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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ukraine War (18 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: I can advise the Deputy that 70,850 former residents of Ukraine have been granted temporary protection up to 13 January 2023. As the Deputy will be aware, there is a coordinated whole-of-Government response to provide the necessary supports to people arriving here in accordance with Ireland’s commitments under the EU Temporary Protection Directive.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ukraine War (18 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, the EU Temporary Protection Directive (2001/55/EC) was activated by the EU Council in March 2022 in response to the Russian aggression against Ukraine. The Directive establishes the minimum standards of protection to be provided by Member States in the event of a mass influx of displaced persons from third countries who are unable to return to their country of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (18 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: My Department has responsibility for immigration-related matters, including the entry and residence conditions of dependants of critical skills employment permit holders. My Department consults and engages with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment who are responsible for labour market policy, and the issuance of employment permits. As the Deputy will be aware, in March...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Responsibilities (18 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: Arrangements for the transfer of Ministerial functions, including the delegation of specific functions to the Minister of State James Browne who was reappointed in December, are being put in place and I expect this will be completed in the coming weeks. It is expected that the statutory functions previously delegated to Minister Browne in the legislative areas outlined below will form the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (18 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: When applying for any type of visa, including Type "C" Performance Visas, an applicant must submit their current passport, which must be valid for at least 6 months after the date the applicant plans to leave Ireland. The applicant must also submit a photocopy of each page from all previous passports where available. As part of the application process, the visa office usually retains an...

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

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. As Minister for Justice, I have no role in such matters. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have made enquires and am advised by the Garda authorities that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (18 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities, however, this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (18 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: I can inform the Deputy that no company, organisation or persons were contracted by the Department to provide media training to me or any other Minister for Justice during the time period specified.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (18 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: My Department has no record of having received an immigration application on behalf of the person referred to by the Deputy, based on the details supplied. If the person referred to is in the State without an immigration permission, they must engage with the authorities if they wish to be permitted to remain here legally. Therefore, I would encourage them to contact the Immigration...

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

Simon Harris: The Deputy will be aware that, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. Under this legislation, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the allocation of Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (18 Jan 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 Jan 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (18 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy may be aware, certain matters related to the case referred to are now the subject of legal proceedings. As this case is currently before the courts it would not be appropriate for me to meet with the individual involved or make any public comment at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (18 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: I can advise the Deputy that the IPS has a range of measures in place to prevent contraband being smuggled into prisons and investigates any alleged breach of prison rules but as the Deputy will appreciate neither I nor the Irish Prison Service can comment on individual cases or security matters in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (18 Jan 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: Visa Applications (18 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: I can inform you that following full consideration by a Visa Officer, the visa application you refer to was refused. A letter issued to the applicant on the 18 February 2021 outlines the reasons for this refusal. An appeal was lodged in respect of this application, to the relevant Visa Office, on the 19 April 2021, where it is currently awaiting examination. All visa applicants are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ukraine War (18 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1134 to 1136, inclusive, together. Ireland has acted swiftly and compassionately to demonstrate our support and solidarity with the Ukrainian people and my Department continues to work closely with colleagues across Government to ensure a coordinated national response. As the Deputy will be aware, the EU Temporary Protection Directive (2001/55/EC) was...

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

Simon Harris: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy has been registered by my Department, and is now being examined with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (18 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: My Department has no record of having received an application for Family Reunification from the person referred to by the Deputy. As you are aware Family reunification under Section 56 of the International Protection Act 2015 gives certain family members an immigration permission allowing them to live in Ireland with the holder of an international protection declaration. Applications for...

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

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the general management and administration of the Garda organisation, including all human resource matters and recruitment. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I am assured however that Garda management keeps the distribution of...