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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I am acutely aware of the grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza and my Department is working closely with colleagues in the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to ensure a coordinated national response to this volatile and evolving situation. This includes their work to evacuate Irish citizens and their families who may require visa assistance. Where via applicants are missing important...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Unfortunately, the information was not received in time.I will contact the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department is happy to engage with Tusla and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth on this matter. To date, we have not been contacted about this study.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186, 187 and 188 together. The information requested by the Deputy on the number of prisoners who have been convicted of a sexual offence, by prison, gender and age, is set out in table 1 below. On 31st October, there were 598 individuals currently serving a sentence where their most serious offence was categorised as a sexual offence. The additional details...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: Ensuring that we have a victim centred criminal justice system that supports and protects victims for the duration of their journey through it has been a priority for me since I took office as Minister for Justice. Zero Tolerance, the Government’s Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (DSGBV), builds on the important reforms already introduced under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Advertising (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I believe that when a victim engages with the justice system, they should know what to expect, be confident they will be treated respectfully and sensitively, know what their legally enforceable rights are and what supports are available at every step in the process. As the Deputy is aware, my Department is running a campaign to raise awareness of the rights provided for in the Victims of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The importance of raising awareness of domestic, sexual and gender based violence in all its forms and working at a societal level to change problematic behaviours and to encourage and empower victims to reach out for help and support, is a key objective of our Zero Tolerance Strategy. As the Deputy will be aware, in 2021 I commenced Coco’s Law or the Harassment, Harmful...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (16 Nov 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 in relation to various crime statistics. The most recent statistics were released...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The unprecedented allocation of over €2.3 billion to An Garda Síochána for 2024 demonstrates the Government's commitment to ensuring Gardaí have provision for the equipment, technology, facilities, fleet and personnel it needs to carry out vital policing work. This includes funding for up to 900 new Gardaí and a 66 per cent increase in the Garda training allowance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The person concerned holds a Stamp 4 immigration permission valid until 15 December 2023. A Stamp 4 immigration permission provides that the holder can reside and work in Ireland for a specified period, subject to conditions. Any period spent on a Stamp 4 permission is considered as reckonable residence when applying for citizenship by way of naturalisation. All renewals for immigration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The persons referred to by the Deputy both held a Stamp 4 immigration permission, which expired on 20 July 2023 and 25 July 2023 respectively. They submitted online registration renewal applications on 15 July 2023. Further documentation has been requested from the persons concerned. Upon receipt of documents in respect of both applicants, these applications will be considered further. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that the applications referred to were created on the 25 May 2023. Supporting documentation was received in the Dublin Visa Office on the 29 May 2023, where the applications await examination and processing. Long Stay Join Family visa applications are processed in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification. This policy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 197 and 198 together. Fear of harassment and violence should never be normalised and nobody should have to think about it as they go about their daily life. Combatting all forms of violence against women and domestic violence is a priority for this Government. This is reflected in a record 25pc increase of €12m in Budget 2024 allocations and in the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Policing Co-operation (21 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for giving me an opportunity to correct some of the misinformation about this important legislation and to set out how I envisage the local community safety partnerships operating in the years ahead. The overall objective is to build stronger safer communities. As the Senator said, people must feel safe and be safe in their homes. To build stronger safer communities,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Policing Co-operation (21 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I reassure the Senator of that continued engagement. Throughout the pilot process we have had consistent engagement with the LGMA and with the County and City Management Association, CCMA. Last December we held webinars and information seminars where the chair of the JPCs and the administrative officers were also invited. We will continue to engage. It is important to note an independent...

Seanad: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (22 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: This is a significant day in achieving our shared goal of zero tolerance of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. I thank Senators and Deputies on all sides of the Houses for their suggestions, debate and support. I acknowledge the work of my officials in the Department and the unbelievable work done by all those in the sector. I particularly thank them for the way they have worked...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (21 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: My Department is taking all necessary steps to manage the international protection process fairly and efficiently, as part of the broader Government response to this challenging issue. The number of international protection applications last year was 13,650, a significant increase on recent years. It represents a 186% increase on the number received in 2019, the most recent year in which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (21 Nov 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under the law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda equipment and resources. As Minister for Justice, I have no direct role in these matters. I am informed the Garda Mounted Unit is based at Áras an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) is a multi-agency statutory body established under the Criminal Assets Bureau Act 1996. The Bureau’s remit is to target a person's assets, wherever situated, which derive, or are suspected to derive, directly or indirectly, from criminal conduct. Since its inception, the Bureau has been at the forefront of fighting...