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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (17 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification provides, inter alia, for circumstances where dependent parents can join their direct descendants who are non-EEA nationals lawfully resident in Ireland. The Policy Document sets out the criteria to be considered where such applications are made. Section 18.3 of the document, which is cited in the Deputy’s question, makes it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (17 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The person concerned is the subject of a transfer decision to the United Kingdom by the International Protection Office (IPO) of my Department, under the EU Dublin III Regulation, which determines the State responsible for examining a protection application. The transfer decision was subsequently affirmed on appeal to the International Protection Appeals Tribunal.   I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (17 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions, which include the provision of information on the courts system. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have made enquiries with the Courts Service.  The number of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (17 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 and 166 together. I have requested a report from An Garda Síochána about the issues raised by the Deputy in these questions. I will revert to the Deputy when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (17 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I have requested information from An Garda Síochána and the Courts Service on the matter requested by the Deputy and will write directly to the Deputy when it is received.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (17 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 168, 172 and 173 together. I have requested information from An Garda Síochána and the Courts Service on the matter requested by the Deputy and will write directly to the Deputy when it is received.  

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (17 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, the management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions.  This includes the provision of information on the courts system. However, in order to be of assistance, I have made appropriate enquiries and the Courts Service has advised...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (17 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I have requested information from An Garda Síochána and the Courts Service on the matter requested by the Deputy and will write directly to the Deputy when it is received.  

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (17 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: Garda Strength (17 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I have asked An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, and I will revert to her when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (17 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: My Department registers persons residing in the Dublin area only. The Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) processes all applications outside of Dublin through the Garda Station network. The Immigration Service of my Department works closely with the GNIB to ensure that we continue to focus on delivering high quality services to all of our immigration customers outside of the Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (17 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management and administration 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 under continual review in the context...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (17 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I have asked An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, and I will revert to him when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (16 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: An application for naturalisation in relation to the person referred to 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 in due course. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The persons concerned are the subject of Deportation Orders, signed on 20 February 2019, requiring them to remove themselves from the State and to remain outside the State. The enforcement of Deportation Orders is a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). Representations have since been received on behalf of the persons concerned, requesting that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 21 July 2009 and therefore has no entitlement to residency in the State.  This Order requires the person to remove themselves from the State and remain outside the State.  The enforcement of the Deportation Order is a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). Representations were...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Certificates (16 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed and assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act.   Statistics are not compiled in such a manner as to identify those applications where a certificate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (16 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy may appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management and control of An Garda Síochána. This includes responsibility for the allocation of all Garda resources and as Minister I have no role in these matters. However Gardaí have informed me that the allocation of resources is kept under continuous review, in light...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fire Safety (16 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: It is important to be aware that fireworks, because they are explosives, are regulated under national and EU legislation and can only be imported into the country under licence and stored and sold in accordance with the explosives law. Ireland has particularly robust laws governing the importation and use of fireworks.  The Deputy may be aware fireworks are classified into four...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cross-Border Co-operation (16 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, fireworks, because they are explosives, are regulated under national and EU legislation and can only be imported into the country under licence and stored and sold in accordance with the explosives law. Ireland has particularly robust laws governing the importation and use of fireworks which the An Garda Síochána have the power to enforce under the...