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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Prison Service (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and as the Deputy will appreciate, a wide range of measures have been required to protect our prison population, in line with public health advice. The Irish Prison Service is continuing to work towards minimising the potential issues with the COVID -19 pandemic within the closed and high risk prison environment. Additional costs have arisen in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Protected Disclosures (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 came into operation on 15 July 2014 and my Department has a comprehensive Protected Disclosure Policy in place. The Policy was reviewed during 2019 and a revised Policy is due to be published in 2020. The Protected Disclosures Act 2014 provides protections for workers in both the public and private sectors against...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Correspondence (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: A number of complaints received by my Department from the named person are of a sensitive and confidential nature and they are the subject of ongoing independent investigations. It would not be appropriate for me to expand on the nature of these concerns. Recent correspondence received from the named person is under consideration and a response will issue as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: Under the European Communities (Reception Conditions) Regulations 2018, applicants in the international protection process who have not received a first instance decision within nine months from the date when their protection application was lodged, can make an application for a labour market access permission.  The permission is granted to eligible applicants for six months and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: It is a contractual obligation on all service providers of accommodation centres that a 28 day menu be provided and that residents are consulted on that menu. Menus must meet the reasonable dietary and cultural needs of the different ethnic groups accommodated at the centre and the reasonable prescribed dietary needs of any resident.  Menus must include a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The administration and management of An Garda Síochána is by law a matter for the Garda Commissioner. This includes responsibilities for matters including recruitment and training of members.  These are not matters for which I am responsible as Minister. As the Deputy will appreciate and in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and associated public health...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Data (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: Since the introduction of the European Communities (Reception Conditions) Regulations 2018, a total of 218 applications for a labour market access permission were refused from applicants who had already received a first instance recommendation from the International Protection Office within 9 months of the date they applied for international protection. In addition, a further 435...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 704 and 705 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 responsibility for these matters.  I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: Ireland strongly supports the principle of solidarity and recognises that assistance is required for Member States who face a disproportionate number of applicants and where incidences such as that which occurred in the Moria camp in Lesbos can cause additional hardship.  My colleagues Minister O'Gorman announced on 17 September a commitment to accept four unaccompanied minors...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 1 February 2019. The effect of a Deportation Order is that the person named on the Order is legally obliged to leave the State and to remain outside of the State.  The enforcement of the Deportation Order is an operational matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau. Representations...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I am informed by An Garda Síochána that the Garda Síochána Analysis Service have examined possible incidents of  ‘Prohibition on Publication’, ‘Contempt of Court’ and ‘Family Law’.  GSAS have also looked at offences, charges and summons that may reference Section 40 of the Civil Liability and Courts Act...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will recall that the information could not be obtained in the time available and I undertook to consult with An Garda Síochána and contact you again when the information was available.   The requested information for Parliamentary Question 930 has been received from An Garda Síochána and accordingly, please note the following;  The programme...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The administration and management of An Garda Síochána is by law a matter for the Garda Commissioner. This includes responsibilities for matters including recruitment and training of members.  These are not matters for which I am responsible as Minister. In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and associated public health restrictions, public access to the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I have sought the relevant figures from An Garda Síochána and will revert to the Deputy as soon as they have been received.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: There has been unprecedented investment in An Garda Síochána in recent years in support of the Government’s commitment to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country, in order to maintain and strengthen community engagement and provide reassurance to citizens and deter crime.  In total, €342 million is being invested in Garda ICT...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I have written to An Garda Síochána requesting a report on the information sought by the Deputy, and will revert when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Safety (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I have written to An Garda Síochána requesting a report on the information sought by the Deputy, and will revert when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Peace Commissioners (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that Peace Commissioners are appointed under section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act, 1924. The Office of Peace Commissioner is an honorary appointment and Peace Commissioners receive no remuneration or compensation by way of fees or expenses for their services. An application for appointment may be made by a person on their own behalf or a nomination for appointment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (29 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: Where a person sadly dies while they are being provided with accommodation by my Department, we work closely with the centre manager to assist the person’s next of kin, if known, in accessing the supports provided by the State, and to ensure that any other residents affected by the death are assisted in accessing the services that can support them.  ...