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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (22 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. The Commissioner is also responsible for compiling the annual report under the Act and submitting the report to the independent Policing Authority for their consideration. The Policing Authority has recently...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (22 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: An Garda Síochána (22 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will appreciate that the Commissioner is responsible for all decisions related to the Garda Estate and that such works are progressed by the Office of Public Works in close cooperation with the Garda authorities. I welcome the recent announcement by the Garda Commissioner that Laytown Garda Station will be redeveloped as part of the forthcoming Garda Capital plan.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (22 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Irish Refugee Protection Programme Humanitarian Admission Programme (IHAP) was announced in May 2018. The processing of applications made under the IHAP programme is the only element of the IRPP that remains under my Department's remit following the transfer of this function to the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth on 14 October 2020. The...

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

Helen McEntee: The citizenship application of the person referred to by the Deputy was approved and their Certificate of Naturalisation will be awarded at one of the next in-person citizenship ceremonies being held by my Department, on the 5th and 6th of December 2022, in the Killarney Convention Centre (Gleneagle Hotel). Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (22 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: As Minister for Justice, I am acutely aware of the effect that crime and anti-social behaviour can have on the quality of life for all communities. The government are committed to taking action to tackle anti-social behaviour. This includes: - Giving An Garda Síochána additional tools and technology to fight crime in a digital era by introducing legislation to provide for body...

Dublin City Safety Initiatives and Other Services: Statements (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: If we did that, we would need to have one for Cork as well.

Dublin City Safety Initiatives and Other Services: Statements (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: It is thriving.

Dublin City Safety Initiatives and Other Services: Statements (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. Community safety is about people being safe, and just as importantly, feeling safe. We want visitors to Dublin to be able to enjoy our vibrant, historic capital city. We want the people who live in it to experience it as a friendly, safe place to bring up their families and go about their lives. We want those who work in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Employment Rights (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have requested information in order to be able to respond to the Deputy, unfortunately the information was not forthcoming in the time allowed and I will respond directly to the Deputy once this information is received.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Budget 2023 (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: The 2023 allocation for projected overall ICT Strategic expenditure for the Department of Justice Vote is approximately €23 million current and €10 million capital which includes additional allocation to fund the digitalisation of a range of ICT services. While these figures are not broken down by the categories outlined by the Deputy, digitalisation needs relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have been in contact with the Deputy directly who has advised that she has received an update on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, theft is an offence under section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. Anyone convicted of a theft offence is liable to a penalty of a fine or up to 10 years imprisonment. Under section 14 of the Act, a person found guilty of robbery (theft using coercion or force) is potentially liable on conviction on indictment to life imprisonment. As...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (17 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: Citizenship Applications (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am deeply conscious of how important the granting of naturalisation is to those who apply for it and my Department continued to accept and process citizenship applications throughout the pandemic and during all levels of public health restrictions. For a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some instances, completing the necessary checks can take a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am pleased to confirm that my Department intends to host the next in-person citizenship ceremonies on the 5th and 6th of December 2022 in the Killarney Convention Centre (Gleneagle Hotel). It is expected that almost 3250 persons will be invited and it is intended that at least 4 ceremonies will be held over the 2 days. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: The International Protection office of my Department endeavours to make recommendations on international protection applications as soon as possible. This ensures that those who are found to be in need of protection from the State can receive it quickly and begin rebuilding their lives here with a sense of safety and security. In recent months, the number of people claiming international...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 267 and 268 together. Further information to follow.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can inform the Deputy that there are currently no plans to amend or repeal the Forcible Entry Act 1381. It should be noted that this area of the law is also partially covered in legislation by the Prohibition of Forcible Entry and Occupation Act 1971.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents (17 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am conscious of the traumatic impact that road traffic fatalities have on those who has lost loved ones as a result of road traffic accidents. Every single fatality on our roads is one too many. An Garda Síochána are committed to working closely with all road safety agencies to focus on high risk behaviour with the key objective of reducing the number of serious injury...