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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Prevention (26 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Deputy Gannon for raising this issue. When there is a Topical Issue that is relevant to my Department, I will hope to be here. If I am available and not off elsewhere out of Dublin, I will be here for them. I thank Deputy Gannon for raising these issues, which are also of concern to me, not only as Minister for justice but as a TD for Dublin Bay South, which is just over the Liffey...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Prevention (26 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Prevention (26 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I was there last Thursday.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Prevention (26 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The gardaí in the inner city are not just there for the commercial sector. In my constituency , and I am sure Deputy Gannon's is the same, there are many residential areas in the inner city. In my constituency there is Glovers Court, which is right beside Aungier Street, as well as York Street and Mercer House. People want to see gardaí in the area. One of the good things about...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Prevention (26 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: We need to ensure there are as many gardaí as possible so they are around the country and on the streets.

Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (26 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I do not think the Deputy will. It passed yesterday without a vote.

Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (26 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank all Members for their contributions, which I have listened to carefully. I many not be able to respond to each of the issues that was raised. I hope they are not offended if I do not specifically refer to the issues to which they referred. I am conscious that a couple of the issue raised, for instance by Deputies Kelly and Coppinger, do not relate to the Bill so I may not be able...

Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (26 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Notwithstanding his ability as a singer, he is still going to be able to do it. People can sing songs about "The Boys of Barr na Sráide" and "The Men Behind the Wire". In loyalist parts of Belfast, they can sing whatever they want. They can do whatever activity they wish. The only time this legislation will be triggered is if it is being done with the intention to incite people to...

Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (26 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move: “That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to bring the Bill before the House. It marks a significant step forward in ensuring that Ireland’s counterterrorism framework is robust and fit for purpose in the face of modern terrorist threats. The Bill will amend the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Act 2005, a cornerstone of lreland’s...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cyber Security Bill (26 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I would like to thank the Deputy for highlighting this issue in the General Scheme of the National Cyber Security Bill. It was always the intention for all public bodies including technological universities to have an obligation to report significant cyber security incidents under the Bill. The reporting of significant cyber security incidents to the Computer Security Incident Response...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (26 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I understand that the Deputy has been in contact with my Department's Immigration Oireachtas Mail service my Department will correspond directly with the person concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (26 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: This property is no longer under consideration by the Department for international protection accommodation and is not being examined for use.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (26 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can advise the Deputy that there are currently seven overseas Visa Offices in addition to the Visa Office in Dublin. They are located in Abuja, Beijing, London, Moscow, Ankara, Abu Dhabi and New Delhi. In addition, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade process certain visa applications in Irish Embassies abroad under delegated sanction from my Department. I understand that extended...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (26 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: 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. Section 15 of the Act sets out the statutory conditions that must be fulfilled for a certificate of naturalisation to be granted. Section 16...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (26 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: In recent years my Department has taken a number of steps to upgrade the visa processing system and improve the service offered to individuals applying for Irish visas. This has included availing of services provided by VFS Global at their Visa Application Centres (VACs). Applications for Irish visas made by residents of South Africa are processed at VACs located in Cape Town, Johannesburg...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (26 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Any attempt by accommodation providers to exploit their position and prey on vulnerable individuals through such 'sex for rent' arrangements is completely unacceptable. Such actions are an abuse of power, which will not be tolerated under any circumstances. The General Scheme of the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025, which I published on 6 May, includes...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Regulations (26 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I understand that the Deputy is referring to commitments in Housing for All related to regulations to be made by my Department, in collaboration with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, under subsection 17 of section 18 of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011. The aim of these regulations is to ensure that owner management companies (OMCs) are financially sustainable...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Responsibilities (26 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Under the Programme for Government, Securing Ireland’s Future, responsibility for the regulation of owner management companies and the Multi-Unit Developments Act will be transferred from my Department, to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. While work in that regard is progressing, a legislative amendment will be necessary to avoid a potential conflict of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (26 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: 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: Departmental Inquiries (26 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can inform the Deputy that temporary protection in Ireland only applies to the following groups of people who have had to flee Ukraine due to the invasion by Russia: a) Ukrainian nationals who were residing in Ukraine before 24 February 2022; b) Nationals of a third country (other than Ukraine) or a stateless person who would have benefited from international protection (for example:...