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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (23 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: The citizenship application of the person referred to by the Deputy was approved and their Certificate of Naturalisation was issued on 08 June 2007. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities, regrettably this was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (23 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: 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: Legal Aid (23 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 147, 148, 149 and 150 together. As the Deputy is aware, Criminal Legal Aid is a vital element of the criminal justice system. The Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act 1962 gives expression to the Constitutional position that legal aid must be granted, in certain circumstances, for the defence of persons of insufficient means in criminal proceedings. Under the 1962...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (23 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: At the outset, it is important to clarify that criminal legal aid and civil legal aid are separate services. Criminal legal aid is granted by the Courts and concern the prosecution of criminal offences. On the other hand, the Legal Aid Board provide civil legal aid. Civil matters concern disputes between party A and party B, or between party A and an organisation. Civil legal aid and advice...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (23 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: The International Protection Office (IPO) of my Department is responsible for examining all international protection applications received. The staff of the IPO (the Chief International Protection Officer and the International Protection Officers) are independent by law in the exercise of their international protection functions. The information sought by the Deputy with regard to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (23 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: 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: Substance Misuse (23 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána. Regrettably this information was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy again once it is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Substance Misuse (23 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána. Regrettably this information was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy again once it is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Substance Misuse (23 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Department of Health leads on Government policy in the area of drugs, and this policy is guided by the national drugs and alcohol strategy "Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery - a health led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017-2025". This strategy represents a whole-of-government response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland. Implementation is led by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Substance Misuse (23 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána. Regrettably this information was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy again once it is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (23 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am deeply committed to tackling domestic, sexual and gender based violence in all its forms, and to supporting victims of such heinous crimes. I know this is a commitment which is shared by the Garda Commissioner. As the Deputy will be aware, in June, I launched the new whole-of-government strategy to combat domestic, sexual, gender-based violence. This new plan has a particular focus on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (23 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware the Government will establish a statutory agency with a dedicated focus on Domestic Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. The agency will have a specific mandate to drive the implementation of the Zero Tolerance: Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence across Government, bringing the expertise and focus required to tackle this complex...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (22 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I understand that the Deputy is referring to community-based CCTV schemes. Since 2017, my Department has administered a grant aid scheme supporting groups wishing to establish a community-based CCTV system in their area. Eligible groups, including community groups and local authorities nationwide, can apply for grant aid of up to 60% of the total capital cost of a proposed CCTV system, up to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Travel Documents (22 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: On Friday the 25 February I announced the immediate lifting of visa requirements for Ukrainian nationals. Subsequently, the Temporary Protection Directive was activated, an emergency provision designed to quickly and humanely respond to the mass displacement of Ukrainian people by Russian aggression. Ireland participates in this EU measure, which has been given legal effect under Section 60...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Travel Documents (22 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that it is open to any person to leave the State. However, they should check with the authorities of their intended destination as they may be subject to specific immigration requirements at their destination. I have no role in the administration of immigration matters of any other jurisdiction. Any queries relating to immigration matters in another jurisdiction...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (22 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: As a non-visa required national the person referred must apply for a preclearance letter of approval. A de facto partner of an Irish citizen may apply under De Facto partner of an Irish national scheme. The person concerned should apply before they travel to Ireland and must remain outside the State while their application is processed. The application must made from the persons home country...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (22 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can inform the Deputy that non-EEA Nationals, whether visa required or not, may visit the State for up to a maximum of 90 days. The 90 day limit is not arbitrary but is linked with the provisions in the Immigration Act 2004 which requires any persons residing in Ireland for more than 90 days to register their permission to be in the State with the relevant Immigration Office. In effect,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Official Travel (22 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can inform the Deputy that neither I nor any officials from my Department travelled to the Sharm El-Sheikh Climate Change Conference. I am informed that one member of An Garda Síochána accompanied Ireland's delegation to the conference. Costs for flights and accommodation are not yet available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (22 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 525 and 526 together. I am pleased to say the review of the Atypical Working Scheme (AWS) for non-EEA fishers has been published on my Department's website. Details of how the AWS for SeaFishers currently operates is also available at Atypical Working Scheme - Immigration Service Delivery (irishimmigration.ie) One of the key recommendations of the Review...