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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (3 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Since 2022, against the backdrop of war in Ukraine, increased applications for international protection, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (3 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 (3 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: By law, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business. This includes all decisions related to the upgrade of the Garda Estate. Works on the Estate are undertaken by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in cooperation with the Garda Authorities. This includes planning and completion matters. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (3 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 (3 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Combatting all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence is a central priority for me, this Government, for the Department and for the Garda Commissioner. 'Zero Tolerance,' the Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (DSGBV), set out an ambitious five-year programme of reform to achieve a society which does not accept DSGBV or the attitudes which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (3 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.

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Leader of the Seanad for listing this business this afternoon. As Senators will be aware, I am here to present the Defamation (Amendment) Bill to Seanad Éireann. Those aware of the statutory provisions in respect of defamation will know that when it comes to any legislation governing defamation, we are trying to balance two conflicting constitutional rights. On one hand,...

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I think it is the Senator.

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Gabhaim buíochas le gach Seanadóir as a gcuid óráidí spéisiúla. I thank the Senators for their contributions. I thank Senator Gallagher for indicating his and Fianna Fáil's support for the legislation before the House. I then listened very carefully to Senator McDowell, who has great experience in this area, having been the Minister that steered...

Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(4)) Regulations 2025: Motion (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(4)) (Data Protection Commission) Regulations 2025; Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(4)) (Information Commissioner) Regulations 2025; and Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(4)) (Comptroller and Auditor General) Regulations 2025; copies of which were laid in draft...

Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(4)) Regulations 2025: Motion (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Deputies Carthy and Gannon for their contributions. Deputy Carthy was correct in stating that these regulations are not seeking in any way to restrict the rights of a data subject. In fact, they are seeking to add protection to the rights of a data subject by ensuring that the three agencies that are the subject matter of the regulations act only where necessary and in a...

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I welcome the opportunity to address the House on an issue that is of significant importance and has widespread impact throughout our society. It is the issue of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. The purpose of keeping this issue in the public domain and discussing it within the Houses of the Oireachtas is to ensure that we can identify the appropriate measures to combat it. This...

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I dtús báire, gabhaim buíochas leis na Teachtaí Dála as páirt a ghlacadh sa díospóireacht. I thank all the Members for their interesting and informed contributions to the debate. I also want to welcome to the Public Gallery any people who are victims of the criminal activity that we have been discussing here today and the people who are supportive of...

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have gone on too long.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: An Garda Síochána publishes data on the allocation of Gardaí by Division, Station and rank, including for each Garda station in the country. This can be found at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/bd777-an-garda-siochana-your-polic e-service-some-facts-and-figures/. The Deputy can access data dealing with the “Allocation of Probationer Gardaí by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (9 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I strongly condemn the use of knives to threaten, intimidate or harm others. The Government is committed to ensuring that the problems that we have seen in neighbouring jurisdictions do not repeat themselves here. Knives may be used in the commission of many different types of offence, ranging from threats and intimidation, robbery and aggravated burglary to serious assaults and murder....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (9 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am determined to do everything in my power to ensure that the criminal justice system empowers victims by providing the support, information, and respect they deserve throughout what can be a challenging and difficult journey. Victim Support at Court (V-SAC) is a longstanding partner organisation of my Department and a cornerstone service that provides essential emotional and practical...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (9 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Probate Office is an office of the High Court. Management of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in the exercise of their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and given the separation of powers in the Constitution. Probate functions are also carried out by County Registrars at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Airport Security (9 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: When any non-EEA national presents at a border, an Immigration Officer must determine whether that person should be granted leave to land and gain entry to the State. In performing their duties, an Officer is required to consider all of the circumstances of the individual at the time of entry in line with the provisions of the Immigration Act 2004. Where an Israeli national presents at a...