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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Priorities (18 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: To facilitate monitoring of the implementation of measures aimed at ending paramilitary activity in Northern Ireland, the Fresh Start Agreement provided for the establishment by the two Governments of the Independent Reporting Commission. An international agreement between Ireland and the UK establishing the Independent Reporting Commission was signed in Dublin on 13 September 2016 and it was...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (18 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.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (18 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 4 February 2020. 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. The granting of Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that Garda vetting is an operational matter for An Garda Síochána. Neither I, as Minister, nor my Department have any role in the processing of individual vetting applications. I am advised by the Garda authorities that when a person is vetted for a role that is within the definition of ‘relevant work or activities’ as outlined in the National...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (18 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I understand the Deputy's question to refer to the independent review of the Offences against the State Acts. As the Deputy will be aware, in February last I established a Review Group chaired by Mr Justice Michael Peart, former Judge of the Court of Appeal. The group comprises a number of experts in this field and is tasked with examining all aspects of the Offences Against the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents (18 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.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (18 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...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: First, I thank colleagues for their co-operation and support. It is genuinely appreciated. We all have gone through the reasons for the need to implement this as quickly as possible. To assure Deputies of the timeframe as to what will happen next, we are working to ensure that this is implemented and enacted by Tuesday of next week. When the Bill has completed its passage, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Irish Prison Service has put in place an extensive range of measures to prevent Covid-19 transmission into our prisons. The Prison Service Covid-19 response aims to prevent the spread of infection into a prison; detect early any possible infection in a prisoner or staff member; and prevent the spread of infection within a prison should there be a confirmed case. The measures which have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, 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 carrying out its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has provided me with the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Mental Health Policy (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I very much welcome the publication of this report from the Mental Health Commission. I thank both the Inspector of Mental Health Services and the Inspector of Prisons for their work on this important issue and I believe the publication of this report is very timely. We know that the healthcare needs of vulnerable, sometimes seriously ill, people who interact with the criminal justice system...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 7 January 2021. 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. The granting of Irish citizenship...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Inquiries (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I wish to assure the Deputy that I recognise the ongoing pain and anguish of the O'Farrell family on the tragic death of Shane and I sincerely sympathise with them on their loss. As the Deputy will be aware, a highly respected retired Judge, Gerard Haughton, has been conducting a scoping exercise into the tragic circumstances surrounding Shane O'Farrell's death. The purpose of this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Administration (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda 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 enforcement of all applicable legislation and the management of the Fixed Charge Notice system. The enforcement of public health legislation by members of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: My Department consistently works in partnership with the Public Appointments Service to ensure optimum staffing levels across the Immigration Service Delivery function and continuously reviews staffing levels to ensure that each area is adequately and efficiently resourced. Regarding the Registration Office in particular, a number of additional measures have been put in place to help clear...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Credit Register (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I am aware that concerns have been raised about the restoration of a person’s credit rating after they have completed a personal insolvency arrangement. However, the operation of credit registries does not fall within my remit as Minister for Justice. The Credit Reporting Act 2013 (as amended) provides the statutory basis under which the Central Bank of Ireland operates the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Minister for Justice can make an order under the Immigration Act 1999, requiring people who are non-nationals to leave the State, commonly known as a deportation order. I can advise the Deputy that prior to a Deportation Order being made, the permission to remain process includes a full consideration of private and family rights in accordance with the European...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (23 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 reside in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) was introduced in April 2012 to encourage inward investment and create business and employment opportunities in the State. The programme provides investors with the opportunity to invest in Ireland. Key to the programme is that the investments are beneficial for Ireland, generate or sustain employment and are generally in the public interest. My...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under the law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda equipment and resources. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. An Garda Síochána have informed me that in 2021 four dogs were purchased...