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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (13 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Programme for Government included a number of commitments that are being progressed and will lead to changes in the structure and responsibilities of my Department. On 1 May 2025, divisions with responsibility for International Protection and Integration, and for Ukraine, transferred to my Department from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY)....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Students (13 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: At Government level, the administration and management of international student programmes is within the remit of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS), with my Department having responsibility for visa and related residency policies. There is regular communication and collaboration between both departments, as well as their associated...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (13 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Programme for Government commits to updating our licensing laws and in keeping with that commitment, the legislation will be advanced in due course. The Government's Summer Legislative Programme, published on 29 April, set out the Bills that have been prioritised for publication and for drafting in the current Dáil session. Further elements of the Programme for Government,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (13 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: In April 2022, the Government asked the Office of Public Works to evaluate the feasibility of developing a rapid build, volumetric modular unit option to accommodate Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection who were fleeing the war in Ukraine. The Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage were tasked with identifying suitable State-owned sites in this regard. The Government...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am informed by the Garda authorities that, at the end of April 2025, there were 3,660 vehicles attached to the Garda fleet, the highest total of vehicles ever in use by An Garda Síochána. This represents an increase of over 17% since the end of December 2020. An Garda Síochána publishes detailed information on the Garda fleet from 2008 to date, including a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 May 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.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (8 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank all Deputies for their contributions. There is general agreement in the House that outdoor seating is a good development from the point of view of the hospitality sector and the people who go to pubs and restaurants and like to sit outside. It is also fairly clear that there is broad recognition, including from myself, that the process by which we renew this for six months needs to...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (8 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: They are outside.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (8 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I did not guarantee it.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (8 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Yes.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (8 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move: That Dáil Éireann resolves that the period of operation of sections 1 to 7 and 9 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 (No. 14 of 2021) be extended for a period of 6 months, beginning on the 1st day of June, 2025 and ending on the 30th day of November, 2025. Five years ago, we were all caught up in the events that arose from Covid. It had a remarkable...

Seanad: EU Regulations: Motion (8 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The reason I am here is to seek approval from Seanad Éireann to allow Ireland to opt in to a proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2015/848 on insolvency proceedings to replace its Annexes A and B. I have a detailed speech, but I will give a succinct overview of what is involved to save Senators from having to listen to me for...

Seanad: EU Regulations: Motion (8 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Gabhaim buíochas leis na Seanadóirí agus aontaím leo. I thank all the Senators who have contributed. I note what Senators Kelleher and Gallagher had to say in respect of the issue of insolvency. I agree it is really important that we have harmonisation across the EU when it comes to insolvency proceedings. If we are going to be able to do business with other...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (8 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: It has not been possible to collate complete information as requested by the Deputy in the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (8 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: A response will be provided directly to you in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (8 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: It is a central priority for me as Minister that our immigration laws are robust and enforced. There has been a significantly increased investment into the international protection system, which combined with digitisation and process reengineering has facilitated a major increase in processing capacity. Accelerated processing has also been introduced for certain international protection...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (8 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can assure the Deputy that I am fully committed to ensuring that Ireland’s International Protection system is robust and rules based, and that our borders are protected. As part of this, my Department ensures that international protection applications are dealt with fairly and efficiently within the framework of Ireland's international obligations. The International Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (8 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Border Management Unit (BMU) of my Department has responsibility for frontline immigration duties at Dublin Airport. When a person arrives in Ireland an Immigration Officer will ensure that the individual is legally entitled to enter the State. In performing their duties, an Officer is required to consider all circumstances of the individual at the time of entry. If a person...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Correspondence (8 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: As the Deputy may be aware, my Department is unable to publish any information that would identify any person as being an international protection applicant. This is a separate matter to the law dealing with data protection matters more generally. My officials and I are legally obliged, under Section 26 of the International Protection Act 2015, to ensure that the identity of any person...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Tax Collection (8 May 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Over 33,000 international protection applicants are accommodated in over 320 IPAS Accommodation Centres nationwide. IPAS accommodation centres are a mix of State-owned centres, long-term centres and emergency international protection accommodation centres. Due to the significant shortages of available accommodation and increased demand over recent years, the Department's International...