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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Properties (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is independent in the exercise of its functions and administration. As Minister I have no role in these matters, nor can I comment on them. However, to be of assistance I sought the information requested by the Deputy from GSOC and have been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (10 Oct 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: State Bodies (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: In line with a key recommendation of the audit of responsibility for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV), Government has agreed to establish a dedicated statutory agency that will be charged with co-ordinating the Government’s response to this important area. The agency will have a range of responsibilities including the funding and commissioning of DSGBV services,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Government is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to deliver a modern, fit-for-purpose, policing service. Budget 2023 provides funding of over €2 billion for An Garda Síochána, of which €10m has been allocated for investment in the Garda fleet. As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, which includes all operational policing matters. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions. The table below, provided to me by the Garda authorities, outlines the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: At the outset, I would like to assure the Deputy that this Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities and this is reflected the unprecedented allocation of over €2 billion to An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, up 23 per cent since 2020. The Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy is referring to Parliamentary Question No. 1215 on 11 September 2023 where he sought the number of full-time forensic accountants working in the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau in the year 2022 and to date in 2023 I am now advised by the Garda authorities that no full-time forensic accountants worked in Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Unit in 2022 or...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (10 Oct 2023)

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 management of garda staffing at each divisional protective services unit. I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána. Regrettably this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Office of the State Pathologist provides the State with a national forensic pathology service and a forensic pathologist is on duty, twenty-four hours a day, each day of the year. There are currently no vacancies in the Office of the State Pathologist. The Chief State Pathologist, Dr. Linda Mulligan, was appointed following a competitive process in early 2021. Two new State Pathologists...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: Following extensive consultation with representative bodies in the licensed trade, businesses, public health bodies, consumers and communities, the General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill was published on 25 October 2022. It marks the Government’s commitment to the reform and streamlining of licensing laws to support and stimulate the night time economy. The present system is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (10 Oct 2023)

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 recording of information on the Garda PULSE system. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am advised that the Garda Síochána Analysis Service (GSAS) conducted a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible by law for the management and administration of Garda business, which includes all decisions about Garda equipment. As Minister I play no role in these independent functions. I am assured that the Garda Commissioner keeps the allocation of resources under continued review to ensure their optimum use. I am informed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sex Offenders Notification Requirements (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: Let me assure the Deputy that I am very conscious of how harmful the consequences of crime can be for victims and I am committed to making sure they are better supported by the criminal justice system, including by ensuring they are fully informed of their rights. This is the objective of the actions set out in Supporting a Victims Journey, and through their implementation, important reforms...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Terrorism Measures (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Government attaches the highest priority to the security of the State and the people. Ireland, like other open and democratic states, does not consider itself immune from the threat posed by terrorism and extremism. Taking action to counter the threat is a priority for the Government. An Garda Síochána continues to put in place a robust framework...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (10 Oct 2023)

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 recording of information on the Garda IT system. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that there is no specific crime incident type...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Probation Service is an executive agency of the Department of Justice with the primary purpose of assessment and management of offenders in the community and is committed to working to reduce offending, create safer communities and fewer victims through rehabilitation. The Service has a presence in every prison nationwide, working as part of multi-disciplinary teams supporting...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: Unfortunately it has not been possible to collate the requested information in the time requested. I will revert to the Deputy when the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Agreements (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: I understand that this is a difficult situation for our Afghan community and would like to take this opportunity to assure them that my Department is processing applications under the Afghan Admissions Programme (AAP) as quickly as possible. To ensure as many people as possible can avail of this important programme my Department have been liaising with representatives of the Afghan Community...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, 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 recording of information on, and the maintenance of, the PULSE system. I am advised by the Garda Authorities that the table below indicates the number of charges brought in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, fees to counsel are set by the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Department of Justice pays the defence counsel in parity to the prosecution in accordance with Statutory Instrument 234 of 1976 as amended. The Table below sets out the fees paid to Counsel as requested. Year 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 ...