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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Asylum Applications (5 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Deputy for his question. There are probably a number of factors which have resulted in the significant increase. Yes, it is true to say that one of those factors is possibly the policies which have been implemented within the UK and it is possible that the change and the sentiment following Brexit has also had an implication. Post Covid-19 we have seen more people on the move,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (5 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: I will answer Questions Nos. 13 and 14 together. I will start by saying a sincere thanks to those who were involved in the development of the strategy. This is a follow-on and builds on the great amount of work that was done in the previous two strategies by our former colleague and Minister, Frances Fitzgerald, in particular. We have worked very closely not just with all Government...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (5 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: I thank both of the Deputies for their contributions. On the delivery of refuge accommodation, a great amount of work is to be done. I am working very closely with Tusla and with service providers. I am building on the work that has been done to date to put in place a very clear structure so that we have a common design and service delivery right across the board. Where we have a county...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (5 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: We have worked very closely with the Ministers for Education, and Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to examine education right from primary school level through to our colleges of further education. Clear timelines for the development of a new curriculum have been set out looking at it in an age-appropriate way with a timeline for the junior cycle and senior...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Proposed Legislation (5 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, Ireland has become a more diverse and welcoming country in recent decades. I strongly condemn, as I know he does, the actions of the small minority of people who subject others to abuse or attack resulting from their own prejudice. On 16 April 2021, I published the general scheme of the criminal justice (incitement to hatred and hate crime) Bill 2021 following...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Proposed Legislation (5 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy said, it is really important that we send a strong signal to those who wish to commit these crimes that they will not be tolerated. It is not just focused on crimes but also on incitement to hate. This is where a person, be it verbally, online, in print or in any other type of media actively seeks to incite hatred against another individual or group of people simply because of...

Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Deputies for their comments. I will go through some of the points I made last night because I know not everyone was able to stay for my remarks. On the timing, I think everyone will appreciate this has been an evolving situation. We had the initial legislation and various rulings. We then had a Bill that was drafted in 2017 and subject to pre-legislative scrutiny in 2018....

Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: I know we probably will not get time to go through all the amendments so I will try to respond to the other amendments in this contribution. With all due respect, we do not know where any of us will be in 24 months or nine months. I am very genuine and clear in what I am saying. I have set out - I intend to have a justice plan 2023 all going well - how and when we will progress this...

Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: No, it does not but legislation can then be prioritised or not prioritised and move along at different rates. While I might have a particular timeline-----

Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: Again, it is not providing the certainty we have been asked for. If you look at any of the letters that have been presented to me or the engagement we have had with the various different service providers, they have asked for certainty. Putting sunset clauses into legislation could lead to laws that will fall if new legislation is not put in by that date. This is not providing certainty....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have vivid memories of my own father covering a Topical Issue matter one night and having the same response read out but that is for another day. I thank the Deputy for raising this Topical Issue matter. As he correctly outlined, police certificates are issued for the following five purposes: the foreign consular authority and foreign visas; the establishing or registering of a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: I fully agree with Deputy Stanton. We are not talking about students going on holidays on a cruise liner. This is something different, which would benefit them for their entire lives. It is about their career and, unfortunately, through no fault of their own, they find themselves in a position where there is no police certificate or vetting procedure and nothing that would allow them to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Staff (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate it is not possible for me to provide the information sought as the records may not exist. Applications received for recruitment purposes either by the Department or its agencies , which might contain details of previous employment history, are only held for an appropriate period of time. The information provided by applicants is required for the specific purpose...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: All non-EEA nationals resident long term in the State must register once they reach the age of 16 years. As the person referred to by the Deputy is under the age of 16 years, they do not need to register and receive an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card in their own right at this time. They will be classified as a dependent on their parent's permission. Ordinarily, parents will need to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can confirm that an application for a Stamp 3 permission from the person referred to by the Deputy has been approved. They can expect to receive their new Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card within the next 10 working days. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: The visa application for the person referred to by the Deputy was created on 18 May 2022. The supporting documentation was received in the Manila office on 25 May 2022. All applications are processed as speedily as possible. However, it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order, based on date...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: The visa application for the person referred to by the Deputy was created on 20 May 2022. The supporting documentation was received in the Manila office on 4 July 2022.  All applications are processed as speedily as possible. However, it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: The visa application for the person referred to by the Deputy was created on 12 May 2022. The supporting documentation was received in the Manila office on 25 May 2022. All applications are processed as speedily as possible. However, it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order, based on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: The visa application for the person referred to by the Deputy was created on 14 May 2022. The supporting documentation was received in the Manila office on 25 May 2022. All applications are processed as speedily as possible. However, it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order, based on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: The visa application for the person referred to by the Deputy was created on 11 May 2022. Supporting documentation was received in the Manila office on 25 May 2022. All applications are processed as speedily as possible. However, it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order, based on date...