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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 704 and 705 together. The Deputy will be aware that 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: Ireland strongly supports the principle of solidarity and recognises that assistance is required for Member States who face a disproportionate number of applicants and where incidences such as that which occurred in the Moria camp in Lesbos can cause additional hardship.  My colleagues Minister O'Gorman announced on 17 September a commitment to accept four unaccompanied minors...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 1 February 2019. The effect of a Deportation Order is that the person named on the Order is legally obliged to leave the State and to remain outside of the State.  The enforcement of the Deportation Order is an operational matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau. Representations...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I am informed by An Garda Síochána that the Garda Síochána Analysis Service have examined possible incidents of  ‘Prohibition on Publication’, ‘Contempt of Court’ and ‘Family Law’.  GSAS have also looked at offences, charges and summons that may reference Section 40 of the Civil Liability and Courts Act...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will recall that the information could not be obtained in the time available and I undertook to consult with An Garda Síochána and contact you again when the information was available.   The requested information for Parliamentary Question 930 has been received from An Garda Síochána and accordingly, please note the following;  The programme...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The administration and management of An Garda Síochána is by law a matter for the Garda Commissioner. This includes responsibilities for matters including recruitment and training of members.  These are not matters for which I am responsible as Minister. In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and associated public health restrictions, public access to the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I have sought the relevant figures from An Garda Síochána and will revert to the Deputy as soon as they have been received.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: There has been unprecedented investment in An Garda Síochána in recent years in support of the Government’s commitment to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country, in order to maintain and strengthen community engagement and provide reassurance to citizens and deter crime.  In total, €342 million is being invested in Garda ICT...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I have written to An Garda Síochána requesting a report on the information sought by the Deputy, and will revert when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Safety (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I have written to An Garda Síochána requesting a report on the information sought by the Deputy, and will revert when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Peace Commissioners (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that Peace Commissioners are appointed under section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act, 1924. The Office of Peace Commissioner is an honorary appointment and Peace Commissioners receive no remuneration or compensation by way of fees or expenses for their services. An application for appointment may be made by a person on their own behalf or a nomination for appointment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: Where a person sadly dies while they are being provided with accommodation by my Department, we work closely with the centre manager to assist the person’s next of kin, if known, in accessing the supports provided by the State, and to ensure that any other residents affected by the death are assisted in accessing the services that can support them.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 718 and 719 together. The Immigration Service of my Department does not collect the statistical information sought by the Deputy. When a record of a deportation order is being created, the Immigration Service does not, as a matter of course, record the relevant applicant’s place of birth, as opposed to their country...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The International Protection Act 2015 was commenced on 31 December 2016. The table below sets out the number of applications for international protection that have been found to be inadmissible, following an appeal, according to section 21 of the International Protection Act 2015 from 01/01/2017 – 25/09/2020. 2017  0 2018 11 ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Appointments (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The new Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, commits to the rapid implementation of the recommendations of the Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland (CoFPI) and to the introduction of the Policing and Community Safety Bill to redefine the functions of An Garda Síochána.    The Deputy will be aware that in December 2018 the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Private Security Authority (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware the Private Security Authority (PSA), established under the Private Security Services Act 2004, as amended, is responsible for the licensing and regulation of the private security industry in the State. The PSA is an independent statutory body under the aegis of my Department and I have no involvement in the day-to-day operations of the Authority. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Parent’s Leave and Benefit Bill 2019 provides for two weeks of parent’s leave and benefit for all new parents in employment or self-employment in respect of children born or placed for adoption on or after 1 November 2019. This is to facilitate parents in spending more time with their children in their critical first year of life. The Government is currently...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation under the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements, not only within the State but also at European Union as well as international level. It is therefore important that appropriate procedures are in place to ensure that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Status (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed. A decision will be made on this case as expeditiously as possible. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not only within the State but also at European Union level...