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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Travel Documents (25 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am advised that instances arise whereby passengers present documentation to carriers at the point of embarkation which is sometimes false or inadequate and then seek to destroy or conceal that documentation before they arrive at border control. This is evidenced by operational experience and, on occasion, the discovery of concealed or destroyed documentation on board airplanes or at points...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (25 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that the Government is determined to tackle anti-social behaviour and its causes and to ensure that people are safe and feel safe in their communities, including in Drogheda. As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (25 Jun 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 (25 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: As you will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), which includes all operational policing matters. As Minister, I play no role in these independent functions. To be of assistance to the Deputy I have made enquiries on his behalf. I am advised...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: Parliamentary Question No. 456 of 21 May 2024 refers to the number of Gardaí by rank attached to the Garda Mounted Unit as of 14 May 2024, in tabular form. As the Deputy will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Jun 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 Garda business, including for the allocation of Garda members and staff to a given unit. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Jun 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Jun 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: Parliamentary Question No. 454 of 21 May 2024 refers to the number of Gardaí by rank attached to each divisional drugs unit as of 14 May 2024 in tabular form. 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, as well as for decisions on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Jun 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: Parliamentary Question No. 457 of 21 May 2024 refers to the number of dry custody cells in each district within the DMR as of 14 May 2024. As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under the law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda equipment and resources....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Unfortunately the information has not been received on time. I will contact the Deputy directly once the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Jun 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 Garda training matters. As Minister, I have no role in this regard. I am informed by the Garda authorities that training courses available from the Garda College are provided on a needs...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: While I have met many Chief Superintendents since my appointment as Minister, I have not had the opportunity to meet formally with the Chief Superintendent for DMR North, as yet. I can, however, assure the Deputy that I meet with the Garda Commissioner on a regular basis. I meet him formally on a quarterly basis and I also meet him to discuss matters as the need arises or on specific...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), which includes the administration of the Garda Age Card scheme. As Minister, I have no role in the issuing of Age Cards. I have contacted the Garda authorities and have been advised that, under the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (25 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that a snapshot analysis of the prison population is conducted on the last day of each month. The most recent analysis was conducted on 31 May 2024 and it is this analysis which has been used to provide the information requested by the Deputy. On 31 May 2024 there were 580 individuals in custody, comprising 66 women and 514 men, who are serving a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: As you will be aware, in accordance with 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 matters, nor can I direct the Commissioner with regard to them. I am informed by the Garda authorities that a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (25 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: The role of the Psychology Service in the Irish Prison Service is to deliver, develop and manage an integrated mental health and criminogenic needs assessment and treatment service for people in custody, in line with service plans and objectives, and within established professional standards, guidelines and policy. The Irish Prison Service continually monitors staffing requirements and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Jun 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 Garda training matters. As Minister, I have no role in this regard. I am informed by the Garda authorities that Gardaí with specialist training in public order policing perform duty...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Jun 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 Garda business, which includes the recording of incidents/crime data on the Garda PULSE system. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions. I am advised by the Garda authorities that there is no specific...