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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development: Motion (6 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves, having regard to the definition of "the Agreement" in section 1 of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Act 1991 (No. 1 of 1991) (inserted by section 5 of the Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2024 (No. 3 of 2024)), the proposed amendments to Articles 1 and 12.1 of...

International Monetary Fund: Motion (6 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I move: That Dáil Éireann: (i) approves, in accordance with Article 29.5.2° of Bunreacht na hÉireann, the terms of the Sixteenth General Review of Quotas adopted by the Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund by Resolution 79-1 of 15th December, 2023, being an amendment to the State's subscription to the International Monetary Fund under Article III,...

Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters with the United Arab Emirates: Motions (6 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I move: That Dáil Éireann, pursuant to Article 29.5.2º of Bunreacht na hÉireann, approves the terms of the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between Ireland and the United Arab Emirates, signed on 21st October, 2024, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 23rd October, 2024. I thank the Ceann Comhairle and the House for...

Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters with the United Arab Emirates: Motions (6 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I was not aware we had just elected a new President ourselves, but anyway.

Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters with the United Arab Emirates: Motions (6 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I thank colleagues who know what we are talking about here for their support, in the most part, for this motion today. We all want the same thing here and the people of this country want the same thing. Where a person has committed a serious crime, where a group of individuals are spreading misery, mayhem, death and destruction across our communities, where they are dragging young people...

Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters with the United Arab Emirates: Motions (6 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I move: That Dáil Éireann, pursuant to Article 29.5.2º of Bunreacht na hÉireann, approves the terms of the Treaty on Extradition between Ireland and the United Arab Emirates, signed on 21st October, 2024, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 23rd October, 2024.

Seanad: Family Courts Bill 2022 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (7 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am pleased to be back in the Seanad to outline the amendments made to the Bill by Dáil Éireann. Before introducing the amendments, I thank Senators for their interest in and constructive approach to development of this Bill as it progresses in this House. In this regard I look forward to a continuation of the constructive approach adopted by the House to date. I note these...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (6 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: One of the overarching goals of Zero Tolerance, the Third National Strategy on DSGBV, which I published in June 2022, is to ensure that everyone who needs a refuge space will get one and under the strategy we have committed to doubling the number of refuge units across the country. This represents the fastest ever expansion of refuge accommodation in this country. To accelerate the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Capital Expenditure Programme (6 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I wish to advise the Deputy that the information requested in relation to capital expenditure is not recorded on an electoral division basis and so it is not possible to provide a comprehensive answer across the activities of my Department for the time period specified. However, I can inform the Deputy that a major project at Slane Garda Station was completed in 2024 and the PEMS...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy held a Stamp 1 immigration permission which expired on 27 October 2024. In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA national must have an employment permit granted by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment or a permission granted by the Minister for Justice which permits the holder to engage in employment, such as a Stamp 2, a Stamp 1G, a Stamp 1...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am happy to inform the Deputy that following full consideration by a Visa Officer the Visa was granted on 30 October 2024. Entry into the State is solely at the discretion of the Immigration Officer at the port of entry. The onus is on the individuals to have all documentation relating to their reasons for entering Ireland for presentation to the Immigration Officer to gain entry. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy, that there are seven overseas Visa Offices in addition to the Visa Office in Dublin. The overseas offices are located in Abuja, Beijing, London, Moscow, Ankara, Abu Dhabi and New Delhi. There are total of 108 Full Time Equivalent staff in my Department's Visa Division of which 32 staff are engaged on appeals work, many of the officers handling appeal cases will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: In line with the provisions of section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act 1924, Peace Commissioners are appointed, and may be removed from that appointment, by me in my capacity as Minister for Justice. The office of Peace Commissioner is an honorary one for which there is no remuneration or compensation by way of fees or expenses for their services. The legislation underpinning the office...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, which includes Garda HR matters. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I want to make it clear that I am very aware of how stressful and difficult the work of members of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to providing An Garda Síochána with the resources needed to Keep People Safe. This is reflected in the unprecedented allocation of €2.48 billion in Budget 2025. This represents a 27% increase in funding since 2020. As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: We are all immensely grateful to our Gardaí for their outstanding dedication and commitment to serving the public. Policing as a profession can expose people to sometimes traumatic and challenging incidents. I know Garda Management are conscious of the need to ensure appropriate supports are in place to provide assistance to all staff, particularly given the demands of modern policing....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants. I want to assure anyone who has an application for naturalisation submitted that the Citizenship Division of my Department is doing everything possible to progress applications as quickly as possible. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: A deportation order is a legal order to leave the State. Any person who has been ordered to leave the State and fails to do so is committing a criminal offence, and can be arrested without warrant if they come into contact with An Garda Síochána. Such an order remains on the person’s record permanently and means they cannot enter Ireland again in future. A person who is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, management of the courts, along with related operational matters and logistical functions, are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in exercising their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and through the separation of powers in the Constitution. It should be noted that the Department does not record data...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants. I want to assure anyone who has an application for naturalisation submitted that the Citizenship Division of my Department is doing everything possible to progress applications as quickly as possible. ...