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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: It has not been possible to collate and examine all 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 (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: It has not been possible to collate and examine all 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 (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, Community policing is at the heart of An Garda Síochána, and all Gardaí have a role to play in community policing in the course of carrying out their duties. Community policing is also fundamental to the new Garda Operating Model which is currently being rolled across the country and is fully commenced in thirteen Garda divisions. The new model will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: 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 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Family Reunification application for the person referred to by the Deputy has been received by my Department and continues to be processed at this time. All applications are processed in chronological order. I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants and all applicants for Family Reunification would wish to have a decision on their application without...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 May 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 (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: It has not been possible to collate and examine all 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 (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Final Report and Recommendations of the High Level Task Force to consider the mental health and addiction challenges of those who come into contact with the criminal justice sector was published by myself and the Minister for Health in September 2022. The recommendations aim to ensure better support for people at the earliest point at which they encounter the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: Applications to renew residency permits for persons living in, Dublin, Meath, Kildare and Wicklow are submitted online via the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) online portal, and a weekly updated live processing date is available on the ISD website. Applicants are also informed that applications for renewal of permission, including when changing stamp category, are accepted up to 12 weeks...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (21 May 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: Residency Permits (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is the Government has approved that a single permit for work and immigration permissions should be developed and implemented, subject to the consideration of an Inter-Departmental Working Group (IDWG). This group was established to examine the implications of a single permit; and to develop an implementation plan which would allow for the possibility of opting in to the Single...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: We have all been shocked by the recent loss of life on our roads, and concerned by the worrying increase in road fatalities after many years of progress in making our roads safer. Road safety is a shared responsibility and one which this Government takes very seriously. Road traffic legislation is enforced as part of the day-to-day duties of all members of An Garda Síochána, as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Act 2022 was enacted in July 2022, with the majority of the provisions commenced in June 2023 and remaining provisions commenced in August 2023. That Act amended and updated the Communications (Retention of Data) Act 2011 on an urgent basis, to take account of rulings of the European Court of Justice. An important consideration in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. I am advised by the Citizenship division of my Department that an eVetting invitation was issued to the applicant on the 15 May 2024. I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants and my Department has been working hard to clear backlogs. My...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the primary purpose of the employment vetting carried out by the National Vetting Bureau is to seek to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults. It is carried out by An Garda Síochána in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012-2016. Garda vetting is conducted on behalf of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (21 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: The primary purpose of vetting carried out by the National Vetting Bureau is to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults. I am sure the Deputy will appreciate the importance of this task and the need for it to be carried out thoroughly and correctly. As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Vetting Review Group was established in April 2021 and meets regularly to discuss potential...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Appointments (16 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024 was signed into law by the President in February 2024. Part 4 of the Act provides for the establishment of the new Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA), An tÚdarás Póilíneachta agus Sábháilteachta Pobail. The establishment of the Authority is an important element of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 May 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 for the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. However, to be of assistance I sought the information from the Garda authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (16 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I understand that the ban referred to falls under the provisions of the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 to 2006, which falls under the remit of the Minister for Transport. The Regulations provide that the Local Authorities are the competent authority for the ban. As the Deputy will be aware, as Minister for Justice I have no role in the operations, functions,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (16 May 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, which includes the enforcement of road traffic legislation and the recording of information on Garda IT systems. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am advised by the Garda authorities...