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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (1 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Prison Service provides a health care service for prisoners with addictions in a structured, safe and professional basis in line with international best practice. The Prison Service continues to be committed to, and predominantly involved with, the National Drugs Strategy in partnership with community colleagues and organisations. It is the policy of the Service that, where a person...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (1 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, this Government takes a ‘Zero Tolerance’ approach to domestic, sexual and gender based violence in our society. Last June, we launched the Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, a five-year, whole of Government plan to address these heinous crimes and the attitudes that underpin them. As part of delivering on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (1 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Citizenship Division of my Department have advised that a person who was married to an Irish citizen but is now bereaved can apply for a Certificate of Naturalisation as a Standard Adult. If granted naturalisation, they will pay the reduced fee of €200 for the Certificate of Naturalisation. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Bodies (1 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: It has not been possible to collate the information requested in the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Consultations (1 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: It has not been possible to collate the information requested in the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (1 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: The International Protection Office publishes statistics in relation to applications received on a monthly basis. These can be viewed at: www.ipo.gov.ie/en/ipo/pages/statistics. In order to assist the Deputy I have included below a breakdown of final applicant decisions (2019 to date) regarding international protection applications made in the State. A total of 5,950 decisions were made by my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (1 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no direct role in such matters. I am informed by the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (1 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of all crime statistics. The CSO produces these statistics using data recorded on An Garda Síochána’s PULSE system and makes regular releases under reservation in relation to various crime statistics. The CSO also continues...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (1 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by the Citizenship Division that the application is at the final stage of processing. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not only within the State but also at European Union level and it is important that appropriate procedures are in place to preserve the integrity of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (1 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the minor referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. I am advised by the Citizenship division that correspondence is due to issue to the applicant’s solicitor in the coming days. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (1 Jun 2023)

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 Citizenship Division corresponded with the applicants Solicitor in relation to the application in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (1 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. A request to complete eVetting was sent to the person concerned, however as this request was not completed, it has now since expired. The Citizenship Division have advised me that they will re-issue the eVetting link again to the person. The granting of Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (1 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: The rationale for the introduction of the offence of coercive control in section 39 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018 was to take account of the reality that behaviours in a domestic setting that involve emotional abuse, humiliation and fear can be as harmful to victims as physical abuse because they are an abuse of the unique trust associated with an intimate relationship. Creating a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (1 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, prosecutions are a matter for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), who is fully independent in her functions under Section 2(5) of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1974 (as amended). As Minister I have no role in the operations, functions, governance or oversight of the Office of the DPP and, as such, I am unable to provide information or statistics...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (13 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: It is good to be back. I am delighted to be here specifically to deal with this Bill. I thank Senators for attending this evening's debate. I am pleased to present this Bill and to have the opportunity to discuss it with Members of the Seanad. The Bill has obviously gone through the Dáil and it is important that we have an opportunity to discuss and debate in this Chamber. Enactment...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (13 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: I would appreciate it if I could continue as there is a lot to cover and I would be able to address much of what is coming up.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (13 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: For the purposes of this Bill, there are 12 aggravated offences which can be classified as "hate crimes". These vary from very serious offences like assault to violent public order offences or criminal damage. These offences have been selected as they are the most commonly cited crimes against people on identity grounds. Where a perpetrator is found guilty of one of these offences that is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Programmes (13 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government agreed to close the Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) to further applications from 15 February 2023. The IIP Unit has published a FAQ concerning the closure on my Department's website, which will be updated with any further arising questions from the closure, and is available here: www.irishimmigration.ie/faqs-closure-of-the-immigrant-invest...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Programmes (13 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government agreed to close the Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) to further applications from 15 February 2023. The IIP Unit has published a FAQ concerning the closure on my Department's website, which will be updated with any further arising questions from the closure, and is available here: www.irishimmigration.ie/faqs-closure-of-the-immigrant-invest...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 855 and 856 together. It is my understanding that the Deputy is referring to Parliamentary Question No. 41 of 25 May which sought the number of gardaí assigned to Gaeltacht regions; the number assigned to each station; the number who are fluent in Irish; the same number with respect to each, in each year since 2009. As the Deputy is aware, under...