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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: The issue raised by the Deputy now falls under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration. I will arrange to have the Deputy's question sent to his Department for their direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including operational matters and the deployment of resources. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps all operational deployments under continual review in the context of policing priorities, to ensure their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Government has introduced a broad range of measures and supports to respond to the needs of businesses that are experiencing difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular I am strongly supportive of the efforts being made by the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation to assist businesses. Some of the key supports announced as part of the Budget are: - VAT rate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (15 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: Decisions regarding the grant or refusal of visas are made in a number of Visa Offices overseas, in the Immigration Service Visa Office in Dublin, and at Embassies of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade which process certain visa applications under delegated sanction from my Department. The processing time for visas in each location is determined by a number of factors, such as the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (15 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 239 and 240 together. I am informed by my colleague the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport that Ireland supports the International Labour Organisation Work in Fishing Convention 2007 (No. 188), which seeks to ensure decent conditions of work in the commercial fishing sector. I am further informed that a provision is to be included in the Merchant...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (15 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Government is fully committed to addressing human trafficking in all forms, including through the provision of supports for victims of human trafficking and by educating the public to recognise the signs of trafficking and be aware that victims of trafficking can be found anywhere and can be hidden in plain sight. Addressing human trafficking in a holistic manner requires the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Driver Licences (15 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: The issuing of driving licences and learner permits to international protection applicants is currently being considered by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in consultation with my Department. While there are a number of complex legal and administrative issues to be resolved, work is ongoing in this regard. In relation to the ability of applicants for international...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Penal Policy Review Group (15 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: Penal reform is a priority issue for me as the Minister for Justice and Equality and is reflected in the current Programme for Government, which includes a commitment to establish a Penal Policy Consultative Council to advise on penal policy. I am pleased to advise the Deputy that officials within my Department are expected to have concluded an examination of how best to take the commitment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service (15 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Legal Aid Board provides legal advice and aid under the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995 and the Civil Legal Aid Regulations 1996-2017. Section 3(3) of the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995 provides that the Board shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, be independent in the exercise of its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made. I am advised...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Budget 2021 (15 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: The issue raised by the Deputy now falls under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration. I will arrange to have the Deputy's question sent to his Department for their direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cúirteanna Dúiche (15 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: Is é an príomh-mhodh chun forfheidhmiú ordaithe seilbhe cúirte a fháil, i gcás nach bhfuil an t-iasachtaí tar éis seilbh a thabhairt suas go deonach, ná ordú forghníomhaithe a fháil ón oifig chúirte (ar a dtugtar ‘habere’, nó ar a dtugtaí ‘habere facias possessionem’ san am atá...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (15 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: In order to maintain full confidentiality, it is not my Department's practice to comment on whether an application for asylum or subsidiary protection has been made in the State. An applicant for international protection status, or their legal representative, should contact either the International Protection Office (IPO) or the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) directly, as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (15 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: The issue raised by the Deputy now falls under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration. I will arrange to have the Deputy's question sent to his Department for their direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (15 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: The application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy, continues to be processed. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not only within the State but also at European Union level and it is important that appropriate procedures are in place to preserve the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (15 Oct 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. The previous application made in 2009 was closed in 2010 after requests for further documentation were not responded to. This person, however, currently holds a Stamp 1 permission to remain in the State valid to 2 June 2021....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Regional Aid (15 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has not granted any regional funding of this nature.

Financial Resolutions 2020 - Financial Resolution No. 7: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: Budget 2021 seeks to shield our economy and society through one of the worst crises in living memory. The Government's priorities in guiding the State through the pandemic are protecting the lives of our people and ensuring our economy can weather this storm. The protection of our people is the core of the Department of Justice and Equality's work and the record €3 billion allocation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (14 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 239 and 240 together. The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Civilian Staff (14 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including the training of its members and Garda staff. The Commissioner is also responsible for the effective and efficient use of the resources available to An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Alert Programme (14 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: Since 2017, my Department has administered a grant aid scheme supporting groups wishing to establish a community-based CCTV system in their area. To date, 29 applications have been approved under the scheme, involving approved grants awarded totalling more than €752,000. Eligible groups, including community groups and local authorities nationwide, can apply for grant aid of up to 60%...