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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (25 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Irish Prison Service. Unfortunately, it has not been possible to collate the information requested in the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (25 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that the Irish Prison Service provides a range of accommodation across the prison estate. This includes traditional cellular accommodation in closed male prisons, including a mix of single, double, triple and multi-occupancy cells. In addition, dormitory and bedroom style accommodation is provided in open/semi open male prisons and bedroom and/or apartment style...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (25 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Irish Prison Service. Unfortunately, it has not been possible to collate the information requested in the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Correspondence (25 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am happy to inform the Deputy that following full consideration by a Visa Officer the Visa was issued on 05 October 2023. Entry into the State is solely at the discretion of the Immigration Officer at the port of entry. The onus is on the individuals to have all documentation relating to their reasons for entering Ireland for presentation to the Immigration Officer to gain entry. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (25 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: On 8 December 2017, the then Minister for Justice signed the Commencement Order bringing all sections of the Mediation Act 2017 into effect on 1 January 2018 (S.I. 591 of 2017). This Act was put in place to facilitate the settlement of disputes by mediation, to specify the principles applicable to mediation, to specify arrangements for mediation as an alternative to the institution of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (25 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Legal Aid Board is the statutory, independent body responsible for the provision of civil legal aid and advice to persons of modest means in the State, in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995 and the Civil Legal Aid Regulations 1996 to 2017. The Act was amended by Section 54 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011, which gave the Board the additional...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Jan 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 all matters related to the training of Garda members. As Minister I have no role in these matters. I am informed by the Garda authorities that training courses available from the Garda College are provided on a needs basis, and with regard...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (25 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 299 and 300 together. Unfortunately, it has not been possible to collate the information requested in the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (25 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 301 and 302 together. Combatting all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) is a priority for me and my Department and this is reflected in a range of policies and legislation, as well as unprecedented increases in Budget allocations. The Government is committed to doubling the number of refuge places to 280 as part of our Zero Tolerance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (25 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (25 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that the conditions of habitual residency are determined by the Department of Social Protection. The Deputy may wish to put a parliamentary question to the Minister for Social Protection in this regard. Further information on habitual residency is available on the Department of Social Protection's website at .

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (25 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am pleased to advise the Deputy that the naturalisation application from the person referred to was approved by my Department, and a certificate of naturalisation issued to the applicant on 8 March 2022. 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: , which has been specifically...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (25 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am pleased to advise the Deputy that the naturalisation application from the person referred to has been approved by my Department. 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: INISOireachtasMail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (25 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. Officials in Citizenship Division have advised that they have not requested a copy of the passport of the person concerned. They have, however, requested an updated email address, so that the person cited can commence eVetting. The applicant should contact Citizenship...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (25 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: The persons referred to by the Deputy both held a Stamp 4 immigration permission, which expired on 20 July 2023 and 25 July 2023 respectively. Online registration renewal applications were submitted on 15 July 2023. Further documentation was requested from the persons concerned. However, the renewal has remained pending as no further documentation was provided. Registration Office...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (25 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: Immigration officials of my Department have checked their records and have advised that they cannot locate any application for the person referred to by the Deputy. If the Deputy can provide any additional information, I will arrange for a further response to issue to the Deputy. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by...

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the amendments are grouped, I have a more general response. Amendment No. 50 relates to section 72. It sets out the standard terms under which the Commissioner is required to appear before the committees. Amendment No. 51 is similar and sets out the terms under which the Commissioner is required to appear before a committee other than the public accounts committee. Amendment No. 66...

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: This amendment concerns section 75 of Bill, which sets out the functions of the audit committee of the proposed new Garda board. Its purpose is to align the provisions in subsections (1)(c) and (2)(b) with those in subsection (1)(a) with regard to what matters the audit committee will provide advice on. As currently drafted, the committee will advise the Garda Commissioner on governance and...

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator. I do not accept amendment No. 54 because the number and nature of something is inherent to statistics and statistical information. I do not want to duplicate what is already encompassed within the term in this Bill. It is the case that the number and nature of offences will be taken on board and captured. On amendment No. 55, the general terms used in this provision...

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for outlining the proposed amendment. The objective is to expand the code of conduct - to not just look at the code of conduct but at what happens if somebody breaches it. I understand the reasoning behind it. However, it would be better for it to be taken into consideration as part of the regulations specific to what happens next. Section 257 provides for the making...