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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: My Department has recently received documents from the applicant and their application for a certificate of naturalisation continues to be processed with a view to establishing whether they meet the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation. It will be submitted to me for decision in due course. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: The person referred to by the Deputy was issued a letter refusing them permission to remain in the state on 17 August 2021. 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 persons concerned. These representations, together with all other information and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: My Department has no record of a visa application having been made for the individuals concerned. If the Deputy can supply further information, including the relevant visa application numbers, I will ensure that the matter is re-examined. It is open to any person to create a visa application at any time. Upon creating an on-line visa application, the summary sheet must be printed and signed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 7 February 2020. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. The granting of Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: Firstly, I would like to say that I am of course aware of the serious incident involving a scrambler which occurred recently, and I wish to extend my heartfelt sympathies to the victim. As the Deputy will be appreciate, I cannot comment on any specific incident in detail, but I can assure him that tackling such serious and sometimes tragic incidents involving scramblers is a top priority for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: Traditionally, citizenship applicants are required to attend an in-person citizenship ceremony to take an oath of fidelity to the State and complete the process to receive their certificate of naturalisation. Due to the pandemic, it has not been possible to hold such ceremonies since March 2020. In January, a temporary system was established to enable citizenship applicants to complete...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: My Department is not aware of any particular difficulty encountered by our customers wishing to make payment for their Irish Residence Permit (IRP). My officials have examined the system and confirmed that all functions appear to be operational, outside the occasional issue with submission which, upon further inspection, has been found to be a user error or a difficulty with the user’s...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to bring forward a regularisation scheme within 18 months of the formation of the Government, to create new pathways for long-term undocumented people and their dependents. Applicants will need to meet specific criteria and these will be formed with a clear consideration of Ireland's European Union and Common Travel Area commitments. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: 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. Section 16 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended provides discretion to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 5 December 2019. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. The granting of Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: 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) and all other applicable...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 10 April 2019 and my Department issued the applicant with an approval letter on 12 October 2021. My Department has received all necessary documentation from the applicant and, provided all is in order, I expect that a certificate of naturalisation should issue in the coming weeks. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 28 February 2020. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. The granting of Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 6 February 2020. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. My Department has continued to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, the Programme for Government gives a clear commitment to establish a gambling regulator focused on public safety and well-being, covering gambling online and in person, and the powers to regulate advertising, gambling websites and apps. On 19 October 2021, the Government approved the publication of the General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. 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 instances,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the distribution and management of Garda resources between the various Garda Divisions. Neither I nor the Minister for Justice have any direct role in these matters, but we are assured that the Garda authorities keep this distribution under constant review, to ensure the optimum use of available Garda members....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

James Browne: The budget provided by Government to the Garda Commissioner continues to increase to unprecedented levels, with an allocation of €1.952 billion for 2021. Budget 2022 provides over €2 billion in funding. This has enabled sustained and ongoing investment in An Garda Siochana, including in County Carlow. As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (21 Oct 2021)

James Browne: The Government is determined to tackle anti-social behaviour and I am very conscious of the impact it can have on the quality of life for local communities, including in Dublin’s inner city. We want people to feel safe and be safe in Dublin, whether they live or work in Dublin or want to visit and enjoy our capital city.  As the Deputy may be aware, Minister Humphreys...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (21 Oct 2021)

James Browne: It should be understood that in setting up the provisions to tackle anti-social behaviour on foot of the enactment of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, provision was made for a number of preliminary interventions - warnings, good behaviour contracts and referrals to the Juvenile Diversion Programme - which were intended to address the problem behaviour. The rationale was that if these...