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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: I wish to inform the Deputy that the Data Protection Officer in my Department is at Principal Officer grade.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 702, 704 and 706 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 703, 705 and 707 together. As the Deputy will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. Further, the allocation of Garda resources is made in light of identified operational demands. This includes deployment of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reports (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: As I’m sure the Deputy is aware the O’Malley review was published on 6 August of this year and contains 52 actions with four overarching recommendations: 1. Promoting better awareness of victims’ rights legislation; 2. Promoting education about the meaning and importance of consent; 3. Improving inter-agency co-operation and exchange of information, especially in relation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. I can further inform the Deputy that the matters referred to in his question are operational and, as such, are a matter between the Commissioner and the Central Statistics Office. However, to be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: Applicants for family reunification under Section 56 of the International Protection Act 2015, have 12 months from the date of receiving their International Protection declaration to make an application for Family Reunification for their eligible family members, as set out in the 2015 Act. Every effort is made to facilitate applicants if an extension of time is requested to obtain...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 711 and 718 together. I fully acknowledge the important contribution that migrants have made to health and social care and other essential services in Ireland during the pandemic and beyond. Humanitarian factors, employment records and other elements are considered as part of the permission to remain process. Each case is examined in detail on its...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: The application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy, continues to be processed. If the person has a query in respect of their application, they should contact the Citizenship Division of the Immigration Service of my Department at: citizenshipinfo@justice.ie. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: The applicants referred to by the Deputy created on-line applications for Long Stay Join Family (Irish National sponsor) visas on 28 May 2020. Upon creating on-line visa applications, the summary sheet must be printed and signed by the applicant and then submitted to the relevant Visa Office, along with supporting documentation and the relevant fee. Only upon receipt of the necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (24 Nov 2020)

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. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have made enquiries and the Courts Service has informed me that statistics...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Tribunals of Inquiry (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: The following table provides the information requested by the Deputy with regard to the tribunals, enquiries or investigations being undertaken currently by my Department, and the cost of each to-date. As the Deputy will appreciate, it would not be appropriate for me to comment on work ongoing by my Department in respect of a matter where a tribunal, enquiry or investigation has not been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, there are currently stringent controls under Irish legislation on the issue of firearm certificates by An Garda Síochána and the conditions under which firearms can be held. Section 5 of the Firearms Act 1925, as amended, provides for the reasons a firearm certificate may be revoked. An issuing person may at any time revoke a firearm certificate if...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: The person concerned was granted permission to enter and reside in the state as a beneficiary under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP) Humanitarian Admissions Programme (known as IHAP). The person arrived in Ireland on 7 May 2020 and is required to register their immigration permission with their local Immigration Office. On production of the required documents, they will be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Abuse (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: At the outset it is important to note that the Child and Family Agency, Tusla, is under the aegis of my colleague Roderic O’Gorman TD Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and who may be better placed to deal with the specific policies and training queried. Having said that and as the Deputy may be aware, there is no specific legislative provision...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Social Media Regulation (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, and as outlined in my response to Question no. 171, part of my Department’s initial response to the Covid-19 pandemic involved social media listening to ensure that the Department could react effectively to issues as they arose in relation to services being provided across the Justice Sector. This involved two officials at Executive Officer and Clerical Officer...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Orders (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service inform me that that applications under section 60 of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Advisory Group on the Provision of Support, including Accommodation to Persons in the International Protection Process, reported in October. The Group made a number of recommendations, including in relation to driving licences and bank accounts. The granting of access to the driving licensing system to international protection applicants is currently...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 726 to 734, inclusive, and Nos. 745 and 747 together. I acknowledge the Deputy’s concern and wish to take this opportunity to assure him and the House that this appointment was made in full accordance with the Constitution and the law. Judicial appointments are made in accordance with Articles 13.9 and 35.1 of the Constitution, by the President...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: The immigration registrations of the persons referred to by the Deputy have been completed. Any documentation submitted as part of this process was returned to them on 4 November 2020, by the Immigration Service of my Department. Significant demand accumulated during the four months that the Registration Office was closed earlier this year due to COVID-19. To assist in addressing this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Immigration Service of my Department has not yet received a new application for Long Term Residency permission (Stamp 4) from the person referred to by the Deputy. This person, however, has Stamp 4 permission to reside in the State until 25 February 2021. Further permission to remain beyond this date may be renewed by her local immigration office without recourse to the Immigration...