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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: Following extensive consultation with representative bodies in the licensed trade, businesses, public health bodies, consumers and communities, the General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill was published on the 25th of October. It marks the Government’s commitment to the reform and streamlining of licensing laws to support and stimulate the night time economy. On 25 November 2021,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, and will contact him again when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy is aware as Minister for Justice, I have no role in the exercise of Probate functions. The Probate Office is an office of the High Court, and management of the courts is 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. Probate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: The statistics requested by the Deputy are not maintained by the Immigration Service of my Department in this manner. These permissions are classified on the Immigration Service databases as Stamp 4 immigration permissions. There is no way of identifying those specifically granted a Stamp 4 by Ministerial discretion, under exceptional measure, by exceptional circumstance, and on the basis of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: Legal advice and representation, where required, for people in the international protection process in Ireland is provided by the independent Legal Aid Board (LAB) Civil legal aid and advice is provided primarily through a network of law centres by solicitors employed by the LAB. There are 34 full time and 3 part-time law centres and specialised units. Specific law centres in Dublin, Cork...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: Seeking international protection is a human right and all international protection applications are examined fully and individually on their merits, including those from countries which are designated as safe countries of origin. My Department's objective is to ensure that applications are dealt with fairly and efficiently within the framework of Ireland's international obligations. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Official Travel (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: I wish to inform the Deputy that I did not speak with the Director of the FBI during my recent visit to the United States for Saint Patrick's Day.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug and Alcohol Testing (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, and will contact him again when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy is still awaited from the Garda authorities. I will contact the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (23 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: I am aware of and actively addressing the difficulties faced by students in accessing affordable student accommodation. Fundamentally the challenge of affordable student accommodation is one of supply of housing more generally, and the impact of the global economy on the cost of construction. To assist with the shortage of accommodation for our students, on 29 November 2022, I secured...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (23 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: UCC submitted their Dental School project to the Higher Education Authority for consideration under the Higher Education Capacity Building process. This process was developed to identify opportunities in the Higher Education system to build capacity in Dentistry, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, and Veterinary Medicine programmes. The Higher Education Authority will consider opportunities for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (23 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: There are two-year professional qualification programmes available in the University of Limerick at Masters level in the disciplines of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language therapy. The data for the most recently available five years of graduates from these programmes is in the table below. This data was sourced from the Student Records System (SRS) of the HEA. ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Social Media (23 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: My Department’s ICT Usage policy, currently under review, states that, save for approved social media accounts, staff members should not publish official business information on social media websites, bulletin boards, or other fora in the name of my Department or purport to represent its views on such platforms. Under the Civil Service Disciplinary Code, which is issued to all new...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (23 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy is aware as Minister for Justice, I have no role in the exercise of Probate functions. The Probate Office is an office of the High Court, and management of the courts is 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. Probate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: I can assure the Deputy that officials in my Department reviewed the contents of the correspondence mentioned and that, due to the nature of the correspondence, both An Garda Síochána and Tusla were notified by my Department. A response was issued to the Deputy’s office on 18 November to inform the Deputy of this outcome. As the Deputy will appreciate, it would not be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Social Media (23 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: All staff of the Department of Justice are bound by the Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour and the Department has specific guidelines in relation to social media. Officers are routinely advised on their responsibilities and compliance with these guidelines via regular communications. Under the Civil Service Disciplinary Code, any inappropriate use of social media may be considered...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (23 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware the Government will establish a statutory agency with a dedicated focus on Domestic Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. The agency will have a specific mandate to drive the implementation of the Zero Tolerance: Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence across Government, bringing the expertise and focus required to tackle this complex...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Travel Documents (23 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: The Border Management Unit of my Department and the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) are working closely with airlines on a range of measures to ensure that passengers have valid documentation when boarding. Border Management Unit officials are available 24/7 to assist airlines with queries they have in relation to immigration matters. Immigration Officials are actively engaging...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (23 Mar 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. I can advise that a person is automatically an Irish citizen if one of their parents was an Irish...

Seanad: Location of Victims' Remains: Motion (22 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: In answer to Senator Wilson's rhetorical question, I do not think any of us can imagine the ongoing pain, grief and trauma the families have been put through. I feel humbled to be here this evening on behalf of the Government and in my role as Minister for Justice to respond to this important and timely debate. I join colleagues in the Seanad in welcoming the families and the...