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

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1429 and 1430 together. My Department is committed to achieving efficiencies to reduce processing times for international protection applications of both first instance decisions and appeals to 6 months respectively as advised by the Catherine Day Advisory Group and as outlined in the recently published White Paper to End Direct Provision and to Establish a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: As part of Government efforts to tackle the pandemic, I signed an Order that has imposed new visa requirements on passport holders from a number of South American countries and South Africa. This Order and the associated measures came into effect at midnight on 27 January 2021. The framework for these restrictive measures is set out in the Government’s Resilience and Recovery: Plan for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: My Department does not record or retain passport details of persons entering the State. Similarly, I am advised by the Department of Transport, Sport and Tourism that they also hold no records of passenger passport details. The statistics maintained by that Department only take account of the passengers arriving on direct flights and are compiled on the basis of the flight’s last...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: As part of Government efforts to tackle the pandemic, I signed an Order that has imposed new visa requirements on passport holders from a number of South American countries, including Brazil and South Africa. This Order and the associated measures came into effect at midnight on 27 January 2021. The framework for these restrictive measures is set out in the Government’s Resilience and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: I understand that the letter referred to did not issue. The contents of it related to the position at that time and events were overtaken as a Topical Issue debate tabled by the Deputy was taken on 7 November 2019. As the Deputy will be aware, a retired Judge, Gerard Haughton, is currently conducting the scoping exercise into the tragic circumstances surrounding Shane's death. Judge...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Mental Health Policy (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1435 and 1451 together. As the Deputy may be aware, the establishment of the Taskforce is further to the Government’s commitment to ensure the critical mental health needs for people in prison are met, addiction treatments are provided and primary care support is available on release, in order to ensure improved outcomes for individuals and for society....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities, however, this has not been provided in time. I will write to the Deputy once the requested report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Mental Health Services (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: I am informed by the Irish Prison Service that, as of 14 April 2021, the total number of permanent Psychologists employed by the Irish Prison Service stands at 30. A breakdown by location is set out in Table 1. Psychologist by location Location Staff numbers Staff numbers Staff numbers Arbour Hill – HQ Longford 1 Head of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1439 and 1455 together. As the Deputies will be aware, a retired Judge, Gerard Haughton, is currently conducting the scoping exercise into the tragic circumstances surrounding Shane's death. Judge Haughton furnished an interim report to the then Minister for Justice in November 2019. In his interim report, the Judge stated that he would not restrict or limit...

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

Helen McEntee: The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed and assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act. A determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria attendant to naturalisation can...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: A response to the email referred to by the Deputy issued within 5 working days of its receipt. Appropriate authorisation, in line with GDPR requirements, as well as further information regarding the specifics of this case were requested so that further information and advice could be provided to the person concerned. To date, the required authorisation and requested information has not been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Justice Plan 2021, our plan to build a justice system that works for everyone, commits to publishing the independent research study on Familicide and Domestic Homicide Reviews and to outlining the next steps. Ms Maura Butler, who is a solicitor and has been a member of the Study’s Advisory Group since its establishment, is leading the work to complete this study. I would...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda National Immigration Bureau (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: From 2 December 2020, it is no longer necessary to provide a passport when renewing a registration although it is still a requirement for first time registrations. Any guidance, interpretation or changes to immigration policy or registration processes that impacts on the day to day registration of applicants is provided in writing to the Chief Superintendent of the Garda National Immigration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda National Immigration Bureau (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, the training provided to local Garda National Immigration Bureau officers in relation to changes in immigration law and policy is an operational matter for the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána. I have sought the information requested from the Garda authorities and will reply to the Deputy directly once I have received it.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: In response to separate notifications pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the persons concerned have submitted written representations to the Immigration Service of my Department. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as...

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

Helen McEntee: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 11 September 2019. This application 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Investigations (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: On 28 December 1972, bombs exploded in three border towns, Clones, Co. Monaghan, Belturbet, Co. Cavan and Pettigo, Co. Donegal. The perpetrators of these bombings demonstrated a callous disregard for human life. Many people were injured and the bomb in Belturbet took the lives of two innocent young people. The bombings were fully investigated by An Garda Síochána at the time...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Procedures (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made regarding court hearings. The Courts Service has informed me that they are compiling the requested data. However, it is not possible for the Courts...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made regarding court hearings. The Courts Service has informed me that they are compiling the requested data. However, it is not possible for the Courts...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Procedures (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made regarding court hearings. The Courts Service has informed me that they are compiling the requested data. However, it is not possible for the Courts...