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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Welfare Services (17 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Any attack on innocent members of the public is totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Attacks on individuals because of their inherent characteristics including race are abhorrent to the values of our republic and are condemned by all right-thinking people. While it is not within my remit, as Minister for Justice, to intervene in investigative matters dealt with by An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (17 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Firstly, I would like to express my condolences to the family concerned on their loss. I recognise the significance and sensitivity of the investigation process for loved ones, and that delays in any investigation can cause distress for families of the deceased. I can advise the Deputy that my Department received the Death in Custody Report concerned from the Office of the Inspector...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Schools Building Projects (17 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Reply not received from Department.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the table below outlines the number of Garda retirements (including voluntary, compulsory and cost neutral early retirements) in the Clare / Tipperary Garda Division between 2020 and 2025, as of 31 August 2025. Clare / Tipperary GD SG IN SU Total 2020 6 0 0 ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: An Garda Síochána publishes data on the allocation of Gardaí by Division, Station, and rank. This can be found at the following link: www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/human-resources-and -people-development/garda-hr-directorate/garda-strength-brea kdown-2025/. The Deputy should select the Garda Workforce figures for July and access the file titled “Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (17 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I understand that my Department's Immigration Oireachtas service has assisted the Deputy regarding the person cited and the matter is being resolved.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána under Section 33 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024. The National Development Plan (NDP) review has recently been completed where capital investment of €363.3million has been secured for An Garda Síochána Estates. Based on this, work is underway...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (17 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: An Garda Síochána publishes data on the allocation of Gardaí by Division, Station and rank. This can be found at the following link: www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/human-resources-and -people-development/garda-hr-directorate/garda-strength-brea kdown-2025/ The Deputy should select the Garda Workforce figures for July and access the file titled “Community...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (17 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The 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 the Constitution. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the Oireachtas at:...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (17 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 903, 904 and 905 together. The Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration (DJHAM) continues to work as part of the whole-of-Government response with a focus on providing access to emergency temporary accommodation to those fleeing the conflict who request it, in line with Government policy. This supports Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (17 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: My Department continues to work as part of the whole-of-Government response with a focus on providing access to emergency temporary accommodation to those fleeing the conflict who request it, in line with Government policy. This supports Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) to make longer term independent arrangements if they decide to remain in Ireland for the duration of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (17 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection are entitled to make their own private arrangements including potentially availing of pledged accommodation if they wish, subject to availability, and can avail of some supports to do so. Those wishing to avail of pledged accommodation in any given area can contact the Local Authority in that area. Details regarding the Offer a Home scheme can be found...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (17 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Department has not received an offer of accommodation at this location and is not currently examining this property for use as international protection accommodation.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (17 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 911, 912, 913, 914, 915 and 916 together. An Garda Síochána publishes data on the allocation of Gardaí by Division, Station and rank. This can be found at the following link: www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/human-resources-and -people-development/garda-hr-directorate/garda-strength-brea kdown-2025/. The Deputy should select the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 917 and 920 together. The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána under Section 33 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024. This includes all operational policing matters such as the allocation and deployment of resources available to him. I engage regularly with him to ensure An...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: An Garda Síochána publishes data on the allocation of Gardaí by Division, Station and rank. This can be found at the following link: www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/human-resources-and -people-development/garda-hr-directorate/garda-strength-brea kdown-2025/. The Deputy should select the Garda Workforce figures for July and access the file titled “Garda...