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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (4 Feb 2021)

Helen McEntee: I have requested information from the Garda Commissioner in relation to this matter but it was unfortunately 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: Community Alert Programme (4 Feb 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, the Department of Justice has for many years provided funding for the employment and associated costs of the national Community Alert Programme, including the employment of regional Development Officers. These Development Officers provide support to Community and Text Alert schemes and offer advice on how to establish new schemes. This year, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (4 Feb 2021)

Helen McEntee: I recognise and acknowledge the crucial role frontline workers are continuing to play in responding to the threat of COVID-19. They work in a challenging environment and deal with vulnerable people on a daily basis. Their exceptional commitment has been particularly clear throughout the pandemic, during which they have been playing a key role in preventing the spread of the COVID-19...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (4 Feb 2021)

Helen McEntee: I understand that the Deputy's question relates to the international protection process and the determination of applications made by LGBTQ+ people. I can advise the Deputy that in this regard there is a statutory framework governing the international protection process in Ireland, which includes refugee status determination (under the UN Geneva Convention) and subsidiary protection...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (4 Feb 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, community-based CCTV is governed by section 38(3)(c) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 and the Garda Síochána (CCTV) Order 2006. This legal framework requires that any proposed community CCTV scheme must: - be approved by the local Joint Policing Committee, - have the prior support of the relevant Local Authority, which must also...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (4 Feb 2021)

Helen McEntee: It is clear to me that the effect of Section 252 of the Children Act 2001, as recently ruled by the Court of Appeal ruling in DPP v. E.C. and Media Outlet, is having a profoundly negative impact on grieving parents who are unable to remember their deceased children’s names or legacies in public. Being unable to speak publicly about how they want their children to be remembered is wrong...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (4 Feb 2021)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186 and 187 together. I have requested information from the Garda Commissioner in relation to this matter but it was unfortunately 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 Investigations (4 Feb 2021)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 188 and 189 together. The bombing of Belturbet on 28 December 1972 was an appalling and callous act of violence that claimed the lives of two innocent young people and injured others. The dreadful effects of this attack last to this day; the suffering of those who have lost what was most precious to them goes on. That the perpetrators of this atrocity have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (4 Feb 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, former Chief Constable Jon Boutcher heads up a series of ongoing independent UK police investigations and reviews into Northern Ireland legacy cases that are collectively described as the Kenova cases.  The Deputy will appreciate that the manner in which these police investigations and reviews are pursued is entirely a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (4 Feb 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and deployment of resources.  The allocation of Garda resources is made in light of identified operational demand.  This includes deployment of personnel among the various Garda Divisions.  As Minister,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 2021)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 551 and 552 together. The Minister for Health is primarily responsible for our overall national COVID-19 strategy.  The Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA) is the statutory body established under the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011, with responsibility to licence and regulate property services providers (auctioneers, estate agents,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (3 Feb 2021)

Helen McEntee: I recognise and acknowledge the crucial role frontline workers are continuing to play in responding to the threat of COVID-19. They work in a challenging environment and deal with vulnerable people on a daily basis. Their exceptional commitment has been particularly clear throughout the pandemic, during which they have been playing a key role in preventing the spread of the COVID-19...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Leave to Remain (3 Feb 2021)

Helen McEntee: The immigration case of the person concerned was finalised by the Immigration Service of my Department on 29 October 2019. Leave to remain in the State was refused and a Deportation Order was made. That Order was served on the person concerned by registered post dated 10 January 2020, which was sent to their last notified address. This communication was also copied to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Tests (3 Feb 2021)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 555 and 556 together. From midnight on 15 January 2021, all passengers arriving into Ireland by air or ferry are required to produce evidence of a negative/not detected RT-PCR Covid-19 test, taken up to 72 hours prior to arrival. Regulations under the Health Act 1947 underpin these new requirements. Under these Regulations, passengers are legally...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (3 Feb 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. Works in relation to Garda accommodation are progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the OPW. Further, the allocation of Garda resources and personnel are purely operational matters for the Commissioner. As...

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

Helen McEntee: There is a commitment in the Programme for Government to modernise our licensing laws and application processes and this is under consideration in my department. I understand the concerns that people have in relation to the purchase for delivery of alcohol products and I am very conscious of the detrimental effects of alcohol dependency on families and society. While there is no...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (3 Feb 2021)

Helen McEntee: I have requested a Garda report on the figures requested by the Deputy. I will write to the Deputy once the report is received.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (3 Feb 2021)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 561 and 562 together. I have requested a Garda report on the figures requested by the Deputy. I will write to the Deputy once the report is received.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (3 Feb 2021)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 563 and 564 together. I have requested a Garda report on the figures requested by the Deputy. I will write to the Deputy once the report is received.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 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...