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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (4 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed and assessed individually in line with the eligibility criteria set out under the Act. A determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria attendant to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Consultations (4 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: Bullying can come in many forms, but in public discourse it is usually about young people bullying each other. I think it’s important to point out that this generally requires a response within community and institutional - including schools - contexts, rather than an automatic resort to criminal sanction. The Government recognises that this is wider than simply a justice issue...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (3 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 distribution of Garda members between the various Garda units. This includes the number of members assigned to armed units. As Minister I have no direct role in these matters. As the Deputy has pointed out, An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (3 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: The coroners service comprises the network of coroners located in coronial districts throughout the country. Coroners are independent quasi-judicial office holders whose core function is to investigate sudden and unexplained deaths so that a death certificate can be issued. There are currently 38 Coronial Districts in Ireland. My Department has taken on full responsibility for the Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (3 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: The WRC’s Code of Practice provides guidance on best practice to organisations and their employees on the Right to Disconnect. It is not a question of organisations adopting the WRC Code of Practice but a question of working up their own tailored policy. As stated in the Code of Practice, employers should engage proactively with employees and/or their trade union or other...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Rights of Way (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: My colleague, Minister Humphreys, secured Government agreement on 21 September for priority drafting of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill, which will amend the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 regarding prescriptive rights of way. My officials have been engaging extensively with stakeholders and the Office of the Attorney General to frame the necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Staff (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: The appalling incident that the Deputy refers to should not be allowed to negatively impact the accessibility of elected representatives to members of the public. As the Deputy will appreciate, for good reason it is not the practise to deal publicly with security matters. Therefore it would not be appropriate for me to give details of the arrangements that may be put in place with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: When suspected victims of human trafficking are either encountered by, or referred to An Garda Síochána, they are provided with a wide range of services by both the Government and NGOs through the National Referral Mechanism. Supports available under the NRM include accommodation, medical care, care planning, legal advice and aid, immigration permission, police services, employment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, Supporting a Victim's Journeyis a detailed roadmap, which, when implemented, will ensure that we have a more victim-centred system that supports and empowers victims. It will give victims the confidence to engage with all services knowing that they will be supported, informed and treated with respect and dignity at every point and by every person they come into contact...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Council (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, the position is that the courts are, subject only to the Constitution and the law, independent in the exercise of their judicial functions and the conduct of any court case is a matter entirely for the presiding judge. Judicial conduct and ethical guidelines are the responsibility of the Judicial Council. As per Section 6 of the Judicial Council Act 2019, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is responsible, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), for the deployment of An Garda Síochána throughout the State and for the management and administration of Garda business, including the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. As the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Council (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, the Sentencing Guidelines Committee is the responsibility of the Judicial Council. As per Section 6 of the Judicial Council Act 2019, the Judicial Council is, subject to the provisions of the Act, independent in the exercise of its functions. Neither I nor my Department has any role in relation to the operation of the Council or its Committees. I am not aware of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Procedures (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I can inform the Deputy that a substantive response to Parliamentary Question No. 200 of 12 May 2021 was issued by my office to the Deputy on 27 July 2021. I have attached a copy of this response for the Deputy's information.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insurance Industry (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I am very much aware of the difficulties faced by many small businesses and consumers in relation to the cost and availability of insurance. Insurance reform is a key priority for this Government and is reflected in the Programme for Government, the Government’s Action Plan for Insurance Reform launched last December, and in the Justice Plan 2021. The Action Plan for Insurance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: In order to address the urgent health care needs with the Prison system, Budget 2022 has committed to the provision of over €2 million in additional funding for these services. This includes just over €1 million for psychologists and specialist mental health nurses in prisons who can work with prisoners to address mental health issues for all categories of offender. Decisions...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (2 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: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information asked for by the Deputy from the Garda authorities, who have advised that it is not possible to collate the information sought in the timeframe available. I will revert to the Deputy as soon as this information has been received.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Orders (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 728 to 731, inclusive, together. The Deputy will be aware that as Minister for Justice, I have no role in the making, variation or discharge of court orders in relation to guardianship, custody and access to children, or the imposition of conditions attaching to such orders. This is a matter for the courts, which are, subject to the Constitution and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Justice Plan 2021 and the Programme for Government commits to reviewing and modernising alcohol licensing. My Department has been actively engaged with the Night-Time Economy Taskforce looking at innovative approaches to support and develop a vibrant, diverse night-time culture and economy in Ireland. Reforming and modernising our licensing law is an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (2 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that the prevention and investigation of cybercrime is a priority for the Government and for An Garda Síochána. Budget 2022 provides over €2 billion in funding to An Garda Síochána. Since 2016 the budget for An Garda Síochána has increased by approximately €500m, or 33%. These funds are providing for continued investment in...