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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Climate Action Plan (29 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: My Department published its most recent Climate Action Roadmap in September 2024, which includes details of how we plan to meet Ireland’s Climate targets by 2030 in line with the Public Sector Climate Action Mandate 2024. Most initiatives are low cost or cost neutral as they target our ways of working to ensure that sustainability is being built into the decision-making processes....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (29 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: There are a series of procedural safeguards in place with regard to the treatment in custody and questioning of children under the Criminal Justice Act 1984 (Treatment of Persons in Custody in Garda Síochána Stations) Regulations, 1987, and the Children Act 2001. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the data requested is not captured in data fields as part of a record on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Regulations (29 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Criminal Justice Act, 1984 (Treatment of Persons in Custody in Garda Síochána Stations) Regulations 1987, as amended, provide a detailed statutory framework governing the treatment of persons in Garda custody. A key element of this framework is the requirement on members of An Garda Síochána, in carrying out their functions in relation to persons in custody, to act...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (29 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: It has not been possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (29 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1550 and 1551 together. Statutory provision in relation to the age of criminal responsibility in the State is set out in section 52 of the Children Act 2001 (as amended). The Criminal Justice Act 2006, which amended the Children Act, effectively raised the age of criminal responsibility from 7 years of age to 12 years of age and provided in general that...

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

Jim O'Callaghan: I can advise the Deputy that the application referred to was created on the 16 October 2024. The application was received in the New Delhi Visa Office on the 19 November 2024 where it awaits examination and processing. On 10 December 2024 the applicant was contacted for interview; however, based on the information provided the visa officer was not satisfied to approve and the application...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (29 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Government has invested heavily in the international protection process over the past number of years, resulting in a significant increase in capacity in both the International Protection Office (IPO) and the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT). This investment will continue. My Department aims to have recommendations made on all international protection applications as...

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

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1554, 1601 and 1667 together. It has not been possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

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

Jim O'Callaghan: Any person issued with a deportation order is required to remove themselves from the State within a specified timeframe and remain outside the State. A person who is the subject of a deportation order may be required to do any or all of the following under the Immigration Act 1999:present himself or herself to such member of the Garda Síochána or immigration officer at such date,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (29 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I recognise the significance and sensitivity of the coronial investigation process for loved ones of the bereaved, and that delays in coronial investigations can cause distress for families of the deceased. The coroner is an independent office holder, charged with the investigation of those deaths reportable to him or her by law under the Coroners Acts 1962-2024. The Department of Justice...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Common Travel Area (29 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: As the Deputy is aware, CTA is an arrangement between the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland which gives Irish and British citizens the right to move freely within the CTA. Additionally, there are associated reciprocal rights and privileges including access to employment, healthcare, all levels of education, and social benefits on the same basis as citizens of the other State, as well as the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (29 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to fight crime and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda organisation is central to this policy. The Garda Vote in Budget 2025 saw unprecedented funding of over €2.48 billion for this year, a 27% increase since 2020 which is supporting the continued recruitment of Garda members and staff....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (29 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1559 and 1560 together. Through the Programme for Government and the Youth Justice Strategy, I am committed to improving outcomes for young people at risk of a life of criminality through investment in youth justice services. The Children Act 2001 provides the legislative framework for youth justice in Ireland. The Act provides for a criminal justice...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Stardust Fire (29 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Following engagement with legal representatives of the families of the victims of the Stardust fire, the Government, last August, approved a two-phased approach to redress arrangements. The first phase focused on the families of the 48 victims who tragically died in the fire. It was developed in consultation and agreement with the families' legal representatives. It provided for a single,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (29 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Government is committed to the principle that everyone, wherever they live in Ireland, should be safe and feel safe. Building safe and secure communities across the country by investing in An Garda Síochána is a top priority in the Programme for Government. I want every part of the country to be a safe space for people to live and work in, and the Clongriffin area in Dublin 13...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts (29 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Public procurement is governed by EU and national rules and my Department ensures that appropriate procedures are followed for procurement activity. Departments are obliged to ensure that public procurement is discharged in line with the standard accounting and procurement rules and that contracts awarded represent best value for money. Public procurement practices are subject to audit and...

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

Jim O'Callaghan: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants, particularly considering the current processing times. I want to assure anyone who has an application for naturalisation submitted that the Citizenship Division of my Department is doing everything...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (29 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: My first priority as Minister for Justice is getting more Gardaí on our streets through increased recruitment. I am committed to building stronger, safer communities, and strengthening An Garda Síochána is at the core of that. We can see clearly that there is strong interest in a career in An Garda Síochána. In February the latest recruitment competition took...

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

Jim O'Callaghan: Firstly, I want to assure the Deputy I recognise the enormous contribution to the Irish health service and Irish society made by healthcare workers from outside the EU. At all times the staff of my Department's Visa Division process visa applications in an impartial and consistent manner in line with the relevant policy document. Without specific visa application numbers, I am unable to...

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

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1568 and 1576 together. While I cannot comment on individual cases, I can provide information on the Irish Prison Service Victim Liaison Service, which provides victims who have opted into the service with general information on the prison system. They will also provide victims with information regarding any form of temporary release; information...