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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (24 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, the Criminal Assets Bureau is the State's designated Asset Recovery Office (ARO) and, as such, the matters referred to fall under the remit of the Bureau. I have contacted CAB for the information requested and, unfortunately, the report was not provided in time. I will write to the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (24 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: In line with the commitments given by the Taoiseach and I, it remains the case that deportation orders are not being enforced during the COVID-19 pandemic, except in cases where an individual may be a threat to national security or whose presence in Ireland would be contrary to the public interest. Furthermore, the Immigration Service of my Department has suspended the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (24 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: My Department is committed to implementing our responsibilities under the White Paper to End Direct Provision and Establish a New International Protection Support Service, which was recently published by my colleague, Minister O'Gorman. I have established a Programme Board in my Department to oversee the implementation of the relevant recommendations of the Expert Advisory...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (24 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that 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 decisions on such matters.  I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (24 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions.  This includes the provision of information on the courts system. In order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have made enquiries with the Courts Service, who have informed me...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service Staff (24 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that there are no plans at present to request the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to increase the mandatory retirement age for prison officers.  The retirement age for Prison Officers is set out in legislation in the Public Service Superannuation Acts.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge (24 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: Is féidir liom a dheimhniú go ndearnadh, de dheasca botúin riaracháin, iarratas ar eadóirseacht a cuireadh isteach le gairid ar fhoirm iarratais Ghaeilge a chur ar ais chuig an iarratasóir. Tá an rannán iomchuí tar éis bheith i dteagmháil leis an iarratasóir ó shin i leith; tá an tsaincheist réitithe agus tá an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Freedom of Information (24 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1257 and 1258 together. In 2006, the Department of Justice in 2006 established the Archives Advisory Group, which was chaired by Professor Mary Daly, College of Arts and Celtic Studies, UCD and included leading historians on modern Irish history. The Group advised the Department on the historical value of the archive records which it holds, or are under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Transport (24 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: It has not been possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy within the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy to provide this information as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Waiver Programme (24 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: The visa measures referred to by the Deputy are designed to support our current public health restrictions on movement, including into and out of Ireland. The travel restrictions and the measures introduced as part of the Government’s efforts to interrupt the transmission of COVID-19, mean that travel may not be possible and, even if possible, is not advisable unless absolutely...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (24 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, cyber security is primarily the responsibility of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), under the auspices of the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications. The 2nd National Cyber Security Strategy was approved by Government in late 2019 and published by the then Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment in December 2019....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service (24 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Legal Aid Board is the statutory, independent body responsible for the provision of civil legal aid and advice to persons of modest means in the State, in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995 and the Civil Legal Aid Regulations 1996 to 2017. Section 3(3) of the Act provides that the Board shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, be independent in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service Staff (24 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that as of 18 March 2021 there are 3,485 staff assigned to the Irish Prison Service.  A full breakdown of staff by Grade is set out in Table A below. I can also advise the Deputy that 1,675 staff have left the Irish Prison Service from 1 January, 2010 to 12 March, 2021. A breakdown per year of staff...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Protected Disclosures (24 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Protected Disclosures Act 2014 introduced the statutory protection from penalisation for people raising allegations of wrongdoing in the workplace. The legislation came into effect on 15 July 2014.  Since 2015, 56 allegations of wrongdoing in respect of the Irish Prison Service were submitted to either my Department or the Irish Prison Service. I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Prison Service (24 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will wish to be aware that the Irish Prison Service has a dedicated procurement unit in place that supports good procurement practice across the Service.  A significant proportion of procurement is managed centrally from Prison Service headquarters. A broad range of goods and services are procured which includes, catering goods, utilities, capital works, maintenance,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs in Prisons (24 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: Addressing both the demand for and supply of illegal drugs remains a priority for the Irish Prison Service.  A new strategy containing actions aimed at reducing the supply and demand for illegal drugs in prisons is being finalised and will be published by the end of Quarter 2 of this year. I am informed by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that it is not possible to collate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Data (24 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, responsibility for policing the current public health regulations rests with the Garda Commissioner. Further, responsibility for the legislation underpinning the public health response lies with my colleague, the Minister for Health. An Garda Síochána continue to use the 'Four E's' approach in line with their strong tradition of community...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Passport Services (24 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 22 December 2020. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Responsibilities (24 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Minister for Justice is provided with Garda transport and drivers, for security reasons.  During the period of my maternity leave, this support will be available to Minister Humphreys as Minister for Justice. I will not have access to Garda transport or Garda drivers during this time.   The two people appointed as my special advisers will remain in the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Capital Expenditure Programme (24 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that my Department has received an application for funding from the organisation concerned and will shortly be making direct contact with that organisation to see how the Department might be able to assist with their accommodation needs.