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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (3 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: The difficulties faced by Filipino nationals regarding their ability to obtain new passports at this time are noted by my Department. I recognise that this is clearly a very difficult situation for all involved. The Immigration Service of my Department is not in a position to provide assistance with obtaining new or replacement Filipino national passports and the issuance of same is a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Interest Rates (3 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: I do not believe that the issues raised by the Deputy are susceptible to being resolved by way of legislation from my Department. To be of assistance more generally, I have made enquiries with my colleague the Minister for Finance who informs me that the application of interest rate charges is solely a commercial matter for the board and management of each bank.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Communications (3 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: As set out in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), judges of the European Court of Justice are appointed by common accord of the Governments of Member States for a six-year term and judges are eligible for re-appointment. Member States are free to adopt their own domestic process for the nomination of judges of the Court of Justice. Article 254 of the Treaty on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (3 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: The initial application by the person referred to by the Deputy was refused because it did not include any documents in relation to their partner at the time of submission. A new application was subsequently submitted with the required documentation. This application has been successfully completed and the person concerned can expect to receive their new Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (3 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: To ensure that people do not fall out of permission during the Covid-19 pandemic, six automatic extensions of immigration permissions have been provided, the most recent to 20 April 2021. The renewal of permission is on the same basis as the existing permission and the same conditions attach. Periods of automatic renewal of permission at this time will count as reckonable residence for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Stardust Fire (3 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: In relation to the claims for historical costs relating to the work of independent researchers who carried out work on behalf of the families, I understand that these are the subject of civil proceedings instituted by the researchers against the Minister for Justice. Therefore, I am not in a position to comment further. The conduct of the inquests is entirely a matter for the Senior...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Correspondence (3 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: I can confirm that correspondence has been received in my Department from the person referred to by the Deputy. Given the personal nature of the matter, I will write to the Deputy directly to set out the position.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Data (3 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda Commissioner but unfortunately it was not possible to compile it in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly with the information requested, when it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (3 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, responsibility for the legislation underpinning the response to the Covid-19 pandemic lies with my colleague, the Minister for Health. The responsibility for the enforcement of current public health regulations rests with the Garda Commissioner. 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: International Protection (3 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: The International Protection Act 2015, recognises that international protection ends under certain clearly defined conditions. Sections 9 and 11 contain the respective cessation provisions for both refugee status and subsidiary protection status and set out the situations where an international protection status that has been granted comes to an end. Sections 10 and 12 of the 2015 Act set...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (3 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: I have requested information from the Garda Commissioner in relation to this matter but unfortunately it was not possible to compile it in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly with the information requested, when it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Transfers (3 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: I can inform the Deputy that three inward applications were refused in 2019. One was refused by the Sentencing state and the remaining two were refused as the sentences imposed by the Sentencing states are not compatible with Irish Law and would require a change in the current legislation to execute the transfer. The 2020 figures as requested by the Deputy will be made available on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (3 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: In line with a commitment under the Programme for Government I recently announced my intention to bring forward new legislation to combat incitement to hatred and hate crime in Ireland. This announcement coincided with the publication of the results of a widespread consultation process, which included in-depth consultations with various civil society and community groups, academics and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (3 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: Unfortunately, it has not been possible to compile the requested information in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Liquor Licences (3 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: Section 24 of the Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act 1961 provides that the Circuit Court shall have jurisdiction in all cases of applications for new on-licences. Where an existing on-licence has lapsed during the preceding five years, this provision also applies to the grant of a new licence. This is a necessary part of the checks and balances in place for appropriate licensing for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (3 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: Tackling domestic abuse and providing supports for victims is a priority for me as Minister and for Government. Since my appointment I have been continuously working with my colleagues and with our partners to ensure that we have robust legislation, policies and infrastructure that can support and assist victims and hold perpetrators to account. With regard to the specific information...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gender Recognition (3 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: The details provided by the person concerned in the correspondence to the Deputy indicate that the question centres on gender recognition and the manner in which applications for gender recognition certificates are recorded, rather than changing one’s name by deed poll. Gender recognition certificates are a matter for the Department of Social Protection, which is also responsible for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (3 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 5 February 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 for decision as expeditiously as possible. If any further documentation is required,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National Broadband Plan (3 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: As Minister of Justice, I have not engaged with National Broadband Ireland on any aspect of broadband provision in the past six months. I have engaged, through my constituency office, with National Broadband Ireland. However, it would not be appropriate to provide details of this engagement, which has been in my capacity as a member of Dáil Éireann, not as Minister for Justice.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Procedure Bill 2021: Committee Stage (2 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: We have examined this matter. We are all trying to achieve the same thing. Perhaps I am incorrect but my understanding of the amendment, as it is being set out, is that its effect would be to require a higher test for arraigning a person at the preliminary trial hearing. I do not believe that is necessary in this instance. It is being left up to the court, and it is appropriate that the...