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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: We all have a role to be responsible in the House. The Deputy should consider that before she starts waving pictures around.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy has said a lot of things. Her party has said a lot of things.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy's leader has said a lot of things since last Thursday. Not a single solution, not a single proposal and not a single thing of benefit has come out of Sinn Féin's mouth since last Thursday.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: Instead, Sinn Féin has used a tragic situation to sow division, to point score and to create instability. I thought for a second last week, when I rang all of the Dublin Central Deputies, for a split second, that we would be united in our determination to face down these absolute thugs, who wreaked havoc in our city centre for a period of time. Instead, less than 24 hours later, Deputy...

Seanad: Recent Violence in Dublin City Centre: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I am very sorry.

Seanad: Recent Violence in Dublin City Centre: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I thank all Senators for their contributions to this important debate and discussion on what happened last Thursday evening. I join again with colleagues in condemning this barbaric attack on a group of young and innocent schoolchildren and their carer. My wishes and thoughts are with the young girl and her carer, who are still critically ill in hospital. My wishes and thoughts are also...

Seanad: Recent Violence in Dublin City Centre: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: To say that migration, or migrants and crime are connected-----

Seanad: Recent Violence in Dublin City Centre: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: -----is not appropriate. It is not okay-----

Seanad: Recent Violence in Dublin City Centre: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: -----and it is very sad to hear that in our Chamber.

Seanad: Recent Violence in Dublin City Centre: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: As public representatives, we all have a duty to know and understand that the words and actions we use have consequences. We saw last week that we are starting to see the spread of hatred and of a small group of people, which is unfortunately starting to grow. They are intent on sowing division and hatred in our society with the sole objective of creating instability and challenging our...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (29 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that the Domestic Residence and Permissions Division of my Department are currently receiving very high levels of applications across several of their immigration schemes, which is causing some delays. My Department endeavours to process applications as quickly as possible. However, processing times may vary due to a number of factors, such as the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (29 Nov 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 all decisions related to the opening hours of individual Garda stations and all human resource matters. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am advised by the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (29 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: All staff are made aware of prompt payment interest and the need to process payments in a timely manner. In addition, the amount of interest and penalties paid are monitored on an ongoing basis by my Department's Financial Management Unit and where necessary, reminders are issued on the requirement to process payments in a timely manner. The information requested by the Deputy is set out in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (29 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: Any non-EEA national who comes to the State as a visitor is expected to leave Ireland before the expiry of their visitor permission. It is open to the person to apply for a further extension of their visitor permission, if there has been an unexpected change in their circumstances since they arrived in Ireland. All applications are processed within two weeks of receipt. Any application...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Directives (29 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The information requested by the Deputy is provided in the below table. EU Measure EU Transposition Deadline Estimated date for transposition Directive (EU) 2023/1544 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2023 laying down harmonised rules on the designation of designated establishments and the appointment of legal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (29 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The rioting and violent disorder we saw in Dublin City last Thursday evening was a disgrace and I condemn it in the strongest terms. I commend An Garda Síochána for their courageous and selfless work in restoring order and all the emergency services for their quick and effective response to both incidents. As the Deputy is aware, I have provided additional resources for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (29 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Family Reunification application for the person referred to by the Deputy has been received by my Department and continues to be processed at this time. All applications are processed in chronological order. The speed in which a decision can be made largely depends on the quality of the application received. My Department will continue to engage with the applicant for any further...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (29 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The rioting and violent disorder we saw in Dublin last week was a disgrace and I condemn it in the strongest possible terms. I want to commend all Garda members for their quick and effective response in restoring order to the city. A high visibility policing plan which operated over the weekend ensured order was maintained and this will continue. As the Deputy is aware, it is the role of...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I wish to address a point made by Deputy Gannon on Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire first. It is my priority, and I am sure that of everyone else, at the moment to make sure the children, their parents and the staff in the wider community are supported in every way possible. I reassure Deputy Gannon, and any families of those in the school, that Garda members are present and liaison officers...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I am almost finished. Yes, we must have a fair and efficient immigration system, one where people can come and contribute, or can come and seek protection, and one where people who do not have a right to be here are asked to leave. However, this Chamber is where we as democratically elected representatives debate those issues. We cannot cede to the manipulative thugs who wreaked havoc last...