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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (27 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: Human trafficking is a particularly heinous crime, based on deception and exploitation of vulnerable people. This Government is serious about preventing and prosecuting human trafficking. We are confident that the victim-centred policy approach we are taking will encourage more victims to come forward which will, in turn, strengthen prosecutions and convictions. The General Scheme of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Sep 2022)

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 the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I am advised, however, that Garda management keeps the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I would like to assure the Deputy that both Commissioner Harris and I are committed to combatting all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence and to ensuring that An Garda Síochána is resourced to provide support to victims of this terrible crime. As I am sure the Deputy is aware, the national roll out of Divisional Protective Service Units (DPSUs) was an action under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), 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 advised by the Garda authorities no standard or advanced motorcycle courses have been held for Gardaí within the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (27 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: If a person is resident in the State without an immigration permission I would encourage them to contact their local immigration office or to write to Unit 2 Domestic Residence and Permissions division of my Department and to take all the appropriate steps to regularise their status. I have been informed that there is no immigration or Atypical Workers Scheme (AWS) for Seafishers application...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Antisocial Behaviour (22 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. As the Senator said, it is not the first time she has raised this. Obviously, this is an ongoing concern for members of the community. If I could, I will start by supporting the Senator in condemning what happened the other evening. It is utterly unacceptable that any community should have to put up with this kind of behaviour, as the Senator...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Antisocial Behaviour (22 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for the invitation. I will be in the area to respond and meet with the Senator, others and the community. This needs to be a holistic and long-term response. It cannot just be overnight and in the coming weeks. The Senator touched on a longer-term and wider issue which is organised crime. People are preying on young people because they can give them nice things and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: European Union (22 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: My colleague sends his apologies for not being able to be here but I am pleased to be able to take this matter. The Government recognises and the Minister, in particular, has argued that the migration crisis confronting Europe is a major challenge that needs to be urgently addressed. It is not a straightforward fix but something on which we need to get a handle. Otherwise, the ordinary...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: European Union (22 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I utterly condemn those who are taking advantage of vulnerable people, encouraging people to cross the Mediterranean and sending people to their death. I utterly condemn those who are mistreating those seeking help. I stress that Ireland has always used its voice, as a small country on the periphery of what is happening, to speak up for those who need our help, encourage a more...

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

Helen McEntee: There is no record of the person referred to by the Deputy having submitted an application for naturalisation. The person cited can apply in the normal manner and have that application assessed in line with the criteria. There are no provisions to apply different criteria depending on the nationality of the applicant. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is...

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

Helen McEntee: There is currently no naturalisation application awaiting processing for the person referred to by the Deputy. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, and all applications are processed in line with the eligibility criteria as set out under the Act. Each application is assessed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (22 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, Ireland has become a more diverse and welcoming country in recent decades. I strongly condemn the actions of the small minority of people who subject others to abuse or attack resulting from their own prejudice. These types of attacks cannot, and will not, be tolerated. I am informed by the Garda authorities that Assistant Commissioner, Dublin Metropolitan...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Budget 2023 (21 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Government's budgetary strategy has been outlined in the Summer Economic Statement, which is published on gov.ie, and all matters in relation to additional funding proposals are being considered within the parameters set out. The budgetary process is currently underway and Estimates for all votes will be published on Budget Day.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commemorative Medals (21 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I understand that the Deputy is referring to the recent events to commemorate the centenary of the founding of An Garda Síochána. While the Irish Prisons Service was represented at the recent centenary celebrations, the Irish Prisons Service had no role in the event or any associated medal giving ceremony.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (21 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: Coroners are independent, quasi-judicial office holders whose core function is to investigate sudden and unexplained deaths so that a death certificate can be issued. The exercise of these statutory powers by a Coroner during an inquest is entirely a matter for the relevant Coroner. My Department does not have a role in directing the work of coroners or in individual death investigation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (21 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy applied to my Department to retain their residence card on an individual and personal basis, having separated from their EU citizen spouse/partner. Under Regulation 10 of the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015, the Retention of the right of residence by family members in the event of divorce, annulment of marriage,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (21 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: This visa application was received in our Dublin Visa Office for processing on the 26 August 2022. The application is currently awaiting comprehensive examination. Processing of this application is ongoing at present. As each application is examined under it's own merits, we are unable to give an exact time-frame for completion. However, the applicant can be assured that there will be...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I would be happy to meet with the community and with members of the Garda Síochána. I have spoken directly today to the chief superintendent and I think it would be important to meet with the community. We have also engaged with Dublin City Council. I know a report had been done outlining how there can be greater development, not just in the Cherry Orchard area but in the larger...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Coroners Service (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Deputy. Once again, I will engage with her on this issue and once we have the report and review, and have a greater idea of where we are going in what changes need to be made, we can continue to engage on that. As Dr. Jonathan Jacob is deputy coroner at present, it might be an idea for that request to come in. It may be the case that the changes are not being made on the basis...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I thank both Deputies for raising this issue in the House today. This incident is very much at the forefront of our mind today and the incident referred to by the Deputies is completely unacceptable for those living in the local communities who have to put up with it. I agree with Deputies in condemning this in the strongest terms. What we saw was a blatant disregard for the law, for...