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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), which includes the purchase and allocation of all equipment for the service. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions. I am advised by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána purchased ammunition...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Functions (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Programme for Government includes a number of commitments that are being progressed and will lead to changes in the structure and responsibilities of my Department. Responsibility for integration, international protection accommodation and Ukraine accommodation will transfer back to my Department from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National Security (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: It has not been possible to gather the required information and I will write to the Deputy when the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: It has not been possible to collate the information in the time available. I will write to the Deputy when this is completed.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 156 and 157 together. I understand the Deputy’s questions to relate to the work of the Registration Office of Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) of my Department. People who are non-EU/EEA/UK or Swiss nationals proposing to reside in the State for more than 90 days must register an immigration residence permission with the Registration Office. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: It has not been possible to gather the required information and I will write to the Deputy when the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: It has not been possible to gather the required information and I will write to the Deputy when the information is available

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: It has not been possible to gather the required information and I will write to the Deputy when the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Weather Events (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: My Department has not been provided with any additional funding this year due to additional expenditure arising following Storm Éowyn.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Elder abuse causes great harm to the victim, and violates their human and civil rights. The Health Service Executive leads the government’s approach to tackling elder abuse. Through the establishment of Safeguarding Ireland, the HSE has published a range of information to help those who may be at risk of elder abuse identify that they are a victim and access the supports they...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: As the Deputy will appreciate, management of the courts, along with related 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 through the separation of powers in the Constitution. It should be noted that the Department does not record data...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (27 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: My Department funds Muintir na Tíre through a mix of grant funding and a rebate on the costs of their SMS Alert Scheme. Muintir na Tíre is a social movement that develops and assists rural communities across the country. My Department has worked with them for many years in the area of Crime Prevention and Community Development and provides funding to cover the costs incurred by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (27 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: A Stamp 2 immigration residence permission indicates permission to study a full time course of education on the official Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP) for a specified period, subject to conditions. The primary purpose of the Stamp 2 is to provide opportunities for study in Ireland. All applicants must show that they have sufficient funds to support their stay in Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Artificial Intelligence (27 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Data protection is a fundamental right under EU law and is governed by the General Data Protection Directive (GDPR), and the Law Enforcement Directive. GDPR protects individuals' fundamental rights in the digital age and facilitates business by clarifying rules for companies and public bodies in the digital single market. A single law across the EU, reduces the fragmentation in approach...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (27 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that on the 27th February 2025, there were 5,202 persons in custody, of which 3,423 persons (66%) have previously spent time in custody.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cybersecurity Policy (27 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 320 and 324 together. For sound operational and security reasons, my Department does not disclose specific information relating to attacks, spend, training, and/or specific strategies employed to counter and combat the threats posed to information security. My Department implements a security-by-design and defence-in-depth approach to cyber security....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (27 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants, particularly considering the current processing times. I want to assure anyone who has an application for naturalisation submitted that the Citizenship Division of my Department is doing everything...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (27 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can assure the Deputy that the Citizenship Division of my Department is doing everything possible to progress applications as quickly as possible. I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants, however, Citizenship Division have taken a significant number of steps to speed up the process for applicants. These included introducing an online digital application,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the Wheelock family for their terrible loss, and the pain Terence's tragic death has caused to them. My Department has previously written to the Wheelock family in response to a request which they have made for a public inquiry to be established to examine the circumstances surrounding Terence's death. The circumstances surrounding Mr...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the distribution of Garda members between the different Garda units and Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. While the Garda Commissioner is operationally responsible for the allocation of Garda...