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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for all matters relating to recruitment and personnel within An Garda Síochána. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. However, to be of assistance I sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána and have been advised...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (7 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: It is a priority for my Department to ensure that the courts are resourced to administer justice efficiently and effectively for citizens in their access to justice. The Government endeavours to fill judicial vacancies at the earliest opportunity, and a number of such vacancies have been filled recently. The number of judges assigned to each jurisdiction for each year between 2016 to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (7 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 there are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (7 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: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: I have been informed by An Garda Síochána that due to limitations on the current Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, they are unable to provide the information requested by the Deputy. An Garda Síochána have informed me that this information should be available following the implementation of CAD 2.  The Deputy may be aware that in line with 'A Policing Service...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (7 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: I would like to thank the Deputy for confirming that her question relates to the amount paid to RTÉ in respect of advertising on its television and radio channels for the Department's Intimate Image Abuse campaign.  As stated in answer to the Deputy's previous question, this campaign is an important element of the preventative pillar of Zero Tolerance, our Third National...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (7 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: I can advise the Deputy that 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 document may be accessed at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Policy-do cument-on-Non-EEA-family-reunification.pdf Disability allowance payments are excluded from...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (7 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: The purpose of a Graduate Scheme Stamp 1G is to assist students in securing graduate level employment after their studies, for example attending job interviews or signing up with graduate employment agencies.  Where a graduate receives an award at Level 9 NFQ, they may qualify for a Stamp 1G for up to 24 months subject to the overall limit of 8 years on student conditions that applies....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from the Garda authorities, and will contact her again when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (7 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, of which €10m has been allocated for investment in the Garda fleet. While the Garda Commissioner is responsible for...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (7 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: The Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014, set out a range of requirements for all dog owners or any other person in charge of a dog. S.I. No. 442/1998, the Control of Dogs Regulations 1998, sets out further requirements that owners of specific breeds of dogs, including strains or crosses of those breeds, have to follow.  Such dogs must be muzzled and led, on a sufficiently strong...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Library Services (7 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: The provision of public library services is primarily a matter for local authorities in their capacity as library authorities under the Local Government Act 2001. Therefore, my department would not have information regarding the number of public libraries that have reduced the floor space allocated to the display of books. The deputy may wish to contact the local authorities for this...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Recreation Policy (7 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) provides funding for the development and enhancement of outdoor recreational infrastructure such as trails, walkways, cycleways, blueways and bridleways in rural areas. The measures being funded under this year’s Scheme are: Measure 1: Small Scale Repair/Development/Promotion and Marketing (up to €30,000) Measure 2: Medium...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Crime Prevention (6 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy. The Minister of State, Deputy Browne is committed to the youth diversion projects. He has done a huge amount of work in this area. As Deputy Carroll MacNeill knows, these projects provide an invaluable support to complement the work of An Garda Síochána in addressing youth crime and protecting local communities.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (6 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy. I answered the question, but I will answer it again. Any attacks on members of An Garda Síochána and other front-line services are strongly condemned. The Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022 was published on 4 August last. It will provide a legal basis for the deployment and use of body-worn cameras by An Garda Síochána. ...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (6 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: We will be bringing forward the Bill and I hope the Deputy will support us when we are bringing it through the Houses of the Oireachtas. I am sure the Deputy will. The Deputy mentioned the Tánaiste. The Tánaiste was answering a direct question, and he answered it. He stated this was a matter for the Garda Commissioner, which it is. What the Tánaiste said was that if the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Crime Prevention (6 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: My Department is committed to protecting all communities, especially those most affected by crime, to implementing policies designed to prevent our young people from falling into crime and, where they do, to providing them with a pathway to a better future free from crime. It is important to say Ireland is, for the most part, a very safe place to live. According to the Garda...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Crime Prevention (6 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: As I say, the Government continues its active priority focus on combating antisocial behaviour. Of course, we appreciate the damaging effect it can have on the quality of life for local communities. A range of commitments are set out in the programme for Government and the Justice Plan 2022. There is included, in 2023, a €5 million increase in the overtime budget for An Garda...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Court Procedures (6 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: The case the Deputy referred to is a difficult one. These are difficult situations. We wish to see the child being put at the centre of proceedings. It is important that the needs of the child are considered. Situations, such as those mentioned by the Deputy, where children are taken out of school do not sound like a good situation for any child to be placed in. I have asked my...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Court Procedures (6 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: The Minister, Deputy McEntee, announced the new family justice system that is being put in place. This new system will improve the situation. She consulted with several groups and is committed to dealing with this issue. The Department of Justice has also arranged for a separate strand of independent research into parental alienation to be carried out last year. I am pleased to say that a...