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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Probation Service is an executive agency of the Department of Justice with the primary purpose of assessment and management of offenders in the community and is committed to working to reduce offending, create safer communities and fewer victims through rehabilitation. The Service has a presence in every prison nationwide, working as part of multi-disciplinary teams supporting...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (10 Oct 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: Visa Agreements (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: I understand that this is a difficult situation for our Afghan community and would like to take this opportunity to assure them that my Department is processing applications under the Afghan Admissions Programme (AAP) as quickly as possible. To ensure as many people as possible can avail of this important programme my Department have been liaising with representatives of the Afghan Community...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), which includes the recording of information on, and the maintenance of, the PULSE system. I am advised by the Garda Authorities that the table below indicates the number of charges brought in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, fees to counsel are set by the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Department of Justice pays the defence counsel in parity to the prosecution in accordance with Statutory Instrument 234 of 1976 as amended. The Table below sets out the fees paid to Counsel as requested. Year 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. I am advised that the person concerned was to have a court case heard last month. Now that the Court date has passed the Citizenship Division will now issue the person with an eVetting invitation. Once the eVetting has been completed the application will be processed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probation and Welfare Service (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Probation Service is an executive agency of the Department of Justice with the primary purpose of assessment and management of offenders in the community and is committed to working to reduce offending, create safer communities and fewer victims through rehabilitation. The Probation Service supervises individuals who are subject to: Court orders, such as Supervision Probation Orders and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: I have asked the Probation Service if it is possible to provide the information request by the Deputy. Unfortunately it has not been possible to confirm this within the timeframe allowed.I will revert to the Deputy with any relevant information upon receipt.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Irish Prison Service provides a health care service for people with addictions on a structured, safe and professional basis in line with international best practice. The Irish Prison Service continues to be committed to, and involved with, the National Drugs Strategy in partnership with community colleagues and organisations. It is estimated that approximately 70% of prisoners who are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Properties (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can inform the Deputy that there are no buildings or lands owned by my Department in County Clare. I am advised that the Courts Service currently owns two properties in County Clare, as follows:Kilrush Courthouse is located at Moore St, Kilrush, Co. Clare and is in use. Ennis Courthouse is located at Lifford Road, Ennis, Co. Clare and is in use. As the Deputy may be aware, as property...

Seller's Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (5 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: I again thank Deputy MacSharry for bringing forward the Bill and thank IPAV and those Members who have worked on it. The overall objective is to support those selling and buying homes to do so in the most efficient and effective manner. We have all probably experienced or know people who have experienced delays and challenges in selling a home, with a knock-on impact on purchasing their...

Seller's Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (5 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: I thank Deputy MacSharry for putting forward the Bill and allowing me an opportunity to set out the Government's position on it. The Government will not oppose the Bill. In fact, I welcome the objectives behind it to improve efficiency and reduce costs in the process of buying and selling property, which are certainly commendable goals we all share and want to achieve. Indeed, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (5 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: In response to the Deputy, discussions are still underway between my Department and Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform (DPENDPR). Therefore, as the Deputy would understand, it would not be appropriate to comment, until the Budget is announced on 10 October 2023. The Deputy is no doubt aware, the Programme for Government contains a broad range of policies and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended). This includes the recording of all Garda human resources data and the organisation's obligations under the relevant data protection legislation. As Minister, I have no role in this matter. To be of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 287 and 288 together. The information requested by the Deputy is being collated and I will contact the Deputy directly once the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (5 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: Let me assure the Deputy that I recognise the important role played by barristers in undertaking criminal legal aid work. Any increase in criminal legal aid fees would have to be considered as part of the estimates process for 2024, which is still underway .

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (5 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, the Government has agreed to establish a dedicated statutory agency that will be charged with co-ordinating the Government’s response to domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV). The agency will have a range of responsibilities including the funding and commissioning of DSGBV services, supporting the delivery of refuges and co-ordinating the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (5 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy was received 10 May 2023 and continues to be processed. The current median processing time for applications is 19 months. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not only within the State but also at European Union level and it is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (5 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy was granted a stamp 4 permission by my Department for 3 years, valid from 9 August 2023 to 8 August 2026. The renewal of immigration permissions for customers living outside of the Dublin area are processed by the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). Information on the contact details for all the registration offices outside Dublin is available...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (5 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 293 and 297 together. The person referred to by the Deputy lodged a review application in respect of their EU Treaty Rights application decision on 28 September 2021. This application is currently under consideration by my Department. My officials will correspond with the person concerned if further documentation or information is required. A letter was...