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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 7 January 2021. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. The granting of Irish citizenship...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Inquiries (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I wish to assure the Deputy that I recognise the ongoing pain and anguish of the O'Farrell family on the tragic death of Shane and I sincerely sympathise with them on their loss. As the Deputy will be aware, a highly respected retired Judge, Gerard Haughton, has been conducting a scoping exercise into the tragic circumstances surrounding Shane O'Farrell's death. The purpose of this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Administration (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) for the general management and administration of Garda business. This includes the enforcement of all applicable legislation and the management of the Fixed Charge Notice system. The enforcement of public health legislation by members of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: My Department consistently works in partnership with the Public Appointments Service to ensure optimum staffing levels across the Immigration Service Delivery function and continuously reviews staffing levels to ensure that each area is adequately and efficiently resourced. Regarding the Registration Office in particular, a number of additional measures have been put in place to help clear...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Credit Register (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I am aware that concerns have been raised about the restoration of a person’s credit rating after they have completed a personal insolvency arrangement. However, the operation of credit registries does not fall within my remit as Minister for Justice. The Credit Reporting Act 2013 (as amended) provides the statutory basis under which the Central Bank of Ireland operates the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Minister for Justice can make an order under the Immigration Act 1999, requiring people who are non-nationals to leave the State, commonly known as a deportation order. I can advise the Deputy that prior to a Deportation Order being made, the permission to remain process includes a full consideration of private and family rights in accordance with the European...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Government committed to introducing new pathways to status regularisation within 18 months of its formation. My Justice Plan 2021 contains a commitment to create new pathways for long-term undocumented people and their dependents who must meet specified criteria to regularise their status. The scheme will provide an opportunity for those who meet its criteria to remain and reside in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (23 Nov 2021)

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. My...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under the law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda equipment and resources. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. An Garda Síochána have informed me that in 2021 four dogs were purchased...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, but I have not received this information in time. I will write to the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under the law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána including the deployment and training of personnel. I have no direct role in these independent functions. However, to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have been provided with the table below by the Garda authorities which provides the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. Budget 2022 will provide over €2 billion to An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase and distribution of Garda resources, including Garda vehicles. As Minister for Justice, I have no direct role in these matters. I am advised however, that Garda management keeps the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I understand that there are currently no plans on the part of An Garda Síochána for the further expansion or widespread deployment of conductive electrical devices (CEDs, commonly referred to as tasers) within the organisation.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under the law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and deployment of resources. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions. I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, but I have not received this information in time. I will write directly to the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, but I have not received this information in time. I will write to the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under the law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and deployment of resources. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions. I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Government committed to introducing new pathways to status regularisation within 18 months of its formation. My Justice Plan 2021 contains a commitment to create new pathways for long-term undocumented people and their dependents who must meet specified criteria to regularise their status. The scheme will provide an opportunity for those who meet its criteria to remain and reside in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: Immigration registration for Dublin based customers at the Registration Office in Burgh Quay is carried out by my own Department. Currently, due to public health restrictions, for the safety of all our customers and staff, the office can only operate at 50% of our normal capacity. This means that we can register a maximum of 200 customers per day. My Department is currently examining plans to...