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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (3 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Síochána (Discipline) Regulations 2007 were made under section 123 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. This Act is to be repealed and replaced in its entirety by the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023, which is, at present, making its way through the legislative process. The Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (3 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, and will revert to the Deputy again when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (3 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: Let me assure the Deputy that I recognise the important role played by barristers in undertaking criminal legal aid work. My Department understand the underlying issues that have given rise to the withdrawal of professional services on 3rd October. These issues include the request for the restoration of cuts imposed on professional fees in the years 2008 -2011. While my Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (3 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the application referred to was granted on the 26 September 2023. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility (inisoireachtasmail@justice.ie), which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (3 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that the Immigration Service of my Department currently operate from seven overseas Visa Offices in addition to the Visa Office in Dublin. They are located in Abuja, Beijing, London, Moscow, Ankara, Abu Dhabi and New Delhi. In addition, the Department of Foreign Affairs process certain visa applications in Irish Embassies abroad under delegated sanction from my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (3 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be 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), including the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff. Appointments to ranks above Garda in An Garda Síochána are governed by relevant legislation. Arising from the Culture...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Functions (3 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that this case relates to an offence that was committed over 45 years ago. The events in question culminated in the overturning of the convictions of two persons in 1980 and a pardon for one individual in 1992. The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has submitted a petition to my office which seeks to establish an inquiry into this case. This petition is receiving...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (3 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: The House will consider the issue of sellers’ legal packs when Deputy McSharry’s Seller's Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill 2021 is debated at Second Stage later this week. I will share my views, and those of the Government, on sellers’ packs with the House during that debate.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (3 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: Where appropriate, my Department plans to assess the opportunities presented by all digital tools, including AI, to improve the delivery of services to our customers. This will be done in compliance with National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) advice and in line with the Government National Artificial Intelligence Strategy for Ireland, AI – Here for good. As with all new...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (3 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda Síochána is central to this policy. This commitment is demonstrated by the unprecedented allocation of over €2 billion to An Garda Síochána for 2023, which is allowing for sustained and ongoing recruitment as well as investment in new equipment and new...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (3 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda Síochána is central to this policy. This commitment is demonstrated by the unprecedented allocation of over €2 billion to An Garda Síochána for 2023, which is allowing for sustained and ongoing recruitment and investment in new equipment and new vehicles. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents (3 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: It has not been possible to collate complete information as requested by the Deputy in the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (3 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: The current registration fee has remained unchanged since 2012, and is subject to a range of exemptions insofar as certain groups of applicants are concerned. The registration fee is intended to reflect the effort and costs involved in processing registrations, over and above the physical cost of production of each card and, importantly, the need to continue to invest in measures to improve...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (28 Sep 2023)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 217, 218 and 219 together. Last week the Commission for Victims and Survivors in Northern Ireland published survey results of attitudes here regarding the Troubles and people’s experiences of the Troubles. The findings offer an opportunity to explore the attitudes and perceptions of people impacted by the Troubles in this jurisdiction. I appreciate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (28 Sep 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 an e-Vetting invitation link has now re-issued to the applicant and on receipt of same, the application will be processed further. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (28 Sep 2023)

Helen McEntee: I have been advised that senior officials in the Irish Prison Service have met with the organisation referred to by the Deputy on a number of occasions over the last ten months to gain an understanding of their current situation and the range of services this organisation provides to their members. I understand the services are similar in nature to those provided to comparable organisations,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (28 Sep 2023)

Helen McEntee: The current immigration arrangements for family reunification are set out in the Policy Document for Non-EEA Family Reunification, which is available on my Department's website. The policy document sets out the rationale for applying resource requirements as part of the overall assessment of whether to approve an application for family reunification. In general terms, the sponsor must...

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

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 223, 224 and 225 together. The Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda Síochána is central to this policy. This commitment is demonstrated by the unprecedented allocation of over €2 billion to An Garda Síochána for 2023, which is allowing for sustained and ongoing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (28 Sep 2023)

Helen McEntee: The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed and assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Applicants are required to have 5 years reckonable residence in the State prior to making an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (28 Sep 2023)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. 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 important that appropriate procedures are in place to preserve the...