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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (17 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I have been advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service, (who are the competent body for the administration of the Transfer of Sentenced Persons Acts) that while they have received a number of inquiries in relation to this individual, they have not yet received formal communication from the Latvian authorities in respect of this case. An important element of the transfer process...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (17 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy 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 through naturalisation is a privilege and an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (17 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I can inform the Deputy that the applicants referred to created on-line Join Family (Non EEA national) visa applications on 29 March 2021. The supporting documentation and fee were submitted to the Visa Office on 10 May 2021. These applications are currently awaiting comprehensive examination. In accordance with the provisions under Point 21.1 of my Department's Policy Document on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána however it was not available in time to respond. I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (17 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: The application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy 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 through naturalisation is a privilege and an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (17 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was created online on 22 September 2021 and the supporting documentation was received by the embassy in Warsaw on 29 October 2021. The person referred to was previously advised by my Department that, if they have not already done so, they should contact the Visa Office and advise them of the urgent nature of their visit and submit any...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Office of the Inspector of Prisons is a statutory body, independent in its work, set up under the Prisons Act 2007. The Inspector's key role is to carry out regular inspections of prisons. The Office is required to inspect the twelve prisons in Ireland to examine the treatment and conditions of prisoners and staff. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (17 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the person concerned has obtained a first-time registration appointment via the Registration Appointment Booking System. They should attend as scheduled and present their passport and other required documents to facilitate their registration. Further details are available on my Department's Irish Immigration website at:...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (17 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184, 185, 186, 187 and 188 together. Under Section 4 of the Immigration Act 2004, an Immigration Officer must determine whether a non-EEA national should be granted leave to land and thus gain entry to the State. The Border Management Unit of my Department has responsibility for frontline immigration at Dublin Airport only. Other ports of entry are the...

Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to bring the Bill before the House. This is an extremely important Bill ,which will enhance the monitoring of convicted sex offenders upon release from prison, leading to increased public safety. I have no doubt that every Member shares my commitment to keeping our communities, and particularly women and children, safe from...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (16 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I thank Deputies for their contributions and the general support for the extension of these particular provisions. As we all know, these are extraordinary times. I do not need to say that to anybody here. With the extension of the Act until 31 May 2022, we are taking into account the fact that we are in an extraordinary time. I appreciate that many Deputies have alluded to the fact...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 Nov 2021)

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. This includes decisions regarding the deployment of Garda members and Garda units in Garda operations. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions. I am informed by the Garda authorities that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (16 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy 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 through naturalisation is a privilege and an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (16 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy 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 through naturalisation is a privilege and an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (16 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 455 and 456 together. My Department has responsibility for immigration-related matters, including the entry and residence conditions of non-EEA students, who are granted a Stamp 2 immigration permission, and continually consults and engages with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (16 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: The information relating to the number of deaths that have occurred among prisoners in the Midlands Prison from 2016 to date is set out in the table below. All deaths in custody are the subject to a Garda investigation and an inquest held in a Coroner's Court. The cause of death is determined by a jury on the basis of the information presented to the Coroner’s Court. As the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (16 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I recognise and acknowledge the crucial role frontline workers are continuing to play in responding to the threat of COVID-19. They work in a challenging environment and deal with vulnerable people on a daily basis. Their exceptional commitment has been particularly clear throughout the pandemic, during which they have been playing a key role in preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Peace Commissioners (16 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, Peace Commissioners are appointed by the Minister for Justice under section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act 1924. A Peace Commissioner is an honorary appointment and those appointed receive no remuneration or compensation by way of fees or expenses for their services. The powers and duties of Peace Commissioners consist primarily of: - Taking statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (16 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Probate Office is an office of the High Court and under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in its functions. Probate functions are also carried out by County Registrars at District Probate Registries in 14 provincial court offices, who are also independent in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (16 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: In response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted to my Department on behalf of the person concerned. A request for further representations was sent by letter to the person’s legal representative on 4 November 2021. All representations will be fully considered under Section 3...