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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: The persons referred to by the Deputy are the subjects of Deportation Orders signed on 7 September 2018. Representations were subsequently received on their behalf requesting that the Deportation Orders be revoked, pursuant to the provisions of section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). Following detailed consideration of the information submitted in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: An application for a Stamp 5 “Without Condition As To Time” endorsement was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 12 July 2021.The processing of this application is ongoing and the customer will be contacted by my Department once a decision has been made. In the interests of fairness, all applications are processed in chronological order of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: 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.  To maintain the integrity of the process, an amnesty, as suggested by the Deputy, would not be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Strategies (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1402 and 1406 together. I can inform the Deputy that the Youth Justice Strategy 2021 – 2027 was published on 15 April 2021. The Strategy includes consideration of the full range of issues connected to children and young people at risk of coming into contact with the criminal justice system, including early intervention and preventative work,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Projects (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: The Deputy will be aware that Garda Youth Diversion Projects (GYDPs) are a fundamental support to the operation of the statutory Garda Diversion Programme and provide a vital ingredient in enhancing community policing partnerships. These projects are community based multi-agency crime prevention initiatives. Funding for GYDPs has increased every year since 2015. €15.3 million was...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: I can assure the Deputy that the Government is strongly committed to tackling the issue of misuse of scramblers and similar vehicles. In May 2021, my Department invited the Garda Youth Diversion Projects (GYDPs) to present proposals for a scheme to offer positive alternatives to young people engaged in anti-social use of scramblers, including specific contact with GYDPs in areas that are most...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 2 January 2020. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. The granting of Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 30 December 2019. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: The tables below set out the figures requested by the Deputy. Table 1 - Average Timelines Year Average processing time for an approval Decision (months) Average processing time for a refusal Decision (months) 2018 7 23 2019 10 24 2020 12 35 *2021 23 ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (15 Jul 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 7 October 2020. The application continues to be processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision in due course. It is recognised that all applicants for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (15 Jul 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 11 December 2017. The application continues to be processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision in due course. It is recognised that all applicants for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Jul 2021)

James Browne: From 16 June 2021, my Department lifted certain country specific and temporary entry and transit visa restrictions which were brought into effect on 28 January 2021. As a result of this decision, nationals from South Africa, Brazil and some South American countries are no longer visa required. The criteria and requirements for visa required countries are kept under regular review in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (15 Jul 2021)

James Browne: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to establish a gambling regulator focused on public safety and well-being, covering gambling online and in person, and the powers to regulate advertising, gambling websites and apps. As outlined in the Justice Plan 2021, I expect to be in a position to publish the Scheme of the Bill in Q3 2021, and will seek Government approval for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Peace Commissioners (15 Jul 2021)

James Browne: As the Deputy may be aware, Peace Commissioners are appointed (and may be removed from that appointment) by the Minister for Justice under Section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act 1924. The powers and duties of Peace Commissioners consist primarily of: - Taking statutory declarations - Witnessing signatures on documents if required by various authorities - Signing certificates and orders...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (15 Jul 2021)

James Browne: For reasons of maintaining full confidentiality, it is not my Department's practice to comment on whether an application for asylum or subsidiary protection has been made in the State. An applicant for such protection status, or their legal representative, should contact either the International Protection Office (IPO) or the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) directly, as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (14 Jul 2021)

James Browne: The table below sets out the number of citizenship applications that were processed in each of the years 2018 to 2020 and to the end of June 2021, as requested by the Deputy. Year Decisions Ineligible/other Refusals Approvals Certificates issued 2018 11,139 1,261 1,251 8,627 8,221 ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (14 Jul 2021)

James Browne: It remains the position that my Department is not currently accepting any short stay visa applications, except for cases that fall under the emergency/priority criteria set out below. The suspension of short stay applications will continue to be reviewed in consultation with the relevant authorities in the coming weeks as public health restrictions on international travel and the measures...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety (14 Jul 2021)

James Browne: The Government is strongly committed to tackling the issue of misuse of scramblers and similar vehicles. As the Deputy may be aware, Minister Ryan, who has responsibility for road traffic legislation, is bringing forward legislative proposals to increase Garda powers in this area, including in relation to the seizure of vehicles. In parallel with this work, I secured Cabinet approval...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (14 Jul 2021)

James Browne: 312. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the use of a vacant building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30792/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Foreign Birth Registration (13 Jul 2021)

James Browne: Entitlement to Irish citizenship is determined by the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 as amended, under which Irish citizenship may be obtained by birth, by descent, or by naturalisation. The requirements for foreign births registration are set out in section 27 of the Act. The Department of Foreign Affairs manages the application process for those applications. Further...