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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am deeply conscious of how important the granting of naturalisation is to those who apply for it and my Department continued to accept and process citizenship applications throughout the pandemic and during all levels of public health restrictions. For a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some instances, completing the necessary checks can take a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am pleased to confirm that my Department intends to host the next in-person citizenship ceremonies on the 5th and 6th of December 2022 in the Killarney Convention Centre (Gleneagle Hotel). It is expected that almost 3250 persons will be invited and it is intended that at least 4 ceremonies will be held over the 2 days. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: The International Protection office of my Department endeavours to make recommendations on international protection applications as soon as possible. This ensures that those who are found to be in need of protection from the State can receive it quickly and begin rebuilding their lives here with a sense of safety and security. In recent months, the number of people claiming international...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 267 and 268 together. Further information to follow.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can inform the Deputy that there are currently no plans to amend or repeal the Forcible Entry Act 1381. It should be noted that this area of the law is also partially covered in legislation by the Prohibition of Forcible Entry and Occupation Act 1971.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am conscious of the traumatic impact that road traffic fatalities have on those who has lost loved ones as a result of road traffic accidents. Every single fatality on our roads is one too many. An Garda Síochána are committed to working closely with all road safety agencies to focus on high risk behaviour with the key objective of reducing the number of serious injury...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: The person referred currently does not have any open Join Family visa application with my Department. Long Stay Join Family visa applications are processed in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification. This policy document may be accessed at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Policy-do...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 272 and 273 together. I am informed by my officials that the person referred to by the Deputy is in receipt of a Stamp 2 immigration permission and therefore does not need a visa at this time. Any person in receipt of a Stamp 2 immigration permission on student conditions is allowed to take up casual employment to supplement their income while studying in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: Children under 16 are deemed to hold the same immigration permission as their parent or legal guardian, unless otherwise provided for. Once a child reaches 16 years of age while resident in the State, they are required to attend at their local immigration office to register their permission and to receive an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card in their own right. As the Deputy will be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (15 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am deeply committed to tackling domestic, sexual and gender based violence in all its forms, and to supporting victims of such heinous crimes. As the Deputy will be aware, in June, I launched the new whole-of-government strategy to combat domestic, sexual, gender-based violence. This new plan has a particular focus on prevention, and on ensuring victims are better supported. It sets an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (15 Nov 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 confers...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will appreciate that An Garda Síochána and the Office of Public Works have responsibility for the Garda Estate.  As Minister for Justice I have no role in management decisions related to the pool at Templemore Garda College.  I am informed that the decision to close the pool was made as an energy saving measure and that the pool will be made available again to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (15 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that based on the information supplied, it has unfortunately not been possible to locate any immigration related application made to my Department in respect of the person referred to. If more information can be provided I would be happy to request that my officials re-examine your request.  Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (15 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: 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. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Investigations (15 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: In February 2019, retired District Court Judge Gerard Haughton was appointed by the then Minister for Justice and Equality to carry out a scoping exercise in the light of the public controversy surrounding the circumstances of the death of Shane O'Farrell. The purpose of the scoping exercise was to advise the Minister as to whether any further investigation or inquiry beyond those already...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents (15 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: As you will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the recording of traffic incidents and crimes reported to An Garda Síochána. As Minister for Justice, I have no direct role in these matters.  I have contacted An Garda Síochána for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this 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 (15 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this 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: Departmental Policies (15 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am pleased to confirm that my Department intends to host the next in-person citizenship ceremonies on the 5th and 6th of December 2022 in the Killarney Convention Centre (Gleneagle Hotel).  All Invitations for the upcoming ceremonies are due to be issued by Wednesday 23 November. It is expected that almost 3250 persons will be invited and that 5 or 6 ceremonies will be held over...