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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (24 May 2023)

Simon Harris: Long Stay Join Family visa applications are processed in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification. This policy document may be accessed at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Policy-do cument-on-Non-EEA-family-reunification.pdf. This policy, which was last amended in 2016, is currently under review. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (24 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The courts, rather than the Minister for Justice, collect a fee for the issuance of special exemption orders. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Official Engagements (24 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I can inform the Deputy that I did not meet with the Metropolitan Police Commissioner during my recent visit to London.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I understand that Parliamentary Question No. 518 of 7 March 2023 refers to the estimated cost of training an additional 225 Gardaí in the competency-based driver level 3 course in 2023, 2024 and 2025. As you will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2023)

Simon Harris: 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, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. The purchase and allocation of vehicles is made on the basis of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2023)

Simon Harris: 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, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda resources. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. However, I can assure the Deputy that the Government is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Costs (24 May 2023)

Simon Harris: Under the terms of the Student Grant Scheme, grant assistance is awarded to eligible students attending an approved course in an approved institution who meet the prescribed conditions of funding including those relating to nationality, residency, previous academic attainment and means. In relation to support available for students studying abroad, the Student Grant Scheme provides...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Horticulture Sector (24 May 2023)

Simon Harris: Further Education and Training courses are delivered, or contracted, by the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) across the country. While this is under the funding and strategic direction of SOLAS, the ETBs decide on the level and nature of provision based on local demand in consultation with SOLAS. My officials have made enquiries with SOLAS and I understand that some 3,000 learners...

Accommodation Needs for New Arrivals: Statements (23 May 2023)

Simon Harris: We are all acutely aware that we are experiencing an unprecedented situation in relation to the accommodation requirements of those seeking protection in Ireland. This has posed significant challenges for our State. We are all aware of that. We have seen some people in local communities ask questions, seek information and express concerns. Of course, it is absolutely essential that the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I am very pleased to bring the Bill before the Seanad this evening. As colleagues know, this is a wide-ranging Bill that will improve our criminal law. It will help combat domestic, sexual and gender-based violence, DSGBV, tackle organised crime, enhance public safety and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our legal system. Given its wide scope, I will only touch on the most...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I am conscious of the dedication and commitment of our front-line workers, as I know Senators are. I am also conscious of the risks they take. I attended a Garda memorial day on Saturday at which we paid tribute to the 89 men of An Garda Síochána who lost their lives in the line of duty. We live in a country where there is great respect for the police. Surveys indicate that we...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I thank and all the Senators for their contributions and for the widespread general support for at least the thrust of the legislation. While Senator Ruane and others quite rightly want more detail and to tease through the issues, I welcome the broad cross-party and cross-bench support for what we are trying to do in this pretty significant Bill. I start by paying tribute to the officials...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (23 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The Deputy does not state the nationality of the children referred to. If the person concerned in the Deputy's query is unsure as to whether their children require a visa/preclearance to enter Ireland they can check on the list at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Immigrati on-Service-Delivery-Visa-and-Non-Visa-Required-Countries.pdf The person referred...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Student Visas (23 May 2023)

Simon Harris: My Department has responsibility for immigration-related matters, including the entry and residence conditions of non-EEA students. My Department engages with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, among other key sectorial stakeholders, in this area. A student's primary purpose for being in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (23 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The application referred to by the Deputy has been received by my Department. When an application for a certificate of naturalisation is received by the Citizenship Division of my Department, they are subject to an initial check and examination. On completion of the initial checks, my Department will assign an application number and issue an acknowledgment to the address given at the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (23 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I understand that this is a difficult situation for our Sudanese community and their loved ones. My Department has assisted the Department of Foreign Affairs in their work to evacuate Irish citizens and their families from Sudan. Where necessary, we are continuing to work closely with the Department of Foreign Affairs on a case by case basis assisting any remaining Irish citizens who are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ukraine War (23 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I can advise the Deputy that Temporary Protection in Ireland applies to the following groups of people who have had to flee Ukraine due to the invasion by Russia: 1. Ukrainian nationals who were residing in Ukraine before 24 February 2022; 2. Nationals of a third country (other than Ukraine) or a stateless person who would have benefited from international protection (for example:...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (23 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department, with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation. It will be submitted to me for decision in due course. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (23 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, requires applications for naturalisation on behalf of minors to be made by a parent or guardian of the minor. When a minor is the subject of a care order, Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, takes on the role and responsibility of providing for that child. However, Tusla does not become the child's parent or guardian within the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (23 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The State is required to examine the application of anyone who presents at the borders of the State, or is in the State, and indicates that they wish to make an application for international protection. This is in accordance with our obligations under international and EU asylum law and the Government takes those commitments very seriously. The total number of international protection...