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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (8 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, it has not been possible to compile the information in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (8 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Extension of Work Permit Conditions (EWPC) application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. I can inform the Deputy that as of 01 September 2025, there are 399 EWPC applications awaiting processing. The majority of straightforward cases receive a decision within 2-3 months, with more complex cases taking approximately 6 months to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (8 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1632 and 1653 together. The Legal Aid Board is the statutory, independent body responsible for the provision of civil legal aid and advice to persons of modest means, in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995 (“the 1995 Act”) and the Civil Legal Aid Regulations 1996 to 2021. In June 2022, a Civil Legal Aid Review...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (8 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to fight crime and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda organisation is central to this policy. The Garda Vote in Budget 2025 saw unprecedented funding of over €2.48 billion for this year, a 27% increase since 2020 which is supporting the continued recruitment of Garda members and staff. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (8 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can advise the Deputy that the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 (as amended) allows for the revocation of a certificate of naturalisation under only the most serious of circumstances, as set out in section 19 of the Act, for example, when it has been obtained by fraud or when the individual poses a serious risk or threat to the State. The loss of citizenship has serious...

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

Jim O'Callaghan: Providing reception conditions to people who are applying for international protection is part of EU and Irish law. The State is currently accommodating almost 33,000 people seeking international protection in over 320 IPAS centres around the country. The move to increase State-owned provision is provided for in the 2024 Comprehensive Accommodation Strategy, and in the 2025 Programme for...

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

Jim O'Callaghan: Total expenditure in 2024 on Ukraine accommodation and related services was €1.094 bn. The table below provides the monthly expenditure figures for 2025 as requested by the Deputy. Month Total Expenditure €'000 Jan-25 73,465 Feb-25 59,822 Mar-25 71,650 ...

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

Jim O'Callaghan: From the scheme’s launch on 26 July 2022 to 25 August 2025 approx. €353m has been paid to over 25,500 hosts under the Accommodation Recognition Payment for hosting over 58,400 Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection. The two tables below provide figures for the Accommodation Recognition Payment expenditure over this period. Month Total Expenditure ...

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

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1642 and 1643 together. I understand the Deputy’s questions refer to instances of false documentation which occurred in relation to a contract held by another State agency, not by this Department. The Department has two contracts in place with the company referred to. The first is for the provision of accommodation for Ukrainians at an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (8 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am informed by Garda authorities that, as of 31 August 2025, the number of minibuses available per Garda station for community policing in the Dublin Metropolitan Region is as set out in the table below. DMR Other DMR West - Blanchardstown 1 DMR South - Tallaght 1 DMR South Central - Kevin St. 2 ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (8 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána are not yet in a position to issue Fixed Charge Notices (FCNs) for registration plate offences. They are currently incorporating amendments from the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 into Garda ICT systems which will allow Gardaí to issue FCNs for these offences directly from their mobility devices.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (8 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: In the interest of transparency, An Garda Síochána publishes information in relation to the allocation of Garda members nationally, including Roads Policing by Division, which can be found at the following link: www.garda.ie/garda/en/about-us/our-departments/human-resourc es-and-people-development/garda-hr-directorate/garda-strengt...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Judgments (8 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: 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 given the separation of powers in the Constitution. The collation of data on convictions is a function of the courts. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Judgments (8 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: 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 given the separation of powers in the Constitution. The collation of data on convictions is a function of the courts. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Judgments (8 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: 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 given the separation of powers in the Constitution. The collation of data on convictions is a function of the courts. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (8 Sep 2025)

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

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (8 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: My Department is continuing to implement the Family Justice Strategy 2022-2025, the ambitious programme of reform which sets out a vision for a system refocused on the needs and rights of children, who are central to many family justice matters. The actions within the Strategy are aimed at ensuring the family justice system works better for all those engaged with it. Ensuring transparency...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (8 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: As part of the Zero Tolerance Strategy for Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, this Government committed to doubling domestic violence accommodation capacity by the end of 2026. Cuan is coordinating the delivery of the capital programme to increase safe accommodation capacity. The scale of this capital programme is unprecedented in Ireland. Cuan is working closely with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (8 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: As part of the Zero Tolerance Strategy to address Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, this Government has committed to doubling domestic violence accommodation capacity by the end of 2026. Cuan is coordinating the delivery of the capital programme to increase safe accommodation capacity. The scale of this capital programme is unprecedented in Ireland. Cuan is working closely with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probation and Welfare Service (8 Sep 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have sought an update on the rollout of the Unified Case Management System from the Courts Service. The Unified Case Management System project started in May 2023 for the management of criminal work within courts. Its goal is to unify the existing disparate systems currently in use across the District, Circuit, Central Criminal, Special Criminal and Court of Appeal jurisdictions, by...