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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (19 Jan 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may 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. This includes the provision of information on the courts system.  To be of assistance, I have made enquiries with the Courts Service on the number of persons convicted of coercive...

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

Helen McEntee: This 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Communications (19 Jan 2022)

Helen McEntee: An official from the Citizenship Division of my Department will contact the person referred to by the Deputy shortly to explain the decision making process relating to Irish Associations. Please note that comprehensive information in relation to the citizenship criteria and the application process is also available on my Department's Irish Immigration website www.irishimmigration.ie and is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Protected Disclosures (19 Jan 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that the purpose of the speakup@justice.ie email account is to provide a dedicated and confidential email address for staff in my Department who require further information about protected disclosures and for those who wish to make a protected disclosure by confidential email. The speakup@justice.ie was introduced in 2019 as a confidential communication channel for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Protected Disclosures (19 Jan 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that the Irish Prison Service is aware of its responsibilities and is proactive in fostering a culture of openness and accountability in which workers can report issues of concern or potential non-compliance with the Irish Prison Service values of integrity, teamwork safety, support and unlocking potential, without fear of repercussions. The introduction of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (19 Jan 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1256 and 1286 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the Director of Public Prosecutions is an independent law officer under the provisions of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1974 (as amended), and the Director is fully independent in their functions. As Minister, I play no role in the Office of the Director and am unable to initiate any review into the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (19 Jan 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1261, 1263 and 1266 together. As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including decisions related to the deployment of resources within the organisation. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (19 Jan 2022)

Helen McEntee: Firstly, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to all the victims, families, and the loved ones of those who have been affected in such awful circumstances. I can confirm that amendment of Section 120 of the Succession Act, is being considered in order to ensure that perpetrators of domestic homicides could not benefit through inheritance. The Office of the Attorney...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (19 Jan 2022)

Helen McEntee: I wish to advise the Deputy that the table below lists the live studies, reviews and research undertaken or commissioned by my Department, and included the scheduled completion date of each. Study/Review/Research Scheduled Completion Date Public Consultation on updating the Discount Rate. Policy proposals under consideration by Minister. ...

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

Helen McEntee: The application for the person referred to by the Deputy is currently under consideration. The application was made in September 2021 and the original documentation submitted has since been returned by my Department to the applicant. Applications are processed in the order that they are received and a decision will issue in due course. The length of time it takes to process applications...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (19 Jan 2022)

Helen McEntee: As you will be aware, I am committed to undertaking a review of the Civil Legal Aid Scheme and my Department is currently working to finalise the mode and terms of reference of the review. As part of the review process, it is intended that there will be significant consultation to ensure that the insights of a range of stakeholders regarding the operation of the scheme – and how...

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

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy submitted an application for a EU3 - Permanent Residence card with the EU Treaty Rights Division of my Department on 23 February 2021. Processing of this application is ongoing at present.  As each application is examined under its own merits, I am unable to provide an exact timeframe for its completion. However, the person can be assured...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Divorce Process (19 Jan 2022)

Helen McEntee: Issues concerning child maintenance are being considered by the Child Maintenance Review Group established by the Department of Social Protection. However, I can assure the Deputy that family law reform is a major element of my Department's work.  The forthcoming Family Court Bill intends to create a new dedicated Family Court within the existing court...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Social Media (19 Jan 2022)

Helen McEntee: It has not been possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy in the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy to provide this information as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts (19 Jan 2022)

Helen McEntee: The amount spent on consultancy services by my Department in 2021, the reason for each consultancy and the name of the consultancy is set out in tabular form below. Company Cost Reason Accenture Limited €72,935.78 Business analysis services Arcline Limited €13,394.70 Records management...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (19 Jan 2022)

Helen McEntee: I wish to advise the Deputy that the information requested is set out in the table below. Contractor Service provided 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Eir Telephonist Service 212,477.88 190,313.29 225,825.21 198,334.25 145,036.76 ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Directives (19 Jan 2022)

Helen McEntee: The EU Employers Sanctions Directive aims to stop employers from recruiting illegal migrants by introducing sanctions for employers who do so. It also protects irregular workers by ensuring they get outstanding pay from their employers, by facilitating complaints and by emphasising the right not to be subjected to particularly exploitive working conditions. Ireland has not opted into the...

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

Helen McEntee: The immigration case of the person referred to by the Deputy is impacted by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) judgment in the Chenchooliah case. My Department has, this week, issued the person concerned with a short-term permission on Stamp 1 conditions, which allows them to work without the need for an employment permit. Their longer-term position in the State is expected to be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (19 Jan 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that the estimated full year cost of employing 200 new Recruit Prison Officers in 2022 would be, as per the most recent PPC pay scales of 1st October 2021, €6,205,400. The recruitment of Recruit Prison Officers by the Irish Prison Service has been ongoing since 2017 and has regard to such factors as service needs and exit levels from the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (19 Jan 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that I am very much aware of the impact of crime on rural communities and I am committed to ensuring that there is strong, visible community policing right across rural Ireland. As the Deputy is aware, a key pillar of the Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, is building stronger and safer communities.  I can assure the Deputy...