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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 150: In page 240, to delete line 15 and substitute the following: “278.(1) The Act of 2011 is amended—”.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 151: In page 241, between lines 12 and 13, to insert the following: “(2) For a period of 3 months from the date of the coming into operation of this section,the Act of 2011 shall, for the purpose specified in subsection (3), continue to apply as if section 12 of that Act had not been amended by subsection (1)(b). (3) The purpose referred to in subsection (2)is...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 152: In page 249, line 16, to delete “in accordance with section 26” and substitute “pursuant to section 28”. I wish to flag that I am considering technical amendments to this section on Report Stage regarding the timing of the commencement of certain sections of the Act.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 154: In page 253, line 13, to delete “Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform” and substitute “Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform”.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Pay (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 421 and 422 together. The Coroner Service provides an important service to next of kin and society in general in seeking to explain the causes of death in those instances which are reportable by law. Payments are made to Coroners by the Local Authority with responsibility for each District, with the exception of Dublin, on the basis of a basic retainer and a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, the Programme for Government commits to considering the mental health and addiction treatment of persons imprisoned and primary care support on release. This commitment reflects the fact that the healthcare needs of vulnerable, sometimes seriously ill, people who interact with the criminal justice system are complex and require whole of systems consideration and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: Any such changes would have to be carefully considered, in consultation with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and guided by the Government’s wider housing policy. From the details supplied by the Deputy it would appear that the clauses referenced are restrictive covenants that form an integral part of the agreements under which the owners bought apartments under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Information and Communications Technology (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I wish to inform the Deputy that there is no specific Departmental policy on use of the technology mentioned or other forms of artificial intelligence, however in carrying out their duties there is an onus on all civil servants to ensure their decisions are fair, impartial and in line with the Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour. The technology mentioned does not currently form...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 426 to 428, inclusive, together. I have requested the information sought from the Irish Prison Service but unfortunately it was not available within the timeframe allowed. I will follow up directly with the Deputy as soon as the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I can advise the Deputy that there are seven overseas visa offices that process appeals for visa applications. They are located in Abuja, Beijing, London, Moscow, Ankara, Abu Dhabi and New Delhi. Appeals are also processed in the Dublin Visa Office of my Department. All appeals are processed in chronological order, based on date order of receipt. The processing time at each office is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is independent in the performance of its functions. Under the same act, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including all matters relating to discipline. As Minister I have no direct role in these...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy, and will contact her again when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: 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: Asylum Applications (9 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. My Department is taking all necessary steps to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Travel Documents (9 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. My Department takes all necessary steps to manage...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The Government is very conscious of the commitment to deliver effective data protection regulation and protection of the data privacy rights of EU citizens, which is critical to the development and growth of our digital economy. My Department’s role is to ensure that the Data Protection Commission, which is independent in its functions, continues to have the resources required to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ukraine War (9 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: Appointments to State Boards (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The Irish Film Classification Office (IFCO) is a statutory body, first established in 1923 pursuant to the Censorship of Films Act 1923, as amended, which has responsibility for the classification of film and video works. I wish to advise the Deputy that the Irish Film Classification Office does not have a board. The Censorship of Films Act, 1923, as amended, provides for the appointment of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Appointments to State Boards (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that on March 6, 2023, Dr. Ciarán Kissane was appointed as the new Director of Film Classification in the Irish Film Classification Office (IFCO). Dr. Kissane’s appointment followed an open competition run by the Public Appointments Service. Dr Kissane replaces Mr George Sinclair who was appointed in an acting capacity as Director of IFCO...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the general management and administration of the Garda organisation, including all human resource matters and recruitment. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. To be of assistance I sought the information requested by the Deputy from An...