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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Correspondence (1 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I understand that the Deputy has been in touch with my Department and will resubmit the correspondence she references. Once this correspondence is received and considered by officials in my Department I will engage with the Deputy on the matters she wishes to raise.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (1 Jul 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 (1 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: As I mentioned to the Deputy in my response to him on 24 June, with reference to the report on asbestos from 2016, I have been informed by An Garda Síochána that the OPW re-surveyed the 12 Garda Stations in early 2017 and was satisfied that works to remove asbestos containing materials (ACMs) were not necessary at that time. In all 12 cases there were either no ACMs detected, they...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (1 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: While the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) cannot comment publicly on individual cases, I assure the Deputy that IPAS officials are aware of the specific case and the identified needs, and are giving this matter attention. By way of context, I also wish to reassure the Deputy that IPAS has a number of protocols and procedures in place for considering applications for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (1 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can inform the Deputy that the issues raised in the correspondence are being dealt with and officials from Immigration Service Delivery of my Department have engaged directly with the person concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (1 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can advise the Deputy that the application referred to was created on 20 February 2024. The application and supporting documentation was received in the Tehran Embassy on 06 March 2024. The application was received in the Dublin Visa Office on 02 April 2024 where it awaits examination and processing. My Departments business target for join family visa applications is 12 months. It must be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (1 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: While the Temporary Protection Directive was extended until March 2026, political agreement was reached at the Justice and Home Affairs Council on 12-13 June to extend it to by a further year until March 2027. This will provide certainty for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BoTP) who can continue to avail of the protections that the Directive provides during this time. BoTPs hold...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (1 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Since 2022, against the backdrop of war in Ukraine, increased need, and the acute shortages of accommodation, it has not been possible for the State to apply specific policies in relation to distribution of accommodation centres, including a geographic or county-by-county based dispersal plan. In relation to the State's Ukraine response, the level of need for accommodation among people...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (1 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 578 and 579 together. An Garda Síochána needs modern tools and equipment to protect people from harm and save lives. The Programme for Government includes a commitment to allow for the use of biometric technologies in certain circumstances as a tool to process evidence in serious cases. Work is well advanced on the drafting of a Bill to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (1 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 580 and 581 together. It has not been possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (1 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. There are no plans to revise the current provisions. Applicants are required to have 5 years reckonable residence in the State prior to making an application, except for spouses of Irish nationals where the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (1 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 584 and 585 together. I can advise the Deputy that there are currently seven overseas Visa Offices in addition to the Visa Office in Dublin. They are located in Abuja, Beijing, London, Moscow, Ankara, Abu Dhabi and New Delhi. While the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade processes certain visa applications in Irish Embassies abroad under delegated...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (1 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 586 and 587 together. In keeping with the Government commitment to significantly enhance the delivery of public services digitally, phase one of my Department's Immigration Customer Service Portal went live in October 2024. The Customer Service Portal is a self-service portal that enables applicants to check their immigration application status, book...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (1 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can advise the Deputy that there has been no change to my Department's policy regarding the processing of Irish Visa applications. When a person applies for an Irish visa, they are required to complete an application form and supply all the required documentation. Guidelines to assist individuals making visa applications are published on my Department's website, this includes a full list...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (1 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 589, 590 and 591 together. In keeping with the Government commitment to significantly enhance the delivery of public services digitally, phase one of my Department's Immigration Customer Service Portal went live in October 2024. The Customer Service Portal is a self-service portal that enables applicants to check their immigration application status, book...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (1 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: As the Deputy will be aware, the review of the Policy Document for Non-EEA Family Reunification, which was last amended in 2016, is examining a wide range of matters relating to applications for family reunification. These matters include the nature and suitability of current income thresholds and waiting periods. My Department has consulted with a wide variety of stakeholders and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Electronic Tagging (1 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 593 and 594 together. The Programme for Government commits to implementing electronic tagging for appropriate categories of offender, such as individuals who:have been charged with a serious offence or are appealing a District Court sentence and admitted with certain bail conditions, such as curfew or exclusion zones (Bail Act 1997, as amended).who are on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (1 Jul 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: Court Accommodation (1 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 596, 597, 598, 599 and 600 together. As the Deputy will be aware, management of the courts and operational matters, including matters pertaining to court buildings, are the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in the exercising of its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998. However, to be of assistance to the Deputy, my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (1 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The table below provides a breakdown of the number of Gardaí attached to the Roads Policing Unit by division at 31 May 2025, the latest date which figures are available. ROADS POLICING 2009 - 31 May 2025 DIVISION Gardaí D.M.R. EAST 9 D.M.R. NORTH 15 D.M.R. NORTH CENTRAL 16 ...