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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Agreements (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: On 25 February, I announced the immediate lifting of all visa requirements for Ukrainian citizens travelling to the State. This has streamlined and supported the swift exit of both the Ukrainian family members of Irish citizens, and the family members of people from Ukraine who are resident in Ireland. It applies as an emergency measure to all Ukrainians travelling to Ireland and is a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: The applications for naturalisation from the persons referred to by the Deputy, continue to be processed with a view to establishing whether the applicants meet the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation, and will be submitted to me for decision in due course. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy held a Stamp 4 immigration permission valid to 9 December 2021. This permission has been extended until 31 May 2022, under the automatic extension of immigration permissions I announced on 17 December 2021. All permissions have been extended on the same terms and conditions as the permission already held. They have also lodged a formal application with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: The information sought was requested from An Garda Síochána but was not provided in the timeframe allowed. Once the relevant information is received I will contact the Deputy directly. 

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. The allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. As Minister, I have no role in these independent...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including by arranging for the recruitment, training and appointment of its members and civilian staff. As Minister, I have no direct role in these independent functions. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Dealing (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including Garda operations aimed at preventing and countering criminal activity, and the enforcement of legislation pertaining to illegal drugs. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. However, in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: There are currently seven overseas Visa Offices in addition to the Visa Office in Dublin.  These are located in Abuja; Beijing; London; Moscow; Ankara; Abu Dhabi; and New Delhi. In addition, the Department of Foreign Affairs processes certain visa applications in Irish Embassies abroad under delegated sanction from my Department. The visa process has a crucial role to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána and the Criminal Assets Bureau, unfortunately this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy when the information is to hand. 

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from the Garda authorities, however, the information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible by law for the management of An Garda Síochána, including training of personnel. As Minister, I have no responsibility for these matters. The figures in the table below have been supplied to me by Garda Authorities. Year No. of Public Order Training Courses 2021 14 ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. I can advise the Deputy that while no funding has been made available to replace any of the helicopters or aircraft within the Garda Air Support Unit during...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. The allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. As Minister, I have no role in these independent...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) was introduced in April 2012 to encourage inward investment and create business and employment opportunities in the State. The programme provides investors with the opportunity to invest in Ireland. Key to the programme is that the investments are beneficial for Ireland, generate or sustain employment and are generally in the public interest. To date,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am advised that an updated valuation report was completed recently in respect of the land and buildings in Thornton Hall. I can confirm that this recent valuation, which was for €6.5m, is reflected in the Prison Vote Appropriation Account for 2021, which was submitted to the Comptroller and Auditor General's Office at the end of March in accordance with the statutory deadline.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. However, the information 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: Visa Applications (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: My Department's Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification contains a stated business target that visa applications for family reunification for immediate family members of Irish citizens and Category A sponsors, such as Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP) holders, should be processed within six months of application. The Visa Division of my Department is currently well within...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 396 and 398 together. I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from the Irish Prison Service. The information is currently being collated and verified so I will write to the Deputy once that information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that for security and operational reasons the Irish Prison Service is not in a position to provide a breakdown of the staff resources allocated to individual prisons. However, the number of Prison Grade staff employed by the Irish Prison Service for the period 2017 – 2021 (as at 31 December of each year) is outlined in the table below. Year ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: Ireland welcomes international students who wish to live here in order to pursue a full-time course of study. For students who have completed a master's degree programme, Level 9 on the National  Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), it is open to them to make an application at their local immigration office for a Stamp 1G. A Stamp 1G may be granted for up to 24 months subject to...