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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (28 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: My Department is taking all necessary steps to manage the international protection process efficiently and effectively, while ensuring the integrity of the processes is maintained at all times.? The table below details the breakdown of International Protection applications from 1st January 2023 to 31st January 2024 by month* IP Applications Jan Feb Mar ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (28 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that this Government is deeply committed to tackling domestic, sexual and gender-based violence in all its forms. The prioritisation of this hugely important work is evident in the policy and legislative developments implemented by this Government and those that are currently being progressed. Let me be quite clear that any behaviour from accommodation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Agreements (28 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that the Visa Information System (VIS) is a system which allows Schengen Area States to exchange visa data. It consists of a central IT system and of a communication infrastructure that links this central system to national systems. The Schengen Area states apply a common borders code which governs the border control of persons crossing the external EU border into...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (28 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: As you 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 enforcement of road traffic legislation. As Minister for Justice, I have no direct role in these matters. I am informed by the Garda authorities that 11,409 vehicles were seized for having no...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (28 Feb 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: An Garda Síochána (28 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I have contacted the Garda authorities for the information requested by the Deputy. Regrettably, this information was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy directly when it is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (28 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy is advised to submit an application to the Domestic Residence and Permissions Division of my Department. Any application submitted should explain their current circumstances and future intentions in the State and should include the following supporting evidence; A copy of the person's and their spouse's passports A copy of their marriage certificate A...

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I will try to respond by grouping. Many similar remarks have been made and there were not too many questions. I concluded my opening remarks by saying that intimidation, violence and acts of arson or incitement are not a legitimate form of protest and those responsible must be held accountable. While we disagree on plenty in this Chamber, we have all condemned these acts and are all clear...

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I did not say that.

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: Do not quote me incorrectly. Quote me correctly please.

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: Do not quote me incorrectly.

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I did not say the women-----

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy has not heard me use that language.

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I never used that word.

Broadcasting (Oversight of RTÉ Accounts) (Amendment) Bill 2024: First Stage (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: No.

Appointment of a Member of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I move: That Dáil Éireann, noting that the Government agreed on 13th February, 2024, to propose, for the approval of Dáil Éireann, Eilis Barry to be a member of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority on the nomination of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, and pursuant to section 9 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015, approves the appointment by the...

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I welcome the opportunity to address the House this afternoon on the very serious issue of the recent arson attacks that have been carried out by a small number of people determined to sow division in our communities. I want to be very clear that, while I will address issues around immigration today, the matter of arson is a criminal and violent act, and is not under any circumstances a...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I was in Tipperary last week when I was invited to speak at the president's lunch at the Tipperary Chamber of Commerce. This is why I was in Thurles. As part of my visit, I was also able to travel to Cashel. I wish I had been able to stay longer and meet people. In no way did I suggest that anybody was being manipulated. I was asked a number of questions by a radio presenter and I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug and Alcohol Testing (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: Road traffic enforcement is an integral part of the day to day duties of all frontline Gardaí. On average 25% of roads policing enforcement and 75% of drug/drink driving checks are carried out by regular members. The budgetary provision for the recruitment of 800 - 1000 new Gardaí this year will both increase the number of frontline Gardaí and allow for the expansion of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (27 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 327 and 328 together. The Victorian-era laws that were repealed by the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 1993 caused immeasurable harm to generations of gay and bisexual men, criminalising and stigmatizing them simply because of their sexual orientation. I am deeply conscious that people who were criminalised by these laws, and their families, are...