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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Forensic Science Ireland (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: In the interest of transparency, information in relation to the allocation of Gardaí by Division, Station and rank is publicly available and can be found at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/bd777-an-garda-siochana-your-polic e-service-some-facts-and-figures/. The Deputy should access the file titled “Garda Members by Division District Station 2009 to 30 April...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions and Certain Disclosures) Act 2016, provides for certain convictions to become spent once seven years have passed since the date of conviction. The last Programme for Government committed to review the 2016 Act, with the intention to broaden the range of convictions that could be considered spent. As part of this review process, a public...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1017 and 1018 together. The separation of powers is enshrined in the Constitution to ensure judges are independent of Government. The courts are, subject only to the Constitution and the law, independent in the exercise of their judicial functions and the conduct of any court case is a matter entirely for the presiding judge. In accordance with the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can advise the Deputy that the application referred to was created on 07 November 2024. Supporting documentation was received in the Tehran office on 24 November 2024. The application was received in the Dublin Visa Office on the 16 December 2024 where it awaits examination and processing. It is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The application from the person referred to by the Deputy was approved on 30 May 2025. A letter of the same date issued to the person concerned granting them temporary permission to remain in the State on Stamp 4 immigration conditions for a period of 12 months. The person concerned should make arrangements to register their permission as soon as possible if they have not already done...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Passport Services (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can inform the Deputy that my Department is aware of the correspondence in relation to the person cited. Officials in Immigration Service Delivery of my Department have contacted the person directly, through the Customer Service Portal, to resolve their particular situation.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Garda Commissioner will retire on 1 September 2025.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Since my appointment as Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, I have met with members of the Bar Council once on 26 March 2025. The meeting was attended by: Department of Justice: Mr Andrew Munro, Ms Carole Sullivan and Mr Adrian O’Higgins. Bar Council: Mr Sean Guerin, Ms Ciara Murphy, Ms Deirdre Browne, and Ms Aoife O’Leary. I would like to express my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: It is a central priority for me as Minister that our immigration laws are robust and enforced. The establishment of a person’s identity and nationality is an important feature of our immigration process in general. When it comes to international protection applicants, each person is requested to provide personal documentation to the International Protection Office at the time of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: On 18 September 2024, the LRSA published its Breaking Down Barriers report, which included 32 recommendations with the aim of improving equity of access and entry into the legal professions and achieving greater diversity. Stemming from this, the LSRA prepared a detailed plan to implement those recommendations over a two-year period. The Barriers Implementation Working Group has been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. People considering applying for naturalisation are required to provide a range of supporting documentation which demonstrates their identity and residency in the State. Given the importance of citizenship, robust...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: At the outset, it is important to note that, as Minister, I do not comment on individual Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) applications. Since the closure of the programme, my Department has continued to process and submit applications to the Evaluation Committee for consideration and recommendation. The relevant unit in my Department is committed to ensuring that all applications will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can advise the Deputy that the visit visa applications referred to were created on 23 March 2025. Supporting documentation was received in the Dublin Visa Office on 04 April 2025 where they await examination and processing. Unfortunately, it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when these applications will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Meetings (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Deputy refers to the brutal murder of Mr Denis Donaldson in April 2006 in Glenties, County Donegal. It is regrettable that to date it has not been possible to bring those responsible to court to answer for their actions and my sympathies are with his family. A number of inquiries related to the death of Mr. Donaldson have been undertaken both in this jurisdiction and in Northern...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The draft report provided to my Department by the original independent reviewer was not published because it was incomplete and had not met the terms of reference. The analysis of the three phases of consultation was still underway, substantial parts of the draft were in note form and conclusions had therefore not yet been drawn. The Research and Evaluation Unit used the draft provided...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. I understand that extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants, particularly considering the current processing times. I want to assure anyone who has an application for naturalisation submitted that the Citizenship Division of my Department is doing everything...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I understand that the Deputy has been in contact with my Department's Immigration Oireachtas service and that an invitation to the upcoming June citizenship ceremonies has been re-issued to the person concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Inquiries (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: What occurred in Creeslough was a terrible tragedy and my thoughts are with the victims, their families and loved ones, and the wider community of Creeslough, and all who were affected by what happened over two years ago. It is important now to allow An Garda Síochána continue with their ongoing investigation in conjunction with the Health and Safety Authority and the Commission...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (10 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1036, 1037 and 1038 together. The deputy will be aware that as Minister, neither I nor indeed other Ministers of the Government, within the scope of our functions, are responsible to the Dáil for stating or interpreting the provisions of Constitutional law.