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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Priorities (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy may be aware that I secured Government agreement on 1st March 2022 to publish a major report on the review of our defamation law carried out by my Department and, on foot of that report, to begin preparation of a General Scheme of a Defamation (Amendment) Bill. The Report contains a number of recommendations which relate to the issues raised by the Deputy. The objective set...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the below.  Special Adviser Minister Date Employment Ceased Patrick Cluskey Helen McEntee Currently employed Fiach Kelly Helen McEntee Currently employed Caroline Murphy Charles Flanagan June 2020 ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation. It will be submitted to me for decision in due course. It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, management of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in exercising their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and given the separation of powers in the Constitution. Therefore I am unable to comment on the specific matters raised by the Deputy. Registration of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, which includes Garda training. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am however informed by the Garda authorities that no member from the Kildare Division completed a Protestor Removal Course in 2021 or to date in 2022. I am further...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: When introducing legislation, I and my officials consider the implications of the proposals and consult with other Departments, Agencies and stakeholders affected and will in most instances engage with An Garda Síochána (AGS). The process of engagement and consultation ensures that the views of AGS, along with other stakeholders, including victims, are considered and reflected...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: Probate is an operational matter for the Courts Service. I have referred the question to the Courts Service for their direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: As has been previously advised to the Deputy, my Department cannot locate any naturalisation application regarding the persons concerned.  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 in line with the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, given the nature of the functions of the Irish Prison Service, it is necessary for checks, in addition to vetting, to be carried out in relation to candidates considered for employment. I am informed that these checks can take time to complete for a variety of reasons depending on the individual case. The Deputy will appreciate that enhanced background checks...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy has applied to the scheme for the Regularisation of Long Term Undocumented Migrants. This application was received by the Undocumented Unit of my Department on 31 May 2022 and continues to be processed. Due to the large number of applications on hand it is not possible to provide a definitive timeframe for a decision to issue. The processing times of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department, with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation. It will be submitted to me for decision in due course.  The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Banking Sector (19 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: International standards in respect of anti-money laundering are set and monitored by the Financial Action Taskforce (FATF). FATF is an inter-governmental body with 39 members, including Ireland, and a large number of observers and associate members. Over 200 countries commit to implementing their standards. As the Deputy will be aware, EU standards generally reflect those of FATF and are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (19 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 was enacted with the primary purposes of reforming the law relating to the ownership and management of common areas of multi-unit developments and facilitating the fair, efficient and effective management of owners' management companies (OMCs). The Programme for Government contains a commitment to conduct a review of the existing management company...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (19 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: The General Scheme of an Explosives Bill was approved by Government in 2008. The aim of the General Scheme was to repeal the Explosives Act 1875 and replace it with a modern statutory framework for the control of the manufacture, storage, importation, transport and supply of explosives. While the Bill has not progressed since 2008, I wish to assure the Deputy that its status continues to be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (19 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: Under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including resource management. The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs, with the unprecedented allocation provided in Budget 2023 of €2.14 billion, an increase...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (19 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: Under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including resource management. The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs, with the unprecedented allocation provided in Budget 2023 of €2.14 billion, an increase...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (19 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: 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 Síochána. This includes responsibility for the deployment of Garda members throughout the State. As Minister, I have no role in the matter. I am assured that Garda management keeps the distribution...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (19 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: While the Garda Commissioner is responsible for operational matters, my Department, and the whole of Government, are acutely aware of the sustained and significant damage that drug dealing has on communities across the country. I can also assure the Deputy that tackling drug dealing and associated criminal activity, including by organised crime groups, is a top priority for An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (19 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by the Garda authorities that the below table sets out the number of Garda members assigned to Finglas Garda station, and the number specifically assigned to Community Policing duties in the station, for the time period requested by the Deputy: Finglas 31/12/2017 31/12/2018 31/12/2019 31/12/2020 31/12/2021 30/09/2022 ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (19 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information from An Garda Síochána, and will respond to the Deputy when this is available.