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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (11 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including matters relating to the Garda estate. In addition, the Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the provision and maintenance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (11 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 procurement of equipment for the service. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the tenders for the procurement of both rotary wing aircraft (helicopters) and fixed wing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (11 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) is a multi-agency statutory body established under the Criminal Assets Bureau Act 1996. The Bureau’s remit is to target a person's assets, wherever situated, which derive, or are suspected to derive, directly or indirectly, from criminal conduct. Since its inception, the Bureau has been at the forefront of fighting organised crime in this jurisdiction...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (11 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 the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions. The unprecedented allocation of over €2.35...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (11 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 An Garda Síochána, including managing the deployment of personnel among the various Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I am assured that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (11 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: Child sexual abuse is among the most heinous of crimes. I am pleased that Dáil Éireann has recently approved the State’s opt-in to the recast Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material and replacing Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (11 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can inform the Deputy that the person concerned had their Stamp 2 Irish immigration residence permission renewed on 28 May 2024, this permission is valid until 9 December 2024. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by email using the Oireachtas Mail facility at IMOireachtasMail@justice.ie, which has been specifically...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Properties (11 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that I am focused on investing in the prison estate to ensure it is fit for purpose, has the capacity to meet current and future capacity needs, and provides a safe environment for all those working and in custody in our prisons. I am also exploring a range of other potential options to meet the needs of the Irish Prison Service, including using the prison at the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (11 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application in respect of the person referred to by the Deputy is in the final stage of processing. It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. However, the nature of the naturalisation process is such that, for a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (11 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: Parliamentary Question No. 483 of 30 April 2024 refers to the number of Gardaí by rank attached to each divisional scenes of crime unit as of 22 April 2024; and at 30 June 2022. I can advise that a response issued to the Deputy on 21 May 2024. I have attached the reply for the Deputy's information.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (11 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am deeply conscious of how important the granting of naturalisation is to all of those who apply for it. In a little over two years Citizenship Division of has gone from processing around 12,000 applications a year to processing over 20,000 applications. This 66% increase in processing has been achieved through digitising and streamlining processes. The digitisation measures introduced...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (11 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: Naturalisation Applications (11 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: If a person has been granted permission to remain in Ireland under a false identity, they should engage with my Department in order to seek to revert to their true identity. This may result in the person's permission to remain in the State being reviewed or withdrawn. The person referred to by the Deputy should engage with the Citizenship Division of my Department outlining the background of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (11 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: My Department have taken a significant number of measures to increase the capacity of the international protection system. In November 2022, I introduced an accelerated procedure for international protection applicants from designated safe countries of origin. These applicants now typically receive a first instance decision within three months, a significant reduction from a norm of 22 to 26...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commemorative Events (11 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the administration of An Garda Síochána, including any decisions around commemorations. I am advised by the Garda authorities that to mark the 100th anniversary of the historic amalgamation with the Dublin Metropolitan Police (DMP), a Committee under the management of the Assistant Commissioner for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Correspondence (11 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can confirm that correspondence from the person referred to by the Deputy was received by my Department and an acknowledgement was issued on 18 January 2024. As the matter relates to an individual immigration case of another person, in line with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), it is not possible to inform the person concerned of the actions taken by officials upon receipt of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (11 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 555 and 556 together. My Department takes all necessary steps to manage the international protection process efficiently and effectively, while ensuring the integrity of those processes is maintained at all times. The International Protection Office (IPO) considers all facts when making a determination on an applicant’s case. An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (11 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. However, the nature of the naturalisation process is such that, for a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (11 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was refused by the Visa Office in Abu Dhabi on 21 August 2023. The reasons for this decision were set out in the refusal letter sent to the applicant at this time. An appeal of this decision was received on 16 October 2023. All visa applicants are advised that the onus is on them to provide as much information in support of their application as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (11 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. The person concerned submitted an Irish Association naturalisation application on 27 September 2023. Median processing times for citizenship applications currently stand at approximately 19 months. It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a...