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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (21 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: The first round of the IRPP Humanitarian Admission Programme (IHAP) granted permission to 165 beneficiaries. To date, with respect to the second round of the IHAP (IHAP 2), approximately 255 applications have been granted in respect of 440 beneficiaries. There are currently 80 pending applications in respect of 185 beneficiaries and it is expected that these pending applications will include...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (21 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: I am very conscious of the impact that anti-social behaviour and crime like dog thefts has on the quality of life for residents in local communities. Gardaí are working hard to tackle this, and all forms of criminality in our communities, to make them safer for all members of society. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda National Crime Prevention Unit coordinates a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (21 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: As part of the Europeans Union's cooperation with Afghanistan in the area of migration, both have committed to a Joint Way Forward on Migration Issues between Afghanistan and the EU (JWF). The JWF, which is not considered a binding international agreement, was signed on 3 October 2016 and was automatically extended for another two years following the provisions of Part VIII of the JWF. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (21 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: I am informed that the seizure and detention provisions of the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Act 2016 can only be invoked by the Chief Bureau Officer and Bureau Officers appointed pursuant to sections 7 and 8 respectively of the of the Criminal Assets Bureau Act 1996 (as amended). The Criminal Assets Bureau is a separate statutory body independent of the Garda Síochána and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: A person who is in a long-term relationship with an Irish citizen may be eligible to apply for De Facto Partnership permission to remain in the State. In order to apply for De Facto Partnership immigration permission, a non EEA national (the Applicant) who wishes to remain the State and is in a relationship with an Irish National or an Irish Resident (the Sponsor) must be in a position to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (21 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Immigration Service of my Department started a limited resumption of visa services from 22 June 2020. During this initial resumption phase, it has only been accepting Long Stay “D” visa applications, including Study, as well as those identified under the Immigration Service's current criteria as Emergency/Priority visas. While we are again accepting long stay visa...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (21 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: In December 2018, the Government published A Policing Service for our Future– the 4-year Plan (2019-2022) to implement the Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland (CoFPI) – The Future of Policing in Ireland. In that context, the Government approved the development of the General Scheme of the Policing and Community Safety Bill. The Bill will provide for a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (21 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner has responsibility for management of An Garda Síochána and for the allocation and efficient use of Garda resources. This includes responsibility for personnel matters and the distribution of personnel across the various Garda Divisions. As Minister I have no direct role in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: In response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and all other applicable...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: An Garda Síochána is responsible for immigration controls at all ports of entry to this State, with the exception of Dublin Airport. Gardaí fulfil immigration control duties at ports which have been approved for the landing of non-nationals and monitor ports which are not approved for entry into the State. The Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) provides training, backup...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (22 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: The premises referred to by the Deputy is currently under contract with my Department for the provision of accommodation and ancillary services for persons in the international protection process. The contract runs until 30 November 2020. My Department does not publicly disclose rates agreed with contractors, as to do so could seriously compromise any current or future negotiations with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (22 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 185 and 186 together. The Deputy will be aware 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. I have requested information from An Garda Síochána on the matter raised and will write directly to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (22 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, it is the function of the Garda Commissioner to manage and control the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. The Commissioner's functions include the allocation of Garda resources is in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the allocation of Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (22 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: In recognition of the particular challenges that mothers and parents have faced during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government is considering a proposal to extend Parent’s Leave from two to five weeks for each parent, to enable every eligible parent of young children to spend additional time with their child. All aspects of the proposal will be examined, including whether primary...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation (22 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: Provision of safe and secure custody and dignity of care to persons in the penal system in Ireland is a priority for me as Minister and for the Irish Prison Service. Delivery of the Limerick Prison redevelopment project is a key element of ongoing work in relation to the prison estate and is reflected in the Prison Service Strategic Plan 2019-2022. I am advised by the Irish Prison Service...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Transport (23 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and deployment of Garda resources. I am assured however that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in light of operational demand, to ensure their optimum use. I am informed by the Garda authorities that it is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (23 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: Th The Government’s approach to meeting the terms of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (“the Convention”) is one of progressive realisation. Work is continuing on the reforms needed for an optimum level of compliance with the Convention's requirements. The National Disability Inclusion Strategy (NDIS) 2017 – 2021 contains...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (23 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is made of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Mental Health Services (23 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for carrying on and managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána including the provision of employee welfare supports. I have requested information from An Garda Síochána on the matter raised and will write directly to the Deputy when it is received.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Extradition Arrangements (23 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy refers to the Ireland - Hong Kong Agreement on the surrender of fugitive offenders which entered into force in January 2009. In light of the recent adoption of the Hong Kong National Security Law, I understand that my colleague the Minister for Foreign Affairs is considering the issues involved and our engagement with Hong Kong, including having regard to discussions on these...