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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (30 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: The Deputy will be aware that there are a number of Programme for Government (PfG) commitments aimed at addressing bullying, including a commitment to commission surveys of staff and students in the areas of harassment, sexual harassment, and bullying in higher education. Our higher education institutions have a duty of to ensure that staff and students have a safe environment to study and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (30 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: With regard to the Student Grant Scheme, the Deputy may be aware that I already instigated improvements to the student grant scheme in Budget 2022. For the academic year 2022/23, I increased the income threshold to qualify for the standard rate of student grant by €1,000 & all maintenance grant holders benefited from a grant increase of €200. I also announced a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (30 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: It is a key priority for my Department to continue to strengthen our skills ecosystem to ensure it has the agility and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in the skills and workforce development landscape, including increasingly rapid, technologically driven changes in the world of work. This is why we are partnering with the OECD on a detailed and comprehensive OECD review of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (30 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: Based on the information supplied by the Deputy, it has unfortunately not been possible to locate any current application for the person referred to. If more information can be provided I would be happy to re-examine your request. In order to be of assistance, the Deputy would need to provide the following information to my Department: - Full name of applicant - Date of birth of applicant...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (30 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: A Turkish national that wishes to reside in the State for longer than 90 days must apply for a Type D Long Stay Visa. Any person that wishes to make a visa application must do so online at: www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome.aspx. Long Stay Join Family visa applications are processed in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (30 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 270 and 277 together. Those fleeing the war in Ukraine are granted Temporary Protection. The EU Temporary Protection Directive was activated by the EU Council in March 2022 in response to the Russian aggression against Ukraine. The Council Decision to activate the Directive places specific obligations on Ireland and on all EU Member States, including the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (30 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: The application referred to by the Deputy has been received by my Department and continues to be processed at this time. All applications are processed in chronological order. The time taken to issue a decision will largely depend on the quality of the application received and if further documentation is required. My Department will continue to engage with the applicant for any further...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (30 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: It has not been possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy in the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (30 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: It has not been possible to collate the information requested in the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. As Minister for Justice, I have no role in such matters. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have made enquires and am advised by the Garda authorities that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Northern Ireland (30 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: The Good Friday Agreement specifically provided that it was essential to acknowledge and address the suffering of the victims of violence as a necessary element of reconciliation. The establishment by both the UK and Irish Governments of the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains (ICLVR) was one among a key set of actions taken by the Governments in fulfilling...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including all decisions related to the Garda Estate. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am however advised by the Garda authorities that the proposed works remain under consideration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (30 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: The application for the person referred to by the Deputy has been received by my Department and continues to be processed at this time. All applications are processed in chronological order. The time taken to issue a decision will largely depend on the quality of the application received and if further documentation is required. My Department will continue to engage with the applicant for any...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (30 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: The person concerned holds a Stamp 4 immigration permission valid until 11 August 2023. A Non-EEA national that holds a valid Stamp 4 immigration permission is permitted to study in the State and take up employment in line with the current employment laws of the State. If the permission expires, the right to study or engage in employment also ceases, therefore the person details supplied...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (30 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: The person concerned holds a Stamp 4 immigration permission valid until 11 August 2023. A Non-EEA national that holds a valid Stamp 4 immigration permission is permitted to study in the State and take up employment in line with the current employment laws of the State. If the permission expires, the right to study or engage in employment also ceases, therefore the person details supplied...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Legislative Measures (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: I congratulate Deputy Daly on his appointment as his party's spokesperson on justice. While we may not always agree and while we may have disagreements from time to time, I wish him all the best as he takes up that role. I am extremely grateful to all front-line workers for their outstanding dedication and commitment to serving the public and for the important role they play in our society....

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Legislative Measures (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: It is my intention to use one of the legislative vehicles already going through the House, probably the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022, to bring forward the amendment to increase the maximum sentence from seven years to 12. It is my intention to bring that amendment to the Government shortly and with the co-operation of this House and the other House to seek the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Legislative Measures (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: I agree with the point on minimum sentencing. There is quite a bit of evidence that when maximum sentencing is increased, it generally puts an upward pressure on the length of sentences given out by the courts. Therefore, I think maximum sentencing is the most effective way to go at this time. I, too, send solidarity to any garda or emergency front-line worker who has experienced any level...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Reviews (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy for quite rightly raising this important matter. It is important that in all parts of society we all redouble efforts to stamp out any culture that is anything other than inclusive, welcoming and supportive and does not have any tolerance at all for misogyny, violence or inappropriate behaviour in the workplace. I think we would both agree that the vast majority of...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Reviews (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: I very much appreciate and welcome what Deputy Ó Ríordáin is trying to do here. There is always an additional onus of responsibility on a disciplined or hierarchical organisation in terms of being even more acutely aware around things like culture, inclusion, support, and empowering people to speak up and to speak out. On the topic of cultural audits, I am happy to get a...