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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 431 and 432 together. A deportation order is a legal order to leave the State. Any person who has been ordered to leave the State and fails to do so is committing a criminal offence, and can be arrested without warrant if they come into contact with An Garda Síochána. Such an order remains on the person’s record permanently – it means...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probation and Welfare Service (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am advised that the Probation Service has clarified the issues regarding funding to the organisation in question, and is preparing to revert to the organisation in relation to the formal appeal process. The Deputy may also wish to know that funding payments for the first two quarters of 2024 have issued to the organisation in question. I understand that the Probation Service will meet...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 434 and 435 together. I can advise the Deputy that review of the case was directed by me on 1 May, with the terms of reference settled last week, and which I have today forwarded to the Deputy. At this point the review has identified that details of the individual’s criminal record was transmitted from the International Protection Office of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: Management of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in exercising their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and given the separation of powers in the Constitution. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Agreements (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that Israeli nationals are not visa required and may seek to enter and reside in the State under the legal pathways provided for non-EEA nationals, including the work permit system. While all immigration schemes and policies are kept under constant review, there are no plans to introduce restrictions for Israeli nationals along the lines the Deputy suggests.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I wish to inform the Deputy that my officials in the Irish Prison Service have advised that it is not possible to retrieve the information sought as it is not electronically recorded in one central area. As such, the retrieval of this information would involve significant engagement and the manual examination of a considerable amount of records covering approximately 9 years. In the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Irish Prison Psychology Service provides an integrated service to people in custody. Specifically, this means the Psychology Service is responsible for both mental health and criminogenic (offence related) assessment and interventions. The Irish Prison Psychology Service works primarily through a layered care model, providing primary, secondary and tertiary level mental health care to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that until recently, people convicted of, or on remand for, sexual violence were accommodated at four primary locations – Midlands Prison, Arbour Hill Prison, Castlerea Prison and Mountjoy Training Unit. However, due to rising committals to prison for those convicted of sexual violence, it was decided to consider other options within the prison...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, sexual violence, our understanding of it, and its assessment and treatment has evolved over time. The Building Better Lives (BBL) programme has been delivered as the treatment programme for sexual offending since 2009 in Irish Prisons. It is based on Canada’s Rockwood model of treatment. The programme is provided over two stages; a shorter...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Correspondence (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: From 8 April 2024, in addition to Dublin residents, Immigration Service Delivery of my Department assumed responsibility for registration of individuals residing in counties Kildare, Meath, and Wicklow from An Garda Síochána. The case referred to by the Deputy was processed prior to this assumption of responsibility. I have looked into the matter and can confirm that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: It has not been possible to collate and examine all 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: An Garda Síochána (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As you may be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), which includes all operational policing matters. As Minister, I play no role in these independent functions. I am informed that the amount of revenue currently owed to An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible, by law, for the deployment of personnel and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this deployment under review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities to ensure optimum use is made of available resources. I am advised by the Garda authorities that there are fewer than 10...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am acutely aware that Join family visa applications are very important for non-EEA nationals living and working in the State and acknowledge that improvements can be made. I can advise the Deputy that there are currently seven overseas Visa Offices in addition to the Visa Office in Dublin. They are located in Abuja, Beijing, London, Moscow, Ankara, Abu Dhabi and New Delhi. As of 09 May...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible, by law, for the deployment of personnel and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this deployment under review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities to ensure optimum use is made of available resources. I am advised by the Garda authorities that there are fewer than 10...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions. The unprecedented allocation of over €2.35...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities – and strengthening An Garda Síochána is at the core of that. The record budgetary allowance of €2.3 billion is allowing for sustained investment in recruitment, training and equipment. As the Deputy will be aware, by law the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána as well as for decisions in relation to the purchase, allocation and management of Garda equipment and resources. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. To...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions. The unprecedented allocation of over €2.35...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that as of Sunday 12 May 2024, 2565 applicants for Temporary Protection have been refused such status due to having insufficient evidence of residing in Ukraine at the time of the outbreak of the war. Some of these may have presented again with additional and sufficient evidence and been granted. A breakdown of this number is not available. I am informed that to date...