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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (13 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: At present, the provisions of the Parole Act 2019 apply to those serving a sentence of imprisonment for life. Section 24(3) of the Parole Act 2019 provides that the Minister may introduce regulations prescribing eligibility criteria for applications for parole for those serving long-term fixed sentences. To date, no such regulations have been made. The Review of Policy Options for Prison...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (13 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: It has not been possible to compile the information sought within the timeframe allowed. I will follow up directly with the Deputy as soon as the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (13 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Irish Prison Service must accept into custody all people committed to prison by the Courts and as such, the Irish Prison Service has no control over the numbers committed to custody at any given time. Where the number of people in custody exceeds the maximum capacity in any prison, my officials in the Irish Prison Service make every effort to deal with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (13 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: Under section 72 of the International Protection Act 2015 the Minister for Justice may make an order designating a country as a safe country of origin. A country may only be designated as a safe country of origin where satisfied that, on the basis of the legal situation, the application of the law within a democratic system and the general political circumstances, it can be shown that there:...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (13 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: Under section 15(1) of the International Protection Act 2015 a person must be in the State or at the frontiers of the State to make an application for international protection here. Information and an overview of the application process for international protection applicants can be found on the IPO website here: www.ipo.gov.ie/en/IPO/Pages/Assessment_of_Application.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 Feb 2024)

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, as well as for decisions on the deployment of personnel among the various Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am however assured that Garda management keeps the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including operational matters such as the opening and closing hours for each Garda station. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I am informed that Maynooth Garda Station is open Monday and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 Feb 2024)

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, as well as for decisions on the deployment of personnel among the various Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I am however assured that Garda management keeps the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Pensions (13 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: This matter has been considered on a number of occasions in both Houses. Prior to 1 October 1976, where a member of An Garda Síochána resigned or was dismissed before reaching the age and service at which he or she could retire on pension, that member forfeited all superannuation benefits under the then Garda Síochána Superannuation Scheme. This situation was changed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Agreements (13 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: The information requested is currently being compiled and I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand. I can assure the Deputy that my Department is working to have an appropriate answer ready shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Agreements (13 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the overall objectives of the Asylum and Migration Pact include creating a fair, sustainable and efficient asylum procedures in ordinary times as well as in times of migratory pressure and crisis situations, ensuring a fair sharing of responsibility, developing robust and fair management of external borders and providing stronger governance of asylum and migration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Unfortunately, the information was not received in time. I will contact the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be are aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including matters relating to the Garda estate. In addition, the Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the provision and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I would like to acknowledge the important contribution made by all members of the Garda Reserve who volunteer their time for the community's benefit. The Garda Reserve represents a real opportunity for anyone wishing to support policing and give something back to their communities. The Reserve reinforces An Garda Síochána's essential community links, and provides additional...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (8 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, since 2017 my Department has administered a grant-aid scheme supporting groups wishing to establish a community-based CCTV system in their area. The CCTV grant scheme was extended in 2019 to cover not only new CCTV systems, but to also provide funding for the extension or upgrade of existing CCTV systems which are incomplete or obsolete. Applicants may now also...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bus Services (8 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 246, 253, 254, 255 and 256 together. 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: Immigration Policy (8 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: Under Section 4 of the Immigration Act 2004, an Immigration Officer must determine whether a non-EEA national should be granted leave to land and gain entry to the State. In performing their duties, an Officer is required to consider all of the circumstances of the individual at the time of entry. Section 4(3) of that Act sets out the full range of grounds on which a passenger may be refused....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (8 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to fight crime. An Garda Síochána has been allocated unprecedented funding of over €2.35 billion for 2024 – this is a 25% increase since 2020. This funding will allow for the continued recruitment of Garda members and staff. As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (8 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: Fraud is a crime which can affect anybody but which particularly targets vulnerable people and businesses who may not be aware of or vigilant to the risks of online and telephone fraud in particular. The proposed shared fraud information database for the banking sector is an initiative brought forward by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland, who have engaged with my Department and with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (8 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that the application referred to was created on the 09 May 2023. Supporting documentation was received in the Athens office on the 30 May 2023. The application was received in the Dublin Visa Office on the 16 June 2023 where it awaits examination and processing. Long Stay Join Family visa applications are processed in accordance with the guidelines set out in the...