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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Projects (10 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 316, 319 and 320 together. My Department complies with the “Interim Guidelines for Use of AI in the Public Service” issued by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform in February 2024 and also with guidance issued to all Government Departments in June 2023 by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Artificial Intelligence (10 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 317 and 318 together. Neither my Department nor the bodies under its aegis have any projects underway with CeADAR.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Correspondence (10 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 321 and 322 together. My Department is committed to delivering high quality customer service to all of our customers, including members of the public. The approach of our service to customers is to be fair, friendly and sensitive and in accordance with the commitments and standards set by my Department's Customer Charter 2023-2025 which is published at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Surveys (10 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: My Department has not commissioned any specific surveys to estimate the amount of time taken up with administrative tasks, however, all aspects of our work are kept under review in order to ensure that operations remain fit for purpose. My Department has established a comprehensive programme of work to deliver on our ICT Strategy to replace legacy and manual processes with new effective...

Seanad: Prohibition of Advertising or Importuning Sex for Rent Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir Harmon a scríobh an Bille agus leis na Seanadóirí eile as labhairt sa díospóireacht inniu. I thank Senator Harmon for going to the effort of putting together this legislation. I commend her and the other Members in her group on using Private Members' time for the purpose of progressing the Bill. As somebody who was a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: 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: Public Transport (9 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: 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: Departmental Policies (9 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: This question would be more appropriately answered by my colleague the Minister for Health, who has legislative responsibility for this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Censorship of Publications (9 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 174 and 178 together. The Censorship of Publications Act, 1946, provides for a Register of Prohibited Publications. The Register in respect of books is in two parts and contains details of books which have been prohibited and when the notice was originally published in Iris Oifigiúil, which indicates when the prohibition came into effect. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 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: Victim Support Services (9 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Supporting all victims of crime, which includes those affected by aggravated burglary and car theft, is a priority for me as Minister for Justice. Under Budget 2025, €3,574,000 was allocated to promote and assist the development of support services to victims of crime. This funding enables the provision of services supporting victims at different stages of the criminal justice...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am advised that An Garda Síochána has had considerable success in reducing the prevalence of burglary through Operation Thor, which focuses on the prevention of burglaries and associated crimes, throughout Ireland, using strategies which are adapted for both rural and urban settings. Operation Thor actively targets organised crime gangs and repeat offenders through co-ordinated...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that as of 31 January 2025, there was a total of 712 Community Gardaí. In the interest of transparency, figures related to the Garda workforce are published on my Department's website. This information is supplied by An Garda Síochána, is operational and subject to change. These figures are regularly updated by my Department, upon...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (9 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Reforming our criminal justice system to make it more victim-centred is a central focus of our Zero Tolerance Strategy for combatting Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (DSGBV), which builds on reforms already introduced in this area, including through Supporting a Victim's Journey. The Programme for Government commits to working with An Garda Síochána to ensure a person...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Functions (9 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Under the Programme for Government, Securing Ireland’s Future, responsibility for the regulation of owner management companies (OMCs) and the Multi-Unit Development Act (MUDs) is to be transferred from my Department to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. I am advised that the transfer of functions will be completed within the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (9 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can advise the Deputy that the average processing time for applications under Section 56 of the International Protection Act 2015 is currently 18 months. Processing times can vary depending on the nature of the application, the documentation supplied, and the detailed and often complex assessment that is required to be carried out on such applications. I understand that people are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (9 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189 and 190 together. The term ‘cult’ is not legally defined in Irish law. Some of the types of criminal activity referred to by the Deputy could be addressed through a number of existing provisions in legislation. For example, where a group is engaged in financial exploitation, the Criminal Justice...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: A decision to grant ill health retirement rests with the relevant employer and is subject to an approval process which includes an appropriate medical assessment having been carried out by the relevant medical professional. In the context of the ill health retirement process at An Garda Síochána, the role of the Garda Occupational Health Service (GOHS) is outlined below. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána under Section 33 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024. This includes all Garda HR matters in line with obligations of An Garda Síochána under Section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014. I am advised by the Garda authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Electric Vehicles (9 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 193 and 194 together. Management of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in exercising their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and given the separation of powers in the Constitution. However, to be of assistance, I have had enquiries made with...