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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (28 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: The application for the person referred to by the Deputy was received by the Undocumented Unit of my Department on 10 February 2022 and continues to be processed. Due to the large number of applications on hand it is not possible to provide a definitive timeframe for a decision to issue. The processing times of applications will vary depending on the complexity of the application, whether...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Ceremonies (28 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that the Citizenship Division of my Department is committed to reducing how long applicants have to wait for a decision while improving the service provided to applicants. To help achieve this my Department is holding additional Citizenship Ceremonies this year and next to ensure it has the ability to naturalise as many applicants as possible. So far this year there...

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

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of all crime statistics. The CSO produces these statistics using data recorded on An Garda Síochána’s PULSE system and makes regular releases under reservation in relation to various crime statistics. The CSO also continues...

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

Helen McEntee: I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully 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: Family Reunification (28 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: I recognise and acknowledge the crucial role front-line workers play in the delivery of our healthcare system. They work in a challenging environment and deal with vulnerable people on a daily basis. The position in regard to applications of this nature is set out in the Policy Document for Non-EEA Family Reunification, which is available on my Department's website. The policy, which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (28 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: Last week, following their consideration by Government, I published the majority report and the minority report of the Independent Review Group appointed to examine all aspects of the Offences Against the State Acts. The Acts are Ireland's primary counter-terrorism legislation. They have and continue to serve the State well in tackling subversives and organised crime and fulfil a vital role...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (27 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move: That Dáil Éireann resolves that section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 (No. 32 of 2009) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 30th June, 2023 and ending on 29th June, 2024.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (27 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: I am grateful to the House for its consideration of these motions and thank all Deputies for their contributions, especially those who support the motions. The very real threat to our society that comes from dissident republican paramilitary groups and the brutality of ruthless crime gangs needs an effective and particular response from the criminal justice system. As I mentioned before,...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (27 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: I move: That Dáil Éireann resolves that sections 2 to 4, 6 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 30th June, 2023 and ending on 29th June, 2024. The two motions before the House seek the approval of Dáil Éireann to continue in force provisions of the Offences...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (27 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was refused by the Visa Office in Manila on 19 October 2022. The reasons for this decision were set out in the refusal letter sent to the applicants at that time. An appeal of this decision was launched on 24 November 2022. Appeals for applications of this type are processed in the order in which they are received, to be fair to all applicants....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Agreements (27 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: The requirement on the part of diplomatic passport holders to hold a visa for entry to Ireland corresponds with whether nationals of that country are required to hold a visa generally for entry to Ireland. In addition, Ireland has a mutual diplomatic visa waiver agreement with China since 2015. This agreement is complementary to the British Irish Visa Scheme, which allows Chinese passport...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (27 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: In order to work in Ireland, a non-EEA national, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit, which is administered by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE). In relation to the role of my Department, non-EEA nationals cannot work in Ireland unless they have an immigration permission. For non-EEA nationals that are not visa-required, they must register...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (27 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: The visa applications referred to by the Deputy were refused by the Visa Office in Dublin on 24 January 2023. The reasons for this decision were set out in the refusal letter sent to the applicants at that time. An appeal of this decision was launched on 8 March 2023. Appeals for applications of this type are processed in the order in which they are received, to be fair to all applicants....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Substance Misuse (27 Jun 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 for all investigative matters. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. However, to be of assistance I sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Jun 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 provision of over €2 billion to the Garda Vote this year, which is allowing for sustained and ongoing recruitment and investment in An Garda Síochána. As the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Jun 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 all human resource matters and recruitment. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. However, to be of assistance I sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: I propose this will also serve as a response to PQs 21700/23 and 25642/23 previously raised by the Deputy, to which I had been awaiting observations from An Garda Síochána. Fear of harassment and violence should never be normalised and nobody should have to think about it as they go about their daily life. Combatting all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence is a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of all crime statistics. The CSO produces these statistics using data recorded on An Garda Síochána’s PULSE system and makes regular releases under reservation in relation to various crime statistics. The CSO also continues...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: 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, including all operational policing matters. As Minister, I have no role in these matters, nor can I direct the Commissioner with regard to them. I am informed by the Garda authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Jun 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 procurement of protective equipment such as ballistic vests. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am informed by the Garda authorities that currently there is no tender...