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

Helen McEntee: I thank Deputy Murnane O'Connor for raising this important matter and for giving me an opportunity to provide clarity on some of the issues and to outline what has been done to date. We have plans to do further work. As the Deputy outlined, the coroners service is a network of coroners and districts throughout the country. Coroners are independent, quasi-judicial officials whose function...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 454 and 456 together. The scheme for the Regularisation of Long Term Undocumented Migrants opened for applications on 31 January 2022 and closed on the 31 July 2022. The scheme was only open to those who did not have a current permission to reside in the State and who met the eligibility criteria. The scheme will  enable successful applicants to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: My Department has put in place Victims of Domestic Violence Immigration Guidelines. The Guidelines rightly state that no one should have to suffer domestic violence and recognise that migrants may have additional vulnerability in this area, as the perpetrator may threaten a victim with the loss of their status if they report the abuse.   I would urge anyone in this situation to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Transport (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Programme for Government commits to 7% average annual emissions reduction to 2030; ultimately, the goal is for a zero-emission mobility system by 2050. The national car and van (LGV) fleet accounts for almost 60% of all land transport emissions, and so a transition to low emissions vehicles, including EVs, is a necessary step change to effect a substantial reduction in transport...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can confirm that the person referred to by the Deputy was granted a Stamp 0 permission on 07 February 2022 by my Department for a period of one year. This permission may be renewed on receipt of an application to my Department prior to the expiry of the current permission. The person concerned is required to register the permission granted at their local immigration office. As the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, third-party funding of litigation is currently illegal in this jurisdiction. The concept of "Maintenance" is where a party without an interest in an action funds the litigation of another. The concept of "Champerty" is where a party without an interest in an action funds the litigation of another but also with a view to sharing the profits of the action. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can confirm that an application for a Stamp 4 permission from the person referred to by the Deputy has been approved. They can expect to receive their new Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card within the next 10 working days. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 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 by the Garda Authorities that their Fleet...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, which includes decisions on the deployment of personnel among the various Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I understand that it is a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: While as Minister I fully respect the change made by the Irish people in the 2004 referendum, the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 will provide a shorter pathway to citizenship for children born in the State by reducing the residency requirement from 5 years to 3 years.  The Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 proposes improvements to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was refused by the Visa office on 1 August 2022. The reasons for this decision were set out in the refusal letter sent to the applicant at that time. An appeal of this decision was launched on 18 August 2022. Appeals for applications of this type are processed in the order in which they are received, to be fair to all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reports (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: The table below lists the live studies, reviews and research undertaken or commissioned by my Department, and includes the scheduled completion date of each. PQ 466 20/09/2022

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Site Acquisitions (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. Works in relation to Garda accommodation are progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the OPW.  I understand that there is ongoing engagement between Dublin City Council, OPW and An Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents (15 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (15 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022 was published on 13 September. The purpose of this Bill is to fulfil the commitment to statutory reforms outlined in the Department of Justice’s 2021 Action Plan under Action 69 to ‘progress the centralisation and automation of court offices and processes through the publication of the Courts and Civil Law...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (15 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 277 and 278 together. I am aware that Special Exemption Orders can be a source of frustration for the night-time entertainment industry. In order to support vintners and other licensed premises due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the sector, court fees and excise duty relating to Special Exemption Orders (SEOs) were waived twice, from 19th October...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (15 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: 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 and assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act. A determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria attendant to naturalisation can...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (15 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: Special leave with pay for COVID-19 is used in lieu of sick leave to assist in the prevention of the possible onward spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. Circular 2/1976, which covers special leave with pay, should only apply in lieu of sick leave for COVID-19 when an employee is required to self-isolate and is displaying symptoms of COVID-19, and is either awaiting a test result or has had...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (15 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy had their permission to remain in the State renewed for a further three year period, to 15 August 2022. This was communicated in writing by letter dated 21 August 2019. Their family member aged 18 years also had their permission to remain in the State renewed for a further period, from 8 December 2019 to 15 August 2022. This was communicated in writing...