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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Parliamentary Question referred to by the Deputy asked the number of Garda command and control vehicles in use as of 23 May 2023; and the corresponding figures as of 1 January 2021. The information requested was not available at the time to answer the Deputy. I am now informed by the Garda authorities that there were four vehicles in use by Command and Control on 1 January 2021, and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (20 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, my Department’s Registration Office in Burgh Quay is responsible for registering and renewing immigration permissions for customers residing in the Dublin area only. Registrations outside of the Dublin area are processed by the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) through the Garda Station network. Details on the number of WTE staff, by grade, working in my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sex Offenders Notification Requirements (20 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: I have asked An Garda Síochána to provide any information of relevance to the Deputy’s question. I will contact the Deputy once An Garda Síochána have responded to my request.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Bodies (20 Jun 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: An Garda Síochána (20 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to tackling anti-social behaviour and a number of priority actions are contained in the Programme for Government and Justice Plan 2023 to reduce instances of such behaviour and help people to be safe and feel safe in their local communities. Justice Plan 2023, published earlier this year, will continue my Department’s focused...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including all operational policing matters, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended). The Commissioner is also the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote under the Act, and is responsible for the economy and the efficiency of the Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (20 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 448 to 455, inclusive, together. As the Deputy will be aware, the Government agreed to close the Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) to further applications from 15 February 2023. The IIP Unit has published a FAQ concerning the closure on my Department's website, which will be updated with any further arising questions from the closure, and is available here:...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (20 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government agreed to close the Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) to further applications from 15 February 2023. The IIP Unit has published a FAQ concerning the closure on my Department's website, which will be updated with any further arising questions from the closure, and is available here: www.irishimmigration.ie/faqs-closure-of-the-immigrant-invest...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (20 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: Further to my answer to PQ Dáil no. 1060 of 18 April 2023, the naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department, with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation. It will be submitted to me for decision in due course. Queries in relation to the status of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 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 Garda phone lines. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am advised by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána operates a national telephone service which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda Síochána is central to this policy. This is reflected in the unprecedented allocation of over €2 billion in Budget 2023. As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (20 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: I understand the Atypical Working Scheme (AWS) Unit have refused the application on the basis of information within the application did not reconcile with necessary proofs. This has been explained to the Agency and it remains open to them to make a further application, taking into account the reasons for refusal. Further information on the Atypical Working Scheme, including the criteria ,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (20 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can inform the Deputy that official in my Department corresponded with the organisation referred to last week regarding the issues of concern raised. Ireland’s Atypical Working Scheme (AWS) is designed to accommodate the arrival of non-EEA nationals to fill short term labour gaps for the benefit of our economy. In recognition of the importance of front-line medical personnel,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (20 Jun 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. A determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria for naturalisation can only be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (20 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: The General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill was published in October 2022 and the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice conducted two pre-legislative scrutiny sessions in January, and published its report in March 2023. Officials are engaging with the Office of Parliamentary Counsel on the drafting of the Bill, and despite the considerable length of the general scheme, I intend to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Peace Commissioners (20 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: Peace Commissioners are appointed and may be removed from that appointment by the Minister for Justice under section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act 1924. The office of Peace Commissioner is an honorary one for which there is no remuneration or compensation by way of fees or expenses for their services. My Department maintains the Roll of Peace Commissioners and while every effort is made to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Unaccompanied Minors and Separated Children (20 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: The International Protection Office (IPO) of my Department is responsible for examining all international protection applications received. The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) has statutory responsibility for the care of any unaccompanied minors in the State. If an unaccompanied minor indicates that they wish to apply for international protection, they are referred to Tusla, either by the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Protection (20 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, last year, my Department committed to undertake both a public consultation and independent research on the topic of parental alienation as part of the Justice Plan 2022. The findings of both these strands were analysed and arising from this, my officials developed a policy paper on how to address the issue. Minister Harris brought both the finalised policy paper...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Peace Commissioners (20 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 467 and 468 together. Peace Commissioners are appointed and may be removed from that appointment by the Minister for Justice under section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act 1924. The office of Peace Commissioner is an honorary one for which there is no remuneration or compensation by way of fees or expenses for their services. A person who wishes to be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that the primary purpose of the employment vetting carried out by the National Vetting Bureau is to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults. I am sure the Deputy will appreciate the importance of this task and the need for it to be carried out thoroughly and correctly. Vetting is carried out by An Garda Síochána in accordance with the provisions...