Results 9,261-9,280 of 16,457 for speaker:Helen McEntee

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: 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 2021....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation 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: Naturalisation Applications (16 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 2021. ...

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

Helen McEntee: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to visa applications which rely on paragraph 1.12 of the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification, is not readily available to my Department. However, to be of some assistance to the Deputy, the following table shows the number of join family applications, by nationality of applicant, granted and refused between 1 June 2021 and 31...

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

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 438 and 439 together. My Department and all of its offices and agencies are fully committed to promoting respect, dignity, safety and equality in the workplace. Every effort is made to ensure that appropriate behaviours are displayed by all staff in our work environment All organisations under my remit are subject to the Civil Service’s Dignity at...

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: I thank Deputy Kenny for putting this amendment forward. I note the concerns of the Deputies. The primary objective, as Deputy Howlin has said, in bringing this legislation forward is to restore the system as it currently is. I know the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, acknowledged yesterday the speed at which the legislation has come through. I very much appreciate Deputies' support and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Priorities (15 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 182 and 183 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (15 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) for the management and administration of Garda business. As Minister, I have no role in internal Garda HR matters, and it would therefore not be appropriate for me to comment on the matter raised.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (14 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1280, 1295 to 1297, inclusive, and 1356 together. Persons leaving the State are not checked on exit. Therefore it is not possible to give a reliable estimate of persons on particular types of  immigration permissions who have left the State. As there are no definitive numbers on the persons required to leave the State on any given date,  my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (14 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: A change of status application was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 16 March 2022 and continues to be processed by my Department. To be fair to all applicants, applications are dealt with in chronological order by date received. My Department endeavours to process applications as quickly as possible. However, processing times may...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (14 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy created an online Join Family (Non-EEA national spouse) visa application on 17 March 2022. The supporting documentation and relevant fees were applied on 13 April 2022 in the Manila Visa Office. These visa applications were received in my Department's Dublin Visa Office for further processing on 14 April 2022. Processing of this application is ongoing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (14 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can confirm that an application 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 INISOireachtasMail@justice.ie,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (14 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am advised that, as a rule, where there is no equipment available at a Community Service Site (i.e., provided by the host), the Probation Service rents the equipment for the period of time required. Contracts are in place for these rentals, which follow normal procurement requirements.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (14 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought from the bodies under the aegis of my Department and will write to the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (14 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: Justice Plan 2022 commits to the publication of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill, previously called the Garda Síochána (Digital Recordings) Bill. This important legislation will make provision for Garda powers to use modern digital technology including body worn cameras, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and CCTV. As the Deputy may be aware, it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (14 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (14 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that such matters are kept under constant review. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Ireland was the first European country to host an e-citizenship ceremony in July 2020. Following a review of this pilot event, the confirmation of the applicant identity and the celebratory aspects of the ceremony were decoupled. As a result, the affidavit process that I introduced...