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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (26 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that the number of Automated External Defibrillators (AED's) in use in the Irish Prison Service is as set out in the table. The table reflects the current allocation of AED's throughout the prison estate and also shows the roll out of new AED’s which is currently underway and will replace the older models.  The roll out of new equipment will be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Bodies (26 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, on 11 April I opened applications for a new fund which will see the proceeds of crime re-invested in local projects to improve community safety. Reflecting the success of An Garda Síochána and the Criminal Assets Bureau in seizing proceeds from criminal activity, the new fund will use money seized from the proceeds of crime to support investment in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (26 Apr 2022)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (26 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: The application for naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy, continues to be 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 in due course. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (26 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: The application for naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy, continues to be 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 in due course. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Dealing (26 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1262 and 1263 together. Tackling organised criminal activity is a key priority for the Government and an ongoing priority for An Garda Síochána. The Government has supported An Garda Síochána in addressing the threat from organised crime gangs through the introduction of a range of legislative measures. This includes the Criminal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (26 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: Tusla provides funding to 60 organisations in the community and voluntary sector delivering specialist support services to victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. This includes funding and support for 20 domestic violence refuges and funding to a range of organisations providing accommodation-based services to victims of domestic violence. To date, funding the revenue...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (26 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the development of a new National Action Plan on human trafficking is taking place. Professor Michael Breen, Mary Immaculate College, has produced a short and focused analysis of the current position in relation to human trafficking in Ireland. The analysis includes a research review, a synopsis of the extent of trafficking in Ireland and a summary of issues to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ukraine War (26 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: There is a coordinated whole-of-Government response to support people arriving in Ireland who have fled the violence in Ukraine. Government Departments and services are working together to implement Ireland's commitments under the EU Temporary Protection Directive (2001/55/EC), which has been activated for the first time to grant temporary protection to displaced persons from Ukraine. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ukraine War (26 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: The  presentation given by an official of my Department to the Immigration, Asylum and Citizenship Bar Association (IACBA) on the coordinated whole-of-Government response to support people arriving in Ireland who have fled the violence in Ukraine is available at the following link www.iacba.ie/ukraine.  A centralised Government information portal is available...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (26 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, in July 2020 my Department contracted an independent expert to undertake the review of Part 4 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act. As part of the review, an online public consultation was opened and contributions were received from a broad range of organisations with different perspectives. The review will consider all aspects outlined in the Terms of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (26 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have noted the judgment of the CJEU in relation to the Irish reference to the Court on data retention matters. The case has reverted to the Supreme Court  and officials in my Department will consider, together with the Attorney General’s Office, the judgment of the Supreme Court when the case is finalised. In the meantime, my Department is developing proposals which will aim to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (26 Apr 2022)

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 person 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: Prison Service (26 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1276 and 1294 together. I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that they continue to review and modify Covid-19 restrictions which have been in place as a result of the pandemic. Restrictive measures have been modified in line with the various announcements made by Government and in line with advice from Public Health/HSE and the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (26 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, every State has a duty to protect its borders and to refuse entry to people not entitled to enter the State. This is a fundamental exercise of State sovereignty, which is  necessary to protect the security of the State and to prevent illegal immigration. The exercise of powers in this area is at all times subject to the law and to respect for individual...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (26 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available for the entire period in question. Its preparation would require the expenditure of a disproportionate and inordinate amount of staff resources and time, which could not be justified in current circumstances where there are other significant demands on resources. More generally, all applicants must show that they have the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (26 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: Any visa required national, including students, that wish to enter the State, and remain, for up to 90 days must have a Type C Short Stay Visa. For periods greater than 90 days they must have a Type D Long Stay Visa. For those staying longer than 90 days they are also required to register their permission to be in the State. Statistics are not held in the manner requested by the Deputy. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (26 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: A person seeking a visa to study English in the State is not required to have proof of secure accommodation in place in order to make an application.  The conditions that prospective English language students must meet in order to be granted permission to remain in Ireland as a student are set out on my Department's immigration website...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (26 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs, with an unprecedented allocation provided in Budget 2022 of over €2 billion. As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Energy Usage (26 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: Justice Plan 2022, which I published recently, commits to delivering on our climate and sustainability obligations and responsibilities, with the development of the Justice Climate Policy Statement being a key priority for 2022. My Department will continue to work reduce the carbon footprint of Justice projects by integrated climate impact awareness into our Project Management Frameworks, as...