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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (29 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: On 20 October 2023, I launched a wide-ranging consultation to inform the development of proposals for comprehensive reform of the Coroner Service in Ireland. Public consultation closed on 19 January 2024. The consultation provided an opportunity for members of the public, stakeholder groups and members of the Oireachtas to express their views, express observations and provide proposals on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Northern Ireland (29 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I acknowledge the Deputy's long term interest and advocacy for the survivors and the families of the victims of these bombings, in particular in relation to the Belturbet bombing, as well as Clones, Co. Monaghan, and Pettigo, Co. Donegal on 28 December 1972 and the series of bombings in Dublin city centre in 1972 and 1973. The perpetrators of these appalling crimes demonstrated a callous...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (29 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. However, the nature of the naturalisation process is such that, for a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (29 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Unfortunately the information was not received on time. I will contact the Deputy directly once the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (29 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Unfortunately the information was not received on time. I will contact the Deputy directly once the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (29 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: Due to an increase in the number of new international protection applications over recent months, since 10 April 2024, the International Protection Office (IPO) has been operating a second location for registering families accompanied by children at Citywest Convention Centre, Saggart, Co. Dublin. The Citywest facility has greater capacity to process families with children and is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (28 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the primary focus and role of the International Protection Office (IPO) is the acceptance and examination of applications for international protection. Any queries in relation to accommodation and related services provided to international protection applicants are the responsibility of the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) of the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Unfortunately the information was not received on time. I will contact the Deputy directly once the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (28 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: It has not been possible to collate 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: Visa Applications (28 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy arrived in the State on 02 March 2024 on foot of a Long Stay Join Family Visa and currently holds a Stamp 3 immigration permission valid until 29 April 2025. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by email using the Oireachtas Mail facility at IMoireachtasmail@justice.ie, which has been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Procedures (28 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, In Ireland, contempt of court is a common law matter. As part of a suite of measures aimed at improving the operation of the justice system, I am committed to developing proposals to deal with contempt of court sanctions specifically for violations on social media once the Law Reform Commission publishes its report on the issue of contempt. It is understood...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (28 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: The application by the person referred to by the Deputy was approved on 20 May 2024. A letter of the same date has issued to the person concerned granting them temporary permission to remain in the State on Stamp 4 immigration conditions for a period of 12 months. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by email using the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (28 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy has no valid immigration permission to remain in the State. A Change of Status application from the person concerned was received by the Domestic Residence and Permissions Division of my Department on 21 November 2023 and continues to be processed by my Department. To be fair to all applicants, applications are dealt with in chronological order by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (28 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy has permission to reside in the State on a Stamp 1 basis until March 2025 and has no pending applications with the Immigration Service of my Department. It is open to any person to apply for a change of immigration status if they meet the criteria for doing so. Detailed information on how to change immigration status is available at:...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Government remains committed to improving safety and wellbeing for the community in Drogheda. Since the establishment of the Drogheda Implementation Board, the willingness and commitment of all stakeholders to working together has achieved, what I believe will be, lasting progress for Drogheda. An Garda Síochána have continued to show immense dedication and diligence in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (28 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that the policy governing family reunification applications for non-EEA family members, which was last amended in 2016, is currently under review. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that on 15 May last, I announced the first outcome of this review process. On foot of this, spouses and partners of General Employment Permit and Intra-Corporate Transferee Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Tobacco Control Measures (28 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that management of the courts, including 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. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. The Courts Service has a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (28 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy has been approved. A request for final documentation and a Certificate fee will issue directly to the person concerned. Once submitted and accepted the person concerned will be added to the queue for an upcoming Citizenship Ceremony. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (28 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 338 and 342 together. I can advise the Deputy that the policy governing family reunification applications for non-EEA family members, which was last amended in 2016, is currently under review. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that on 15 May last, I announced the first outcome of this review process. On foot of this, the spouses and partners of General...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (28 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: Georgian nationals, like all non-European Economic Area (EEA) nationals, require permission in order to travel to and reside in Ireland on a long term basis i.e. over 90 days. There are a wide range of immigration schemes that are available to Georgian nationals including to reside for the purposes of study or employment. In the latter regard, a number of different employment permit options...