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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1017 and 1122 together. I can confirm that the application for a Stamp 4 immigration permission from the person referred to by the Deputy was approved on 21 February 2023. The Domestic Residence and Permissions Division of my Department reissued the grant letter to the applicant on 21 September 2023. The person concerned holds a Stamp 4 immigration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that visa application referred to was granted on 13 December 2023 and the visa sticker issued on 15 December 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Government is fully committed to the fight against racism, prejudice and bigotry, and strongly condemns the actions of those who abuse and attack others because of their own prejudices against a person’s religion, ethnic origins, sexual orientation or any other part of their identity as a human being. Ireland is a diverse and tolerant country, and such behaviour is not acceptable....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: Section 3 of the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 provides protection from civil litigation for a person who, acting reasonably and in good faith, reports or communicates that there are reasonable grounds for believing that a child is a victim of abuse or neglect or that a child's health, development or welfare is at risk. It should be specifically noted that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: 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 for operational policing. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. However, to be of assistance I sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána and have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda Síochána is central to this policy. The Garda Budget is now at its highest ever level. The unprecedented allocation of over €2.3 billion to An Garda Síochána for 2024 will allow for sustained recruitment of between 800 to 1,000 new Garda recruits in 2024. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: As you will appreciate, disciplinary matters within An Garda Síochána are governed by the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) and the Garda Síochána (Discipline) Regulations 2007, as amended by the Garda Síochána (Discipline) (Amendment) Regulations 2011, and are a matter for the Garda Commissioner. As Minister, I have no role in these independent...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: 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 decisions on the deployment of personnel among the various divisions. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. However, to be of assistance I sought the information requested...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: 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 distribution of Garda members between the various Garda Units. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am however assured that Garda management keeps the distribution of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: 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 decisions on the deployment of personnel among the various divisions. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. However, to be of assistance I sought the information requested...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) for the management and administration of Garda business, including all operational policing matters. Under Section 33 of the Act, the Commissioner determines the distribution and stationing of the Garda Síochána throughout the State. As Minister, I play no...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: 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 allowances paid to members, is in the first instance a matter for the Garda Commissioner. As Minister, I have no role in these matters, and neither I nor my Department can direct the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1030 and 1031 together. Since its introduction in June 2018, under the European Communities (Reception Conditions) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 230 of 2018), the labour market access permission issued by my Department, has had a very positive impact for international protection applicants and employers alike. The data below details labour market access figures...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Nuclear Plants (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by the Garda authorities that the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Constabulary invited An Garda Síochána to visit the Sellafield Nuclear Facility in Cumbria, UK in 2004 to review aspects of the physical protection and policing arrangements in place at the site. A team from An Garda Síochána undertook the visit to the site on the 1st and 2nd of June...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (17 Jan 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: Student Visas (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: Non-EEA national students in the State are registered on student conditions, on a Stamp 2 or Stamp 1G immigration permission, at their local registration office. It is only in cases where the student has encountered difficulties on the student pathway that they are referred to the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) function of my Department to apply for an extension. Applications to ISD...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Unfortunately, the information was not received in time. I will contact the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: At the outset I would like to assure the Deputy that community safety is a top priority for me as Minister and this Government as a whole. The Department's community safety policy is about people being safe and, importantly, feeling safe in their own community. This whole of government Community Safety Strategy aims to address criminal behaviour, anti-social behaviour and other factors that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Scéimeanna Rannacha (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1037 to 1039, inclusive, together. Níorbh fhéidir an t-eolas a chur i dtoll a chéile san achar iarrtha ama. Rachaidh mé i dteagmháil leis an Teachta go díreach a luaithe a bheidh an t-eolas ar fáil.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Research and Development (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government’s Shared Island initiative supports the development of a more ambitious agenda for cooperation and connection on the island. The Government's Shared Island unit is delivering a comprehensive research programme, working with the ESRI, the National Economic and Social Council, the Irish Research Council and other partners. This research is...