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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (20 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware my Department provides funding to community and voluntary sector organisations which are providing vital services in many areas across the justice sector including youth justice services, crime prevention, supporting victims of crime, in particular Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence, and community safety. A breakdown of the funding provided by my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Meetings (20 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: I and officials in my Department and bodies under its aegis have engaged with representatives of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) on more than 20 occasions over the time period referenced by the Deputy, both formally and informally. Meeting with representatives of NWCI arises routinely as part of engagement with key stakeholders in the areas of Domestic, Sexual and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Procedures (20 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: Management of the courts, along with related 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 through the separation of powers in the Constitution. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (20 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of my Department that a Naturalisation Certificate was issued to the person referred to by the Deputy on 20 February 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (20 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland (COFPI) recommended that immigration administrative functions should transfer from the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) to the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) function of the Department of Justice. In late 2023, ISD took over the distribution of all Irish Residence Permit cards nationwide, which relieved the GNIB of this duty....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes the allocation of Garda members to a given Division, District, Station or specialist unit. As Minister I have no role in this and cannot seek to direct the Commissioner in relation this process. I am assured that the Commissioner keeps the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Unfortunately, the information was not received in time. I will contact the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 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 provision of health care for the dogs and horses in both the Garda Mounted Unit and the Garda Dog Unit. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am advised by the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (20 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: The visa applications referred to by the Deputy were refused by the Visa Office in Dublin. The reasons for these decisions were set out in the refusal letters sent to the applicants on 24 January 2023. Appeals of these decisions were received on 08 March 2023. All visa applicants are advised that the onus is on them to provide as much information in support of their application as they...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (20 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of my Department that a Naturalisation Certificate was issued to the person referred to by the Deputy on 25 February 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (20 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: As Minister, I do not comment on individual STEP applications, however, my Department has recently engaged with the representatives of those concerned in this regard. The Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) was introduced by the Irish Government in 2012 to allow for innovative entrepreneurs to apply for permission to establish their business and reside in Ireland on a full time basis....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (20 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: Firstly, I would like to express my condolences to the family concerned on their loss, and I am sorry to hear of the challenging circumstances described and the distress it has caused. The coroners service comprises the network of coroners located in districts throughout the country. All coronial districts, with the exception of Dublin, are the responsibility of the relevant Local...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: My Department's Registration Office in Burgh Quay is responsible for registering immigration permissions for non-EU/EEA nationals residing in the Dublin area only, including the online renewal system. An Garda Síochána has oversight of the first registration and renewal of immigration residence permissions for non-EU/EEA nationals residing outside of the Dublin area. I have no...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (20 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, the entire purpose of the Protected Disclosures Act (the “Act”) 2014, as amended by the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act 2022, is to afford important protections to persons making protected disclosures. The 2022 Act introduced important amendments to further strengthen the process. I can inform the Deputy that all concerns raised are assessed and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 956 and 957 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is the independent statutory body established under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) to investigate complaints against members of An Garda Síochána. As Minister, I have no role in the investigative functions of GSOC. Under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: This government is committed to combatting all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence and to ensuring that An Garda Síochána is properly resourced to provide support to victims. As the deputy is aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: I refer to Parliamentary Question No. 373 of 7 February 2024 where the Deputy sought the amount spent by An Garda Síochána on hiring out an external jewellery valuation service in 2023 and to date in 2024. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Policing Authority (20 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: The rioting and violent disorder in Dublin on 23 November was disgraceful and I commend Garda members and all emergency services for their quick response that night. The Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities – and strengthening An Garda Síochána is at the core of that. Our record allocation of over €2.35 billion to An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including all decisions concerning the Garda Estate and provision of Garda stations in any area in the State. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions, and I cannot direct the Commissioner regarding any specific Garda station, or the establishment of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (20 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, responsibility for the accommodation of International Protection applicants lies under the remit of my colleague the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Any questions regarding these issues should be directed to his Department. As the Deputy will be aware, that Department has made available secure tented accommodation to persons...