Results 101-120 of 10,435 for speaker:Jim O'Callaghan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: It has not been possible to obtain the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Cabinet provided approval on 17 June 2025 for the State purchase of the Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre for international protection accommodation. The purchase of the site is a key part of the Government’s strategy to develop a stable and sustainable accommodation system for people seeking international protection, moving away from commercial properties to increased...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Forensic Science Ireland (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: As Minister for Justice, I am committed to ensuring that the Justice sector has the resources it needs and Government is continuing to invest in the agencies that support this goal, including Forensic Science Ireland (FSI). My predecessor secured an investment of over €300 million a year in capital projects for the Justice sector under the National Development Plan. This capital...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can inform the Deputy that, under the Non-EEA Family Reunification Policy, a dependent child of a Critical Skills or General Employment Permit holder, between the age of 16 and 18, is issued with a stamp 3 immigration permission and cannot work or engage in any business, trade or profession without an employment permit. However, it is open to them, after residing in Ireland for at least 5...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The primary purpose of vetting carried out by the Garda National Vetting Bureau is to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults. Vetting is carried out by An Garda Síochána in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 - 2016. I believe the many organisations whose work focuses on the safety, enjoyment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Assisted Human Reproduction (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Rules of Court set out how court cases must be processed in a way that is consistent, efficient and fair to ensure justice is done properly and without undue delays. The rule making authority for the District Court is the District Court Rules Committee established under section 71 of the Courts of Justice Act, 1936. The rule-making authority for the Circuit Court is the Circuit Court...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that this matter has been extensively reviewed on a number of occasions by senior management. The outcome remains unchanged and this has been communicated to the individual concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Strategies (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Given the wide remit of my Department and the many agencies under its aegis, it would be difficult to determine which of the many policies published by these bodies might constitute a national strategy or action plan as requested by the Deputy However, I can inform the Deputy that my Department does publish all strategies, action plans and other relevant documents on its website at: . ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I would like to assure the Deputy that this government is determined to stamp out hate-motivated crimes and that we are determined to protect vulnerable communities. Ireland was at the forefront of tackling incitement to hatred through the introduction of legislation, namely the Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act, in 1989. It is an offence to incite hatred based on a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: It is a central priority for me as Minister that our immigration laws are robust and enforced. The removal of persons who are involved in criminality and those who are a danger to society is a priority for me as Minister, my Department and the Garda Commissioner. My officials work closely with An Garda Síochána and the Irish Prison Service to ensure high risk persons are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration is empowered to revoke Irish citizenship granted by naturalisation in accordance with the provisions of section 19 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 (as amended). Revocation of Irish citizenship is only undertaken in the most serious of circumstances as set out in section 19. The loss of citizenship has serious...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can advise the Deputy that the number of prisoners in each prison and the number of prisoners who are serving sentences in the categories requested are outlined in Tables 1 & 2 which are attached. These statistics have been taken from the most recent snapshot of the prison population dated 30 June 2025. The Irish Prison Service publishes statistical information, including the daily...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Remand prisoners are individuals held in custody who are either awaiting trial for a crime they have been charged with, or who have been convicted of a crime and are awaiting sentencing. On Friday 11th July 2025 there were 25 women prisoners on remand in the Dóchas Centre and 15 in Limerick (Female). The information requested by the Deputy in respect of the average number of women...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The information requested by the Deputy in respect of the breakdown of the category of offences for which women have been imprisoned in each of the past five years is provided in Table 1 Offence Category Data Women Imprisoned (per year) attached. Please note that the figures in the table attached represent the most serious offence recorded for the sentence of imprisonment. In some instances...

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have gone on too long.

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I dtús báire, gabhaim buíochas leis na Teachtaí Dála as páirt a ghlacadh sa díospóireacht. I thank all the Members for their interesting and informed contributions to the debate. I also want to welcome to the Public Gallery any people who are victims of the criminal activity that we have been discussing here today and the people who are supportive of...

Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(4)) Regulations 2025: Motion (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Deputies Carthy and Gannon for their contributions. Deputy Carthy was correct in stating that these regulations are not seeking in any way to restrict the rights of a data subject. In fact, they are seeking to add protection to the rights of a data subject by ensuring that the three agencies that are the subject matter of the regulations act only where necessary and in a...

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I welcome the opportunity to address the House on an issue that is of significant importance and has widespread impact throughout our society. It is the issue of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. The purpose of keeping this issue in the public domain and discussing it within the Houses of the Oireachtas is to ensure that we can identify the appropriate measures to combat it. This...

Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(4)) Regulations 2025: Motion (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(4)) (Data Protection Commission) Regulations 2025; Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(4)) (Information Commissioner) Regulations 2025; and Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(4)) (Comptroller and Auditor General) Regulations 2025; copies of which were laid in draft...