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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (24 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: Naturalisation Applications (24 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: 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. Further detailed information on how to apply for naturalisation is available on my Department's Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (24 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to is the subject of Deportation Order. A Deportation Order requires the person concerned to remove themselves from the State and remain outside the State. The enforcement of Deportation Orders is a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). Representations were received on their behalf requesting that the deportation order be revoked, pursuant to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (24 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (24 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that the persons referred to were granted Temporary Protection on 05 April 2022. I can advise that EU Council Implementing Decision 2022/382 applied the provisions of the Temporary Protection Directive to persons displaced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, including persons recognised as refugees in Ukraine. In June 2024, the Council of the European Union extended...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (24 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that I am fully committed to ensuring that Ireland’s International Protection system is robust and rules based, and that our borders are protected. I have significantly increased investment into the international protection system, which has allowed for a major increase in processing capacity and the introduction of accelerated processing. Last July, I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (24 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, funding for An Garda Síochána is provided through Vote 20, the Garda Vote and is not accounted under my Department's Vote. The Garda Commissioner is the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) and is accountable for the economy and the efficiency of An Garda Síochána in using its resources....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (24 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: Departmental Staff (24 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: My Department’s Blended Working (BW) Policy was introduced in August 2022 following extensive consultation with staff and management and was developed in line with the Blended Working Policy Framework for Civil Service Organisations issued by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform. This policy has recently been reviewed and updated, again in consultation with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (24 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including all operational matters, under section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended). As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions. I am informed by the Garda authorities that all personnel attached to Garda Roads Policing Units...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (24 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: Residency Permits (24 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: The immigration residence permission renewal application from the person referred to by the Deputy has been processed and they have been granted a Stamp 2 immigration permission valid until 30 September 2025. The person's new Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card was printed on 13 September 2024 and will be delivered within 10 - 15 working days of that date. Queries in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (24 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: 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. Applicants are required to have 5 years reckonable residence in the State prior to making an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (24 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: In recent years, I have increased investment at every level of the international protection system, including in the International Protection Office, to deal effectively with the increase in applications. As a consequence, there are now more than 500 staff based at the Mount Street premises, involved in all stages of the international protection process, from initial registration, through to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Stardust Fire (24 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: As announced by the Taoiseach in July, the Government approved a scheme of ex gratia redress awards totalling €24 million which has been agreed with the families’ legal representatives. Arrangements for the disbursement of payments through the families legal representatives are being made. Separate arrangements will be made for the legal costs incurred in connection with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Foreign Conflicts (24 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am certainly aware of the conflict in Sudan and its impact, and appreciate that this is a difficult time for our Sudanese community and their loved ones. In that regard, my Department has assisted the Department of Foreign Affairs in their work to evacuate Irish citizens and their families from Sudan. It is open to the people affected who have family members here to apply for a visa....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (24 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: An Garda Síochána (24 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 all operational policing matters. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions. I am advised by the Garda authorities that Traffic Watch is a partnership approach to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Freedom of Information (24 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: My Department is committed to fulfilling all of its obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 including ensuring that those seeking records are dealt with in an open and transparent manner. All decisions to refuse requests are made in accordance with the relevant exemptions and administrative refusals as set out in the Freedom of Information Act 2014. Any decisions to refuse...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (24 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Building Better Lives (BBL) programme has been delivered as the treatment programme for sexual offending since 2009 in Irish Prisons. It is based on Canada’s Rockwood model of treatment. The programme is provided over two stages; a shorter motivational group (Exploring Better Lives; EBL) and the longer term more intensive treatment group, Practicing Better Lives (PBL). Typically...