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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cybersecurity Policy (21 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 369 to 372, inclusive, together. My Department implements a security-by-design and defence-in-depth approach to cyber security and all staff have regular access to cyber security awareness training. The Department has enhanced its cyber security capabilities and has engaged third parties with specialist security skillsets to further support internal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (21 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Bankruptcy Register is held by the Examiner’s Office, an office of the High Court. The Examiner’s Office carries out the administrative functions necessary to enable Bankruptcy applications to be listed before the Court and to carry out certain functions & administrative tasks on foot of Orders made by the Court thereafter. Pursuant to Court Orders & Rules,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: Unfortunately it has not been possible to collate the requested information in the time requested. I will revert to the Deputy when the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 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.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 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.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (21 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Final Report and Recommendations of the High Level Task Force to consider the mental health and addiction challenges of those who come into contact with the criminal justice sector was published by myself and the Minister for Health in September 2022. The recommendations aim to ensure better support for people at the earliest point at which they come into...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, fireworks because they are explosives, are regulated under national and EU legislation and can only be imported into the country under licence and stored and sold in accordance with explosives law. Government policy restricts the availability of all hazardous fireworks to the general public. Licences under the Explosives Act are issued by this Department only for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 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.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (21 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: In its over forty years of operation, the Civil Legal Aid Scheme has been a significant and beneficial public service, providing legal aid and advice to people of limited means in civil disputes, including family law. However, since the Scheme was set up, Irish society has changed, and the demands on the service have grown. In June 2022, I established the Civil Legal Aid Review Group to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (21 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: My Department has responsibility for immigration-related matters, including the entry and residence conditions of non-EEA students. My Department regularly consults and engages with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, among other key sectorial stakeholders, in this area. Since April 2001,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (21 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Legal Aid Board is the statutory, independent body responsible for the provision of civil legal aid and advice to persons of modest means, in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995 and the Civil Legal Aid Regulations 1996 to 2021. Section 3(3) of the Act states that the Board shall, subject to the provisions of the Act, be independent in the exercise of its...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (21 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The detailed guidance for visa applicants, provided by my Department, sets out that all visa applicants are advised not to pay for a travel ticket before they receive a decision on their visa, as there is no guarantee that any individual application will be successful. This is information is outlined on my Department's website immigration.ie. I am advised by the visa office of my Department,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts (21 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: My Department adheres to the principle of competitive tendering for Government contracts when acquiring goods and services. This is requirement of EU law in accordance with the EU Procurement Directives. Central to these procedures is the requirement to allow fair competition between suppliers through the submission of tenders following advertising of the tender competition on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (21 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will appreciate that it is neither feasible nor appropriate to detail all circumstances in which engagement or involvement with other jurisdictions may have arisen. This is particularly the case in relation to security matters. I am also informed that is not possible to determine whether any company based elsewhere in the world who is involved with my Department or agencies...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (21 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, under the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017, if you are the victim of a crime in Ireland you have the right to interpretation and translation services. I'm informed that, in circumstances where a need arises, An Garda Síochána engage the services of an interpreter for interviewing victims of crime, providing legal rights and procedures to a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (21 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I understand that the charitable organisation in question is working closely with Tusla and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth regarding their current financial difficulties. I would urge them to maintain this contact as colleagues in Tusla/DCEDIY will be best placed to assist. It is not intended that counselling for children will transfer from Tusla to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that deportation and removal processes are an essential part of any immigration system. It must be acknowledged that those who do not have a legal right to remain in this country must remove themselves from the State. A person subject to a deportation order has no legal basis to remain in the State. Their case to remain in the State has been considered in detail and...

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

Helen McEntee: I am acutely aware of the grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza and my Department is working closely with colleagues in the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to ensure a coordinated national response to this volatile and evolving situation. This includes their work to evacuate Irish citizens and their families who may require visa assistance. Where via applicants are missing important...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 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.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department is happy to engage with Tusla and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth on this matter. To date, we have not been contacted about this study.