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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (26 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 292. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the exact step-by-step process by which voluntary departures by those who have been unsuccessful in their application for international protection is tracked and recorded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35171/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (26 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 293. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the analysis carried out in relation to the potential impact of the expected commencement of the EU’s entry/exit system with regard to irregular migration on Ireland in October 2025; if he has concerns that this will have implications for Ireland as an EU Member State that is not part of the Schengen area or party to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (26 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 294. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the projected annual cost for Ireland of participation in the EU Pact on Asylum and Migration for each of the next five years, broken down by current and capital expenditure, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35173/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (26 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 296. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number in each intake of Gardaí, and the number who attested, in each intake in the past three years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35181/25]

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: Can I move the amendment now?

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: Is there any chance?

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: I had to take a call.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: With the Minister of State's indulgence can I move the amendment?

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: I move amendment No. 1: To insert the following after "ending on 29th June, 2026": "; and — calls on the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to bring forward legislation to give effect to the recommendations of the Independent Review Group without further delay.". The continued use of emergency powers and essentially outdated legislation has long been criticised. It...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union (25 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 3. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to the statement of European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, of June 18 2025 (details supplied), whether he has appraised the High Representative that Iran was involved in negotiations regarding its civilian nuclear programme at the time it was attacked by Israel; if he is concerned that the High...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (25 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 145. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the average rate per bed per day paid for accommodation in IPAS accommodation in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34903/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (25 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 146. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the lowest rate per bed per day paid for accommodation in IPAS accommodation in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34904/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (25 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 147. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the highest rate per bed per day paid for accommodation in IPAS accommodation in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34905/25]

Presidential Voting Rights: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: It is not only disappointing but, I would suggest, disgraceful that, once again, we are going to have a presidential election and, once again, a significant portion of our nation will be denied the opportunity to participate. Almost 30 years after our first President from the North was elected, we still have the ridiculous situation where people from the Six Counties can run in the...

Select Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 44 - Data Protection Commission (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice (Further Revised) (24 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: I have not been notified of any apologies. I remind members to turn off their mobile phones or switch them to flight mode. This meeting is convened to consider Revised Estimates for Vote 20 - Garda Síochána; Vote 21 - Prisons; Vote 22 - Courts Service; Vote 44 - Data Protection Commission; and a second Further Revised Estimate for Vote 24 - Justice. These Estimates were referred...

Select Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 44 - Data Protection Commission (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice (Further Revised) (24 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: Please.

Select Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 44 - Data Protection Commission (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice (Further Revised) (24 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: I will now open the discussion to members, if they wish to contribute. The Minister's remarks related to Vote 20 – the An Garda Síochána section of the Estimates – in its entirely.

Select Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 44 - Data Protection Commission (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice (Further Revised) (24 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: I remind members that, even if names of entities or individuals are in the public domain, if they are not here to defend themselves, members should refrain from mentioning them.

Select Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 44 - Data Protection Commission (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice (Further Revised) (24 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: I am saying that.