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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (6 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that there have been 21 removals effected under Section 20(b) of the European Communities Freedom of Movement of Persons Regulations 2015 during 2023. The associated flight costs are €29,989.92. This includes the flight costs of escorts from the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). Subsistence or accommodation costs for members of the GNIB are met under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Northern Ireland (6 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: Under Article 1 (vi) of the Good Friday Agreement, the British and Irish Governments "recognise the birthright of all the people of Northern Ireland to identify themselves and be accepted as Irish or British, or both, as they may so choose, and accordingly confirm that their right to hold both British and Irish citizenship is accepted by both Governments and would not be affected by any...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Administration (6 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: Management of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in exercising their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and given the separation of powers in the Constitution. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Administration (6 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: Management of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in exercising their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and given the separation of powers in the Constitution. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Administration (6 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: Management of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in exercising their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and given the separation of powers in the Constitution. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: The persons referred to by the Deputy created on-line Join Family visa applications on 13 August 2023. The supporting documentation and relevant fees were applied on 16 August 2023 in the Hanoi visa office. These visa applications were received in our Dublin Visa Office on 28 August 2023. These applications are currently awaiting comprehensive examination. Long Stay Join Family visa...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (6 Dec 2023)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (6 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: Through the Justice Plan I am progressing a suite of policy and legislative reforms which are priorities for me as Minister, in line with the commitments set out in the Programme for Government. Some of the priority achievements of my Department are set out below. Unprecedented investment in support of An Garda Síochána Budget 2024 provides for funding to support the recruitment of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that based on the information supplied, it has unfortunately not been possible to identify a visa application for the person referred to. If more information can be provided I will ask the Visa office of my Department to re-examine your request and provide an update on the relevant application. Information that would be of assistance in identifying the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (6 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that 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. The policy document sets out the rationale for applying resource requirements as part of the overall assessment of whether to approve an application for family reunification. In general...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: First, I thank all Deputies for their contributions to this evening's debate. I know the thoughts of everyone in the House very much remain with the victims of the appalling attack that took place 12 days ago outside Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire and my thoughts are, in particular, with the young child and her carer who are both still in a critical condition in hospital. Of course, we are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Management Companies (5 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011 (Minimum Standards) Regulations 2020 sets down minimum standards to be observed by property services providers in the provision of property services. For example, Regulation 5 (1) imposes an obligation on a licensee “to respond to all communications from a client by whatever means agreed with the client and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (5 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: My Department is taking all necessary steps to manage the international protection process fairly and efficiently, as part of the broader Government response to this challenging issue. The number of international protection applications in 2022 was 13,650, a significant increase on recent years. It represents a 186% increase on the number received in 2019, the most recent year in which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: The unprecedented allocation of over €2 billion for 2023 and €2.3 billion for 2024 to An Garda Síochána demonstrates the Government's commitment to ensuring An Garda Síochána has provision for the equipment, technology, facilities, fleet and personnel it needs to carry out vital policing work. As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (5 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 380 and 420 together. Funding is provided by my Department to NGOs that support victims of crime through services such as emotional support, court accompaniment, and accompaniment to Garda interviews, to sexual assault treatment units and referral to other services. Under Budget 2024, an increased budget of €7.57 million is being made available. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (5 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: The formation of a Mediation Council of Ireland is a component of the Mediation Act 2017 and the overall development of mediation throughout Ireland. The Council will play an important role in promoting public awareness of mediation, maintaining and developing mediation standards – including continuous professional development – and establishing a national register of mediators....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Advertising (5 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: The ‘Let’s Have the Consent Conversation’ campaign – which is running on TV, cinema, local and national radio, digital and social media, and elsewhere – seeks to get people talking and thinking about sexual consent, and to normalise it as a foundation for all healthy sexual relationships. The campaign fulfils key actions in both Surviving Supporting a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Information and Communications Technology (5 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: The State has a duty to protect its borders and to 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 Border Management Unit (BMU) of the Department has responsibility for frontline immigration duties at Dublin Airport only....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including all operational policing matters, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended). The Commissioner is also the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote under the Act, and is responsible for the economy and the efficiency of the Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (5 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the visa application referred to was granted on 20 November 2023. Notification of this decision was issued on 21 November 2023. The visa sticker will issue as soon as the applicant attends the relevant Visa Office/Embassy/Consulate. The applicant should be advised that entry into the State is solely at the discretion of the Immigration Officer at the...