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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Mental Health Services (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: 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 the Minister for Health and myself in September 2022. The recommendations aim to ensure better support for people at the earliest point at which they encounter the criminal justice system and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was refused by the office in Bangkok on 20 July 2023. The reasons for this decision were set out in the refusal letter sent to the applicant at that time. An appeal of this decision was received, in the Dublin Visa Office, on 19 September 2023. All visa applicants are advised that the onus is on them to provide as much information in support of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Dual Citizenship (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. Ireland recognises dual nationality. Full information is available on my Department's website at: Irish citizens are not required to renounce their Irish citizenship when becoming a dual citizen of another State. However, the law in some...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. Correspondence issued from the Citizenship Division of my Department to the solicitor of the person referred to by the Deputy on 8 July 2024, informing them of the status and proposed next steps in this application. I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Protected Disclosures (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1512 and 1513 together. It has not been possible to collate the information requested in the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probation and Welfare Service (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1514 and 1515 together. The Community Return Scheme is an incentivised early release scheme, co-managed by the Irish Prison Service and the Probation Service, whereby people can be approved for reviewable temporary release coupled with a requirement to complete community service work in a supervised group setting under the supervision of the Probation Service....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy made representations, under Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). I can advise the Deputy that the applicant was granted Permission To Remain (PTR) for 3 years on Stamp 4 basis from 21 June 2024 until 20 June 2027. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy held a Stamp 1G Graduate immigration permission which expired on 13 July 2024. The Third Level Graduate Programme was developed for the purpose of enabling a beneficiary to seek graduate level employment and to apply for an employment permit through the Department of Enterprise, Trade or Employment. When a graduate has completed their studies in Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy was issued a letter refusing permission to remain in the state. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Citizenship Division of my Department have advised that correspondence issued to the person referred to by the Deputy requesting further documentation on 17 January 2024 via email and later the same request was issued by registered post on 19 February 2024, to which delivery was confirmed on 26 February 2024. Citizenship Division have confirmed that no response was been received to date....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy holds a Stamp 1G immigration permission until 20 December 2024. A Stamp 1G indicates that a person has permission to look for employment in the State under the Third Level Graduate Programme. When an applicant has completed their studies in Ireland and gained an award at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or above, that person may...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: The visa applications referred to by the Deputy were refused by the Visa Office in Dublin. The reasons for these decisions were set out in the refusal letters sent to the applicants on 22 March 2024. Appeals of these decisions were received on 07 June 2024. All visa applicants are advised that the onus is on them to provide as much information in support of their application as they feel is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am acutely aware of the grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza and my Department is working closely with colleagues in the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to ensure a coordinated national response to this volatile and evolving situation. This includes their work to evacuate Irish citizens and their families who may require visa assistance. In line with the confidentiality provisions of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: 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: Legislative Measures (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: Part 10 of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 (‘the 2009 Act’) sets out the powers, rights and obligations in respect of all housing loan mortgages (legal and equitable) created by deed after the commencement of the 2009 Act. Section 97 of the 2009 Act provides that a mortgagee shall not take possession of a mortgaged property secured by a housing loan mortgage...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am acutely aware of the grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza and my Department is working closely with colleagues in the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to ensure a coordinated national response to this volatile and evolving situation. This includes their work to evacuate Irish citizens and their families who may require visa assistance. Where cases are highlighted by DFA for assistance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1527, 1528 and 1579 together. The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to fight crime, and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda organisation is central to this policy. I was pleased to secure unprecedented funding of over €2.35 billion for this year, a 25% increase since 2020, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: 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 (23 Jul 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), including the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff. Appointments to ranks above Garda in An Garda Síochána are governed by relevant legislation. Arising from the Culture Audit...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Jul 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. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. Section 30 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) makes provision for An Garda Síochána to charge for policing services provided...