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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (21 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: As previously, I extend my deepest sympathies to all those impacted by the tragic event in Hartstown, and in particular to the family of the late Mr George Nkencho. All fatal shootings are deeply distressing, and I know that the local community are experiencing real trauma as a result of these events. As is the case in every incident involving a member of An Garda Síochána that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Information (21 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, I consider the provision of appropriate mental health supports to be a matter of the highest importance. This was one of a number of key issues I discussed with the Garda Commissioner and his senior team when I met with them late last year. I have also discussed this important issue with the Garda Associations. An Garda Síochána is committed to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Assets Bureau (21 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, responsibility for the identification, tracing, freezing, and ultimate confiscation of criminal assets does not rest with a single body in Ireland and is spread across a number of different agencies and statutory bodies, not all of which are the responsibility of the Department of Justice. These include An Garda Síochána, the Criminal Assets Bureau,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (21 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: Access to the labour market for international protection applicants is provided for under the European Communities (Reception Conditions) Regulations (S.I. No. 230 of 2018). These Regulations give effect to Directive 2013/33/EU of 26 June 2013 laying down standards for the reception of applicants for international protection (recast), and came into operation from 30 June 2018. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (21 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: I have established a high level Programme Board to assess the recommendations of the Catherine Day Advisory Group report and oversee their implementation, as relevant to my Department and as appropriate, including those related to access to bank accounts for international protection applicants. An Implementation Working Group has also been established in my Department to oversee the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Services (21 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that tackling domestic abuse and providing supports for victims is a priority for me as Minister for Justice and for Government. I am working with my colleagues and with our partners to ensure we have an appropriate collective national response that supports victims and holds perpetrators to account. There is no doubt that restricted movement in the context of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (21 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: The visa application for the person referred to by the Deputy was refused by the Visa Office in Dublin. A letter issued to the applicant on 9 December 2020, which outlines the reasons for this refusal. It is open to the applicant to appeal this decision, in writing, within two months of the date of the refusal. All visa applicants are advised that the onus is on them to provide as much...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (21 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: I recognise and acknowledge the crucial role frontline workers are continuing to play in responding to the threat of COVID-19. They work in a challenging environment and deal with vulnerable people on a daily basis. Their exceptional commitment has been particularly clear throughout the pandemic, during which they have been playing a key role in preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (27 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: The enforcement of a deportation order is an operational matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). For the purpose of enforcing the Order, the person is required to present at the offices of the GNIB, either at the Burgh Quay office in Dublin, or at their local Immigration Office. They may be directed to attend at specified times on specific dates until such time as the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (27 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: The visa applications for the persons referred to by the Deputy were refused by the Visa Office in Dublin. Letters issued to the applicants on 2 December 2020, outlining the reasons for the refusals. It is open to the applicants to appeal these decisions, in writing, within two months of the date of the refusals. Appeals must be in written form and sent to the Visa Appeals Officer in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (27 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has a hugely important role to play in ensuring that public confidence in An Garda Síochána is safeguarded and, as such, it has extensive powers under the Garda Síochána Act 2005. The Government is committed to ensuring that GSOC has the necessary supports and resources in order to fulfil its...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (27 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has a very important role to play in ensuring public confidence in An Garda Síochána and it has extensive powers under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended). The Government is committed to ensuring that GSOC has the necessary supports and resources in order to fulfil its statutory functions...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (27 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that in May 2017, the Government established the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland (CoFPI). The remit of CoFPI included the review of the police oversight architecture including how complaints against members of An Garda Síochána are dealt with. Parallel with CoFPI’s review, in December 2017 the Garda Síochána Ombudsman...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service (27 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: Unfortunately it has not been possible in the time available to collate the information requested by the Deputy. I will write to the Deputy directly with the information when available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (27 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, the use of video recording devices, or so called 'body worn cameras', by An Garda Síochána was one of the recommendations made in the report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland. The Commission's recommendations were accepted by Government and are currently being implemented through the Government's four-year implementation plan,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Correspondence (27 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: I extend my deepest sympathies to all those impacted by the tragic event in Hartstown, and in particular to the family of the late Mr George Nkencho. All fatal shootings are deeply distressing, and I know that the local community are experiencing real trauma as a result of these events. As is the case in every incident involving a member of An Garda Síochána that results in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Functions (27 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: The fees to be paid by an applicant for a certificate of naturalisation are governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 569 of 2011). The application fee, stipulated at €175, is payable on application for a certificate of naturalisation and a certification fee is payable on the issue of a certificate of naturalisation. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (27 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, responsibility for the Direct Provision accommodation system transferred to my colleague, Minister O'Gorman on 14 October last. My Department retains responsibility for the processing of international protection applications. 3,335 people whose applications are being examined by the International Protection Office (IPO) and 1,046 people who are at appeal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (27 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: Combatting the terrible crime of human trafficking is a priority for Ireland and we attach great importance to the work of multilateral international organisations who are active in tackling human trafficking, including the UN, Council of Europe, OSCE and the European Union and Ireland continues to work with all our partners in those forums to combat this heinous crime. The Government is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (27 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: At the outset, I would like to express my deepest sympathies to all those who suffered both during their time in mother and baby homes, and as a result of those experiences during the years that followed. As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including the investigation of alleged crime, and I as Minister have...