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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants. I want to assure anyone who has an application for naturalisation submitted that the Citizenship Division of my Department is doing everything possible to progress applications as quickly as possible. It is important to note that no two applications are the same and some take longer than others to process. All applicants...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including all operational policing matters. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. However, to be of assistance I sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda Síochána is central to this policy. This commitment is demonstrated by the unprecedented provision of more than €2.35 billion to An Garda Síochána for 2024, which is allowing for sustained and ongoing recruitment and investment in new equipment and new...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: 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: Prison Service (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that the Irish Prison Service is working closely with officials in my Department to take steps to ensure a safe working environment for staff, and the safety and security of people in custody. They are also working to identify short-, medium- and long-term proposals to manage capacity issues in our prisons. In July 2023, I established a Prison Overcrowding Response...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: Any person wishing to travel to Ireland can do so through a number of legal pathways. Details of the various pathways can be found on the Immigration Service website at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/ It is important to say that all immigration avenues remain open for Afghan nationals, including visa and family reunification applications. Afghan nationals are visa required and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes all operational and investigative policing matters. As Minister, I have no role in these matters and cannot seek to direct the Commissioner in relation to them. I can assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to combatting anti-social...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: 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: An Garda Síochána (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), which includes all operational policing matters. As Minister, I play no role in these independent functions. Operation Táirge was launched in December 2023 by Assistant Commissioner, Roads...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes all operational and investigative policing matters. As Minister, I have no role in these matters and cannot seek to direct the Commissioner in relation to such. I am informed by the Garda Authorities Operation Irene is implemented every year...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes all operational and investigative policing matters. As Minister, I have no role in these matters and cannot seek to direct the Commissioner in relation to such. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that Operation Limmat was introduced...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes all operational and investigative policing matters. As Minister, I have no role in these matters and cannot seek to direct the Commissioner in relation to such. I am informed by the Garda Authorities that Operation Soteria concluded at the end...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, and I will contact him again when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: I would like to assure the Deputy that the Government is determined to tackle anti-social behaviour and its causes. The unprecedented allocation of over €2.35 billion for 2024 to An Garda Síochána demonstrates the Government’s ongoing commitment to ensuring Gardaí have the equipment, technology, facilities, fleet and, most importantly, the personnel they need to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: As you will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including the distribution of Garda members between the different Garda units and Divisions. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I can, however, assure you that the Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities and a strengthened,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy’s question seeks detailed information with regard to the Garda National Crime and Security Intelligence Service The Garda Síochána Act 2005, as amended, sets out the functions of An Garda Síochána, which include the provision of security services for the State. The Garda National Crime & Security Intelligence Service carries out a range of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, which includes all operational policing decisions related to the capacity of Garda units. Additionally, under Section 33 of the Act, the Commissioner determines the distribution and stationing of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National Security (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that the Government affords the highest priority to the State’s security. The remit of An Garda Síochána with regard to the provision of security services in the State, as set out in section 3A of the Garda Síochána Act, includes protecting the State from espionage. The Garda National Crime and Security Intelligence Service lead out on this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National Security (9 Sep 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1179 and 1180 together. Ireland, like every other democratic state, is not immune from the threat of violent extremism. Violent political extremism, including by violent far-right individuals and groups, is an area which An Garda Síochána monitors closely with a view to countering identified threats. The level of threat is kept under constant review...