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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (1 Feb 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is an independent law officer under the Prosecution of Offences Act 1974 (as amended) and I have no role in the Office of the DPP and I am unable to comment on whether or not the DPP provides information on prosecutions. Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Terrorism (1 Feb 2022)

Helen McEntee: Ireland signed the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism in October 2008. The purpose of the Convention is to further increase the effectiveness of existing international action in the fight against terrorism. Specifically, it provides for the creation of offences relating to public provocation to commit terrorist offences and recruitment and training for terrorism....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Electronic Tagging (1 Feb 2022)

Helen McEntee: It has not been possible to obtain the information requested by the Deputy in the time permitted. Relevant information has been sought and I will send it to the Deputy directly when it has been compiled.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (1 Feb 2022)

Helen McEntee: The information requested by the Deputy is provided in the tables below. Table 1 provides the number of committals to the Irish Prison Service for the period 2010 – 2022 broken down by male and female. Table 2 provides the daily average population for the period 2010 to 2021 broken down by male and female. The Prison Service does not record information on persons incarcerated for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (1 Feb 2022)

Helen McEntee: Last July, my colleague Minister Humphreys wrote to all coroners, seeking details of all human remains within their district dating back no more than seventy years. All coronial districts have now furnished this information to my Department. A new question has also been added to the annual statistical returns form this year, as provided for under Section 55 of the Coroners Acts, 1962...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (1 Feb 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, the construction of the new women's prison forms part of a major redevelopment project currently underway at Limerick Prison. The contract for this project was awarded in February 2019 with the construction element currently anticipated to be completed in the second quarter of this year. This will be followed by the installation and commissioning of the various...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (1 Feb 2022)

Helen McEntee: Details of Acts or sections or other provisions of Acts for which a commencement order has yet to be signed in my Department are provided in the table below, along with he reason for any delay and when commencement orders will be signed. Relevant Act Details Reason for not having been commenced When commencement order will be signed ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (1 Feb 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, but I have not received this information in time. I will write to the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (1 Feb 2022)

Helen McEntee: The application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy is currently being 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 as expeditiously as possible. During this time, it is important that the person maintains their immigration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: European Council (1 Feb 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, I cannot comment on the immigration laws applying in another jurisdiction, including in another EU Member State. However, more generally, I can say that citizens of the United Kingdom are not considered to be ‘non-nationals’ for the purpose of Irish immigration law. They continue to enjoy arrangements held under the Common Travel Area (CTA),...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (1 Feb 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will recall that the information requested in Parliamentary Question No. 761 of 2 November 2021 could not be obtained in the time available and I undertook to consult with An Garda Síochána and contact you again when the requested information was received. As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management and administration of An...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (1 Feb 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Regularisation of Long Term Undocumented Migrants Scheme opened for applications on 31 January 2022. Applications will be accepted for six months until 31 July 2022, when the scheme will close. The scheme is only open to those who do not have a current permission to reside in the State and will enable eligible applicants to remain and reside in the State and to regularise their residency...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (1 Feb 2022)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy currently holds a Stamp 1 immigration permission, which is valid until 23 August 2022. It is open to the person concerned to make an application to renew this permission, provided they meet the renewal criteria. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (1 Feb 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Legal Aid Board provides legal advice and aid under the relevant terms of the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995 and the Civil Legal Aid Regulations 1996-2017. Section 3(3) of the Act provides that the Board shall, subject to the provisions of the Act, be independent in the exercise of its functions. The acquisition of premises is an operational matter for the Legal Aid Board under such terms,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (1 Feb 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that there are a number of offences listed as Controlled Drugs Offences on the prison system. Only two offences are listed on the prison system which specifically describe cannabis-related offences. A prisoner could however be sentenced for a drug related offence that is not specifically categorised as cannabis related on the prison...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug and Alcohol Testing (1 Feb 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) provides a scientific service to the Criminal Justice System by analysing samples submitted from crime scenes and providing expert evidence in criminal trials. This includes the analysis of suspected drugs seized by State agencies. I have been advised by FSI that they are unable to comment on the cost or time associated with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Dealing (1 Feb 2022)

Helen McEntee: Diverting young people away from getting involved in criminal activity is a key priority for the Government and the exploitation of young people and children is a particular concern. As the Deputy will be aware, while an adult may be prosecuted for a crime which has been committed by a child who has been incited to do so by the adult, there is currently no mechanism in law for explicitly...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (27 Jan 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am pleased to bring the Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021 before the House. The Bill facilitates the introduction of a new Garda Síochána operating model and provides for drug-testing of Garda members, and civilian staff, working within An Garda Síochána. The main aim of the legislation is to make the technical changes needed to allow...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (27 Jan 2022)

Helen McEntee: I thank Senators for their questions and also for their support for this Bill. As I said at the outset it is quite technical. At the same time it is an important Bill in making sure that the many changes that are taking place across An Garda Síochána and the restructuring, are rooted in the law, that gardaí are supported and enabled to do their work and that it is as...

Seanad: Violence Against Women: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Helen McEntee: The senseless killing of Ashling Murphy two weeks ago took a wonderful young woman from her family and from her wider community. It also led to an outpouring of grief the length and breadth of the country. In thinking of Ashling, we also remember Urantsetseg Tserendorj, Jastine Valdez, Ana Kriégel, Nadine Lott, and so many other women who have been, and are, victims of violence against...