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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Reports (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Programme for Government commits the Government to use the research into the cost of disability to individuals and families to properly inform the direction of future policy. My Department commissioned Indecon International Consultants to carry out research into the cost of disability in Ireland. The report has been received and my Department is considering it in detail. As part of...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: My Department provides a number of supports which are available to applicants for international protection. The Daily Expenses Allowance is payable to all international protection seekers who reside in direct provision accommodation. It is payable at the rate of €38.80 per adult and €29.80 per child. Where an international protection applicant has the right to access and...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The process in respect of all jobseeker's payments including part-time workers in the educational sector is kept under review.In general, there is no delay in processing jobseeker's benefit claims if the relevant claim application forms and supporting documentation are completed by the customer in a timely manner. Seasonal workers including educational workers should apply for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy is aware, the judiciary are, under the Constitution, independent in the exercise of their judicial functions. The conduct of court business is entirely a matter for the Presidents of the Courts and the Chief Justice. As the Deputy is aware, the Judicial Council was established pursuant to the Judicial Council Act 2019 and is independent in the performance of its functions....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, Minister McGrath and Minister McEntee have agreed, in principle, to establish the new Community Safety Innovation Fund. The scheme, when established, will consider applications to allocate funds to community safety projects and other policy initiatives in the area including the work of the new Local Community Safety Partnerships. This new fund will reflect...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: 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. A determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria attendant to naturalisation,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Properties (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Department of Justice Immigration Service Delivery offices located at Burgh Quay and the International Protection Office on Lower Mount Street in Dublin are open to the public to access services. The International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) premises on Hanover Street is provided and managed by the Department of Justice Corporate Facilities Unit. Onsite hearing rooms and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 493 and 494 together. 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. I am deeply conscious of how important...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Communications (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: It is not my practice to conduct Government business by text message. Text messages, however, are used for routine matters, such as for office management, scheduling, diary meetings etc. I am fully aware of my obligations under Freedom of Information legislation and I act in accordance with that legislation. All emails in my office are handled in full accordance with FOI requirements.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will appreciate, difficulties in relation to the execution of warrants, including bench warrants, are a long-standing issue for many police services around the world; notably relating to persons actively seeking to evade detection and where limited identification information might be available to support enforcement. I am assured, however, that An Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is responsible under the law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. In addition, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the allocation of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no role in these decisions. I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes the allocation of resources among Garda units. As Minister for Justice, I have no direct role in these matters. I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently 27 dogs attached to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes the arrangement of training courses for Garda members. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the aim of the Garda van personnel carrier...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. Further, the allocation of Garda resources is made in light of identified operational demands. This includes deployment of personnel among the various Garda Divisions and specialist units. As...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes the distribution of resources across the various Garda Divisions. As Minister for Justice, I have no direct role in this matter. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The figures requested by the Deputy are set out in the following table. There has been a continued year-on-year increase in funding for the Data Protection Commission (DPC) , which has its own Vote since 1 January 2020. Year Allocated DPC Funding Underspends 2021 €19,100,000 - 2020 €16,916,000 ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the Office of the Inspector of Prisons is a statutory body, independent in its work, including with respect to the management of the section 31(2) report referred to. The Inspector continues to engage with my officials regarding the progress made with a view to the finalisation of the report as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The CLÁR Programme provides funding under a number of different Measures for small-scaleinfrastructural projects in designated rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population over a defined period. To date, successful projects under Measures 1 (Support for Schools/Community Safety Measures), Measure 2 (Outdoor Community Recreation Facilities), Measure 3a (Community...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The CLÁR Programme provides funding under a number of different Measures for small-scaleinfrastructural projects in designated rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population over a defined period. To date, successful projects under Measures 1 (Support for Schools/Community Safety Measures), Measure 2 (Outdoor Community Recreation Facilities), Measure 3a (Community...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Cycling Facilities (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme provides funding for the development of new outdoor recreational infrastructure and for maintenance and promotion of existing outdoor recreational infrastructure in rural Ireland. Louth County Council were approved for funding of €200,000 under the 2019 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme for the development and enhancement of the...