jurisdiction. I note the content of the referred to briefing document, which is addressed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (21 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: My Department's Registration Office in Burgh Quay has requested information from the person concerned. Once the information requested has been received the issue of a refund will be examined further. 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 INISOireachtasMail@justice.ie, which has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (21 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that the matter raised by the Deputy is being investigated under the Civil Service Disciplinary Code.It would not be appropriate to comment further on an ongoing internal disciplinary matter. I am also advised that information on the disciplinary process is readily available to all staff of the Prison Service through their Human...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (16 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: I apologise for being late. I had hoped to be here from the start. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy James Browne, for stepping in. As Senators probably have outlined, this is legislation we were not perhaps expecting. I really appreciate the response and speed at which we have received support from both Houses to pass it. That one court alone had 120 cases that had to be adjourned...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: I concur with colleagues that it is important for all of us to stress how grateful we are to An Garda Síochána for the work it does, not least throughout Covid. I do not think there was a day off for anybody and Garda members stood up where they were asked and went above and beyond their duties. On my behalf, I thank them for that. I fully agree with all the Senators that the...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: I thank my officials, who have worked very hard to get this Bill passed so quickly.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (16 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: Decisions regarding the granting or refusal of study visas are made in a number of Visa Offices overseas, in my Department's Visa Office in Dublin, and at certain Embassies of the Department of Foreign Affairs, which process certain visa applications under delegated sanction from my Department. Applications from Turkish residents are normally processed by the Visa Office in Ankara. Visa...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Transport (16 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: The details of car and driver expenses claimed by Ministers in my Department in 2021 are as follows: Minister Cost Minister of State Browne €13,115.84

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (16 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: The application for naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy, continues to be processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision in due course. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (16 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am very conscious of the plight faced by the Afghan people following the collapse of the former Afghan government and the takeover by the Taliban, that has further fuelled the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. In response to the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, my Department remains focused on processing applications for family reunification made under all admission avenues,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 Jun 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, including operational matters such as the issuing of Police Certificates. As Minister, I have no role in the matter. I am advised by the Garda authorities that Police Certificates are issued by Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (16 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: The application for naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy, continues to be processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision in due course. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Health Services Staff (16 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: My Department has responsibility for immigration-related matters, including the entry and residence conditions of non-EEA students, who are granted a Stamp 2 immigration permission, and continually consults and engages with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, among other key sectoral...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 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 shortly, subject to Government approval, publish the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (16 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy lodged a review application in respect of their EU Treaty Rights application decision on 28 September 2021. This application was examined in detail and a decision was made to uphold the decision to refuse their EU Treaty Rights application on 27 April 2022. Reasons for the refusal are outlined in the refusal letter. As this person's EU Treaty Rights...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (16 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy lodged a review application in respect of their EU Treaty Rights application decision on 28 September 2021. This application was examined in detail and a decision was made to uphold the decision to refuse their EU Treaty Rights application on 27 April 2022. Reasons for the refusal are outlined in the refusal letter. As this person's EU Treaty Rights...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (16 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy lodged a review application in respect of their EU Treaty Rights application decision on 28 September 2021. This application was examined in detail and a decision was made to uphold the decision to refuse their EU Treaty Rights application on 27 April 2022. Reasons for the refusal are outlined in the refusal letter. As this person's EU Treaty Rights...