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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Status (30 Jun 2020)

Helen McEntee: My Department has no record of receiving a current application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy. A previous application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person concerned on 28 September 2018. A letter was issued on the 22 October 2018 stating that the application was deemed ineligible due to the required criteria not...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (30 Jun 2020)

Helen McEntee: The restrictions attendant to the current COVID-19 pandemic have regrettably resulted in significant challenges to the delivery of normal services. However I can assure the Deputy that the matter is receiving ongoing attention and as soon as a practical plan is in place for the re-commencement of normal service delivery, notifications will be placed on our website (www.inis.gov.ie)....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Helen McEntee: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that the work to restructure the Probate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (30 Jun 2020)

Helen McEntee: In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. In addition, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the allocation of Garda vehicles among the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Racism Measures (30 Jun 2020)

Helen McEntee: In determining the membership of the Anti-Racism Committee, my Department was eager to gain from the experience and expertise of a person with a management background who has contributed to the equality and diversity agenda within the corporate sector. The work of the Committee will be action-oriented and practical, and requires a membership with practical experience from varied sectors,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Complaints Procedures (30 Jun 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 314 and 316 to 318, inclusive, together. A prisoner complaints system was introduced by the Irish Prison Service in November 2012, based on a model recommended by the then-Inspector of Prisons, the late Judge Michael Reilly. The current Irish Prison Service Complaints Policy is available on the website www.irishprisons.ie. As set out in more detail in that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Complaints Procedures (30 Jun 2020)

Helen McEntee: A prisoner complaints system was introduced by the Irish Prison Service in November 2012, based on a model recommended by the then-Inspector of Prisons, the late Judge Michael Reilly who was independent of Government in the exercise of his functions. This system categorises complaints according to their nature and seriousness, ranging from the most serious 'Category A' complaint through to a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Helen McEntee: In light of the uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, immigration permissions due to expire between 20 May 2020 and 20 July 2020 have been automatically extended for two months. The renewal of permission is on the same basis as the existing permission and the same conditions attach. Any permission which was renewed by the previous notice of 20 March 2020 and which therefore has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Protected Disclosures (30 Jun 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Protected Disclosures Act was enacted in 2014 to introduce specific protections for whistleblowers. The Deputy will appreciate that the protection of the identity of the persons making disclosures is a core provision in the Act. Therefore, it would be inappropriate for me to comment as to whether my Department has received a specific disclosure or not. I would ask that the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Abuse (30 Jun 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will appreciate that, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including the investigation of allegations of criminal offences. Further, the Director of Public Prosecutions is independent in the exercise of her functions....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (30 Jun 2020)

Helen McEntee: The person concerned was informed, by email dated 29 May 2020, that they must apply for de facto preclearance prior to applying for an Irish entry visa. To date, no application for preclearance has been received. The visa application cannot be processed without prior preclearance. Further information on the preclearance process for de facto partners of Irish Nationals is available on my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (30 Jun 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and deployment of resources. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I am assured however that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their optimum use. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (30 Jun 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and deployment of resources. As Minister, I have no responsibility for these matters. I am assured however that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (30 Jun 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, the statutory framework relating to young offenders and the Garda Diversion Programme is set out in the Children Act 2001. The nationwide network of Garda Youth Diversion Projects (GYDPs) is supported by my Department. GYDPs are community-based, multi-agency, crime prevention initiatives which seek to divert young people who have become involved in criminal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (30 Jun 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 326, 335 and 336 together. The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and deployment of resources. As Minister, I have no responsibility for these matters. I am assured however that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Equality Issues (30 Jun 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Employment Equality Acts 1998–2015 outlaw discrimination in a wide range of employment and employment-related areas. These Acts aim to protect workers against certain types of discrimination, harassment and sexual harassment that could occur in the course of their working life. The legislation promotes equality in the workplace and bans discrimination across nine different grounds....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (30 Jun 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has developed guidelines ‘Working from Home during COVID-19 – Guidance for Civil Service Organisations’. These guidelines, which are due to issue shortly, are intended to assist civil service organisations as long as necessary to address the health and safety risks of COVID-19. Further details on the development of this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Services (30 Jun 2020)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that combatting domestic abuse is a priority for me and my Department. It is also an important aspect of the National Strategy for Women and Girls and the Second National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence. At an early stage in the Covid-19 pandemic and in recognition of the added risk of domestic abuse which some people face in that context, my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (30 Jun 2020)

Helen McEntee: While the employment details of staff at accommodation centres is a matter for the owners of those centres, I have been informed that the new manager of the accommodation centre mentioned by the Deputy is fully vetted and has completed the requisite training.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (30 Jun 2020)

Helen McEntee: 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. The scheduling and hearing of court cases is a matter for the Presidents of the Courts and the presiding Judges. To be of assistance, I have had enquiries made with the Courts Service who have confirmed that anyone with...