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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (1 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can inform the Deputy that, to date, I have held three meetings with the Garda Commissioner since taking office. All these meetings were held in my Department's offices at 51 St. Stephen's Green and were attended by senior officials from my Department as well as from An Garda Síochána. The relevant dates are as follows:24 January 20257 February 20256 March 2025In addition to these...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (1 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 579, 580 and 581 together. It has not been possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (1 Apr 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: Visa Applications (1 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can inform the Deputy that the Working Holiday Authorisation Programme (WHA) allows non-EEA nationals from certain countries to come to Ireland to experience living and working for a certain period of time, normally one year, without the requirement of a formal work permit. Applications for the Programme are processed and approved by the Department of Foreign Affairs. My Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (1 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The application from the person referred to by the Deputy was approved 27 March 2025. They can expect to receive their new Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card in the next 10-15 working days. The person concerned can now directly check the status of their immigration application on the Immigration Service’s new Digital Contact Centre (DCC). They can register for, or log in to their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (1 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I understand that the Deputy's question relates to the requirement for proof of finance available to a Non-EEA national student seeking residence in the State to study. One of the key conditions applicable to a student coming to Ireland is that they must be able to support themselves without claiming state benefits. As such, proof of available finances is a requirement for all relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (27 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: My Department funds Muintir na Tíre through a mix of grant funding and a rebate on the costs of their SMS Alert Scheme. Muintir na Tíre is a social movement that develops and assists rural communities across the country. My Department has worked with them for many years in the area of Crime Prevention and Community Development and provides funding to cover the costs incurred by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (27 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: A Stamp 2 immigration residence permission indicates permission to study a full time course of education on the official Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP) for a specified period, subject to conditions. The primary purpose of the Stamp 2 is to provide opportunities for study in Ireland. All applicants must show that they have sufficient funds to support their stay in Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Artificial Intelligence (27 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Data protection is a fundamental right under EU law and is governed by the General Data Protection Directive (GDPR), and the Law Enforcement Directive. GDPR protects individuals' fundamental rights in the digital age and facilitates business by clarifying rules for companies and public bodies in the digital single market. A single law across the EU, reduces the fragmentation in approach...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (27 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that on the 27th February 2025, there were 5,202 persons in custody, of which 3,423 persons (66%) have previously spent time in custody.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cybersecurity Policy (27 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 320 and 324 together. For sound operational and security reasons, my Department does not disclose specific information relating to attacks, spend, training, and/or specific strategies employed to counter and combat the threats posed to information security. My Department implements a security-by-design and defence-in-depth approach to cyber security....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (27 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: 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, particularly considering the current processing times. I want to assure anyone who has an application for naturalisation submitted that the Citizenship Division of my Department is doing everything...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (27 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can assure the Deputy that the Citizenship Division of my Department is doing everything possible to progress applications as quickly as possible. I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants, however, Citizenship Division have taken a significant number of steps to speed up the process for applicants. These included introducing an online digital application,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the Wheelock family for their terrible loss, and the pain Terence's tragic death has caused to them. My Department has previously written to the Wheelock family in response to a request which they have made for a public inquiry to be established to examine the circumstances surrounding Terence's death. The circumstances surrounding Mr...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: 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 between the different Garda units and Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. While the Garda Commissioner is operationally responsible for the allocation of Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 326, 327, 328 and 329 together. 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: An Garda Síochána (27 Mar 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: An Garda Síochána (27 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 331 and 332 together. Section 44 of the Children Act, 2001 provides that a committee is appointed to monitor the effectiveness of the Diversion Programme. The Monitoring Committee has since its inception produced annual reports on the basis of material provided by An Garda Síochána. I am informed by the Garda authorities that they are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Mar 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: An Garda Síochána (27 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am committed to building stronger, safer communities, and strengthening An Garda Síochána is at the core of that. I will continue to provide An Garda Síochána with the resources it needs to ensure communities around Ireland are safe and feel safe, including investment in recruitment, in equipment and technology and in buildings. Over €2.48 billion has been...