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

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 326, 327, 328 and 329 together. I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

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

Jim O'Callaghan: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

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

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 331 and 332 together. Section 44 of the Children Act, 2001 provides that a committee is appointed to monitor the effectiveness of the Diversion Programme. The Monitoring Committee has since its inception produced annual reports on the basis of material provided by An Garda Síochána. I am informed by the Garda authorities that they are...

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

Jim O'Callaghan: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

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

Jim O'Callaghan: I am committed to building stronger, safer communities, and strengthening An Garda Síochána is at the core of that. I will continue to provide An Garda Síochána with the resources it needs to ensure communities around Ireland are safe and feel safe, including investment in recruitment, in equipment and technology and in buildings. Over €2.48 billion has been...

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

Jim O'Callaghan: I am committed to building stronger, safer communities, and strengthening An Garda Síochána is at the core of that. I will continue to provide An Garda Síochána with the resources it needs to ensure communities around Ireland are safe and feel safe, including investment in recruitment, in equipment and technology and in buildings. Over €2.48 billion has been...

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

Jim O'Callaghan: Tackling rural crime is absolutely a priority for me as Minister for Justice. I have said consistently that the best way for us to address concerns around all types of crime is by recruiting more Gardaí. An Garda Síochána has been allocated €2.48 billion in 2025, a 27% increase since 2020, which demonstrates our commitment to ensuring An Garda Síochána has...

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

Jim O'Callaghan: I am committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to fight crime and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda organisation is central to this policy. The Garda Vote in Budget 2025 saw unprecedented funding of over €2.48 billion for this year, a 27% increase since 2020 which is supporting the continued recruitment of Garda members and staff. In the...

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

Jim O'Callaghan: I can advise the Deputy that the person concerned recently attended one of the Citizenship Ceremonies hosted by my Department last month. All certificates of naturalisation for the attendees of these ceremonies are currently in the process of being printed and will be issued via registered post. I want to assure anyone who is waiting for their certificate of naturalisation that they do not...

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

Jim O'Callaghan: I can inform the Deputy that matters relating to reporting requirements for individuals subject to deportation orders are operational considerations for An Garda Siochana

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

Jim O'Callaghan: I am committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to fight crime and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda organisation is central to this policy. The Garda Vote in Budget 2025 saw unprecedented funding of over €2.48 billion for this year, a 27% increase since 2020 which is supporting the continued recruitment of Garda members and staff. While the...

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

Jim O'Callaghan: Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes the distribution of resources, including Garda fleet, across the various Garda Divisions and National/Specialist Units. As Minister, I have no direct role in this matter. I am informed by the Garda authorities that, at the end...

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

Jim O'Callaghan: The murder of two innocent young people in Belturbet in December 1972 was an appalling act of brutality. The perpetrators of this bombing demonstrated a callous disregard for human life and it is a source of great regret that in spite of a comprehensive investigation, it has not been possible for those responsible to be prosecuted for their crimes. As the Deputy is aware, in recent years...

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

Jim O'Callaghan: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Confidence in the Ceann Comhairle: Motion (1 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Hear, hear.

Confidence in the Ceann Comhairle: Motion (1 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: There is a responsibility on every Member of this House to make sure that it does not become a toxic place to work. I have been here for nine years. I have never found it a toxic place. I have found it a place where there is vigorous and abrasive debate within this Chamber, but it has always been respectful. However, what we saw on 22 January and last week was different. The reason it...

Estimates for Public Services 2025 (1 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move the following Revised Estimates: Vote 24 — Justice (Revised Estimate)That a sum not exceeding €546,339,000 be granted to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2025, for the salaries and expenses of the Office of the Minister for Justice, Probation Service staff and of certain other services including...

Estimates for Public Services 2025 (1 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Yes.

Estimates for Public Services 2025 (1 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Deputy.

Estimates for Public Services 2025 (1 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Members for their contributions on this matter. I listened to their contributions carefully. On balance, when it comes to the reallocation of funding for the Votes that is required for the commencement of the legislation tomorrow, I do not think there is vigorous objection to the proposal that has been proposed. I have heard what Members have had to say in respect of many other...