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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (1 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can inform the Deputy that a De facto partnership is where a non-EEA national is in a long-term relationship but is not married to, or in a civil partnership, with the sponsor. If a non-EEA national wishes to move to Ireland as a de facto partner, they must apply from outside the State and be granted permission prior to travel. Visa required nationals will need to apply for a Join...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (1 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The table below shows the number of Stamp 4 immigration permissions registered with the Registration Office of my Department from 2020 to 2024. The figures relate to both first-time registrations and renewals processed in a calendar year. Data for 2025 is not yet available. Year Stamp 4 2020 38,736 2021 47,110 ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (1 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The International Protection Office (IPO) is responsible for processing applications for international protection under the International Protection Act 2015. As part of the single procedure process, the IPO considers refugee status, subsidiary protection and permission to remain for each application. Individuals who apply for international protection are therefore applying to be considered...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (1 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, provides that a deportation order may be revoked. My Department receives submissions from people seeking that this provision be invoked. In assessing such submissions consideration is given to whether there is compelling new information or material changes in circumstances which were not previously put forward, nor capable of being put...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (1 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The State is currently accommodating over 33,000 people who have applied for international protection in Ireland, about 9,000 of whom are children with their families. The International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) provides accommodation in 325 International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centres around the country, in every county. As of 13th April 2025 there were...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Inquiries (1 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Government is committed to the principle that everyone, wherever they live in Ireland, should be safe and feel safe. Building safe and secure communities across the country by investing in An Garda Síochána is a top priority in the Programme for Government. I want every part of the country to be a safe space for people to live and work in, and the Citywest area in Dublin 24 is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (1 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can advise the Deputy that the average processing time for applications under Section 56 of the International Protection Act 2015 is currently 18 months. Processing times can vary depending on the nature of the application, the documentation supplied, and the detailed and often complex assessment that is required to be carried out on such applications. I understand that people are eager...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Inquiries (1 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am aware of recent matters concerning the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland and significant media reporting in this regard. I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the local Garda Station at Donnybrook continues to engage with the Centre, providing any necessary assistance and support and ensuring no breaches of public order. As the Deputy will appreciate it would not be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Administrative Arrangements (1 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Programme for Government includes a number of commitments that are being progressed and will lead to changes in the structure and responsibilities of my Department. Responsibility for integration, International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS), and the Ukraine Division will transfer to my Department from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (1 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Policy Document for Non-EEA Family Reunification, which was last amended in 2016, is currently under review. The review is examining a wide range of matters relating to applications for family reunification, however, I cannot pre-empt the changes to be introduced while the review is ongoing. Officials from my Department have consulted with a wide variety of...

Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (30 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: That has not been set yet.

Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (30 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 7: In page 16, lines 35 to 38, to delete all words from and including “(if” in line 35 down to and including line 38 and substitute “his or her compliance with subsection (1).”.

Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (30 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 8: In page 16, between lines 38 and 39, to insert the following: “(3) If the originating document referred to in subsection (2) is not accompanied by a statutory declaration made in accordance with that subsection, the court concerned shall adjourn the proceedings for such period as it considers reasonable in the circumstances to enable the practising solicitor...

Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (30 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 9: In page 16, line 39, to delete “(3)” and substitute “(4)”.

Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (30 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 10: In page 16, after line 40, to insert the following: “Effect of specified ADR procedures on limitation periods 34K. In reckoning a period of time for the purposes of any limitation period under section 11 of the Act of 1957 applicable to the bringing of a defamation action, the following periods of time shall be disregarded: (a) where a complaint is made...

Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (30 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 11: In page 17, line 2, to delete “34K.” and substitute “34L.”. Amendments Nos. 11 to 13, inclusive, adjust references to reflect the inclusion of the new section 34K.

Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (30 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 12: In page 17, line 29, to delete “34L.” and substitute “34M.”.

Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (30 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 13: In page 17, line 30, to delete “section 34K(1)(a)” and substitute “section 34L(1)(a)”.

Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (30 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 14: In page 18, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: “Circuit Court identification order The Principal Act is amended by the insertion of the following section after section 44: “45. (1) The Circuit Court (in this section referred to as the ‘court’) shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine an application in accordance...

Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (30 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Deputy Carthy for his contribution. This is probably the most consequential amendment we have discussed this evening. It will probably be of the most assistance to people in Ireland who are concerned and affected by defamation. As I said, the most common form of defamation in Ireland is not carried out by the media. In fact, the media are much more careful and responsible than in...