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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Qualifications Recognition (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: The Irish Government is committed to providing every support possible to Ukrainian people seeking the recognition of their qualifications in Ireland. The academic and professional recognition of qualifications can enable Ukrainians based in Ireland to pursue employment opportunities, to practice their professions of choice or to avail of new educational opportunities. The recognition of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy may be aware, the Higher Education Authority is close to concluding a process to identify where additional capacity could be built in the higher education sector in a number of key disciplines including veterinary. Through the process, the HEA is examining opportunities for new programme provision as well as the expansion of current programmes, and will determine a final list of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: The assessment of eligibility under the Free Fees Initiative (FFI) in individual cases is a matter for each higher education institution to determine within the terms of the scheme and it is not possible for my Department to advise individual students on eligibility. It is therefore necessary for students to contact the institution attended for guidance on the fees applicable to a course of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Qualifications Recognition (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 553 and 554 together. Regulation is being introduced into the Social Care profession for the first time. Higher Education Institutions are currently working with the regulator CORU in relation to their accreditation applications. The specific information requested by the Deputy is not held by the Department and has been sought from MTU. Once a response has...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: In line with the provisions of the Higher Education Authority Act 2022 which commenced in November 2022, I granted approval to the extension of the current University of Limerick (UL) Governing Authority's term of office for a period of 6 months, up to 31st May 2023. My Department is currently engaging with the University in relation to the regulations required under the legislation...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: The Senate of the National University of Ireland (NUI) consists of 38 members in accordance with amendments made to the Charter of the NUI via the Universities Act 1997. Section 45 of the Universities Act 1997 amended the provisions in the Charter of the NUI regarding the composition of the Senate to provide that the NUI Senate would comprise: - the Chancellor and Registrar of the NUI and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: Following extensive consultation with representative bodies in the licensed trade, businesses, public health bodies, consumers and communities, the General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill was published on the 25th of October. It marks the Government’s commitment to the reform and streamlining of licensing laws to support and stimulate the night time economy. On 25 November 2021,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Procurement Contracts (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: I can inform the Deputy that none of the companies in question were awarded any procurement contracts by my Department in the time specified.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Official Travel (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: As I trust the Deputy will appreciate, St Patrick’s Day offers an opportunity to promote Ireland abroad and is an important part of the government’s ‘Global Ireland’ strategy which seeks to promote our country as an outstanding location to live, visit, work, invest in, trade with, and study. Due to my dual responsibilities, costs incurred for my St. Patrick's Day...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy may be aware, a progress report from the Working Group to Examine the Disregard of Convictions for Certain Qualifying Offences Related to Consensual Sexual Activity between Men was published on Thursday, 5 May 2022 by Minister Helen McEntee. The Victorian-era laws which were repealed by the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 1993 caused immeasurable harm to generations of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was refused by the Visa Office in Dublin on 10 August 2022. The reasons for this decision were set out in the refusal letter sent to the applicant at that time. An appeal of this decision was launched on 10 October 2022. Appeals for applications of this type are processed in the order in which they are received, to be fair to all applicants....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: A Turkish national that wishes to reside in the State for longer than 90 days must apply for a Type D Long Stay Visa. Any person that wishes to make a visa application must do so online at: www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome.aspx. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: The citizenship application of the person referred to by the Deputy was deemed ineligible as the Statutory Declaration was witnessed by an out of date passport. The Statutory Declaration can be witnessed by the applicant producing an in date passport, national identity card or a travel document. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Functions (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: The project under reference is intended to recover and respectfully reinter the remains of all persons executed in Mountjoy Prison since the foundation of the State. At present my officials are tendering for the necessary works, and these works will be subject to the grant of an exhumation license by Dublin City Council. It is a condition of applying for such a license that the exhumation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, and will contact him again when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: I understand that Parliamentary Question No. 516 of 7 March 2023 refers to the number of arrests from Blanchardstown Garda station in 2022, and to-date in 2023. As the Deputy is aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), which includes all operational policing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána and will contact him again when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 Mar 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 any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda resources. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am informed that there were no full-time voice recognition...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 Mar 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 any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda resources. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am informed that the table below sets out the number of times An...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: The Deputy's original question from March sought an update on Garda Operation Pier, including the amount of drugs seized under Operation Pier; and the number of persons arrested and charged under this operation to date. Public safety is a key priority for me as Minister for Justice. An Garda Síochána is making important progress in tackling crime including through many Garda...