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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Issues (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that UK nationals entering or reentering the state are treated no differently for immigration purposes than Irish or EU citizens.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Northern Ireland (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Good Friday Agreement specifically provided that it was essential to acknowledge and address the suffering of the victims of violence as a necessary element of reconciliation. The establishment by both the UK and Irish Governments of the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains (ICLVR) was one among a key set of actions taken by the Governments in fulfilling this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 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 administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including all decisions related to the Garda Estate. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I can, however, assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to building stronger, safer...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: It has not been possible to gather the information sought by the Deputy in the time available, I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (23 Jul 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. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was refused by the Visa Office in Dublin. The reasons for this decision were set out in the refusal letter sent to the applicant on 21 November 2022. An appeal of this decision was received on 18 January 2023. All visa applicants are advised that the onus is on them to provide as much information in support of their application as they feel is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that this Government is deeply committed to tackling domestic, sexual and gender-based violence in all its forms. The prioritisation of this hugely important work is evident in the policy and legislative developments implemented by this Government and those that are currently being progressed. Let me be quite clear that any behaviour from accommodation providers...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (23 Jul 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. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1427 and 1459 together. 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 Síochána, including for the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. The Garda Commissioner and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to fight crime and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda organisation is central to this policy. I was pleased to secure unprecedented funding of over €2.35 billion for this year, a 25% increase since 2020, which is supporting the continued recruitment of Garda members and staff. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1429, 1436, 1443, 1470, 1474 and 1504 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the Policy Document for Non-EEA Family Reunification, which was last amended in 2016, is currently under review. The review is examining a wide range of matters relating to applications for family reunification including the nature and suitability of current income thresholds and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Irish Prison Service recognises the importance of supporting neurodiverse people in custody, and are engaged in a number of important initiatives to this effect. Everyone committed to the care of the Irish Prison Service has both a nursing and medical assessment completed within 2 and 24 hours respectively. These assessments highlight and initiate further services that may be required...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Irish Prison Service is responsible for the care all people given a custodial sentence by the Courts for the duration of that sentence. During this time, the victim of the crime for which that person has been convicted is entitled to certain information about the management of the perpetrators sentence, including information about their release. To provide this information directly to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Judicial Council was established on 17th December 2019 as an independent body. Its members are all of the judges in Ireland, who are a separate and independent branch of Government under the Constitution. As Minister, I have no role in relation to the operation of the Judicial Council or its Committees. Section 7 of the Judicial Council Act, 2019 sets out the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Victim’s Forum was established for state, social and community groups to discuss how best to work together to meet the needs of victims. The Forum is co-chaired by a representative of the sector and a senior official from my Department. The Victims Forum will operate in line with the Transparency Code prepared by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in accordance with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: Improving the experience of all victims engaging with the criminal justice system has been a priority for me since taking office. I'm acutely conscious that coming forward to report sexual and/or domestic violence can be a deeply traumatic experience for victims and I am determined to do everything in my power to ensure that the criminal justice system empowers victims to have the confidence...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, in 2022 I published Zero Tolerance: Ireland’s Third National Strategy to combat Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (DSGBV). The strategy sets out an ambitious whole of government five-year programme of reform to achieve a society which does not accept DSGBV or the attitudes which underpin these crimes and to create a system that supports and empowers...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1437 and 1441 together. 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 Síochána, including the distribution of Garda members and vehicles between the different Garda units and Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in such...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that Ireland supports the entry of migrants through legal pathways, to facilitate migration into the State. These include arrangements for various categories of persons, including; workers, international students and family members. Details of these pathways can be found on the Immigration Service website at the following link: In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by officials in the Citizenship Division of my Department that correspondence issued on 18 June 2024 to the solicitor of the person referred to by the Deputy, requesting further information and documentation in support of their application. I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants. I want to assure anyone who has an application for naturalisation...