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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (22 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that the primary purpose of the employment vetting carried out by the National Vetting Bureau is to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults. I am sure the Deputy will appreciate the importance of this task and the need for it to be carried out thoroughly and correctly. Vetting is carried out by An Garda Síochána in accordance with the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I was in Tipperary last week when I was invited to speak at the president's lunch at the Tipperary Chamber of Commerce. This is why I was in Thurles. As part of my visit, I was also able to travel to Cashel. I wish I had been able to stay longer and meet people. In no way did I suggest that anybody was being manipulated. I was asked a number of questions by a radio presenter and I...

Broadcasting (Oversight of RTÉ Accounts) (Amendment) Bill 2024: First Stage (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: No.

Appointment of a Member of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I move: That Dáil Éireann, noting that the Government agreed on 13th February, 2024, to propose, for the approval of Dáil Éireann, Eilis Barry to be a member of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority on the nomination of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, and pursuant to section 9 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015, approves the appointment by the...

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I welcome the opportunity to address the House this afternoon on the very serious issue of the recent arson attacks that have been carried out by a small number of people determined to sow division in our communities. I want to be very clear that, while I will address issues around immigration today, the matter of arson is a criminal and violent act, and is not under any circumstances a...

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I never used that word.

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy has not heard me use that language.

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I did not say that.

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: Do not quote me incorrectly. Quote me correctly please.

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: Do not quote me incorrectly.

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I did not say the women-----

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I will try to respond by grouping. Many similar remarks have been made and there were not too many questions. I concluded my opening remarks by saying that intimidation, violence and acts of arson or incitement are not a legitimate form of protest and those responsible must be held accountable. While we disagree on plenty in this Chamber, we have all condemned these acts and are all clear...

Seanad: Community Safety and Investment: Motion [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: The motion gives me the opportunity to set out what the Government is doing to improve community safety through investment in An Garda Síochána to provide for additional recruitment, equipment and technology and the introduction of laws and changing structures. Most Senators referred to the riots before Christmas, but all of this investment and these changes are to benefit not only...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug and Alcohol Testing (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: Road traffic enforcement is an integral part of the day to day duties of all frontline Gardaí. On average 25% of roads policing enforcement and 75% of drug/drink driving checks are carried out by regular members. The budgetary provision for the recruitment of 800 - 1000 new Gardaí this year will both increase the number of frontline Gardaí and allow for the expansion of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 327 and 328 together. The Victorian-era laws that were repealed by the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 1993 caused immeasurable harm to generations of gay and bisexual men, criminalising and stigmatizing them simply because of their sexual orientation. I am deeply conscious that people who were criminalised by these laws, and their families, are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Procurement Contracts (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 329 and 345 together. The Multi-Unit Developments (MUDs) Act 2011 was enacted with the primary purposes of reforming the law relating to the ownership and management of common areas of multi-unit developments, and facilitating the fair, efficient and effective management of owners' management companies (OMCs). Well-functioning OMCs are key to maintaining...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Consultations (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: As Minister, I do not comment on individual IIP applications, however, my Department will engage with the representatives of the organisation concerned directly in this regard. I can advise the Deputy that updated information in relation to the winding down of the Programme and the processing of applications has recently been published on my Department’s website and an updated FAQ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: The information as requested by the Deputy is not collated in the manner requested. I can advise the Deputy that updated information in relation to the winding down of the Programme and the processing of applications has recently been published on my Department’s website and an updated FAQ is now available also. Both are available at the following link:...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for all operational policing matters, including responses by An Garda Síochána to emergency calls. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I am advised by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána operates a Regional Control Room strategy which ensures that Garda resources are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy has been requested to supply an updated statutory declaration in support of their application for naturalisation. This document has been requested as the initial application relied on a Stamp 2 immigration permission as part of their overall reckonable residency. As the Stamp 2 is not reckonable for residency purposes, the person concerned did not...