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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (11 Feb 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The naturalisation applications from the people referred to by the Deputy continue to be processed by my Department. I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants, particularly considering the current processing times. I want to assure anyone who has an application for naturalisation submitted that the Citizenship Division of my Department is doing everything...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (11 Feb 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will contact the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (11 Feb 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the general management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including liquor licensing inspections. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. The below table, provided to me by the Garda authorities, outlines the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (11 Feb 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can advise the Deputy that the application referred to was created on 30 August 2024. Supporting documentation was received in the Dublin Visa Office on 30 October 2024 where it awaits examination and processing. My Department's business target for join family visa applications is 12 months. The business target reflects the detailed and often complex assessment that is required to be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (11 Feb 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Family Reunification application for the person referred to by the Deputy has been received by my Department and continues to be processed at this time. All applications are processed in chronological order. I understand the wait times can be frustrating for applicants, however, I want to assure anyone who has an application submitted that my Department is doing everything possible to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (11 Feb 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: As the Deputy may be aware, to make an application for naturalisation there is a fee of €175, and following a positive decision on that application, a certification fee of €950 is then payable. The standard certification fee is set at €950, while a reduced fee of €200 applies in the case of an application made on behalf of a minor or in certain cases where the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Responsibilities (11 Feb 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can inform the Deputy that the brief I received following my appointment as Minister will be published in the coming weeks on the Department's website.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (11 Feb 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The person referred to by the Deputy currently holds a Stamp 1 immigration permission, on foot of an employment permit, valid until 04 December 2025. The person concerned can now directly check the status of their immigration application on the Immigration Service’s new Digital Contact Centre (DCC). They can register for, or log in to their existing account, at: As an Oireachtas...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (11 Feb 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Family Reunification application for the person referred to by the Deputy has been received by my Department and continues to be processed at this time. All applications are processed in chronological order. I understand the wait times can be frustrating and that applicants are eager to have their families join them in the State, however, I want to assure anyone who has an application...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (11 Feb 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. An e-Vetting invitation was issued to the applicant and the Citizenship Division are awaiting the return of the e-Vetting consent form. The person concerned can now directly check the status of their immigration application on the Immigration Service’s new Digital...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Regulations (11 Feb 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can inform the Deputy that neither my Department nor any of the agencies and bodies under its aegis are paying any such fines.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (11 Feb 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am informed that it has not been possible, within the time, to collate the information requested. I will write directly to the Deputy directly once this is completed.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (11 Feb 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Under Section 15(1) of the International Protection Act 2015, a person who wishes to make a claim for international protection in Ireland must be at the frontier of the State or already be present in the State. There is no provision in national law for making an asylum application while a person is outside the State. More detailed information on the international protection application...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Pay (11 Feb 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can inform the Deputy that the salary payable to the Secretary General of my Department is in line with those as set out in by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform which apply across the Civil Service. The Secretary General's current salary is Secretary General Level II (non-PPC) - €241,383. This scale was increased in 2024 in line with the Public...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bench Warrants (11 Feb 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is, by law, responsible for the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including the allocation of Garda resources in respect of identified operational demands. As Minister, I have no direct role in these decisions. The Deputy will appreciate that the execution of warrants, including bench warrants, can be impeded...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (11 Feb 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities, and strengthening An Garda Síochána is at the core of that. We will continue to provide An Garda Síochána with the resources it needs to ensure communities around Ireland are safe and feel safe, including to invest in recruitment, in equipment and technology and in buildings. This is reflected in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Extradition Arrangements (11 Feb 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: As the Deputy will be aware, Ireland and the United Arab Emirates signed extradition and mutual legal assistance treaties in October 2024. These agreements emphasise the critical importance of having a sound legal basis grounded in international law for effective co-operation between judicial authorities in both jurisdictions in criminal matters, including criminal investigations,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (11 Feb 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities, and strengthening An Garda Síochána is at the core of that. We will continue to provide An Garda Síochána with the resources it needs to ensure communities around Ireland are safe and feel safe, including to invest in recruitment, in equipment and technology and in buildings. This is reflected in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (11 Feb 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: My Department ensures that procurement of goods and services is carried out in compliance with Directive 2014/24/EU and in line with National Procurement Guidelines published by the Office of Government Procurement (OGP). All areas of expenditure are monitored on an ongoing basis to ensure that value for money is being achieved. The use of external service providers is essential to support...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (11 Feb 2025)

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