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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Middle East (29 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: In common with the position for all non-EU nationals, entry to the State by Palestinian nationals is subject to the existing legal immigration pathways. It is possible to apply for a visa and for permission to remain in Ireland based on a variety of different reasons, including employment, education or a family relationship. Details of these legal pathways can be found on the Immigration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Middle East (29 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: In common with the position for all non-EU nationals, entry of Palestinian nationals must be undertaken though the existing legal immigration pathways. It is possible to apply for a visa and for permission to remain in Ireland based on a variety of different reasons, including employment, education or a family relationship. Details of these legal pathways can be found on the Immigration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (29 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Department does not collate data over time with respect to the number of Irish citizens living in International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) accommodation. A small number of Irish citizens are resident in IPAS who are, in the main, children who had an Irish citizen parent at the time of their birth.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (29 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. Section 15 of the Act sets out the statutory conditions that must be fulfilled for a certificate of naturalisation to be granted. In general, applicants are required to have 5 years reckonable residence in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (29 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: It has not been possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly once further examination of the available records has concluded.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (29 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1963 and 1964 together. I can advise the Deputy that the requirements for which countries are visa required to come to Ireland are kept under regular review in consultation with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. There are a number of other factors that also must be taken into consideration when any change to the visa regime is contemplated so that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (29 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: In relation to the details supplied by the Deputy, officials in my Department have noted the concern expressed and are giving this attention. Concerns from particular individuals or those advocating on their behalf may be emailed to the IPAS Helpdesk [ipasinbox@justice.ie] at any time for the attention of the IPAS Resident Welfare Team. In relation to this particular property, room...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Middle East (29 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can assure the Deputy that I am acutely aware of the grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza and my Department has worked closely with colleagues in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to ensure a coordinated national response to this volatile and evolving situation. Visa applications from Palestine are received by the Embassy of Ireland in Tel Aviv who process certain visa applications...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (29 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that this matter has been extensively reviewed on a number of occasions by senior management. The outcome remains unchanged and this has been communicated to the individual concerned. As Minister I can confirm that while I have been briefed on this matter, I cannot comment on the detail of individual cases.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (29 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can advise the Deputy that the application referred to was created on 12 April 2025. Supporting documentation was received in the Tel Aviv office on 14 April 2025 where it awaits examination and processing. I can assure the Deputy that I am acutely aware of the grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza and my Department has worked closely with colleagues in the Department of Foreign Affairs and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Emergency Accommodation (29 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: My Department's International Protection Procurement Service (IPPS) has not received an offer of accommodation at this location and is not currently examining this property for use as international protection accommodation.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (29 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I understand that the Deputy has been in contact with my Department's Immigration Oireachtas service and that the Certificate of Naturalisation has re-issued to the person concerned by registered post.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (29 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1975 together. I understand the Deputy has clarified that his question relates to matters relating to the citizenship online application portal. I have been informed that a small number of citizenship applications were impacted by a technical error with this system, and that this is in the process of being rectified. In cases...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Legal Cases (29 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1976 to 1982, inclusive, together. It has not been possible to collate the information requested in the timeline provided. I will forward the information directly to the Deputy when it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Dublin Airport Authority (29 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including all operational policing matters like the recording of incidents and the management of Garda IT systems. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions and am unable to direct the Commissioner in any operational decisions. However, to be of assistance I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (29 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The management of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in exercising their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and given the separation of powers in the Constitution. Interpretation services are an operational matter for the Courts Service. Therefore, I have referred your question...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (29 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am advised by the Garda authorities that data on nationality and ethnicity is not widely collated on PULSE and is not considered suitable for publication. This is in line with the policy followed by the Central Statistics Office, which does not compile statistics on the nationality or ethnicity of suspected offenders.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (29 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am advised by the Garda authorities that data on nationality and ethnicity is not widely collated on PULSE and is not considered suitable for publication. This is in line with the policy followed by the Central Statistics Office, which does not compile statistics on the nationality or ethnicity of suspected offenders. An Garda Síochána have provided information on the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (29 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The management of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in exercising their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and given the separation of powers in the Constitution. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (29 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: It is a priority for my Department to have recommendations made on all international protection applications as soon as possible. This gives status to those who are entitled to international protection to rebuild their lives here, while also ensuring faster decision making in respect of those who do not meet the criteria. There has been a significant increase in investment into the...