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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (8 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I published the O’Malley review for the Protections for Vulnerable Witnesses in the investigation and Prosecution of Sexual offences on 6 August, which contains a number of recommendations in relation to legal advice for victims of sexual violence. At that time I announced I would develop an implementation plan, working with the NGO sector and stakeholders, and report back to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Pension Provisions (8 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I can confirm that the person in question was granted a Special Ill Health Pension calculated in accordance with the relevant pensions regulations. There is no entitlement to any further pension gratuity payment.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Housing Policy (8 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I intend to commence a review of legislation regarding management companies in the coming months. The Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 was enacted with the primary purposes of reforming the law relating to the ownership and management of common areas of multi-unit developments and facilitating the fair, efficient and effective management of owners' management companies (OMCs). These are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing the administration and business of An Garda Síochána including operational matters, and I, as Minister, have no responsibility in the matter. I am assured that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of policing priorities and crime trends, to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Data (8 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda powers in response to the Covid -19 pandemic were provided for under section 31A of the Health Act 1947, as inserted by the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020 and brought temporarily into effect through subsequent regulations – the Health Act, 1947 (Section 31A – Temporary...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigrant Investor Programme (8 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) provides non-EEA nationals with a number of options to invest in Ireland. Successful applicants are granted a permission to reside in Ireland for a fixed period. Applications are assessed by an Evaluation Committee, composed of senior civil and public servants from relevant Government Departments and State Agencies involved in enterprise development...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Correspondence (8 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I wish to advise the Deputy that the Department is reviewing the matters raised in the correspondence and will communicate directly with the individual in question.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Substance Misuse (8 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I am aware of the issues raised by the Deputy in connection with the online sale of psychoactive substances as well as the potential negative health implications on the unintended and unrestricted uses of these products. Indeed, I understand that the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has recently issued an advisory in connection to the emerging trend in the usage of cream whipper...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Substance Misuse (8 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: Forensic Science Ireland(FSI) is an associated office of the Department of Justice and Equality and provides comprehensive scientific analysis, independent expert opinion, advice and training to support the Irish Criminal Justice system. FSI analyses submissions from a wide variety of cases including murders, significant drug seizures, aggravated assaults, suspected explosive devices and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Substance Misuse (8 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The position regarding online sales of alcohol is that where alcohol is purchased online and delivered, the same restrictions on the sale and supply of intoxicating liquor apply, including the restrictions in relation to hours of trading and the provisions in relation to the sale and supply of intoxicating liquor to young persons. There is no dedicated licence for online sales of intoxicating...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Promotions (8 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: Parliamentary Question 297 of 16 October 2018 refers to candidates that failed to progress in the previous two Garda to Sergeant competitions, who sought to have the decision reviewed or appealed; and the number of these decisions overturned on review. I can confirm that a substantive response to Parliamentary Question 297 of 16 October 2018 was issued on 21 December 2018. A copy is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Investigations (8 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that the complaint referred to by the Deputy was made by a prisoner under Rule 57(b) of the Prison Rules 2007. The complaint was investigated by an external Serious Complaints Investigator and the investigation report was provided to the Governor for his findings and decision. In accordance with Rule 57B (6) an investigation carried...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Ceremonies (8 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The pilot virtual Citizenship Ceremony that took place on 10 July 2020, involved 21 applicants. As I indicated at that time, a review was underway and consideration of that review is now in its final stages. As I have said previously, a critical consideration is the protection of the welfare and safety of the participants and the general public. It is also essential that any...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (8 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: In setting up the ASBO regime back in 2007, the interventions of warnings, good behaviour contracts and referrals to the Juvenile Diversion Programme were intended to address problem behaviour. The rationale was that if they succeeded, there would be no need to apply to the courts for an order. It was only if they failed to lead to a behaviour adjustment by the person in question that a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting (8 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: As you are aware, the National Vetting Bureau conducts vetting in accordance with the requirements of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016. Vetting is an operational matter for the Garda authorities and neither I, as Minister, nor the Department of Justice and Equality have a role in these matters. I am advised by the Garda authorities that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service (8 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Legal Aid Board provides legal advice and aid under the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995 and the Civil Legal Aid Regulations 1996-2017. The Board delivers these services through directly employed solicitors in its network of law centres around the country and private solicitors from its private practitioner panels. The Legal Aid Board provides independent legal assistance to its clients subject...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Equality Issues (8 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: In 2016, the Department of Justice and Equality established an Open Call for proposals under the European Social Fund’s (ESF) Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL). Activity 2.9 of that programme relates to the combating all forms of discrimination and promoting equal opportunities. The specific aim of this activity was to develop and deliver one or more training...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (8 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: Section 27 of The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017 provided for a review of Part 4 of the Act 3 years after it was commenced and in July of this year I commissioned an Independent Expert, Ms Maura Butler, to undertake this review. Part 4 of the Sexual Offences Act 2017 introduced two new offences - paying for sexual activity with a prostitute and paying for sexual activity with a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts (8 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 919 and 920 together. As the Deputy will appreciate, the spread of Covid-19 is unprecedented in almost every aspect for every sector, both private and public, and this includes communications. A key objective of Government throughout the Covid-19 pandemic has been to be able to provide regular updates in uncertain times to the public. As part of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (8 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 921 and 922 together. In August 2019, the new National Standards for accommodation centres were published. These Standards were developed through an Advisory Group including representatives from UNHCR Ireland and the NGO sector. The Standards will come into force in January 2021, and will address a broad range of themes including accommodation; food...