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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The National Action Plan Against Racism, published in March 2023, supports a range of actions designed to address racism and its impacts in Ireland. A whole-of-Government approach is set out, as racism is an issue that necessitates action by Government, public bodies, private bodies, communities and individuals. The first National Action Plan Against Racism (NAPAR) implementation report was...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cybersecurity Policy (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Cyber Security Research Centre of Excellence will bring together Government, academia and industry as agreed in the Programme for Government. The Centre will:operate from both a dedicated physical facility and a robust virtual platform;provide a focal point for researchers across the State to collaborate; anddrive cutting-edge cybersecurity research, nurture emerging talent and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am committed to ensuring that Ireland’s immigration system is robust and rules based. The enforcement aspects of our laws, including deportation orders, are an essential requirement for the system to work effectively and to ensure that the public has confidence in the application of our legislation in this area. A deportation order is a legal order to leave the State. If a person...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Regulations (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: On 15 January 2024 the European Commission announced it had concluded its review of 11 existing Adequacy Decisions. In its published report, the Commission found that personal data transferred from the European Union to Andorra, Argentina, Canada, Faroe Islands, Guernsey, the Isle of Man, Israel, Jersey, New Zealand, Switzerland and Uruguay, continued to benefit from adequate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am committed to ensuring that Ireland’s immigration system is robust and rules based. The enforcement aspects of our laws, including deportation orders, are an essential requirement for the system to work effectively and to ensure that the public has confidence in the application of our legislation in this area. A deportation order is a legal order to leave the State. If a person...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Since 2017 my Department has administered a grant-aid scheme supporting groups wishing to establish a community-based CCTV system in their area. To date, grants totalling over €950,000 have been approved for 36 Community CCTV schemes across the country. A further €1 million in funding was made available towards the development of community-based CCTV schemes in 2025. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: In order to assist in achieving its strategic objectives, my Department is fully committed to enhancing the capacity and capability of staff and provides access to a full programme of learning & development resources to meet the needs of both staff and the organisation. By providing appropriate supports and encouraging staff to take ownership of their own development, my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Emergency Accommodation (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Irish State and the Irish people have responded with exceptional support and generosity since 2022 in supporting people seeking temporary protection here from the war in Ukraine. The Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration continues to work as part of the whole-of-Government response with a focus on providing access to emergency temporary accommodation to those fleeing the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: There has been a significant increase in investment into the international protection system which, combined with digitisation and process reengineering, has facilitated a major increase in processing capacity. In 2024 the International Protection Office (IPO) delivered over 14,000 first decisions compared to over 8,500 in 2023, while the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: There has been a significant increase in investment into the international protection system which, combined with digitisation and process reengineering, has facilitated a major increase in processing capacity.  The table below details the negative decision issued in respect of International Protection applications in 2024 and 2025, to 30 June 2025. Type Decisions ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: It is a central priority for me that Ireland’s immigration system is robust and rules based. The enforcement aspects of our laws, including deportation orders, are an essential requirement for the system to work effectively and to ensure that there is confidence in the application of our legislation in this area. A deportation order is a legal order to leave the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I strongly condemn the use of knives to threaten, intimidate or harm others. The Government is committed to ensuring that the problems that we have seen in neighbouring jurisdictions do not repeat themselves here. I am informed by the Garda authorities that a draft of their updated report on Knife Crime has been completed and is being reviewed and finalised. Publication of the final report...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Road traffic laws are enforced by both Roads Policing personnel and as part of the day-to-day duties of uniformed Gardaí nationwide. This includes a programme of high-visibility road safety and enforcement operations carried out in partnership with other state agencies. The Garda Commissioner has also directed that all uniform Garda members are to be deployed on high visibility roads...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Artificial Intelligence (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: My Department complies with the “Guidelines for the Responsible Use of AI in the Public Service”, published by the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation in May  2025, with guidance issued to all Government Departments in June 2023 by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in relation to the cyber security aspects,...

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Leader of the Seanad for listing this business this afternoon. As Senators will be aware, I am here to present the Defamation (Amendment) Bill to Seanad Éireann. Those aware of the statutory provisions in respect of defamation will know that when it comes to any legislation governing defamation, we are trying to balance two conflicting constitutional rights. On one hand,...

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

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Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Gabhaim buíochas le gach Seanadóir as a gcuid óráidí spéisiúla. I thank the Senators for their contributions. I thank Senator Gallagher for indicating his and Fianna Fáil's support for the legislation before the House. I then listened very carefully to Senator McDowell, who has great experience in this area, having been the Minister that steered...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: An Garda Síochána publishes data on the allocation of Gardaí by Division, Station and rank, including for each Garda station in the country. This can be found at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/bd777-an-garda-siochana-your-polic e-service-some-facts-and-figures/. The Deputy can access data dealing with the “Allocation of Probationer Gardaí by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (9 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I strongly condemn the use of knives to threaten, intimidate or harm others. The Government is committed to ensuring that the problems that we have seen in neighbouring jurisdictions do not repeat themselves here. Knives may be used in the commission of many different types of offence, ranging from threats and intimidation, robbery and aggravated burglary to serious assaults and murder....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (9 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am determined to do everything in my power to ensure that the criminal justice system empowers victims by providing the support, information, and respect they deserve throughout what can be a challenging and difficult journey. Victim Support at Court (V-SAC) is a longstanding partner organisation of my Department and a cornerstone service that provides essential emotional and practical...