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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: Ireland welcomes international students who wish to live here in order to pursue a full-time course of study. For students who have completed a master's degree programme, Level 9 on the National  Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), it is open to them to make an application at their local immigration office for a Stamp 1G. A Stamp 1G may be granted for up to 24 months subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: When undertaking the statutory declaration process, the onus is on the witness to be satisfied that the identity of the applicant has been established. However, an out of date passport may be accepted by the witness as proof of identity for the purpose of completing the statutory declaration of fidelity. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: My Department currently has one staff member seconded to the University of Limerick. This staff member's salary is paid by the Department and recouped from the University of Limerick on a quarterly basis.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Directives (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can inform the Deputy that there has been one fine imposed on my Department by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in relation to a delay in transposing Directive (EU) 2015/849 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing. On July 16, 2020, the ECJ imposed a €2 million lump-sum fine for this delay. The Court...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Programmes (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 405 to 408, inclusive, together. The Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) was introduced by Government Decision in April 2012, to encourage inward investment and to create business and employment opportunities in the State. The Programme was introduced at a time when Ireland was going through a very significant economic downturn and Departments were tasked with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Government takes the issue of sexual exploitation of children very seriously and there is comprehensive legislation in place to deal with these offences. The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act was enacted in early 2017. It is a wide-ranging piece of legislation, which significantly enhances laws to combat the sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children.  Specific offences...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Freedom of Speech (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: Firstly, I want to acknowledge the recent launch by Vice-President Jourová, of the European Commission’s package of proposed measures to combat SLAPPs - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation - and the work undertaken by the Commission in this area. This refers to the strategic and abusive use by a powerful entity of vexatious litigation, to weaken and deter public...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 and 200 together. I can confirm that an application for a Stamp 4 permission from the person referred to by the Deputy has been approved and was issued to the applicant on 26 April 2022. A Stamp 4 permission permits the holder to take up employment in the State without the need for an employment permit. They can also work in a profession,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, for good reason, it is not the practice to comment on security matters relating to the protection of office holders. It would not be appropriate for me to give details of the arrangements that may be put in place with regard to Ministerial security. To do so would be contrary to the public interest. The personal safety of office holders is a priority, and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: Any person is free to travel from the State regardless of whether their Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card is in date or has expired. Non visa-required nationals trying to re-enter the State may rely on their in-date IRP card or will need to provide proof of their permission to reside in the State, such as a letter from my Department, to an immigration officer on their arrival in the State. If...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: Bias, inequality and racism have no place in our societies. I very much welcome the work of the Irish Penal Reform Trust on these important issues and I can assure the Deputy that the recommendations are currently being examined by officials in my Department and the criminal justice agencies with a view to informing future practice and operations. In this regard I would note that a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, the national roll out of Divisional Protective Service Units (DPSUs) has been complete since September of 2020. It means specially trained officers are available nationwide to engage with and interview victims of certain crimes. This specialisation will ensure that when victims of domestic and sexual violence present to Gardaí – at perhaps their most...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from the Garda authorities, however, the information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from the Garda authorities, however, the information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am aware that issues regarding the availability of period products featured in the recent Covid-19 Thematic reports from the Inspector of Prisons. I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that period products are available free of charge for all women in the Dóchas Centre and Limerick Prison and I can assure the Deputy that all women in Dóchas Centre and Limerick...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I want to assure the Deputy that a range of prison and in-reach services are made available to women in custody who are victims of sexual violence. Victimisation due to sexual violence requires both trauma-informed and trauma-specific interventions in the prison context and trauma-specific services which are clinical services including psychotherapy, counselling, addiction services,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: 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. The most recent significant surge of Covid-19 in our communities was also reflected in our prisons with multiple outbreaks occurring across the estate. This situation continues to present a high risk of transmission...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (5 May 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: Prison Service (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that the information requested by the Deputy, as of 2 May 2002, is presented in the following table - Establishment 1 to 2 Years 2 Years Plus Total Castlerea Prison 2 1 3 Cloverhill Remand Prison 24 5 29 Cork...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (5 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that each prison, as a matter of policy, is required to develop its bespoke Regime Management Plan based on guidelines set out by the Irish Prison Service. The purpose of a Regime Management Plan is to assist in providing the maximum out of cell time, exercise, regime and rehabilitative services to prisoners on any given day and to...