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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Travel Documents (3 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: Detailed information on the circumstances in which a person, who is not a refugee, can seek to sponsor a non-EEA national family member to join and reside with them in the State is contained in the Government's Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification. This information can be accessed on the Immigration Service Delivery website - . If the family members is a visa required national...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Data (3 Nov 2020)

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: Immigration Data (3 Nov 2020)

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: Immigration Data (3 Nov 2020)

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: Naturalisation Certificates (3 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: The fees in relation to applications for a certificate of naturalisation are governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Regulations 2011. The fees are in two parts - the current application fee is €175, payable when an application for naturalisation is lodged; and a certification fee which is payable when a certificate of naturalisation issues. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (3 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1087, 1088 and 1089 together. The parent, guardian or person who is in loco parentis to a child born in the State without an entitlement to Irish citizenship at birth, may lodge an application for naturalisation on behalf of the child, if and when the conditions for naturalisation are satisfied. This includes a requirement to have a total of 5 years residence...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (3 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1090 and 1091 together. 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. In terms of assessing whether a review of legislation is required in relation to the delivery of alcohol, it is essential that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (3 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: Entitlement to Irish citizenship is governed by the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. The Act distinguishes between the entitlement to citizenship by birth and descent and to the acquisition of citizenship through the naturalisation process. Following a referendum of the Irish people, the 27th amendment to the Constitution changed the situation in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (3 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy and will revert directly as soon as it is to hand.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: There are a number of points on which we can all agree. We can all agree we want to bring the virus under control, reduce the spread of Covid-19 and do so by working together. I do not just mean all of us in the House but each and every one of us in the country. I also think we can agree, particularly as we are now at level 5 and infections are increasing at the rate they are, that we...

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: I am pleased to speak in support of my colleague, the Minister for Health, on this important legislation. He has outlined the detail of the legislation and the intention of the Bill, which is the intention of all of us here, that is, to reduce the spread of the virus. Covid-19 remains a real threat to all of us and, in particular, to our most vulnerable citizens. This is a critical time...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic Violence Services (22 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: Some €2 million has been provided for victims of crime. That includes victims of domestic and sexual violence. On top of that, an additional €327,000 has been assigned to enabling those organisations to promote their services so that people know they are there. That funding is not intended to enable them to carry out the services. As the Minister for Children and Youth...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic Violence Services (22 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Deputy for raising an important current matter. We have seen how incidents of domestic violence have, unfortunately, been increasing in any event but have increased further since the onset of Covid-19. I am very conscious of that and it is the reason we allocated the additional funding this year. I thank the Deputy for raising this matter and I very much share his concerns...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gangland Crime (22 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: This is an area that we continually review. I cannot confirm at this stage whether it will be included in this particular legislation. It is important, however, that we ensure our legislation is strong enough, as well as providing additional supports such as financial resources and ensuring the Garda has the equipment and the technology it needs. It is also important that this type of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gangland Crime (22 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: I do not have the data to hand. Over the past few months, however, we have seen a downward trajectory in crime levels. We have also had successful investigations targeting serious and organised crime. On 13 October, 8 kg of cannabis, with an estimated street value of €160,000, was seized. On 10 October, as part of an investigation, €22,000 worth of cannabis was seized along...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Inquiries (22 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: At the outset, I offer my condolences to the family of the late Shane O'Farrell. I understand that he was an exceptional young man and his death nine years ago, at the age of 23, was a terrible tragedy. I note that the Deputy has raised this case a number of times and that she raised it previously with me in the Chamber. As she will be aware, a retired judge, Gerard Haughton, is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Inquiries (22 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: I am informed that it is likely that it will be mid-December, so I do hope we will receive the report then. That is the timeline that I will set and that I will ask the judge to stick to. The most important point is that the family get answers to their questions. The reason we have set out this scoping exercise first is to see whether a public inquiry would bring about those answers for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Inquiries (22 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: It is difficult for me to pre-empt what may or may not be in this report but I have every confidence that Judge Haughton will carry out his work, will take all of the information and the evidence that is available to him and will come to a decision and include that in the report by the end of the year. I again offer my condolences to the family of Shane O'Farrell and I will work with them,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gangland Crime (22 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: I know this is an issue in which the Deputy has taken a great interest. I am determined that organised crime must not take hold in our communities. The Government and An Garda Síochána are united in our resolve to relentlessly target organised crime at all levels and to send a clear message to criminals that we will take all necessary actions to stop them, to bring them to justice...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legislative Reviews (22 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Deputy for raising this important question. The principal aim of the changes made by Part 4 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017, was to provide additional protection to those involved in prostitution, especially for those that are particularly vulnerable and are victims of human trafficking. Among the changes made was to remove those who offer their services as a...