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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: In terms of the cost associated with the visit to Ireland of President Biden, the Deputy will appreciate that there is an obligation on the State to take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of every visiting dignitary, in line with risk assessment. Similar measures and courtesies are as a matter of course also extended to Ireland, when members of Government travel on official visits to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: An application under the Regularisation of Long Term Undocumented Migrants Scheme by the person referred to by the Deputy was refused on 18 May 2023. It remains open to the person concerned to appeal this decision. The decision letter and the Immigration Service website contain detailed information on how to submit an appeal. If the person concerned chooses not to appeal, or their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Childcare Services (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: My Department does not have the facilities or make a financial contribution to, the sourcing or provision of childcare or crèche facilities for the children of staff. My Department does, however, actively support family friendly initiatives such as flexible working hours, shorter working year and blended working.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: Under Budget 2023 an extra €9m was secured for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence, a 22pc increase. The €9m includes increased funding of just under €7million (€6.88m) for organisations funded by Tusla. Funding of €5.75m is being provided to maintain and support current DSGBV service provision, which includes a 6pc across the board uplift to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy is aware the Government will establish a statutory agency with a dedicated focus on Domestic Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. The agency will have a specific mandate to drive the implementation of the Zero Tolerance: Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence across Government, bringing the expertise and focus required to tackle this complex social...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy is aware the Government will establish a statutory agency with a dedicated focus on Domestic Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. The agency will have a specific mandate to drive the implementation of the Zero Tolerance: Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence across Government, bringing the expertise and focus required to tackle this complex social...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy is aware the Government will establish a statutory agency with a dedicated focus on Domestic Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. The agency will have a specific mandate to drive the implementation of the Zero Tolerance: Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence across Government, bringing the expertise and focus required to tackle this complex social...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy is aware the Government will establish a statutory agency with a dedicated focus on Domestic Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. The agency will have a specific mandate to drive the implementation of the Zero Tolerance: Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence across Government, bringing the expertise and focus required to tackle this complex social...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 521 to 528, inclusive, together. As the Deputy may be aware, management of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are the responsibility of the Judiciary and the 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy is aware the Government will establish a statutory agency with a dedicated focus on Domestic Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. The agency will have a specific mandate to drive the implementation of the Zero Tolerance: Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence across Government, bringing the expertise and focus required to tackle this complex social...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The person referred to in the Deputy's query made an application under the Regularisation of Long-Term Undocumented Migrants Scheme. This application was refused and they were advised of this by letter dated 1 March 2023. As no appeal was received within 30 days of this letter, this application is now closed. They have submitted representations under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy is aware, the Government will establish a statutory agency with a dedicated focus on Domestic Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. The agency, which I expect to be up and running at the start of January next, will have a specific mandate to drive the implementation of the Zero Tolerance Strategy, bringing the expertise and focus required to tackle this complex social issue. Its...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The person referred to in the Deputy's query requested a review of the decision to refuse their application for Permanent Residence under the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015, which was received by the Review Unit of the EU Treaty Rights Division on 28 September 2021. As you may be aware, the entitlements under Directive 2004/38/EC to move freely and reside...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: 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 the recording of information on the Garda PULSE system. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the occupation of a victim of any crime is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Office of Director of Public Prosecutions (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy is aware, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is fully independent in her functions under Section 2 (5) of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1974 (as amended). As the Office of the DPP is not an agency under my remit as Minister for Justice I have no role in the operations, functions, oversight or governance of that Office. Therefore, I am unable to provide any general or...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Penal Policy Review Group (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The Programme for Government 2020 contains a broad range of policies and proposals that represent a coherent approach to enhancing and sustaining a more just and safe society, with a specific commitment to review policy options for prison and penal reform. In respect of delivering on this commitment, the Review of Policy Options for Prison and Penal Reform 2022-2024 was published in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The Office of the Inspector of Prisons (OIP) was established under the Prisons Act 2007 and is independent in how it carries out its functions. The Inspector's role is to carry out regular inspections of prisons. The OIP has submitted a number of reports relating to Mountjoy Women’s Prison (Dóchas Centre) which have not yet been published. The Inspector of Prisons' three day...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Penal Policy Review Group (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As background for the Deputy, the Review of Policy Options for Prison and Penal Reform 2022-2024 was published in August 2022. Core to the Review of Policy Options for Prison and Penal Reform 2022-2024 is the principle that while punishment for those who commit crime is a central element of our justice system, the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders is at the core of our penal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: My Department's Registration Office in Burgh Quay is responsible for registering immigration permissions for customers residing in the Dublin area only. First time registrations and renewals for customers outside of the Dublin area are processed by the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) through the Garda Station network. The allocation of appointments with GNIB is a matter for An Garda...