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

Helen McEntee: The Office of the State Pathologist provides the State with a national forensic pathology service and a forensic pathologist is on duty, twenty-four hours a day, each day of the year. There are currently no vacancies in the Office of the State Pathologist. The Chief State Pathologist, Dr. Linda Mulligan, was appointed following a competitive process in early 2021. Two new State Pathologists...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: 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 25 October 2022. It marks the Government’s commitment to the reform and streamlining of licensing laws to support and stimulate the night time economy. The present system is...

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

Helen McEntee: 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 the recording of information on the Garda PULSE system. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am advised that the Garda Síochána Analysis Service (GSAS) conducted a...

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

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible by law for the management and administration of Garda business, which includes all decisions about Garda equipment. As Minister I play no role in these independent functions. I am assured that the Garda Commissioner keeps the allocation of resources under continued review to ensure their optimum use. I am informed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sex Offenders Notification Requirements (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: Let me assure the Deputy that I am very conscious of how harmful the consequences of crime can be for victims and I am committed to making sure they are better supported by the criminal justice system, including by ensuring they are fully informed of their rights. This is the objective of the actions set out in Supporting a Victims Journey, and through their implementation, important reforms...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Terrorism Measures (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Government attaches the highest priority to the security of the State and the people. Ireland, like other open and democratic states, does not consider itself immune from the threat posed by terrorism and extremism. Taking action to counter the threat is a priority for the Government. An Garda Síochána continues to put in place a robust framework...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (10 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: 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 the recording of information on the Garda IT system. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that there is no specific crime incident type...

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...