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Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 77: In page 246, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following: “(ii) in paragraph (n), by the substitution of “or procurement matters, or records transferred to the Garda Síochána under section 158(2)of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2023” for “or procurement matters”,”.

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 78: In page 246, line 26, to delete “the Policing and Community Safety Authority” and substitute “An tÚdarás Póilíneachta agus Sábháilteachta Pobail”.

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 79: In page 246, to delete lines 33 to 37, and in page 247, to delete line 1, and substitute the following: “(iv) in paragraph (an), by the substitution of “functions;” for “functions.”, and (v) by the insertion of the following paragraphs after paragraph (an): “(ao) Bord an Gharda Síochána, other than insofar as...

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 80: In page 247, to delete lines 16 to 18 and substitute the following: “ “(p) An tÚdarás Póilíneachta agus Sábháilteachta Pobail, (q) oifig an Scrúdaitheora Neamhspleách um Reachtaíocht Slándála.”,”.

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 81: In page 249, line 24, to delete “the Policing and Community Safety Authority” and substitute “An tÚdarás Póilíneachta agus Sábháilteachta Pobail”.

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 82: In page 249, to delete line 32 and substitute the following: “ “(o) An tÚdarás Póilíneachta agus Sábháilteachta Pobail;”.”.

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 83: In page 250, lines 10 to 13, to delete all words from and including “and,” in line 10, down to and including “specified” in line 13.

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 84: In page 250, to delete lines 20 and 21 and substitute the following: “(II) “pursuant to subsection (1)or (4)of section 28of that Act” for “pursuant to an authorisation under section 32 of that Act”,”.

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 85: In page 250, to delete lines 27 to 35 and substitute the following: “(I) in paragraph (a), by the substitution of “section 33(1)(c)(i)of the Act of 2023” for “section 33(1) of the Act of 2005”, and (II) in paragraph (b), by the substitution of “section 33(1)(c)(i)of the Act of 2023” for “section 33(1) of the...

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 86: In page 251, after line 12, to insert the following: “Amendment of Garda Síochána (Compensation) Act 2022 293.The Garda Síochána (Compensation) Act 2022 is amended— (a) in section 2— (i) in the definition of “Garda Commissioner”, by the substitution of— (I) “section 26of the Act of...

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: To restate some comments made on Committee Stage, as acknowledged by the Deputy, the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2019 gave members of An Garda Síochána full access, for the first time, to the State's industrial relations mechanisms, including the Workplace Relations Commission, WRC, and the Labour Court. As a result, Garda representative associations are in a position to...

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: There are exceptions in the charter, as the Deputy will be aware, which relate to public interest and to security matters. As I have outlined, we are in a position where members of An Garda Síochána are not just responsible for policing but also for security matters and that is why we have taken this decision. This will always be under review, and we will continue to engage with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (11 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: Seeking international protection is a human right and it is important to note at the outset that all International Protection applications are examined fully and individually on their merits, including those from countries which are designated as safe countries of origin. My Department's overarching objective is to ensure that applications are dealt with fairly and efficiently within...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (11 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: Justice Plan 2023, was published earlier this year. It builds on the work outlined in Justice Plans 2021 and 2022, and outlines a wide range of actions under the Department's five strategic goals. This plan sets out in detail a significant work programme to be undertaken by the Department of Justice this year. Building on work already completed or progressed under previous Justice Plans, it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (11 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Government are committed to doubling of the number of refuge places to 280 as part of our Zero Tolerance Plan, the Third National Strategy to tackle domestic, sexual and gender based violence. In order to achieve this ambitious goal, we are working with all stakeholders to put in place the necessary structures and supports to accelerate the delivery of additional refuge accommodation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (11 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: The safety and security of both public transport passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are important matters that must be managed by every public transport company, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána where appropriate. As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (11 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that the criteria and conditions for obtaining employment permits are set by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. My Department’s role relates to the immigration rules and procedures that apply to persons granted an employment permit by that Department. Both Departments work closely together to ensure that Ireland's labour market migration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (11 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023 was signed by the President on 5 July. The Act amends the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1995, reforming the duty of care legislation - a key insurance reform measure. I intend to commence provisions of the Act including those in relation to Occupier's Liability in the coming weeks. These provisions strike the right balance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (11 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Government is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to deliver on the goal of ensuring communities around Ireland are safe and feel safe. As Minister, I regularly engage with the Commissioner to ensure An Garda Síochána have the necessary resources to deliver on the level of recruitment to keep people safe. As of the end of May...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell (11 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 68, 73 and 82 together. As the Deputy is aware, on the 3rd of July my Department published the report of Judge Gerard Haughton arising from the scoping exercise into the circumstances surrounding the tragic and untimely death of Shane O’Farrell, aged 23 in August 2011. I understand that Shane’s tragic death will always be a source of immense...