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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management of and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes the recruitment and retention of Garda members. The Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities – and strengthening An Garda Síochána is at the core of that. We will continue to provide An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (13 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 and 174 together. The person referred to by the Deputy created an on-line Join Family (Irish national)(de facto partner) Preclearance application on 11 October 2023. The supporting documentation and relevant fees were applied on 6 November 2023 in the Ottawa office. This visa application was received in the Dublin Visa Office on 17 November 2023. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (13 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: The State has a duty to protect its borders and following examination, ensure that all arriving passengers are entitled to enter the State. This is a fundamental exercise of State sovereignty, which is necessary to protect the security of the State and to prevent illegal immigration. The exercise of powers in this area is at all times subject to the law and to respect for individual rights. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (13 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a letter issued, dated 01 December 2023, granting the person concerned, as an exceptional measure, an extension of their visitor permission on Stamp 3 conditions until 16 March 2024. The person concerned should make arrangements to register this permission with their local registration office as soon as possible, if they have not already done so....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (13 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that deportation and removal processes are an essential part of any immigration system. It must be acknowledged that those who do not have a legal right to remain in this country must remove themselves from the State. A person subject to a Deportation Order has no legal basis to remain in the State. Their case to remain in the State has been considered in detail and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reports (13 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: My Department's community safety policy is about people being safe and, importantly, feeling safe in their own community. I have provided funding of €7.9 million in 2024 for the creation of a new National Office for Community Safety and to roll out Local Community Safety Partnerships nationwide. The Local Community Safety Partnerships are provided for in Part 3 of the Policing,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Appointments to State Boards (14 Dec 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (14 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: The State is required to examine the application of anyone who presents at the borders of the State, or is in the State, and indicates that they wish to make an application for international protection. This is in accordance with our obligations under international and EU asylum law and the Government takes those commitments very seriously. The number of international protection...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (14 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 386 to 388, inclusive, together. A key goal of the Zero Tolerance Strategy to address domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV), is ensuring that everyone who needs a refuge space will get one, and I am committed to working with my Government colleagues and those working in the sector to achieve this. As the deputy is aware, the Government will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (14 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: Legislation providing for the establishment of the statutory domestic, sexual and gender based violence (DSGBV) agency completed its passage through the Houses of the Oireachtas last month. The agency, which will be called Cuan, will fall under the remit of my Department and will be dedicated to tackling and reducing DSGBV and supporting victims and survivors. The Agency is expected to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 Dec 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% increase in the Garda training allowance to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (14 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, the Government will establish Cuan, the statutory agency with a dedicated focus on Domestic Sexual and Gender-Based Violence next month. The agency will have a specific mandate to drive the implementation of the Zero Tolerance: Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence across Government, bringing the expertise and focus required to tackle...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (14 Dec 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: International Protection (14 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: My Department takes all necessary steps to manage the international protection process efficiently and effectively, while ensuring the integrity of those processes is maintained at all times. In July this year, I published a report on the international protection modernisation programme for 2023 and 2024. This programme is implementing measures to improve efficiencies and throughput as well...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Female Genital Mutilation (14 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: The International Protection Office (IPO) of my Department is responsible for examining all international protection applications received and, under the International Protection Act 2015, each application is assessed individually on its merits. An applicant’s gender must be taken into account when assessing persecution. Section 7(2)(f) of the International Protection Act 2015...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (14 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: Under the Review of Policy Options for Prison and Penal Reform 2022-2024, there is a commitment to conduct a review of remission and temporary release to improve rehabilitation and reduce reoffending and overcrowding in prisons. As the Deputy will be aware, prisoners sentenced to a definite term generally qualify for one quarter remission on the basis of good behaviour. In the current...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (14 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: Maidir le hAlt 10.1B d’Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla, 2003, arna leasú, tá mo Roinnse tar éis bheith ag obair leis an ngníomhaireacht atá ar conradh chun 5% den bhuiséad fógraíochta a leithroinnt ar mheáin Ghaeilge, mar a cheanglaítear le forálacha Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla, 2003, arna leasú. Le linn na bhfeachtas...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (14 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 397 and 399 together. Níorbh fhéidir an t-eolas a chur i dtoll a chéile san achar iarrtha ama. Rachaidh mé i dteagmháil leis an Teachta go díreach a luaithe a bheidh an t-eolas ar fáil.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (14 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: Mar is eol don Teachta, foráiltear le hAlt 10.1A d’Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla, 2003, arna leasú, nach foláir gur i nGaeilge a bheidh 20% ar a laghad d’fhógraíocht. Tá treoir úsáideach ina leith sin curtha ar fáil, chomh maith, ag an gCoimisinéir Teanga. Is féidir liom a chur in iúl don Teachta go dtuigeann mo...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (14 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: Justice Plan 2023, published earlier this year, 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, which are: - Tackle crime, enhance national security and transform policing - Improve access to justice and modernise the courts system - Strengthen community safety, reduce reoffending, support...