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

Helen McEntee: Road safety is a shared responsibility, and it is one which this Government takes very seriously. We have all been shocked by the recent loss of life on our roads, and concerned by the worrying increase in road fatalities in 2023, and into the early days of the New Year, after many years of progress in making our roads safer. Road traffic legislation is enforced as part of the day-to-day...

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

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of all crime statistics. The CSO produces these statistics using data recorded on An Garda Síochána’s PULSE system and makes regular releases in relation to various crime statistics. The most recent statistics were released...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the recording of traffic offences. As Minister for Justice, I have no direct role in these matters. I am informed by Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána is committed to working closely...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Dealing (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: At the outset I would like to assure the Deputy that tackling drug dealing and associated criminal activity is a top priority for An Garda Síochána and the Government. An Garda Síochána continues to target those involved in the sale and supply of illegal drugs including through Operation Tara which has a strong focus on tackling street-level dealing. I have contacted the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme is in place to help those who have suffered personal injuries as a result of a violent crime committed against them. The scheme is administered by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal which is independent in making decisions on individual applications and in its decisions on appeals. Currently, paragraph 20 of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that combatting all forms of domestic, sexual and gender based violence (DSGBV) is a priority for me and this is something that is considered in the context of talking forward all areas of my Departments work. This is reflected in an increase of €10m in Budget allocations in 2024 for this purpose and in the development of policy and legislation. In addition, a...

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

Helen McEntee: The information requested is currently being compiled and I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

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

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants and my Department has been working hard to clear backlogs. It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. However, the nature of...

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

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration 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. However, to be of assistance I sought the information...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Mental Health Services (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, the High Level Taskforce (HLTF) was established in 2021 to meet the government’s commitment to ensure that the critical mental health needs of people in prison are met, that addiction treatments are provided and that appropriate primary care supports are available on release, in order to ensure improved outcomes for the individuals concerned and for society as a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ports Policy (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: The information requested is currently being compiled and I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: The State has a duty to protect its borders and following examination, ensure that all arriving passengers are entitled to enter the State. This is a fundamental exercise of State sovereignty, which is necessary to protect the security of the State and to prevent illegal immigration. The exercise of powers in this area is at all times subject to the law and to respect for individual rights. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Programme for Government (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Programme for Government 2020 contains a broad range of policies and proposals that represent a coherent approach to enhancing and sustaining a more just and safe society, with a specific commitment to review policy options for prison and penal reform. In respect of delivering on this commitment, the Review of Policy Options for Prison and Penal Reform 2022-2024 was published in...

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

Helen McEntee: I am advised by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that Mountjoy Prison Museum is not open to the general public. The Governor of Mountjoy Prison regularly facilitates private visits of both large and small groups of visitors to the museum. Applications to visit the museum may be submitted in writing to Governor's Secretary, Mountjoy Prison, North Circular Road, Dublin 7, D07...

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

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy created on-line Preclearance Join Family (UK National) visa applications on 26 September 2023. The supporting documentation and relevant fees were applied on 11 October 2023 in the Lusaka office. This visa application was received in our Dublin Visa Office on 23 October 2023. The application is currently awaiting comprehensive examination. While every...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: 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: Deportation Orders (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: Deportation and removal processes are an essential part of any immigration system. Those who do not have a legal right to remain in this country must remove themselves from the State. I can advise the Deputy when a notification of the intention to deport is issued under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, a person has three options. The first option is to leave the jurisdiction before a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: My Department has a focus on ensuring that persons involved in serious criminality are removed from the State. There is ongoing communication between the Department, the Irish Prison Service, the Probation Service and the Garda National Immigration Bureau and IPAS to achieve this objective. During the pandemic and despite the moratorium on removing persons without permission to be in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: 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 Staff (17 Jan 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that the Arrangements Unit and Voluntary Returns Unit within my Department is located within the Repatriation Division of Immigration Service Delivery, which is headed by a Principal Officer. The Arrangements Unit is responsible for the following: - Processing cases for removal under Regulation 20 (b) the EU Freedom of Movement Regulations. - Issuing Deportations...