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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (10 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. I recognise and acknowledge the crucial role frontline workers are continuing to play in responding to the threat...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 and 200 together. I can confirm that an application for a Stamp 4 permission from the person referred to by the Deputy has been approved and was issued to the applicant on 26 April 2022. A Stamp 4 permission permits the holder to take up employment in the State without the need for an employment permit. They can also work in a profession,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, for good reason, it is not the practice to comment on security matters relating to the protection of office holders. It would not be appropriate for me to give details of the arrangements that may be put in place with regard to Ministerial security. To do so would be contrary to the public interest. The personal safety of office holders is a priority, and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: Any person is free to travel from the State regardless of whether their Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card is in date or has expired. Non visa-required nationals trying to re-enter the State may rely on their in-date IRP card or will need to provide proof of their permission to reside in the State, such as a letter from my Department, to an immigration officer on their arrival in the State. If...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: Bias, inequality and racism have no place in our societies. I very much welcome the work of the Irish Penal Reform Trust on these important issues and I can assure the Deputy that the recommendations are currently being examined by officials in my Department and the criminal justice agencies with a view to informing future practice and operations. In this regard I would note that a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, the national roll out of Divisional Protective Service Units (DPSUs) has been complete since September of 2020. It means specially trained officers are available nationwide to engage with and interview victims of certain crimes. This specialisation will ensure that when victims of domestic and sexual violence present to Gardaí – at perhaps their most...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 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 (5 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: Prison Service (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am aware that issues regarding the availability of period products featured in the recent Covid-19 Thematic reports from the Inspector of Prisons. I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that period products are available free of charge for all women in the Dóchas Centre and Limerick Prison and I can assure the Deputy that all women in Dóchas Centre and Limerick...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I want to assure the Deputy that a range of prison and in-reach services are made available to women in custody who are victims of sexual violence. Victimisation due to sexual violence requires both trauma-informed and trauma-specific interventions in the prison context and trauma-specific services which are clinical services including psychotherapy, counselling, addiction services,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that they continue to review and modify Covid-19 restrictions which have been in place as a result of the pandemic. The most recent significant surge of Covid-19 in our communities was also reflected in our prisons with multiple outbreaks occurring across the estate. This situation continues to present a high risk of transmission...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (5 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 rights...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that the information requested by the Deputy, as of 2 May 2002, is presented in the following table - Establishment 1 to 2 Years 2 Years Plus Total Castlerea Prison 2 1 3 Cloverhill Remand Prison 24 5 29 Cork...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that each prison, as a matter of policy, is required to develop its bespoke Regime Management Plan based on guidelines set out by the Irish Prison Service. The purpose of a Regime Management Plan is to assist in providing the maximum out of cell time, exercise, regime and rehabilitative services to prisoners on any given day and to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the relevant thematic reports by the Office of the Inspector of Prisons were published on 28 April 2022. The reports can be accessed on the both the websites of the Office of the Inspector and my Department. www.oip.ie/thematic-inspection-reports-for-portlaoise-arbour -hill-cork-and-shelton-abbey-2/...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ukraine War (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the EU Temporary Protection Directive (2001/55/EC) has been activated in response to the Ukraine crisis. Ireland participates in this measure, which is given legal effect under section 60 of the International Protection Act 2015. Those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine will generally be eligible for this temporary protection, initially for one year and on a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ukraine War (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: As of 3 May 2022, a total of 27,155 people have been recorded by border management staff as arriving in Ireland from Ukraine, of whom 26,641 are Ukrainian citizens.  There is a coordinated whole-of-Government response to support people arriving in Ireland who have fled the violence in Ukraine. Government Departments and services are working together to implement Ireland's...

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 under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) for the management and administration of Garda business, which includes operational decisions relating to road traffic matters. I am advised by the Garda Authorities that placement of vans is not done on a county by county basis but rather the company (Go...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 358, 359, 375, 390 and 401 together. The Coroner 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 Department does not have a role in directing the work...

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

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 360 and 402 together. I am conscious of the distress caused to the Tuohey family as they await the conclusion of the Inquiry relating to the investigations into the death of Shane. Unfortunately, as the Deputy may be aware, Judge McDonagh informed me that he was unable to continue with the work of the Inquiry due to personal reasons. Consequently, on 11...