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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is the body established by law to investigate complaints against members of An Garda Síochána. As Minister, I have no role in any GSOC investigation. I am advised by GSOC that due to the nature of their recording of investigations it is not possible to extract a specific figure for the number...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 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 all operational policing decisions. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. Operation Citizen was commenced with a view to assuring people that Dublin City is safe...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: I am informed by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána is very clear on its position in relation to racist abuse or other types of hate crimes. They will not be tolerated. Garda policy states: “Reports of hate crimes or hate incidents will be recorded and investigated as appropriate, where it is perceived that the perpetrator’s hostility or prejudice against any...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probation and Welfare Service (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: While it would not be appropriate for me to comment on any individual case, I can advise the Deputy more generally, that the Probation Service supervises all individuals subject to post release supervision where that order is imposed by the Court. Post release supervision orders start on the expiration date of the custodial part of the individual’s sentence. Sometimes the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: I wish to advise the Deputy that the amounts paid by my Department to the organisations in question in the years outlined are listed below. Year Totals (€) 2010 2,430.00 2011 5,490.00 2012 3,965.00 2013 3,000.00 2014 5,000.00 ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Agreements (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: The immigration arrangements for circus performers referred to by the Deputy have been in place since 2007 and ensure that circus performers who are providing this service to an Irish based circus, with whom they do not have an employee relationship, can continue to do so. I can confirm that the current arrangements for circus performers will continue to operate for the 2023 season while the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is the independent body established by law to investigate complaints against members of An Garda Síochána. GSOC is completely independent in the exercise of its functions, and as Minister I have no role in any of GSOC's operations, including all HR matters. I am advised by GSOC that as civil...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: Among the key justice commitments in the Programme for Government is the commitment to, “enact a Family Court Bill to create a new dedicated Family Court within the existing court structure and provide for court procedures that support a less-adversarial resolution of disputes”. The Family Courts Bill 2022 was published last December and is currently progressing through the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 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 Garda management keeps the distribution...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: While the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including human resourcing matters, the Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to continue to provide a world class policing service. Since 2015, the Government has increased the budget for An Garda Síochána by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will appreciate the Garda Commissioner is operationally responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána including HR matters. However, I can assure the Deputy that Government is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána have the resources they need to perform their vital role in the community. It is important to emphasise that, of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: We are all immensely grateful to members of our police service for their outstanding dedication and commitment to serving the public and for the important role that they play in our society. For the most part, the relationship between Gardaí and the public is one built on very significant trust. We only have to look to the fact that An Garda Síochána is a largely unarmed, and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: I can assure the Deputy that An Garda Síochána is committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of all Garda members and Garda staff. I also want to make it clear that I am very aware of how stressful and difficult the work of members of An Garda Síochána can be. We only have to look at the fatal incidents to see how, in the face of the most tragic and distressing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended). The Commissioner is also responsible for the maintenance of Garda discipline under the Garda Síochána (Discipline) Regulations 2007 (as amended). As Minister, I have no role in internal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: It has not been possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy in the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: My Department's Dignity at Work policy aims to promote respect, dignity, safety, and equality in the workplace. This policy provides information to staff on the steps they may take and the recommended procedures to follow if they believe that they have been bullied, harassed, or sexually harassed. My Department adheres to this Civil Service-wide policy in relation to allegations of bullying...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: Compliance with the Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour is a condition of employment within the Department of Justice. When a concern arises about the conduct or performance of an individual, their line manager will initially address it as a management issue through discussion and appropriate assistance. If no resolution is reached, or, where more serious circumstances arise,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probation and Welfare Service (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: I can inform the Deputy no such report has been commissioned.  I would encourage anyone who has been a victim of any kind of sexual assault to reach out for help and support and to report the matter to An Garda Síochána. There are specialist Garda members in every Garda Division, trained to ensure that any victim presenting to Gardaí are met with a consistently high...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: 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 satisfies the statutory criteria for naturalisation can only...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department, with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation. It will be submitted to me for decision in due course. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers...