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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: I am aware that the UK have very recently lifted the visa requirement on Colombia for short visits and that this arrangement also applies in the Schengen area. The Deputy will also be aware that both the UK and Schengen States intend to introduce in the near future an Electronic Travel Authorisation System for certain non-visa required countries. It is the case that Colombia remains on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: The person referred to by the Deputy created online Short Stay 'C' visa application on 17 June 2022. The supporting documentation and relevant fees were received on 1 August 2022 in the Bogota visa office. Processing of these applications is ongoing at present. As each application is examined on its merits, we are unable to give an exact time frame for completion. However, the applicants...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: Justice Plan 2022, published earlier this year, builds on the work outlined in Justice Plan 2021, and outlines a wide range of actions under the Department's five strategic goals, which are: - Tackle crime, enhance national security and transform policing - Improve access to justice and modernise the courts system - Strengthen community safety, reduce reoffending, support victims and combat...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: 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. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Consular Services (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: The existence of these so-called Chinese 'police stations' has been the subject of scrutiny both here and internationally. I can inform the Deputy that my Department is aware of the 'Fuzhou Police Overseas Service Station' which was located on Capel Street in Dublin. I understand that following engagement between the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy, the activities of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy is aware, in 2021 an expert group was established to carry out an independent review of the Offences Against the State Acts. The Review Group is chaired by Mr Justice Michael Peart, former Judge of the Court of Appeal, and is tasked with examining all aspects of the Offences Against the State Acts having regard to the current threat posed by domestic/international terrorism...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: I can assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to tackling crime and anti-social behaviour and I am very aware of the damaging effect it can have on communities, particularly disadvantaged areas. It is vital that people are safe and feel safe and my Department is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána have the resources they need to achieve this and to working across...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: The staffing levels in the Citizenship Division of my Department are kept under review in line with the business needs of the Division. Unfortunately due to unprecedented demand, and the ongoing legacy of the pandemic, processing times have been extended. I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants and my Citizenship division has been working hard to clear...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: The application for the person referred to by the Deputy was received by the Undocumented Unit of my Department on 9 February 2022 and continues to be processed. Due to the large number of applications on hand it is not possible to provide a definitive timeframe for a decision to issue. The processing times of applications will vary depending on the complexity of the application, whether it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: The person referred to by the Deputy submitted an online application for a renewal of their Stamp 1 immigration permission to the Registration Office of my Department on 10 July 2022 and included supporting documentation for same. On the 11 July 2022, the applicant received a permission letter from the Domestic Residence and Permissions division of my Department granting them a change of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: 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: Road Traffic Accidents (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: 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: Immigration Status (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 495 and 523 together. The application for the person referred to by the Deputy was received by the Undocumented Unit of my Department on 08 February 2022 and continues to be processed. Due to the large number of applications on hand it is not possible to provide a definitive timeframe for a decision to issue. The processing times of applications will vary...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: 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. As previously indicated, this includes funding to procure a new fixed wing aircraft. In addition, last week, I announced an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: The information sought by the Deputy has been requested but was not available in time. I will write directly to the Deputy once this information is received.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will 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. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: 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 role in such matters. I am however advised by the Garda authorities that the table below...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: The scheme for the Regularisation of Long Term Undocumented Migrants closed on 31 July 2022. This once in a generation scheme was designed to give long-term undocumented people without a current permission to remain in the State, the chance to regularise their status, access the labour market and begin their path to citizenship. My Department had significant engagement with the NGOs in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Death Certificates (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: The Coroner Service comprises of a network of coroners located in districts throughout the country. Coroners are independent quasi-judicial office holders whose function under the Coroners Acts 1962-2020 is to investigate sudden and unexplained deaths so that a death certificate can issue. Depending upon the circumstances of an individual case, a death investigation may involve the taking...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended). The Commissioner, as the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote under the Act, is also responsible for the economy and the efficiency of the Garda...