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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 16 October 2019. Representations were received on behalf of the person concerned requesting that the Deportation Order be revoked, pursuant to the provisions of section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). All relevant aspects of the case will be considered before a decision is made either...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: As previously advised to the Deputy, the certificate of naturalisation for the person referred to was sent by registered post on 14 July 2021 to the address held on file. Tracking records indicate that it was delivered on 15 July 2021 at 10.30am.  My Department has advised the person concerned to contact An Post directly. If their investigations with An Post...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy made an application to the Afghan Admissions Programme, which was received by my Department on 16 February 2022. All applications received under the Programme are currently being assessed and it is expected that applicants will receive a decision in mid-2022. The application form for the Programme has been designed so that all applicants are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (4 May 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 September...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Short Stay Visit 'C' visa application referred to by the Deputy was refused by the Visa Office in Dublin on 17 February 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 made on 11 April 2022. The Visa Appeals Officer has taken all of the documentation and information submitted...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions, which include the provision of information on the courts system. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy created an on-line Short Stay 'C' Visit visa application on 9 March 2022. The supporting documentation and fee waivers were received on 16 March 2022 in the Ankara Visa Office. Processing of this application is ongoing at present. They will be notified in writing as soon as a decision has been made. The Ankara Visa Office is experiencing an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bench Warrants (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, difficulties in relation to the execution of warrants, including bench warrants, are a long-standing issue for many police services around the world; notably relating to persons actively seeking to evade detection and where limited identification information might be available to support enforcement.  These difficulties are compounded where the warrant has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Agreements (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: On 25 February, I announced the immediate lifting of all visa requirements for Ukrainian citizens travelling to the State. This has streamlined and supported the swift exit of both the Ukrainian family members of Irish citizens, and the family members of people from Ukraine who are resident in Ireland. It applies as an emergency measure to all Ukrainians travelling to Ireland and is a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: The applications for naturalisation from the persons referred to by the Deputy, continue to be processed with a view to establishing whether the applicants meet 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy held a Stamp 4 immigration permission valid to 9 December 2021. This permission has been extended until 31 May 2022, under the automatic extension of immigration permissions I announced on 17 December 2021. All permissions have been extended on the same terms and conditions as the permission already held. They have also lodged a formal application with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: The information sought was requested from An Garda Síochána but was not provided in the timeframe allowed. Once the relevant information is received I will contact the Deputy directly. 

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (4 May 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: An Garda Síochána (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including by arranging for the recruitment, training and appointment of its members and civilian staff. As Minister, I have no direct role in these independent functions. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Dealing (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including Garda operations aimed at preventing and countering criminal activity, and the enforcement of legislation pertaining to illegal drugs. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. However, in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: There are currently seven overseas Visa Offices in addition to the Visa Office in Dublin.  These are located in Abuja; Beijing; London; Moscow; Ankara; Abu Dhabi; and New Delhi. In addition, the Department of Foreign Affairs processes certain visa applications in Irish Embassies abroad under delegated sanction from my Department. The visa process has a crucial role to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána and the Criminal Assets Bureau, unfortunately this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy when the information is to hand. 

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from the Garda authorities, however, the 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 (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible by law for the management of An Garda Síochána, including training of personnel. As Minister, I have no responsibility for these matters. The figures in the table below have been supplied to me by Garda Authorities. Year No. of Public Order Training Courses 2021 14 ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. I can advise the Deputy that while no funding has been made available to replace any of the helicopters or aircraft within the Garda Air Support Unit during...