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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised)
Vote 44 - Data Protection Commission (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: We have two different figures. The €8.5 million was allocated for the overall modernisation programme and that is something that is being developed by the Courts Service, led by Angela Denning. This is looking at the national plan but the €5 million specific Covid funding that had been allocated was feeding into that as well in supporting various courts in developing their own...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised)
Vote 44 - Data Protection Commission (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: A great deal of work has been done, as the Deputy will know, between the Courts Service and the local council to identify the best option here. They examined the possibility of the courthouse remaining where it is, as well as other options including the Island of Geese site, which appears to be the site that has been selected for many reasons, not least that the development of the courthouse...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised)
Vote 44 - Data Protection Commission (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: On the capital works, we have had significant carryover in this Vote and in the Votes for the Garda, the Prison Service and all the other agencies. There is an allowance for 10% carryover, so where that has been possible, that has been carried over and work is continuing where possible. On the Hammond Lane question, I am hopeful that once we conclude our engagement with the Courts Service...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised)
Vote 44 - Data Protection Commission (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: We have increased the funding for the Data Protection Commission five-fold since 2015. A significant portion of that increase has been directed towards additional staff, with the commission moving from a staff of 110 in 2018 to 150 to date. Recruitment to fill many of those posts is still under way. It is a competitive environment but I would expect that an additional 30 posts will be...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised)
Vote 44 - Data Protection Commission (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: The issue of pay and pensions was also raised. My understanding is that pensions come under a different subhead, but I can send the committee the breakdown on that as well. I will also send a note providing greater clarity in terms of the allocations around the training and services within the Prison Service. In terms of the allocation increasing and decreasing, I will try to provide a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: The individuals referred to by the Deputy were issued a letter refusing their permission to remain in the state on 24 September 2018. In response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the persons concerned. These representations, together with all other information and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 772 and 834 together. A person can apply for an employment visa (Atypical Working Scheme) if they have approval from the Atypical Working Scheme Division of the Immigration Service of my Department to take up short term employment in Ireland. The Atypical Working Scheme (AWS) was developed, in conjunction with the Department of Enterprise Trade and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: Ireland strongly supports the principle of solidarity and recognises that assistance is required for Member States who receive a disproportionate number of international protection applicants. However, the Deputy should be aware that I have no jurisdiction to grant international protection to people located in camps on the Greek islands. That is solely a matter for the Greek authorities. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: For people currently living in Ireland and who hold a valid immigration permission registered with my Department, I announced on 26 March 2021, that all such permissions due to expire between 21 April 2021 and 20 September 2021, are automatically renewed to 20 September 2021. In each instance, the automatic renewal of permission is on the same basis as the existing permission and the same...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. If any further documentation is required, it will be requested from the person in due...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that vetting applications are an operational matter for An Garda Síochána, and neither I, nor my Department, have any role in the processing of individual applications. I am advised by Garda authorities that there are no backlogs or delays in Garda Vetting at present. Since the commencement of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, An Garda Síochána is responsible for policing the public health regulations made under the Health Act 1947. An Garda Síochána continue to use the 'Four E's' approach in line with their strong tradition of community policing and policing by consent. This sees Garda members Engage with, Encourage and Educate members of the public on public...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 778, 779 and 828 together. For people currently living in Ireland and who hold either a valid immigration or an international protection permission registered with my Department, I announced on 26 March 2021, that all such permissions due to expire between 21 April 2021 and 20 September 2021, are automatically renewed to 20 September 2021. In each instance,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 780 and 781 together. Knife crime is a serious issue across many jurisdictions. The mission of An Garda Síochána is ‘Keeping People Safe’ and whilst this is a simple message, it is a very deep one, and An Garda Síochána keep policing practices and strategies under review with a view to providing the best possible responses....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 for the management and administration of Garda business. This includes the administration of the PULSE system. As Minister I have no role in these operational matters. I have requested a report on the information required by the Deputy and have been advised by the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: Minister of State Browne As the Deputy will appreciate, the Commissioner is responsible under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) for the general management and administration of Garda business. This includes the absence management of Garda members and staff, regardless of the cause of such absence. I have contacted the Garda authorities for the information...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: The fees in relation to applications for a certificate of naturalisation are governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Regulations 2011. The current application fee is €175, payable when an application for naturalisation is lodged. I am informed that the introduction of the application fee had an immediate positive effect on the quality and completeness...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Dissident Republican Activity (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 787 to 790, inclusive, together. As the Deputy will appreciate, protecting the State and the people from terrorism is one of the highest priorities for the Government and for me as Minister for Justice. The level of threat is kept under constant and active review by An Garda Síochána. With regard to the threat from paramilitary groups,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Injury Claims (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 791 and 792 together. It has not been possible to obtain the information requested by the Deputy in the time permitted. The information has been sought and I will send it to the Deputy directly when it has been compiled.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: I can confirm that the President of the High Court has requested the appointment of a number of additional judges to the High Court. This would require enactment of new legislation to increase the cap on judicial numbers, and is currently under consideration in consultation with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. In considering increasing the number of additional judges...