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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (13 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: My Department implements a policy whereby programme refugees, which includes IHAP beneficiaries, can apply for family reunification under the eligibility requirements and criteria as set out in the International Protection Act 2015. They can also apply for family reunification under my Department’s Policy Document on non-EEA Family Reunification. The Irish Refugee Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Rights (13 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: I am informed by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána intend to launch a new non-emergency Hate Crime Online Reporting system in the coming weeks. The reporting system is fully developed and user acceptance testing has been carried out. Following a public launch, with an accompanying explanatory video, the system will be available through the Garda website, www.garda.ie....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (13 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 706, 708, 709, 715 and 716 together. As the Deputies will be aware, former Chief Constable Jon Boutcher heads up a series of ongoing independent UK police investigations or reviews into Northern Ireland legacy cases that are collectively described as the Kenova cases. ‘Operation Kenova’ was the first such investigation and is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (13 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: The fees to be paid by an applicant for a certificate of naturalisation are governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 569 of 2011). The application fee, stipulated at €175, is payable on application for a certificate of naturalisation and a certification fee is payable on the issue of a certificate of naturalisation. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (13 Jan 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 virus. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (13 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is responsible by law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. I, as Minister, have no direct role in these matter. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Issues (13 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: On 24 December 2020, the EU and UK negotiating teams reached agreement in principle on a Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), which came into effect from the end of the transition period, 31 December 2020. The Agreement includes cooperation on law enforcement and criminal justice. In particular, the EU and the UK have agreed to establish a new framework for law enforcement and judicial...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (13 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Government is committed to driving down crime in all its forms, including serious and violent crime. To this end, An Garda Síochána has been allocated an unprecedented budget of €1.952 billion for 2021. More Garda recruits and more Garda staff means extra members of the service on the frontline and in specialist units battling organised crime groups, supporting victims,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (13 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: Parliamentary Question 525 of 20 October 2020 refers to the number of Gardaí by rank attached to each crime task force within Dublin as of 31 December 2019 and 12 October 2020 in tabular form. As the Deputy is aware the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and deployment of resources, and as Minister I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (13 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. In addition, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the allocation of Garda vehicles. As...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (13 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible, by law, for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including by arranging for the training of its members and civilian staff. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have contacted the Garda authorities who have advised that all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (13 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: The attached spreadsheet contains a series of tables that provide the details requested by the Deputy, in so far as is possible. In some instances it was not possible to provide data as to do so may allow individual applicants to be identified. Therefore, I have provided collated data on each of the headings where available. [] Due to the backlog of applications on hand it is not possible to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Services (13 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that addressing all forms of domestic abuse and sexual violence is a key priority for me and my Department. We are continuously working to ensure that we have robust legislation, policies and infrastructure that can support and assist victims and hold perpetrators to account. We are also working proactively to raise awareness in society about domestic abuse and sexual...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (13 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: In line with the clear commitments both I and the Taoiseach have given, no further Deportation Orders are being enforced during the pandemic, except in circumstances where there are national security or serious public policy concerns. My Department has consistently adopted a pragmatic approach in this area in the context of Covid-19. Transfers under the EU Dublin III Regulation are not...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Services Regulatory Authority (13 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: The provision of property services to consumers in Ireland is subject to a detailed legislative framework of licensing, regulation, monitoring and enforcement, under the Property Services Regulation Act 2011 (afterwards ‘the Act’). The Act also established the Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA), a statutory regulatory body specifically tasked with responsibility for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that the Irish Prison Service has put in place an extensive range of measures to prevent Covid-19 transmission within prisons, detect early any possible infection in a prisoner or staff member and prevent the spread of infection should there be a confirmed case. I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that as of 11 January, 2021 there have been 43 positive cases...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (13 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently two classes of Garda Trainees allocated to training stations; class 202 and 203. I am further...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reports (13 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: I wish to inform the Deputy that the report of the Drogheda scoping exercise carried out by Mr Vivian Geiran is expected to be delivered shortly. Despite the challenges related to the CoVID-19 pandemic and the resulting restrictions, Mr Geiran has been able to engage and meet with over 70 individuals, representing over 30 bodies in the area. My Department will arrange for publication of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bench Warrants (13 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including the allocation of Garda resources, in light of identified operational demands. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. As the Deputy will appreciate, difficulties in relation to the execution of warrants, including bench warrants,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (13 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there is currently one PSV Inspector attached to the Limerick Garda Division. 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...