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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (10 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As outlined to the Deputy in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 331 of 04 November 2021, the Courts Service system does not record the reason a case was struck out unless the Judge includes the reason in their order, and for this reason, the Courts Service cannot provide the information sought by the Deputy.  As such, the Courts Service does not hold complete statistical...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (10 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I have sought a report from the Courts Service on the matters raised by the Deputy and I will revert to her when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (10 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As outlined to the Deputy in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 332 of 04 November 2021, the Courts Service system does not record the reason a case was struck out unless the Judge includes the reason in their order, and for this reason, the Courts Service cannot provide the information sought by the Deputy.  As such, the Courts Service does not hold complete statistical...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents (10 Nov 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 directly to the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2021: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: On the Deputy's last point, it is my understanding that, under current law, people are able to use all three of the old rules, which are common law time immemorial rules, common law doctrine of lost modern grant and, as the Deputy mentioned, the Prescription Act 1832.I may be corrected on this, but the feeling was that there were more complexities and difficulties with the Prescription Act...

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2021: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Senator has rightly said, this is the only element of the 2009 Act that is being kept on in the Bill. The clock will not be set back. That will not happen in any instance, be it the 30 years for the State-owned lands or the 60 years for the foreshore. The longer periods were put in place on foot of the recommendation from the Law Reform Commission. This can be looked at as part of...

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2021: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: Senator Higgins has outlined not just how complex this legislation is, but also how it is interconnected in so many ways. Even though the 2009 Act was brought in to try to make things easier, the reason we are reverting back is that this section of the 2009 Bill just has not worked in this instance. In setting out the terms of reference for the review that will take place next year, I am...

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2021: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I will come back to the 1832 Act. The view from stakeholder engagement is that it is problematic and difficult and that is why the reference is being taken out. I ask that we have some engagement prior to this going on to the next stage because any further amendments or changes might delay it. As people will appreciate, many problems could arise for individuals if this is not passed on...

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2021: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for her engagement on this issue. I know it is a matter in which she has had a long-standing interest and I appreciate that she has been engaging with my officials for some time. I thank those officials because this has been a lengthy and complex issue and, as all present will agree, it is a matter we need to resolve before the deadline because of the impacts it could...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (11 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) for the management and administration of Garda business, including the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff. The Commissioner is also responsible, under Section 33 of the Act, for the distribution of the Garda Síochána throughout the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (11 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and deployment of resources.  As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions.  I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (11 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, which includes the deployment and stationing of Garda members throughout the State. As Minister, I have no role in this independent function. I am advised by the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (11 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Government committed to introducing new pathways to status regularisation within 18 months of its formation.  My Justice Plan 2021 contains a commitment to create new pathways for long-term undocumented people and their dependents who must meet specified criteria to regularise their status.  The scheme will provide an opportunity for those who meet its criteria to remain and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (11 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: 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 documentation on file, will be fully considered, under Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and all other applicable...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (11 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: This application for a certificate of naturalisation was received on 30 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. However, the public health restrictions in place...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (16 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I thank Deputies for their contributions and the general support for the extension of these particular provisions. As we all know, these are extraordinary times. I do not need to say that to anybody here. With the extension of the Act until 31 May 2022, we are taking into account the fact that we are in an extraordinary time. I appreciate that many Deputies have alluded to the fact...

Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to bring the Bill before the House. This is an extremely important Bill ,which will enhance the monitoring of convicted sex offenders upon release from prison, leading to increased public safety. I have no doubt that every Member shares my commitment to keeping our communities, and particularly women and children, safe from...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes decisions regarding the deployment of Garda members and Garda units in Garda operations. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions. I am informed by the Garda authorities that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (16 Nov 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. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (16 Nov 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. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an...