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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (21 Sep 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that the application referred to was created on the 1 September 2023. Supporting documentation was received in the New Delhi office on the 6 September 2023 where the application awaits 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....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Emergency Accommodation (21 Sep 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, Government is committed to doubling of the number of refuge places to 280 as part of our Zero Tolerance Plan, the Third National Strategy to tackle domestic, sexual and gender based violence. In order to achieve this ambitious goal we are working with all stakeholders to put in place the necessary structures and supports to accelerate the delivery of additional refuge...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Sep 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that based on the information supplied, it has unfortunately not been possible to ascertain the appropriate process which the applicant should apply. Individuals wishing to reside in the State must apply under the scheme appropriate to their individual circumstances. There are various avenues available for those seeking to reside and work in the State and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Sep 2023)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy currently holds a Stamp 2 immigration permission valid until 17 February 2024. Although the primary purpose for being in the State is as a student, since April 2001, non-EEA nationals with permission to remain in the State as students, on a Stamp 2 immigration permission, and enrolled on courses with education providers listed on the Interim List of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Sep 2023)

Helen McEntee: An application for a Spouse of Irish National (SOIN) permission was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 21 August 2023. This application was deemed incomplete and correspondence issued to the person concerned on 06 September 2023, from the Domestic Residence and Permissions Unit of my Department, with details of how to re-apply with all the relevant information. Once the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Sep 2023)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to in the Deputy's query made an application under the Regularisation of Long Term Undocumented Migrant Scheme. This application was refused and they were informed of this decision by letter dated 8 March 2023. They were further advised that they had the option to request a review of the decision on their application within 30 working days. As no such request has been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (21 Sep 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Citizenship Division of my Department have advised that an invitation to the Citizenship Ceremony on 2 October 2023 issued to the person referred to by the Deputy on the week of Monday 11 September. For further information regarding the ceremony, the applicant can visit the ISD website at: www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-become-a-citizen/citizenship- ceremonies/. Queries in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (21 Sep 2023)

Helen McEntee: There is no record of an application for family Reunification for the person referred to, however if the Deputy can supply some additional information my officials will re-examine their records. Family reunification for refugees is provided for in S56 of the International Protection Act 2015, and gives certain family members an immigration permission allowing them to enter, remain and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Sep 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, for reasons of maintaining full confidentiality, it is not my Department's practice to comment on whether an application for international protection has been made in the State. An applicant for such protection status, or their legal representative, should contact either the International Protection Office (IPO) or the International Protection Appeals Tribunal...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Data (20 Sep 2023)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 665 and 666 together. 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, which includes the enforcement of road traffic legislation and the recording of information on Garda IT systems. As Minister, I have no role in...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Data (20 Sep 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, prosecutions are a matter for the Director of Prosecutions, who is fully independent in her functions under Section 2(5) of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1974 (as amended). As Minister I have no role in the operations, functions, governance or oversight of the Office of the DPP and am unable to provide any information or statistics relating to the Director's...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Data (20 Sep 2023)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 668 and 710 together. The Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda Síochána is central to this policy. This commitment is demonstrated by the unprecedented allocation of over €2 billion to the Garda Vote this year, which is allowing for sustained and ongoing recruitment and...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Visa Applications (20 Sep 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that the application referred to was created on the 13 August 2023. Supporting documentation was received in the Hanoi office on the 16 August 2023. The application was received in the Dublin Visa Office on the 25 August 2023 where it awaits examination and processing. Long Stay Join Family visa applications are processed in accordance with the guidelines set out in...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Penalty Points System (20 Sep 2023)

Helen McEntee: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, and will contact the Deputy again when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Contracts (20 Sep 2023)

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, which includes the enforcement of road traffic legislation. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. As the Deputy will be aware, GoSafe is a private company contracted to An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Contracts (20 Sep 2023)

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, which includes the enforcement of road traffic legislation. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. As the Deputy will be aware, GoSafe is a private company contracted to An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Family Reunification (20 Sep 2023)

Helen McEntee: The responsibility for the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP) transferred from my Department to the Department of Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth on 14 October 2020. Before transferring to the Department of Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth, the Irish Humanitarian Admission Programme (IHAP) was administered through my Department and ran from...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Visa Applications (20 Sep 2023)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that the application number provided is not a valid visa application number. Based on the information supplied, it has unfortunately not been possible to locate the application for the person referred to. If more information can be provided by the Deputy my Department would be happy to re-examine the request. Queries in relation to the status of individual...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Foreign Policy (20 Sep 2023)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 675 to 677, inclusive, together. Europol’s annual European Union Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (TE-SAT) provides an overview of the terrorism landscape in the EU in a given year and contributes to efforts to counter what continues to be a significant threat to the security of Member States. As the 2023 Report referred to by the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: EU Directives (20 Sep 2023)

Helen McEntee: I welcome the European Accessibility Act (EEA) (Directive (EU) 2019/882) which will assist in improving the availability of accessible products and services particularly benefiting persons with disabilities and older persons. It will require manufacturers, importers, retailers and service providers to ensure that certain new products and services produced and provided by them after 28 June...