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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: 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: ...and improving the experience and outcomes for those experiencing distress and those providing support. Before nationwide rollout, the pilot project CAST will be trialled in the Limerick Garda Division. It is a partnership pilot between An Garda Síochána and the Mental Health Services HSE, Mid-West Community Healthcare. The pilot project is not a mental health de-escalation...

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

Helen McEntee: ...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 well as through a programme of high-visibility road safety and enforcement operations carried out in partnership with other state agencies, in order to make our roads...

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

Helen McEntee: ...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 registered...

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

Helen McEntee: ...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 amendments to vetting legislation. This group includes members of the Garda National Vetting...

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

Helen McEntee: ...changes being delivered under the 2024 Act. When established, the Authority will consolidate and enhance the broad-ranging oversight functions of the existing Policing Authority and the expert inspection functions of the Garda Síochána Inspectorate into a new body. This is a key step toward a more cohesive and effective framework for the independent oversight of An Garda...

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: 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (16 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, the current maximum retirement age of 60 for Prison Officers and members of An Garda Síochána is set out in Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 and in related secondary legislation. Recently the Government, approved increasing the mandatory...

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 managing the deployment of personnel among the various Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I am assured that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: 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. As set out in the Garda Síochána Act 2005, and in accordance with the procedures and requirements of the Statistics Act, 1993, there is a statutory obligation for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (15 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...to leave the State. Any person who has been ordered to leave the State and fails to do so is committing a criminal offence, and can be arrested without warrant if they come into contact with An Garda Síochána. Section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 provides that a deportation order may be revoked. The Department receives submissions from individuals seeking that this power...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (15 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...The Border Management Unit (BMU) of my Department has responsibility for frontline immigration duties at Dublin Airport only. Other airports and other ports of entry are the responsibility of the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). I have sought the information requested from the Garda Commissioner and I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...to leave the State. Any person who has been ordered to leave the State and fails to do so is committing a criminal offence, and can be arrested without warrant if they come into contact with An Garda Síochána. Such an order remains on the person’s record permanently – it means they cannot enter Ireland again in future, and it will likely also have an impact on their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...forwarded to the Deputy. At this point the review has identified that details of the individual’s criminal record was transmitted from the International Protection Office of the Department to An Garda Síochána at the time of its original receipt from the UK authorities. The review will establish timelines and key interactions with the applicant in question, and consider...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...release decisions will be made taking into account criteria including nature and gravity of offence, amount of time spent in custody and amount left on a prisoner’s sentence, information from An Garda Síochána, engagement with services and behaviour in custody – with public safety being paramount when these decisions are being made. Some may be moved to Open...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Correspondence (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...2024, in addition to Dublin residents, Immigration Service Delivery of my Department assumed responsibility for registration of individuals residing in counties Kildare, Meath, and Wicklow from An Garda Síochána. The case referred to by the Deputy was processed prior to this assumption of responsibility. I have looked into the matter and can confirm that although the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As you may be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), which includes all operational policing matters. As Minister, I play no role in these independent functions. I am informed that the amount of revenue currently owed to An Garda...