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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (2 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 340, 341 and 363 to 367, inclusive, together. I can assure the Deputy that I am fully committed to ensuring that Ireland's International Protection system is robust and rules based. The International Protection process is in place to determine if an applicant has a well-founded fear of persecution, or is at risk of serious harm in their country of origin....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (2 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Prisoner care and rehabilitation is a core aim of the Irish Prison Service. The organisation prioritises a balanced approach to its care and custody functions, and seeks to manage sentences in a way that encourages and supports prisoners in their efforts to live law abiding and purposeful lives on release. Education in prisons is delivered in partnership with the Education Training Boards...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (2 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Management of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in exercising their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and given the separation of powers in the Constitution. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Local Community Safety Partnerships (2 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I signed regulations which came into effect on 30 June 2025, that provide for the establishment of Local Community Safety Partnerships in each local authority area across the country. A total of 36 Partnerships are now being rolled out nationwide. This includes one in each of the Dublin City Council administrative areas, five in total (Central, North Central, North West, South Central,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (2 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am 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. 599 Gardaí attested from the Garda College across 2024. 423 have attested so far in 2025 with a further attestation scheduled for later this year. The table below outlines the number who attested in each...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (2 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: My Department is taking all necessary steps to manage the international protection process efficiently and effectively, while ensuring the integrity of those processes is maintained at all times. There has been a significant increase in investment into the international protection system which, combined with digitisation and process reengineering, has facilitated a major increase in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (2 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Between 2021 and 2024, Ireland welcomed over 700 people who were refugees from Afghanistan through the Irish Refugee Protection Programme's Afghan Programme. Within the remit of IRPP, a Humanitarian Admissions Programme prioritises at-risk individuals such as human rights defenders, women’s rights activists, LGBTQ+ individuals, judiciary and journalists. For 2025, a designated...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (2 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The number of people resident in the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centres who have been refused permission to remain in the State is a small proportion of our total resident population of nearly 33,000 people. Currently, there are approximately 500 people subject to deportation orders residing in IPAS accommodation. This number fluctuates regularly as people leave...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (2 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: 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: Immigration Policy (2 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 352 to 354, inclusive, 358 and 373 together. It is a central priority for me that Ireland’s immigration system is robust and rules based. Returning people who do not have permission to remain in Ireland is undertaken though voluntary returns and deportation. Both types of returns are essential for the system to work effectively and to ensure that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Schemes (2 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 355 and 359 together. It is a central priority for me that Ireland’s immigration system is robust and rules based. Returning people who do not have permission to remain in Ireland is undertaken though voluntary returns and deportation. Both types of returns are essential for the system to work effectively and to ensure that there is confidence in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Schemes (2 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 356, 357, 360 and 361 together. It is a central priority for me that Ireland’s immigration system is robust and rules based. Returning people who do not have permission to remain in Ireland is undertaken through voluntary returns and deportation. Both types of returns are essential for the system to work effectively and to ensure that there is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (2 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am informed by Garda Authorities that they are unable to provide crime statistics relating to a specific address or location. Reported crime statistics are published annually by the CSO for individual Garda Stations, including Glenamaddy, can be found at: data.cso.ie/table/CJA07

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (2 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, it has not been possible to compile the information in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (2 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána which includes all HR matters such as internal competitions and deployment. As Minister I have no role in these matters. I have sought the information requested by the deputy from the Commissioner, and I am advised by the Garda authorities that no competitions for divisional armed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (2 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 370 to 372, inclusive, together. The Garda Vetting Review Group was established to deliberate and formulate recommendations to strengthen the vetting legislation in an effective manner. The Garda Vetting Review Group was tasked with ensuring that any changes to the vetting process ensure it remains robust, efficient and effective while improving the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Strategies (2 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: My Department published the Youth Justice Strategy in 2021. The Strategy provides a national developmental framework to pursue more effective engagement, collaboration and community support related to youth offending and the factors underlying it. The Youth Justice Governance and Strategy Group provides leadership and oversight of the implementation of the Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Electric Vehicles (2 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the table provided sets out the number of charging points that An Garda Síochána have installed at Garda stations in Limerick. Charger speed 7kW AC 22kW AC Total Number of sockets 10 3 13 I am further informed that there are currently an additional 14...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I also extend my condolences to the wider O'Connor family on the appalling tragedy that occurred. Obviously, an ongoing criminal investigation and prosecution has commenced. I can assure the Deputy that in an incident like this, a family liaison officer will be engaging with the close relatives of the O'Connors. It is a very difficult issue for An Garda Síochána and a traumatic...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 Oct 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Deputy for his question. It is opportune that he mentions this because this morning I had a meeting with American Chamber of Commerce Ireland where we discussed issues with the granting of work permits and subsequently visas. I agree it would be preferable if there was a single entry point where people could apply. When it comes to visas being issued by the Department of...