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

Simon Harris: I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

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 Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including for the recruitment, training and allocation of Garda members and staff to a given unit. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. The below table indicates the number of civilian WTE...

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

Simon Harris: As the Deputy is aware, an independent study was commissioned by my Department into familicide and domestic homicide reviews. This independent research involved consultations with a wide range of stakeholders, including family members of victims, state agencies and non-governmental organisations, with a view to making recommendations to improve the State's response to familicide and...

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

Simon Harris: The Government is firmly committed to ratification of the Second Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. In consultation with the Office of the Attorney General, several legislative measures have been implemented which were necessary to ensure that Ireland is in compliance with the obligations of the Optional Protocol. Enactment of the Criminal Law (Sexual...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insurance Industry (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 444 and 445 together. I wish to advise the Deputy that the Government is committed to facilitating easier, speedier access to justice for businesses and individuals, and part of this involves addressing the issue of costs associated with accessing the legal system. The Report of the Review of the Administration of Civil Justice (known as the Peter...

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

Simon Harris: The Deputy will be aware that the primary purpose of the employment vetting carried out by the National Vetting Bureau is to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults. I am sure the Deputy will appreciate the importance of this task and the need for it to be carried out thoroughly and correctly. Vetting is carried out by An Garda Síochána in accordance with the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The courts, through the judiciary, are responsible for the granting of legal aid in criminal cases. The Department of Justice administers the Scheme and is responsible for making payments under the Scheme. The issue of Criminal Legal Aid fees is, I understand, being considered by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, as the Department with responsibility for any...

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

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 449 to 452, inclusive, together. 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. A determination on whether an applicant...

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

Simon Harris: I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

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

Simon Harris: Parliamentary Question no. 1041 of 18 April 2023, refers to the number of Gardai by rank attached to each divisional crime scenes unit as of 12 April 2023, in tabular form. I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

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

Simon Harris: The Government is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to deliver a modern, fit-for-purpose, policing service. Budget 2023 provides funding of €2.14 billion for An Garda Síochána, of which €10m has been allocated for investment in the Garda fleet. As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as...

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

Simon Harris: I requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Unfortunately, this 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: An Garda Síochána (9 May 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 (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I understand that Parliamentary Question No. 1039 of 18 April 2023 refers to the number of full-time forensic accountants working in the Criminal Assets Bureau and Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau in the years of 2022 and to-date in 2023. As the Deputy will be aware, the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) is a multi-agency statutory body established under the Criminal Assets...

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 Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including responsibility for the recruitment, training and deployment of Garda members. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am however assured that the Commissioner keeps the allocation of...

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

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will appreciate, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) the Commissioner is responsible for the distribution and stationing of the Garda Síochána throughout the State and I am unable to intervene in, nor direct the Commissioner in, these independent decisions. I wish to inform the Deputy that I was delighted to open the Dublin Metropolitan Region...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: European Council (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I can advise the Deputy that the Council of the European Union’s next Justice and Home Affairs Council will take place on June 8-9 2023 in Luxembourg. The Deputy may wish to note that this information and information related to this meeting is published on the Council of the European Union's website at: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/jha/2023/06/08-09/

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

Simon Harris: I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

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

Simon Harris: I understand that Parliamentary Question No. 1040 of 18 April 2023 refers to the number of persons arrested and charged with public order offences within Garda B and C districts of DMR on both 17 and 18 March 2023, in tabular form. As you will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An...

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

Simon Harris: The Government is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to deliver a modern, fit-for-purpose, policing service. Budget 2023 provides funding of €2.14 billion for An Garda Síochána, of which €10m has been allocated for investment in the Garda fleet. As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as...