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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (19 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I recognise and acknowledge the crucial role frontline workers are continuing to play in responding to the threat of COVID-19. They work in a challenging environment and deal with vulnerable people on a daily basis. Their exceptional commitment has been particularly clear throughout the pandemic, during which they have been playing a key role in preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (19 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, responsibility for the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) and the International Protection Procurement Service (IPPS) transferred to my colleague, Minister O'Gorman on 14 October 2020. In line with the Disability, Equality, Human Rights, Integration and Reception (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order 2020,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ukraine War (19 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: A person who has moved to Ireland after fleeing the war in Ukraine and who has been granted temporary protection is free to leave and re-enter the State. However, it is important to note that the temporary permission permission letter given to those who have arrived in Ireland from Ukraine is not a travel document. Before travelling to another country the person concerned should contact the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Properties (19 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I wish to advise the Deputy that all properties occupied by my Department are owned or leased by the Office of Public Works, who undertake all building-related projects and maintenance on behalf of the Department. My Department has not incurred any expenditure on cleaning and sanitising roofs of buildings under its control in the time period in question.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (19 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 1 February 2019. However, they have made a request under section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), to have that Order revoked. This will be considered as soon as possible. All applications are examined on a case by case basis, on the documentation supplied and as provided for under Section 3(11)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (19 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: Based on the information provided by the Deputy, I understand that the person concerned is an EU citizen. As a Member State of the European Union (EU), Ireland offers freedom of movement to nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA) and certain family members. The relevant EU legislation in this regard is the ‘Directive on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (18 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: All applications made under the Afghan Admissions Programme received by the closing date of 11 March 2022 are currently being processed by my officials. The application for the persons referred to by the Deputy does not appear to have been received by my Department by the closing date. My Department is checking its records and has reached out to the proposer’s legal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (18 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I understand that the Deputy is referring to the issue of parental alienation. As the Deputy will be aware, among the recommendations made in the Report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice and Equality on Reform of the Family Law System was that consideration be given to whether laws should be amended to take into account situations where one parent is wrongfully influencing their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (18 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: Management of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in exercising their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and given the separation of powers in the Constitution. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (18 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy submitted on-line Join Family (Irish national) visa application on 3 January 2022. Processing of this application is ongoing at present. As each application is examined under it's own merits, I am unable to provide an exact timeframe for its completion. In accordance with the provisions of my Department's Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 May 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...

Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: There are some proposals on that today.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (17 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: It has been extended nine times.

Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am delighted to introduce the Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 to the House following its passage through Seanad Éireann last week, and I look forward to hearing the contributions from Deputies today. Before I discuss the Bill, I would like to mention an issue that was raised on the Second Stage debate in the Seanad...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (17 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for raising this issue, and particularly for doing so on this day. I express my and this Government’s condolences to the families whose loved ones were killed or injured in the terrible events of 17 May 1974. Those callous acts will always be remembered as the single deadliest day of the Troubles, where 33 people lost their lives, as the Senator mentioned. Many...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (17 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for his comments. In respect of the quotation and the comment he has just made, I wish to reassure him and those family members and communities who have campaigned tirelessly on behalf of their loved ones that they will not be forgotten and that they have not been forgotten, despite the fact that almost five decades have passed. As a Government, we have consistently...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Information and Communications Technology (17 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that I am fully committed to the forthcoming Circular Economy and Waste Management (Amendment) Act, which builds on the government’s commitment as set out in the 2020 Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy, and the 2021 Whole of Government Circular Economy Strategy. The recently published Circular Economy Bill now places that strategy on a statutory footing,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Passport Services (17 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be appreciate, the Department of Foreign Affairs has responsibility for the Passport Service, including the processing of passport applications. As Minister for Justice, I have no role in relation to this matter, nor do I have any role in operational or administrative matters which fall within the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner. I am advised, however, that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (17 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I would like to take the opportunity to express my sincere sympathy and condolences to the family of the deceased. The Coroners Service comprises of a network of coroners located in districts throughout the country. Coroners are independent quasi-judicial office holders whose core function is to investigate sudden and unexplained deaths so that a death certificate can be issued. My...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (17 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: The application for the person referred to by the Deputy has been received by my Department and continues to be processed at this time. All applications are processed in chronological order and my officials continue to prioritise applications made by Afghan nationals at this time. The speed in which a decision can be made largely depends on the quality of the application received. My...