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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The persons referred to by the Deputy both held a Stamp 4 immigration permission, which expired on 20 July 2023 and 25 July 2023 respectively. They submitted online registration renewal applications on 15 July 2023. Further documentation has been requested from the persons concerned. Upon receipt of documents in respect of both applicants, these applications will be considered further. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that the applications referred to were created on the 25 May 2023. Supporting documentation was received in the Dublin Visa Office on the 29 May 2023, where the applications await examination and processing. Long Stay Join Family visa applications are processed in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification. This policy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 197 and 198 together. Fear of harassment and violence should never be normalised and nobody should have to think about it as they go about their daily life. Combatting all forms of violence against women and domestic violence is a priority for this Government. This is reflected in a record 25pc increase of €12m in Budget 2024 allocations and in the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I am happy to discuss this particular case with the Deputy. Any decision to carry out a cold-case review would need to be taken by the Garda, but I am happy to discuss it with the Deputy later.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue, which I know is of importance to her. I previously outlined complications whereby we had to take on a new person to conduct the review. That person is now not finishing the review. A body of work has been done. The competition has closed now and I hope to appoint a new person to finalise the review in the coming weeks. A body of work has been...

Seanad: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I am pleased to present the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023 to the House. The programme for Government recognises that Ireland is experiencing a domestic, sexual and gender-based violence epidemic consistent with global trends. That simply must change. This Government has responded strongly and proactively with the third national strategy on domestic, sexual and...

Seanad: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I thank all Senators for their contributions and for their broad support for the legislation. Most of them have alluded to the concerning figures and the facts that are very clear. To be honest, the figures that we see, even with the increase in those coming forward, are probably just the tip of the iceberg. There is a perception that we are seeing an increase in cases. However, we could...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will appreciate that under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and business of An Garda Síochána as well as the efficient use of resources. This includes responsibility for decisions on the allocation of Garda resources across the Divisions, in light of identified operational demands. As Minister, I have no...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (15 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: Officials within my Department and the Irish Prisons Service are continuously working together to identify short, medium and longer term proposals to help manage capacity issues in our prisons as they arise. While focused on rehabilitation and reducing offending, we also need to continue to invest in our prison estate, to ensure that it is modern and fit for purpose and that it has the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Staff (15 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions. The Courts Service Act 1998 sets out the nature of the relationship between the Courts Service and the County Registrar. The post of County Registrar is a statutory officer appointed by the Government, with a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (15 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: Further to my reply to your Parliamentary Question No. 599 of 1 March 2022, requesting the number of days educational programmes were prevented from happening due to staff shortages, please see the updated figures up to 31 August 2023 below. Full day prison school closures due to Officer Shortages in 2020, 2021, 2022 and to 31 August 2023 Prison Full Day Closures 2020...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Agreements (15 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The visa applications referred to by the Deputy were refused by the Visa Office in Dublin. The reasons for these decisions were set out in the refusal letters sent to the applicants on 24 January 2023. Appeals of these decisions were received on 8 March 2023. All visa applicants are advised that the onus is on them to provide as much information in support of their application as they feel is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (15 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Ward of Courts system is administered through the Courts. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, the primary legislation dealing with noise pollution is the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992. The Act designates the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the primary body responsible for regulation of noise pollution. The EPA is also the sole designated prosecuting authority for offences under the Act. Any review of the existing legislation to provide...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (15 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Government is committed to delivering an ambitious programme of family justice reform, including the publication of the Family Justice Strategy and the Family Courts Bill 2022. The Strategy puts children at the centre of the system, and emphasises, amongst other things, the need to ensure they are listened to and heard and their views given due regard, in line with constitutional...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ukraine War (14 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can inform the Deputy that my Department does not keep a record of which county, within the State, that a Beneficiary of Temporary Protection (BoTP) resides in. Any queries relating to the issue of accommodation for BoTPs is a matter for the Department of Children, Equality, Disability. Integration and Youth (DCEDIY). Temporary Protection in Ireland applies to the following groups of people...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Management Companies (14 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 was enacted with the primary purposes of reforming the law relating to the ownership and management of common areas of multi-unit developments, and facilitating the fair, efficient and effective management of owners' management companies (OMCs). Well-functioning OMCs are key to maintaining and sustaining higher-density residential developments, such as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under Section 30 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner may provide and charge for police services, including for events on private property or in areas open to the public. Examples of the types of events for which police services may be provided under this section include: (a) sports fixtures; (b) concerts; (c) festivals and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: In Budget 2024, as part of the €2.3 Billion Garda Budget the Government provided funding for a new national centre of excellence in Dublin for the Garda Dog Unit, with the planned expansion to all Garda regions on a phased basis involving 50 handlers with access to 100 dogs of different capabilities While the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 Nov 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.