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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (21 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The detailed guidance for visa applicants, provided by my Department, sets out that all visa applicants are advised not to pay for a travel ticket before they receive a decision on their visa, as there is no guarantee that any individual application will be successful. This is information is outlined on my Department's website immigration.ie. I am advised by the visa office of my Department,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts (21 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: My Department adheres to the principle of competitive tendering for Government contracts when acquiring goods and services. This is requirement of EU law in accordance with the EU Procurement Directives. Central to these procedures is the requirement to allow fair competition between suppliers through the submission of tenders following advertising of the tender competition on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (21 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will appreciate that it is neither feasible nor appropriate to detail all circumstances in which engagement or involvement with other jurisdictions may have arisen. This is particularly the case in relation to security matters. I am also informed that is not possible to determine whether any company based elsewhere in the world who is involved with my Department or agencies...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (21 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, under the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017, if you are the victim of a crime in Ireland you have the right to interpretation and translation services. I'm informed that, in circumstances where a need arises, An Garda Síochána engage the services of an interpreter for interviewing victims of crime, providing legal rights and procedures to a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (21 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I understand that the charitable organisation in question is working closely with Tusla and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth regarding their current financial difficulties. I would urge them to maintain this contact as colleagues in Tusla/DCEDIY will be best placed to assist. It is not intended that counselling for children will transfer from Tusla to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that deportation and removal processes are an essential part of any immigration system. It must be acknowledged that those who do not have a legal right to remain in this country must remove themselves from the State. A person subject to a deportation order has no legal basis to remain in the State. Their case to remain in the State has been considered in detail and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I am acutely aware of the grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza and my Department is working closely with colleagues in the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to ensure a coordinated national response to this volatile and evolving situation. This includes their work to evacuate Irish citizens and their families who may require visa assistance. Where via applicants are missing important...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Unfortunately, the information was not received in time.I will contact the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department is happy to engage with Tusla and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth on this matter. To date, we have not been contacted about this study.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186, 187 and 188 together. The information requested by the Deputy on the number of prisoners who have been convicted of a sexual offence, by prison, gender and age, is set out in table 1 below. On 31st October, there were 598 individuals currently serving a sentence where their most serious offence was categorised as a sexual offence. The additional details...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: Ensuring that we have a victim centred criminal justice system that supports and protects victims for the duration of their journey through it has been a priority for me since I took office as Minister for Justice. Zero Tolerance, the Government’s Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (DSGBV), builds on the important reforms already introduced under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Advertising (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I believe that when a victim engages with the justice system, they should know what to expect, be confident they will be treated respectfully and sensitively, know what their legally enforceable rights are and what supports are available at every step in the process. As the Deputy is aware, my Department is running a campaign to raise awareness of the rights provided for in the Victims of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The importance of raising awareness of domestic, sexual and gender based violence in all its forms and working at a societal level to change problematic behaviours and to encourage and empower victims to reach out for help and support, is a key objective of our Zero Tolerance Strategy. As the Deputy will be aware, in 2021 I commenced Coco’s Law or the Harassment, Harmful...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of all crime statistics. The CSO produces these statistics using data recorded on An Garda Síochána’s PULSE system and makes regular releases in relation to various crime statistics. The most recent statistics were released...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The unprecedented allocation of over €2.3 billion to An Garda Síochána for 2024 demonstrates the Government's commitment to ensuring Gardaí have provision for the equipment, technology, facilities, fleet and personnel it needs to carry out vital policing work. This includes funding for up to 900 new Gardaí and a 66 per cent increase in the Garda training allowance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The person concerned holds a Stamp 4 immigration permission valid until 15 December 2023. A Stamp 4 immigration permission provides that the holder can reside and work in Ireland for a specified period, subject to conditions. Any period spent on a Stamp 4 permission is considered as reckonable residence when applying for citizenship by way of naturalisation. All renewals for immigration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: The persons referred to by the Deputy both held a Stamp 4 immigration permission, which expired on 20 July 2023 and 25 July 2023 respectively. They submitted online registration renewal applications on 15 July 2023. Further documentation has been requested from the persons concerned. Upon receipt of documents in respect of both applicants, these applications will be considered further. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that the applications referred to were created on the 25 May 2023. Supporting documentation was received in the Dublin Visa Office on the 29 May 2023, where the applications await examination and processing. Long Stay Join Family visa applications are processed in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification. This policy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (16 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 197 and 198 together. Fear of harassment and violence should never be normalised and nobody should have to think about it as they go about their daily life. Combatting all forms of violence against women and domestic violence is a priority for this Government. This is reflected in a record 25pc increase of €12m in Budget 2024 allocations and in the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I am happy to discuss this particular case with the Deputy. Any decision to carry out a cold-case review would need to be taken by the Garda, but I am happy to discuss it with the Deputy later.