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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Stardust Fire (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Following engagement with legal representatives of the families of the victims of the Stardust fire, the Government last August approved a two-phased approach to redress arrangements. The first phase has prioritised the families of the 48 victims who so tragically died in the fire. It was developed in consultation and agreement with the families' legal representatives. It provided for a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities and I will write to the Deputy once that information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: It has not been possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Budgets (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Eradicating organised crime is central to building safer, stronger communities. I am absolutely committed to that goal, and strengthening and expanding the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) is an important element of this. The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) is a multi-agency statutory body established under the Criminal Assets Bureau Act 1996. The Bureau’s remit is to target a person's...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Seized Property (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Road traffic legislation is enforced as part of the day-to-day duties of members of An Garda Síochána, as well as through a programme of high-visibility road safety and enforcement operations carried out in partnership with other state agencies, in order to make our roads safer for all. The development and implementation of road traffic legislation and policy, including the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT) was established in January 2023, to address identified gaps in maximising opportunities to tackle mid-level organised crime groups operating throughout the Dublin Region. The DCRT provides an immediate and dynamic response to intelligence-led policing operations tackling criminality, including, but not limited to, illicit drugs supply, burglary, money...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: While the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) cannot comment publicly on individual cases, I can reassure the Deputy that IPAS officials are aware of the specific case and the identified needs and are giving this matter attention. By way of context, I also wish to reassure the Deputy that IPAS has a number of protocols and procedures in place for considering applications...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Victim Support at Court or V-SAC, is the only voluntary service in Ireland dedicated solely to court accompaniment for victims of crime, their families and witnesses. Their services are free and available to anyone who has been a victim of crime. V-SAC is an independent organisation but works closely with other organisations in the criminal justice sector, in particular An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: In July 2023, the EU Commission published a proposal to revise the EU Victims’ Rights Directive. In this proposal, it is worth noting that the Victim Support at Court service was noted as a good practice example for assisting victims in Court. There are no plans currently to put Victim Support at Court on a legislative footing. The service is working well, and a legislative basis is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is provided.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Supporting all victims of crime is a priority for me as Minister for Justice. Under Budget 2025, €3,574,000 was allocated to promote and assist the development of support services to victims of crime. This funding enables the provision of services supporting victims at different stages of the criminal justice system. This includes the provision of emotional and practical support,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017 transposes Article 6 of EU Directive 2012/29/EU (‘the Victims Directive’) establishing minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime. Section 8 of the Act relates to a victim’s right to receive information about their case. In July 2023, the European Commission published a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Racism Measures (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 670, 671 and 710 together. Ireland has a longstanding commitment to supporting freedom of religion or belief, equality and non-discrimination. This commitment has been expressed over many years, including at the UN and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), and as a member of the EU. Ireland is also a longstanding member of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: While the Garda Commissioner is operationally responsible for the allocation of Garda resources, I engage regularly with him to ensure our Gardaí have the resources they need. I am informed that when allocating and transferring Garda members to and from any Division, consideration is given to commitments and undertakings outlined in the Annual Policing Plan and priorities as determined...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Under section 72 of the International Protection Act, the Minister for Justice may make an order designating a country as a safe country of origin. I keep the list of safe countries under review. The EU Migration and Asylum Pact is a new EU framework to manage migration and asylum for the long-term. The overall objective of the Pact is to provide a fair, sustainable and efficient asylum...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Legal Aid Board is the statutory, independent body responsible for the provision of civil legal aid and advice to persons of modest means, in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995 (“the 1995 Act”) and the Civil Legal Aid Regulations 1996 to 2021. Section 3(3) of the 1995 Act states that the Board shall, subject to the provisions of the Act, be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Deputy will be aware that a range of supports are available for people experiencing domestic abuse and needing protection and other orders including from An Garda Síochána and the Courts Service, as well as from specialised domestic violence agencies which partner with and are supported by my Department. The Legal Aid Board is the statutory, independent body responsible for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Implementing effective border security arrangements is a priority for me, and the Programme for Government commits to developing a border security strategy to deliver stronger border security. Ireland and the United Kingdom (UK) share a long history and common interest in the effective operation of the Common Travel Area (CTA) and work together to prevent any abuses of the CTA. While...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (20 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Deputy has clarified that their question refers to the number of persons refused leave to land at the border as the result of an alert on the Schengen Information System (SIS II). Implementing effective border security arrangements is a priority for me as Minister. The Programme for Government commits to developing a border security strategy to deliver stronger border security, ensuring...