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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to deliver a modern, fit-for-purpose, policing service. Budget 2023 provides funding of €2.14 billion for An Garda Síochána, of which I am informed that €10m has been allocated for investment in the Garda fleet. While the Garda Commissioner...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: Human trafficking is a particularly heinous crime, based on deception and exploitation of vulnerable people. The report referred to by the Deputy contains useful, constructive and positive commentaries about the situation in relation to human trafficking in Ireland, acknowledging good progress made by Ireland in a number of areas, while also making a number of recommendations. This Government...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Electronic Tagging (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Criminal Justice Act 2006 contains provisions for the introduction of Electronic Monitoring in this jurisdiction.  Section 101 concerns Restriction of Movement Orders and subsection 10 provides the stipulation that a person may be subjected to electronic monitoring as part of the conditions of the order.  Under section 108, Temporary Release of Prisoners, the Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Staff (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that there are two people assigned to work with me as special advisers who have been formally appointed by the Government, as outlined below.  As the Deputy will be aware, the Minister of State does not have a special adviser. Special Advisers Salary Fiach Kelly €106,518.00 Patrick Cluskey ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: While the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including human resourcing matters, the Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to continue to provide a world class policing service. The table below, provided to me by the Garda authorities, outlines the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 650 and 651 together. As the Deputy will be aware, investigating and responding to any criminal activity, or concerns about criminal activity, is by law an operational matter for the Garda Commissioner. As Minister, I cannot intervene in or comment on any operational matter, or on the allocation of Garda resources. I am advised by the Garda authorities that,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy was acknowledged as being received by my Department on 27 June 2022 and continues to be processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs, with the unprecedented allocation provided in Budget 2023 of €2.14 billion.This unprecedented amount will fund the recruitment of up to 1,000 new Garda recruits as well as over 400 Garda staff. As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the general...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, Ireland marked the centenary of An Garda Síochána in 2022 with a number of official events.  Four national commemorative events have already taken place this year to mark the centenary. These are: - 24 May 2022: Gresham Hotel, Dublin to commemorate the inaugural meeting of the committee which founded An Garda Síochána. - 13 July 2022: An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) was introduced in April 2012 to encourage inward investment and create business and employment opportunities in the State. The programme provides investors with the opportunity to invest in Ireland. Key to the programme is that the investments are beneficial for Ireland, generate or sustain employment and are generally in the public interest. Over 1,600...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information from An Garda Síochána, and will respond to the Deputy when this is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Priorities (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy may be aware that I secured Government agreement on 1st March 2022 to publish a major report on the review of our defamation law carried out by my Department and, on foot of that report, to begin preparation of a General Scheme of a Defamation (Amendment) Bill. The Report contains a number of recommendations which relate to the issues raised by the Deputy. The objective set...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the below.  Special Adviser Minister Date Employment Ceased Patrick Cluskey Helen McEntee Currently employed Fiach Kelly Helen McEntee Currently employed Caroline Murphy Charles Flanagan June 2020 ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: 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. It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, 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. Therefore I am unable to comment on the specific matters raised by the Deputy. Registration of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, which includes Garda training. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am however informed by the Garda authorities that no member from the Kildare Division completed a Protestor Removal Course in 2021 or to date in 2022. I am further...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: When introducing legislation, I and my officials consider the implications of the proposals and consult with other Departments, Agencies and stakeholders affected and will in most instances engage with An Garda Síochána (AGS). The process of engagement and consultation ensures that the views of AGS, along with other stakeholders, including victims, are considered and reflected...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: Probate is an operational matter for the Courts Service. I have referred the question to the Courts Service for their direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: As has been previously advised to the Deputy, my Department cannot locate any naturalisation application regarding the persons concerned.  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 in line with the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (18 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, given the nature of the functions of the Irish Prison Service, it is necessary for checks, in addition to vetting, to be carried out in relation to candidates considered for employment. I am informed that these checks can take time to complete for a variety of reasons depending on the individual case. The Deputy will appreciate that enhanced background checks...