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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (12 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Irish Prison Service provides a wide range of rehabilitative and educational programmes to those in custody that aim to offer purposeful activity to those serving a sentences and encourage them to lead law abiding lives on release. These programmes are available to people in custody and all are eligible and allowed to use the services, including those who are first-time offenders. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (12 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware the Irish Prison Service does not have the option of refusing committals and must accept all people committed by the Courts Service. The prison system is under increasing pressure with factors such as ongoing population growth, increasing Garda and Judicial resources, and more frequent Court sittings, all contributing to a rising prison population. I can advise...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the total number of women in all ranks of An Garda Síochána as of the 31 October 2023, the latest date for which figures are currently available, was 3,952. This represents over 28% of total Garda strength. For context, this compares favourably with the total of 3,130, or 21.7%, on 31 December 2008. For the Deputy's information the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: In accordance with section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the direction and control of An Garda Síochána. In exercising this function the Garda Commissioner ensures that relevant policing developments in other jurisdictions are reviewed on an on-going basis so that international best practice can be identified and,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: I am sure the Deputy will agree that we are all immensely grateful to An Garda Síochána for their outstanding dedication and commitment and for the important role that they play in our society, all too frequently putting themselves in real danger. I would like to condemn in the strongest possible terms any threats against members of An Garda Síochána or any front-line...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 264 and 265 together. 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: Naturalisation Applications (7 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: The position in regard to applications for family reunification is set out in the Policy Document for Non-EEA Family Reunification,which is available on my Department's website. This policy document sets out the criteria used by my Department to assess all Non-EEA Family Reunification applications. The policy document can be viewed here...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (7 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that deportation and removal processes are an essential part of any immigration system. It must be acknowledged that those who do not have a legal right to remain in this country must remove themselves from the State. Under Section 20(b) of the European Communities (Freedom of Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015, the Minster may make a removal order in respect of a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2023)

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: Prison Service (7 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Irish Prison Service provides a wide range of rehabilitative programmes to those in custody. These programmes include education, vocational training, healthcare, psychiatric, psychological, counselling, welfare and spiritual services. These programmes are available in all prisons and all people in custody are eligible to use these services. The average monthly school attendance in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Ceremonies (7 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: Firstly, I want to you congratulate all those who have received an invitation to attend a Citizenship Ceremony. I am sure it is a cause of celebration for them and their family. Citizenship ceremonies were first introduced in 2011 and have been universally well received, marking the grant of Irish citizenship in a solemn, dignified and appropriate manner. I can assure the Deputy that, for all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (7 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that on 1 December 2023, there were 946 people held in prison custody solely on a remand or trial warrant. I can further advise the Deputy that this figure does not include people who are serving a sentence, and who also have a remand or trial warrant that will become active once the sentence expires. The process to identify people in custody...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (7 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: The coroners service comprises of a network of coroners located in districts throughout the country. All coronial districts, with the exception of Dublin, are the responsibility of the relevant Local Authority. Coroners are independent quasi-judicial office holders whose core function is to investigate sudden and unexplained deaths so that a death certificate can be issued. My Department does...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (7 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: At the outset, I would like to assure the Deputy that this Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities in our towns and cities and in rural Ireland. Everybody has the right to feel safe and to be safe in their homes and on their land and property. I have prioritised the enactment of a series of laws intended to increase the safety and security of communities. Recent...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (7 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: An application for a Change of Status was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 30 March 2023 and continues to be examined by my Department. An acknowledgement of receipt of documents issued on 09 May 23 from my Department to the person's legal representative in respect of all documents sought by letter dated 12 April 23. My Department endeavours to process all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (7 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, it is not my Department's practice to comment on whether an application for international protection has been made in the State. If a person is in the international protection process, there is a legal requirement under the International Protection Act 2015 to maintain full confidentiality at all times. Therefore the Department is unable to publish any information...