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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Procedures (8 Oct 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 359 and 360 together. As the Deputy is aware, my Department is leading an ambitious programme of family justice reform set out in the first Family Justice Strategy, which I published in November 2022. The Strategy sets out a vision for a family justice system of the future - a system that will focus on the needs and rights of children and which will assist...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (8 Oct 2024)

Helen McEntee: The applicant referred to by the Deputy submitted an application for a permanent residence card with the EU Treaty Rights (EUTR) Division of my Department on 06 October 2023. While this application was being processed by my Department, the person cited by the Deputy was granted temporary permission to remain in the State up to 26 July 2024. Having contacted the EUTR division of my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Dissident Republican Activity (8 Oct 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy refers to the brutal murder of Mr Denis Donaldson in April 2006 in Glenties, County Donegal. A number of inquiries related to the death of Mr. Donaldson have been undertaken both in this jurisdiction and in Northern Ireland. Garda authorities are conducting an ongoing investigation into the killing of Mr. Donaldson and extensive enquiries have been carried out in this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Agreements (8 Oct 2024)

Helen McEntee: Stamp 3 permission may be granted in a range of scenarios where a non-EEA/Swiss/UK citizen has permission to reside in the State but is not permitted to work or engage in any business, trade or profession. Stamp 4 permits the holder to work without an employment permit, or to establish and operate a business. Stamp 4 also allows the holder to access state funds and services as determined by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (8 Oct 2024)

Helen McEntee: Everyone deserves to be safe and feel safe in their own communities, and of course having a visible Garda presence in the community is an important part of that. Garda funding has increased by over €500m, up 27% since 2020, bringing the total budget to €2.48 billion for 2025, building on the unprecedented allocations of over €2 billion for 2023 and €2.35 billion...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sex Offenders Notification Requirements (8 Oct 2024)

Helen McEntee: There is a robust framework of legislation in place to monitor and manage the risk posed by convicted sex offenders to the community. An offender who is subject to part 2 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001 is obliged to notify An Garda Síochána of their personal details, and of any changes to them, including their name, any other names they use, and address, for a period of time...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (8 Oct 2024)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. This application is based on Section 16 'Irish Association', which can take longer to process than applications based upon residency. I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants. I want to assure anyone who has an application for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Investigations (8 Oct 2024)

Helen McEntee: I have passed this matter to the relevant officials in my Department who are liaising with colleagues in the Department of Social Protection. My officials will respond directly to the individual as a matter of priority.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (8 Oct 2024)

Helen McEntee: My Department's Registration Office in Burgh Quay is responsible for registering immigration permissions for non-EU/EEA nationals residing in the Dublin, Meath, Kildare, Wicklow, Cork and Limerick areas only. An Garda Síochána has oversight of the first registration and renewal of immigration residence permissions for non-EU/EEA nationals residing outside of the Dublin, Meath,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (8 Oct 2024)

Helen McEntee: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, and will contact him again when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (8 Oct 2024)

Helen McEntee: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, and will contact him again when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (8 Oct 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Border Management Unit (BMU) in my Department and the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) are working closely with airlines on a range of measures to ensure that passengers have the required documentation when boarding. This includes delivering in-person training to relevant airline ground-handling staff on immigration requirements and false travel documentation. BMU officials are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (8 Oct 2024)

Helen McEntee: I understand that Parliamentary Question No. 1144 of 9 September 2024 asked for the number of whole-time equivalent Civilian Forensic Accountants and Analysts currently attached to Garda National Economic Crime Bureau. As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (8 Oct 2024)

Helen McEntee: 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 (8 Oct 2024)

Helen McEntee: 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: Ministerial Responsibilities (8 Oct 2024)

Helen McEntee: The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed and assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Section 15 of the Act sets out the statutory conditions that must be fulfilled for a certificate of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (8 Oct 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that I am fully committed to ensuring that Ireland’s International Protection system is robust and rules based, and that our borders are protected. I have significantly increased investment into the international protection system. I have implemented measures to improve efficiencies and throughput while also enhancing the application, interview, and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Budget 2025 (8 Oct 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 379 and 378 together. I can advise the Deputy that the Irish Prison Service has been allocated a budget of €525m for 2025 to increase prison capacity and tackle overcrowding. This is an increase of €79m or 18%. I can also advise the Deputy that the capital budget for the Irish Prison Service will increase by over 70% in 2025 as part of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Budget 2025 (8 Oct 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 380 and 375 together. I can assure the Deputy that I am fully committed to ensuring that Ireland’s International Protection system is robust and rules based, and that our borders are protected. I have significantly increased investment into the international protection system, which has allowed for a major increase in processing capacity and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Budget 2025 (8 Oct 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that the aim of prison education is to deliver a high quality, broad, flexible programme of education that supports people in custody to cope with their sentence, achieve personal development, prepare for life after release and establish an appetite and capacity for life-long learning. The Irish Prison Service seeks to deliver relevant programmes that cater for...