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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (26 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: It is open to anyone to make an application for citizenship once they meet the criteria as set out in the 1956 Act, as amended. Once an application is received, only at this point that can a determination be made on whether the applicant satisfies the statutory criteria for naturalisation. The Citizenship Division of my Department have taken a significant number of steps to speed up the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (26 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy holds a Stamp 4 immigration permission valid until 26 May 2025. The person's Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card was originally printed on 27 June 2022 and my Department has no record of an unsuccessful delivery for it. However, I have arranged for the person's IRP card to be re-issued as soon as possible. Once printed, they should receive their card...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (26 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy holds a Stamp 4 immigration permission valid until 21 November 2024. An online registration renewal application was submitted by the person concerned on 22 September 2024. The Registration Office of my Department are currently processing applications submitted from the week commencing 03 September 2024. The processing date is advertised on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (26 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, the investigation and prevention of crime and potential criminal activity are operational matters for the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána, That said, I have been informed that gardai that the person in question obtained a Protection Order on the 22 August 2024. The Order was received from the Court Service, processed, and then transmitted to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (26 Sep 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: Immigration Status (26 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that based on the information supplied, it has unfortunately not been possible to any locate the application for the person referred to. If more information can be provided we would be happy to re-examine your request. Please supply: First / given name of applicant Family / surname of applicant Date of birth of applicant Application number Queries in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (26 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: As you will be aware the Legal Aid Board is the statutory, independent body responsible for the provision of civil legal aid and advice to persons of modest means in the State, in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995 and the Civil Legal Aid Regulations 1996 to 2021. Applicants for legal aid must meet the financial eligibility criteria under section 29 of the Act...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (26 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, restricting an accused person’s liberty prior to trial is a very serious matter, given the constitutional presumption of innocence and the presumptive entitlement to remain at liberty that flows from that. In response to the Deputy, our bail legislation has been strengthened on several occasions. It now enables courts to refuse bail for a person charged with a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Functions (26 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: With regards to Citizenship, 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. Citizenship Division have taken a significant number of steps to speed up the process for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (26 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 220 and 223 together. At the outset I would like to assure the Deputy that the whole of Government are absolutely committed to providing An Garda Síochána with the resources necessary to make sure every community around Ireland are safe and feel safe. As of the end of June, the latest date for which verified and published figures are available,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (26 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda resources. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions. I have provided An Garda Siochana with its highest...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (26 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: I have contacted the Garda authorities for the information requested by the Deputy. Regrettably, this information was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy directly when it is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (26 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the deployment of Garda members throughout the State. I am informed by the Garda authorities that a distribution model is used which takes into account all relevant factors including population, crime trends and the policing needs of each individual Division. I am assured by the Garda Commissioner that personnel...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (26 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: While I have no direct role in the assignment of Gardaí or any Garda resource, I am assured by the Garda Commissioner that personnel assigned throughout the country, together with the overall policing arrangements and operational strategies are continually monitored and reviewed. In regard to the deployment of Garda personnel, a distribution model is used which takes into account all...

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: There is already.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: If this were to apply, then you have a statutory sentencing for the aged-out child, which does not exist currently for the child, specific to this.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: Yes.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: There is potential for further changes.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: This is specific to the case because four or five current cases specific to this issue are potentially impacted. There will be-----

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: -----possible further change but there are ongoing cases that need to be resolved before this.