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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Apr 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. The following table outlines the number of Gardaí who have left the service in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Priorities (23 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware each year I set out my main policy and legislative priorities in the Justice Plan. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that Justice Plan 2024 will be published by my Department in the coming weeks. This plan sets out in detail a significant work programme which is being undertaken within my Department this year and outlines a wide range of actions under the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: This year I have provided a budget allocation of over €2.35 billion to An Garda Síochána. This is a 25% increase on 2020 and will allow for the sustained recruitment of Garda recruits in 2024. Recruitment is now gathering real momentum and the number of recruits in the Garda training college continue to increase; a total of 746 trainees entered the training college in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is, by law, responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including the distribution of Garda resources and the establishment of any Garda units. As Minister I have no role in these matters, and I cannot direct the Commissioner in any specific aspect of Garda operations. The safety and security of both public transport...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (23 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that Article 42A.4 of the Constitution requires that provision be made by law that in the resolution of all proceedings concerning the guardianship or custody of, or access to, any child, the best interests of the child shall be the paramount consideration. Section 3 of the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964 provides that the best interests of the child shall be the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: 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 out across the country, and is fully commenced in thirteen Garda divisions, including Louth/Cavan/Monaghan Division. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (23 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: There are many complex and interlinked reasons for the use of knives in the commission of offences. When some younger people feel unsafe or under threat there can be a temptation to carry knives. Incidents involving knives can tend to increase this trend and there are certainly no quick-fix solutions to tackling this type of behaviour which is long-standing over many generations. Long...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Middle East (23 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am acutely aware of the grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza and my Department is working closely with colleagues in the Department of Foreign Affairs to ensure a coordinated national response to this volatile and evolving situation. This includes their work to evacuate Irish citizens and their families who may require visa assistance. My Department is in regular contact with the Embassy of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (23 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: A central element of delivering on the Zero Tolerance Strategy is the establishment of a statutory domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) agency, and I was delighted to establish Cuan at the beginning of the year. Cuan has a specific mandate to drive the implementation of the strategy across Government, bringing the expertise and focus required to tackle this complex social issue,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (23 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, one of the key actions of the Third National Strategy is doubling the number of refuge spaces available during the lifetime of the Strategy to 280 refuge spaces. Prior to the establishment of Cuan on 1 January 2024, a Steering Committee for Inter-Departmental Group proposals was established to manage and oversee progress on the delivery of additional refuge...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, in addition to personal meetings, I am in very regular contact with the Commissioner in relation to policing and security matters. I can inform the Deputy that I have met the Commissioner on a large number of occasions since I was appointed Minister for Justice. I meet him formally on a quarterly basis and I also meet him to discuss matters as the need...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (23 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: My Department recognises the immense contribution migrants are making to Ireland. The current arrangements governing family reunification applications for non-EEA family members are set out in this document: www.irishimmigration.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Policy-do cument-on-Non-EEA-family-reunification.pdf These arrangements reflect the long standing requirement that work permit...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, management of the courts, including 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (23 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy currently holds a Stamp 4 immigration permission valid until 21 May 2024. If the person concerned wishes to renew their permission at the end of this period, they should attend at their local Immigration Registration Office. Information on how to renew an immigration permission is available on the Immigration Service website: at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (23 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Multi-Unit Developments (MUDs) Act 2011 was enacted with the primary purposes of reforming the law relating to the ownership and management of common areas of multi-unit developments, and facilitating the fair, efficient and effective management of owners' management companies (OMCs). The Programme for Government contains a commitment to conduct a review of the MUDs Act, to ensure that it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (23 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Multi-Unit Developments (MUDs) Act 2011 was enacted with the primary purposes of reforming the law relating to the ownership and management of common areas of multi-unit developments, and facilitating the fair, efficient and effective management of owners' management companies (OMCs). The MUDs Act acknowledges the risk of disputes arising in the enforcement of rights and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (23 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed and assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Applicants are required to have 5 years reckonable residence in the State prior to making an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Students (23 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 429 and 430 together. The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the following table with regard to English language schools listed on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP). Year Providers removed Providers readmitted Refused readmission Compliance inspections 2016 2 ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Apr 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 the procurement of protective equipment such as ballistic shields. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. To provide An Garda Síochána with the equipment and resources they...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (23 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can inform the Deputy that the visa application referred to was granted on 15 April 2024. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility at IMOireachtasMail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to...