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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: While the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) cannot comment publicly on individual cases, I can reassure the Deputy that IPAS officials are aware of the specific case and the identified needs and that this is receiving attention. IPAS officials will examine the case in line with a previous commitment to review available suitable accommodation in the relevant locality. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Agreements (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can advise the Deputy that Peru remains on the list of visa required countries for Ireland. There is a Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Lima, Peru, to assist in making an application for a visa to Ireland. My Department has also extended the multi-entry visa option for up to 5 years for all visa required countries, including Peru. These measures should assist in timely processing of visa...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 (MUDs Act) was enacted with the primary objective of reforming the law relating to the ownership and management of common areas of multi-unit developments, and facilitating the fair, efficient and effective management of owners' management companies (OMCs). The MUDs Act includes provisions relating to:• the setting of the annual service charge...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Combatting all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) is a central priority for me and for this Government. Under Budget 2025, funding for services to tackle DSGBV was increased to €70m. Since 2020, funding for DSGBV services has tripled. 'Zero Tolerance,' the Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (DSGBV) is this government's...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Management of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are 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. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Deputy for his question. A response will be provided directly to you in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Functions (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: My Department has responsibility for public policy in respect of the security of the State and public safety, the prevention and detection of crime, the criminal justice system, the administration of justice, the management of inward migration and international protection processes, the provision of important regulatory services and ongoing reform of civil and criminal law. Responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The development and implementation of road traffic legislation and policy, including the Government's Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030, and the promotion and advancement of road safety, falls within the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Transport. I continue to engage with colleagues across Government to ensure that every effort is made to increase safety on our roads. Successful road...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 647 and 648 together. I am aware of proposals contained in the recently published UK White Paper on immigration. While my officials will naturally examine these developments, they amount to legislative and other proposals for the determination of the UK authorities and its Parliament. Ireland and the UK share a common travel area (CTA) and, as such,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The total Garda workforce is currently at its highest ever level, now over 18,200 people, comprising 14,257 members, 3,670 Staff and 316 Reserves, with a government commitment to fund the recruitment of at least 5,000 new Gardaí over the next five years. In the interest of transparency, information in relation to the allocation of Gardaí by Division, Station and rank, including...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities by strengthening An Garda Síochána, expanding resources, and modernising support to tackle crime. Although the Garda Commissioner is legally responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the Garda Estate, I work closely with the Commissioner to ensure that An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 651 and 652 together. An Garda Síochána is a human rights focused police service and the rights of all people are central to their training. I am advised by the Garda authorities that members of An Garda Síochána receive full training on potential discriminatory grounds, equality of treatment and ethical considerations. Each of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that the average annual cost of an available, staffed prison space during the calendar year 2024 was €99,072. This includes net expenditure incurred within the year (such as salaries, utilities/ maintenance, ICT, prison services, etc.) excluding capital expenditure on buildings, ICT and vehicle purchases.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am acutely aware of capacity restraints in our prisons, and the challenges faced by those who work in or are detained in our prisons. The current Programme for Government commits to increasing the capacity of our prisons by 1,500, and the Irish Prison Service have already begun work to achieve this. I am also committed to progressing commitments in the Programme for Government related to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. I understand that extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants, particularly considering the current processing times. I want to assure anyone who has an application for naturalisation submitted that the Citizenship Division of my Department is doing everything...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Reception conditions – accommodation and other basic supports – to international protection applicants is a requirement of Irish and EU law and is also part of our humanitarian duty to provide shelter to people fleeing war and persecution in their home country.The State provides international protection accommodation to over 33,000 people in 325 centres nationwide, in every...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Stardust Fire (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Following engagement with legal representatives of the families of the victims of the Stardust fire, the Government last August approved a two-phased approach to redress arrangements. The first phase has prioritised the families of the 48 victims who so tragically died in the fire. It was developed in consultation and agreement with the families' legal representatives. It provided for a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities and I will write to the Deputy once that information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: It has not been possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Budgets (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Eradicating organised crime is central to building safer, stronger communities. I am absolutely committed to that goal, and strengthening and expanding the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) is an important element of this. The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) is a multi-agency statutory body established under the Criminal Assets Bureau Act 1996. The Bureau’s remit is to target a person's...