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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Sep 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. As the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Unfortunately, the information was not received in time. I will contact the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Assisted Decision-Making (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, the Programme for Government commits to commencing the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015, and the necessary amending legislation, recognising the importance of the much-needed reform that it represents. The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Act 2022 was signed into law in December 2022. The Acts bring into effect a new legislative framework...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Development Projects (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, I announced the Ballymun Implementation Board, with former Dublin GAA CEO John Costello as Chair, in February 2024. The Board is being hosted by Dublin City Council, and includes representatives from the following agencies/organisations: Dublin City Council, An Garda Síochána, Tusla, HSE, City of Dublin Education and Training Board, City of Dublin Youth...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Irish Prison Service. Unfortunately, it has not been possible to provide the information requested in the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Orders (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: Management of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in exercising their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and given the separation of powers in the Constitution. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Orders (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: Management of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in exercising their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and given the separation of powers in the Constitution. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the...

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...