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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I have requested information from the Garda Commissioner and also the Office of Public Works in relation to this matter but it was unfortunately not possible to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: My officials are engaging with An Garda Siochána in relation to the information sought by the Deputy. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2018, also known as the Clancy Amendment, seeks to penalise car owners who knowingly allow their vehicles to be used by an unaccompanied learner driver. The law allows the owners of these vehicles to be fined and gives Gardaí the power to seize their cars if being driven by unaccompanied drivers. I am informed that between...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 756 and 757 together. I can advise the Deputy that during the period 17 March 2020 to present, a total of four people have been deported from the State, all of whom were removed to Brazil. It should be borne in mind that persons the subject of a deportation order are obliged to remove themselves from the State and enforced removals are only carried out as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 758 to 760, inclusive, together. I am aware of reports of the incident referred to by the Deputy which I understand is currently under investigation by An Garda Síochána. As such I'm sure the Deputy will appreciate that I cannot comment further on this matter. I fully support the Programme for Government commitment to enacting legislation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. Further, the allocation of Garda resources is made in light of identified operational demands. This includes deployment of personnel among the various Garda Divisions. As Minister, I...

Seanad: Combating Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: I welcome this opportunity to make statements on domestic violence. It is fitting that we are making these statements and have the opportunity to raise this important issue given that tomorrow is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. I hope I have made it clear, or that it has been clear, to everyone that since my appointment as Minister for Justice I have...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Instruction to Committee (25 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: I move: That, pursuant to Standing Order 187, it be an instruction to the Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020 that it has power to make provisions in the Bill in relation to the continued application, after the end of the transition period, of the defence of qualified privilege, in a defamation action, to the...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 2: In page 11, line 13, to delete “18 and 19” and substitute “18, 19 and 20” This amendment is necessary because of the insertion of a new Part 20 into the Bill which provides for amendments to the Defamation Act 2009. Amendment No. 17 inserts a new single section Part 20 into the Bill, which amends a number of provisions in Schedule 1 of...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: They will, but I will need to confirm that for the Deputy.

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: There is an issue with resources but delays are matters for the courts to adjudicate on. We are studying the correspondence from the Commission and are taking the matter seriously. As the Deputy outlined, this part of the Bill is important. It deals with extradition and provides for amendments to the Extradition Act 1965. One of the key issues that has been identified by my Department is...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: The process will not go through diplomatic channels. It will go to the Minister for Justice by electronic means.

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: The extradition and international protection arrangements will operate in a reciprocal fashion, as will the common travel arrangements, to which the next section relates. The arrangements will not necessarily be done using the same mechanisms as we are proposing in this section, but there will be some form of reciprocal arrangement in place.

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: I am informed that the regulations will not be exactly the same as the Dublin Convention's, but they will be similar. I am unsure of whether they have been implemented yet.

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: If I can.

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No 17: In page 94, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following: “PART 20 AMENDMENT OF DEFAMATION ACT 2009 Amendment of Schedule 1 to Defamation Act 2009 122.Schedule 1 to the Defamation Act 2009 is amended— (a) in Part 1— (i)in paragraph (11), by the substitution of “under the law of a Member State or of the United...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 18: In page 9, line 27, after “Gibraltar;” to insert the following: “to make provision for the defence of qualified privilege to a defamation action to continue to apply to the publication of certain statements concerning certain events in, or connected with,the United Kingdom;”.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (25 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 168, 177, 179 and 181 together. I fully support the Programme for Government commitment to enacting legislation in this area and the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill is being progressed as a priority. The Bill is scheduled for Committee Stage in the Dáil on 1 December 2020. Yesterday, I secured Cabinet approval to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (25 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: Supporting all victims of crime is a priority for this Government and for me as Minister for Justice. As the Deputy may be aware, Tusla, the Child and Family Agency under the aegis of my colleague, the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, has statutory responsibility for child protection and welfare services, family support and educational welfare. In relation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (25 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: Supporting all victims of crime is a priority for this Government and for me as Minister for Justice. In relation to funding for victims of crime, my Department provides funding to promote and assist the development of support services to victims of crime. In 2020 this funding amounted to €1.9 million and is being increased under Budget 2021 to €2.1million. Organisations...