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

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, but I have not received this information in time. I will write to the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.

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

Helen McEntee: The European e:Justice Portal is maintained by the European Commission. As well as information on EU law, the Portal contains information on the national law of the Member States of the European Union. Information is provided by the Member States concerned and is set out in factsheets on the Portal. Membership and responsibility of the European Judicial Network (EJN) is spread across my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy has a current permission to remain in the State, on stamp 4 conditions, up to 20 September 2021. Their permission was extended from its original expiry date of 8 April 2021, by the most recent temporary extension of immigration and international protection permissions that I announced on 26 March last. Queries in relation to the status of individual...

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

Helen McEntee: The visa application for the person referred to by the Deputy was created online on 21 September 2020, and processing of this application is ongoing at present. However, a decision on this application will not issue until the current travel restrictions on international travel have been lifted. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic a decision to temporarily cease accepting new...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, but I have not received this information in time. I will write to the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.

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, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, 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 insolvency cases in the Circuit Court. The Courts Service advises that there...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (22 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that the Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. Works in relation to Garda accommodation are therefore progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the OPW. The works required to reopen Rush Garda station have been completed and the building has been handed over by the OPW to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Oireachtas Joint Committee Reports (22 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 119 and 120 together. The Deputy will be aware that the Family Justice Oversight Group established by my Department in September has as its aim the development of a high level vision for the future of family justice in Ireland. The work of the group is complemented by the recommendations in the report of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Transport Policy (22 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: My Department and the agencies under its remit encourages and facilitates employees to use active travel to commute to work. Employees are encouraged to avail of the Cycle to Work Scheme and in 2020, 88 staff of the Department purchased bicycles under the scheme to support their commute to work. The Department, as part of its Wellness Programme has both a running and walking club....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service (22 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, the agreed 2020 Programme for Government includes a commitment to “independently examine the option of a dedicated system of public defenders”. The development of an evidence based analysis of the costs and benefits associated with the policy choices for introducing a Public Defender System, not only in terms of the direct and indirect financial...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Rights of Way (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: My colleague, Minister Humphreys, secured Government agreement on 21 September for priority drafting of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill, which will amend the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 regarding prescriptive rights of way. My officials have been engaging extensively with stakeholders and the Office of the Attorney General to frame the necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Staff (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: The appalling incident that the Deputy refers to should not be allowed to negatively impact the accessibility of elected representatives to members of the public. As the Deputy will appreciate, for good reason it is not the practise to deal publicly with security matters. Therefore it would not be appropriate for me to give details of the arrangements that may be put in place with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: When suspected victims of human trafficking are either encountered by, or referred to An Garda Síochána, they are provided with a wide range of services by both the Government and NGOs through the National Referral Mechanism. Supports available under the NRM include accommodation, medical care, care planning, legal advice and aid, immigration permission, police services, employment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, Supporting a Victim's Journeyis a detailed roadmap, which, when implemented, will ensure that we have a more victim-centred system that supports and empowers victims. It will give victims the confidence to engage with all services knowing that they will be supported, informed and treated with respect and dignity at every point and by every person they come into contact...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Council (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, the position is that the courts are, subject only to the Constitution and the law, independent in the exercise of their judicial functions and the conduct of any court case is a matter entirely for the presiding judge. Judicial conduct and ethical guidelines are the responsibility of the Judicial Council. As per Section 6 of the Judicial Council Act 2019, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is responsible, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), for the deployment of An Garda Síochána throughout the State and for the management and administration of Garda business, including the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. As the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Council (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, the Sentencing Guidelines Committee is the responsibility of the Judicial Council. As per Section 6 of the Judicial Council Act 2019, the Judicial Council is, subject to the provisions of the Act, independent in the exercise of its functions. Neither I nor my Department has any role in relation to the operation of the Council or its Committees. I am not aware of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Procedures (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I can inform the Deputy that a substantive response to Parliamentary Question No. 200 of 12 May 2021 was issued by my office to the Deputy on 27 July 2021. I have attached a copy of this response for the Deputy's information.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insurance Industry (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I am very much aware of the difficulties faced by many small businesses and consumers in relation to the cost and availability of insurance. Insurance reform is a key priority for this Government and is reflected in the Programme for Government, the Government’s Action Plan for Insurance Reform launched last December, and in the Justice Plan 2021. The Action Plan for Insurance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: In order to address the urgent health care needs with the Prison system, Budget 2022 has committed to the provision of over €2 million in additional funding for these services. This includes just over €1 million for psychologists and specialist mental health nurses in prisons who can work with prisoners to address mental health issues for all categories of offender. Decisions...