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

Helen McEntee: I note that the Deputy previously asked for the number of Gardaí, by rank, attached to the Garda Water Unit as of 2 February 2024 and the same figures as of 1 March 2021. At the time I requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Unfortunately, the information was not received in time. As the Deputy will be aware the Garda Commissioner is responsible for...

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 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: Court Orders (20 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, management of the courts, 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 information to members...

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

Helen McEntee: I am advised that the Immigration Oireachtas Mail unit of my Department has provided the information requested by the Deputy. 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...

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

Helen McEntee: I am advised by officials in the Irish Prison Service that further to a procurement process in Q4 of 2023 an independent organisation has been appointed to undertake the audit and this is due to take place during 2024. The scope of service required includes a focused culture survey for all staff, focus groups with staff and further consultation as required.

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

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. However, the nature of the naturalisation process is such that, for a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some...

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

Helen McEntee: The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which is given the force of law in the State by the Diplomatic Relations and Immunities Act 1967, places on the receiving State a special duty to take all appropriate steps to protect the premises of a diplomatic mission against any intrusion or damage and to prevent any disturbance of the peace of the mission or impairment of its dignity. An...

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...