Results 61-80 of 1,020 for justice speaker:Róisín Shortall

Appropriation Bill 2021: Second Stage (14 Dec 2021)

Róisín Shortall: ...so high? The same comment would apply to the Probation Service where the appropriations-in-aid amount to in excess of 20%. Do these figures indicate particular problems in the Department of Justice? Is there an underestimation of the spending required? Why did that Department have substantial additional spending? There is not a substantial additional spend in the Office of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (8 Dec 2021)

Róisín Shortall: 121. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she is taking steps to address the acute shortage of appointments with the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, Burgh Quay for visa renewals given no appointments are reportedly available until January 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60650/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Credit Register (23 Nov 2021)

Róisín Shortall: 473. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she plans to reform personal insolvency legislation around the position for a person’s credit rating when they exit a personal insolvency arrangement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57191/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Nov 2021)

Róisín Shortall: 179. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community Gardaí attached to Swords Garda station, County Dublin in each of the past ten years by rank in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56425/21]

Farrelly Commission of Investigation Substantive Interim Reports: Statements (11 Nov 2021)

Róisín Shortall: ...being, or were, completely ignored. This will not do. We need to find out the exact position. We must not have commissions of investigation like the one in question going on indefinitely for years. Justice delayed is justice denied for everybody, especially vulnerable children. We have spent €7 million on this already. We have not even completed phase 1. This is another...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (10 Nov 2021)

Róisín Shortall: ...of State. His outward political affiliation may have changed, which was necessitated by his move to Dublin, but his core decency, integrity, bravery and tireless advocacy for peace, social justice and human rights never did. The kinds of richly deserved plaudits being paid to him now on both sides of the Border are an indication of the huge influence he had on the political life of this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Nov 2021)

Róisín Shortall: 530. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will request An Garda Síochána to report on the outcome of Operation Tombola over the 2021 Halloween period in relation to the tackling of the increased use of fireworks and bonfires in Dublin; if additional Garda resources were put in place over the Halloween period; and if she will make a statement on the...

Finance Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Nov 2021)

Róisín Shortall: ...of €1 per week from these tax measures. In some circumstances, low-income, self-employed couples with children get no tax benefit whatsoever from these changes. It is set out and clear to see in the tax analyses. Social Justice Ireland's budget analysis document suggests that things are even worse than that for some people, with some middle-income couples being better off by a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 Sep 2021)

Róisín Shortall: 581. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community Gardaí attached to Finglas and Ballymun stations, Dublin 9 and 11 in each of the past ten years by rank in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46617/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Jul 2021)

Róisín Shortall: 1401. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí and civilian staff assigned to the Special Crime Task Force in each of the past five years; if these staff are assigned on a station or division basis; the number in each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40986/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Dealing (27 Jul 2021)

Róisín Shortall: 1412. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views on a programme (details supplied) that was broadcast on 20 July 2021 in respect of several open drugs markets operating in Ballymun, Dublin 11; and the number of drugs gardaí working in the Ballymun area specifically [41284/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety (27 Jul 2021)

Róisín Shortall: 1415. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 304 of 14 July 2021, the total amount that is in the fund for 2021; the details of the allocations made to date for the Garda youth diversion projects and proposals for community-based interventions in relation to the dangerous misuse of scramblers, quad bikes and electric scooters; and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (15 Jul 2021)

Róisín Shortall: 312. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps that are being taken to address the surge in scam calls; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39036/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 Jul 2021)

Róisín Shortall: 303. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community policing Garda members by rank attached to each Garda station in the Dublin Metropolitan Region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38675/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety (14 Jul 2021)

Róisín Shortall: 304. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current position regarding steps she is taking to deal with the dangerous misuse of scramblers, quad bikes and electric scooters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38676/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (6 Jul 2021)

Róisín Shortall: 436. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to amend the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003 to provide local authorities with the option of making bye-laws that would allow responsible consumption of alcohol in public places, for example, parks, beaches, licensed parklets and outdoor seating in public areas while at the same time allow for the retention of a ban on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (29 Jun 2021)

Róisín Shortall: 431. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current average and longest waiting time in each probate office for applications by solicitors and personal applicants, respectively; the number of applications on hand in each office; if the e-probate system is fully live in each office; the effect that the e-probate system has had on average waiting times to date; and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (17 Jun 2021)

Róisín Shortall: 388. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to grant a blanket amnesty to front-line essential workers going through the immigration process and living in direct provision in order that they have leave to remain in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32569/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 Jun 2021)

Róisín Shortall: 213. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the basis for the 35 years' upper age limit for recruitment of new Garda members; if consideration will be given to the fact that this is out of line with recruitment rules that apply in other countries, for example, the UK; when the review on this matter will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (15 Jun 2021)

Róisín Shortall: 1131. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the processing of short stay C visas will recommence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30990/21]