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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (21 Apr 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 accordance with the provisions of the Act. A determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria attendant to naturalisation can...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: A response to the email referred to by the Deputy issued within 5 working days of its receipt. Appropriate authorisation, in line with GDPR requirements, as well as further information regarding the specifics of this case were requested so that further information and advice could be provided to the person concerned. To date, the required authorisation and requested information has not been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Justice Plan 2021, our plan to build a justice system that works for everyone, commits to publishing the independent research study on Familicide and Domestic Homicide Reviews and to outlining the next steps. Ms Maura Butler, who is a solicitor and has been a member of the Study’s Advisory Group since its establishment, is leading the work to complete this study. I would...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda National Immigration Bureau (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: From 2 December 2020, it is no longer necessary to provide a passport when renewing a registration although it is still a requirement for first time registrations. Any guidance, interpretation or changes to immigration policy or registration processes that impacts on the day to day registration of applicants is provided in writing to the Chief Superintendent of the Garda National Immigration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda National Immigration Bureau (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, the training provided to local Garda National Immigration Bureau officers in relation to changes in immigration law and policy is an operational matter for the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána. I have sought the information requested from the Garda authorities and will reply to the Deputy directly once I have received it.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: In response to separate notifications pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the persons concerned have submitted written representations to the Immigration Service of my Department. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 11 September 2019. 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. If any further documentation is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Investigations (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: On 28 December 1972, bombs exploded in three border towns, Clones, Co. Monaghan, Belturbet, Co. Cavan and Pettigo, Co. Donegal. The perpetrators of these bombings demonstrated a callous disregard for human life. Many people were injured and the bomb in Belturbet took the lives of two innocent young people. The bombings were fully investigated by An Garda Síochána at the time...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Procedures (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: 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. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made regarding court hearings. The Courts Service has informed me that they are compiling the requested data. However, it is not possible for the Courts...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: 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. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made regarding court hearings. The Courts Service has informed me that they are compiling the requested data. However, it is not possible for the Courts...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Procedures (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: 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. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made regarding court hearings. The Courts Service has informed me that they are compiling the requested data. However, it is not possible for the Courts...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: 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. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made regarding court hearings. The Courts Service has informed me that they are compiling the requested data. However, it is not possible for the Courts...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Sittings (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: 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. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made regarding court hearings. The Courts Service has informed me that they are compiling the requested data. However, it is not possible for the Courts...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: 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. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made regarding the up-to-date statistics on domestic violence cases issued in the Dublin District Court from 1 April 2020 to 1 April 2021 compared to the same...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Programme for Government commits to conducting an audit of how responsibility for Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence (DSGBV) is segmented across different government agencies and this important commitment is reiterated in the Justice Plan 2021 The audit has been undertaken by external consultants Mary Higgins and Ellen O’Malley-Dunlop in consultation with relevant NGOs and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1463 and 1464 together. I have established a Programme Board in my Department to oversee the implementation of recommendations of the Advisory Group on the Provision of Support including Accommodation to Persons in the International Protection Process, as appropriate and as relevant to my Department’s areas of responsibility. This includes...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1465 to 1472, inclusive, together. The International Protection Office (IPO) of the Immigration Service of my Department is absolutely committed to ensuring that all applicants have an equal opportunity to present their case, while adhering to measures to ensure the safety of all participants. Staff in the IPO have worked both onsite and remotely throughout...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Garda Commissioner is responsible for management of An Garda Síochána and for the allocation and efficient use of Garda resources, including deployment of personnel. As Minister, I have no direct role in the matter. I am assured however that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (21 Apr 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: Crime Data (21 Apr 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.