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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (10 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Policy Document for Non-EEA Family Reunification contains a timeframe target which states that visa applications to join non-EEA national family members should be dealt with within twelve months of receipt of application. However, it should be noted that this is a business target which reflects the detailed assessment that is required to be carried out in relation to such applications....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Prison Service (10 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that there is no suspension of investigations in the Irish Prison Service. I am further advised that the Irish Prison Service continues to engage with investigators and provide assistance with the investigation teams.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (10 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: A response to the correspondence from the person referred to by the Deputy will issue from my Department in the near future. In the interim, I have set out some general information below regarding the naturalisation process, which may be of assistance. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Tourism Data (10 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: The information requested by the Deputy is not recorded by my Department. It was previously included on the Passenger Locator Form but was removed a number of months ago. Any historic data was deleted after 28 days. The Border Management Unit (BMU) of my Department has responsibility for securing Ireland’s border at Dublin Airport, in accordance with the provisions of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (10 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business 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 among the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (10 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 has provided the following update on this matter. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (10 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: Unfortunately, it has not been possible to compile the requested information 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: Prisoner Releases (10 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will wish to note that the legislative basis for temporary release is fully set out in the Criminal Justice Act 1960, as amended by the Criminal Justice (Temporary Release of Prisoners) Act 2003. All applications for temporary release are assessed by the Irish Prison Service on a case-by-case basis. There is no practice to release people prematurely as stated by the Deputy. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (10 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: The information requested by the Deputy, with regard to the number of full-time equivalent and part-time equivalent roles filled by my Department of posts at principal officer, assistant principal officer, higher executive officer, executive officer and clerical officer grades for the past five years and the cost to the Exchequer, is provided in the following tables. This information is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (5 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: Based on the information provided it is not clear which immigration permission the person currently holds to support their residency in the state for the last two years. Therefore, while I am unable to provide a detailed response, I have provided some general information that may be of assistance. As the person is an American citizen they do not require a Visa to travel to Ireland and visit...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation (5 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: I wish to apologise for the delay in responding to the initial Parliamentary Question from the Deputy. The Irish Prison Service is committed to the provision of safe, secure and humane custody for people who are sent to prison in this State and the Deputy will be aware of their outstanding record of safeguarding those in their care during the current pandemic. The Chaplaincy Service is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (5 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the way the Immigration Service of my Department conducts its business. All operational decisions taken during this time are in line with Government and public health advice. There was a temporary suspension on the acceptance of some visa application, including join-family applications, introduced in March 2020. The Immigration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (5 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: There are approximately 21,300 citizenship applications on hand in my Department at various stages of processing within the system, ranging from those just received, to those where a decision has been made but where it has not been possible to hold a ceremony. 5,378 of these applications are over 24 months in process since the application was first submitted. Over 80% of these applications...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (5 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána as at 31 October 2020 is 14,549 with an average age of 40. The Deputy may further wish to note that the average age for a Garda is 38, Sergeant is 46, Inspector is 48, Superintendent is 52, Chief Superintendent is 54 and Acting Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner is 57.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (5 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 9 April 2018. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. If any further documentation is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (5 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: An application for residence in this State as a family member of an EU citizen was submitted by the person concerned on 12 September 2019, under the provisions of the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015 and EU Directive 2004/38/EC. This application is still under consideration. A letter issued on 21 September 2020, and also re-issued on 2 November 2020, to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (5 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: In order to maintain full confidentiality, it is not my Department's practice to comment on whether an application for international protection has been made in the State or to comment on recommendations made in respect of any application. The staff of the Chief International Protection Officer and International Protection Officers are independent by law in the exercise of their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (5 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: An application for a certificate of naturalisation in relation to the person referred to is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether they meet the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (5 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and the deployment of resources. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Policing (5 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: 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 personnel among the various Garda Divisions. As Minister, I...