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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Department cannot comment publicly on individual cases but I have passed details of this case to officials in my Department and it receiving attention. If a person applying for international protection has any concerns in relation to their accommodation, they can contact the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) directly via a dedicated helpdesk at . As background to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 737, 738, 740, 741, 742, 767, 768, 770 and 772 together. Pregnant woman in custody are provided with as much privacy as possible and are accommodated in single occupancy rooms. In accordance with Rule 17 of the Prison Rules, 2007 (S.I. No. 252/2007) a child may remain in the care of their mother in prison, until the child has reached twelve months of age. In...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 739, 743 and 771 together. I am committed to progressing and implementing policies aimed at increasing the use of community sanctions, reducing offending, diverting people away from the criminal justice system, and providing effective rehabilitation. Work is ongoing to address the specific needs of women within the criminal justice system. The Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: As the Deputy may be aware, my Department is unable to publish any information that would identify any person as being an international protection applicant. This is a separate matter to the law dealing with data protection matters more generally.? My officials and I are legally obliged, under Section 26 of the International Protection Act 2015, to ensure that the identity of any person...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Spiking is a serious offence with potentially devastating effects on victims. It is a crime under section 12 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997, which provides for the offence of administering a substance capable of interfering with the victim’s bodily functions. Where spiking is committed with intent to commit a further offence (such as sexual assault or theft),...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Cabinet provided approval on 17 June 2025 for the State purchase of the Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre for international protection accommodation. The purchase of the site is a key part of the Government’s strategy to develop a stable and sustainable accommodation system for people seeking international protection by moving away from commercial properties to State-owned...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Under the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including the recruitment and training of Garda Personnel. As Minister I have no role in these functions. There are many circumstances under which a Garda trainee may not complete training with their initial intake including, but not...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: It has not been possible to obtain the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Cabinet provided approval on 17 June 2025 for the State purchase of the Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre for international protection accommodation. The purchase of the site is a key part of the Government’s strategy to develop a stable and sustainable accommodation system for people seeking international protection, moving away from commercial properties to increased...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Forensic Science Ireland (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: As Minister for Justice, I am committed to ensuring that the Justice sector has the resources it needs and Government is continuing to invest in the agencies that support this goal, including Forensic Science Ireland (FSI). My predecessor secured an investment of over €300 million a year in capital projects for the Justice sector under the National Development Plan. This capital...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can inform the Deputy that, under the Non-EEA Family Reunification Policy, a dependent child of a Critical Skills or General Employment Permit holder, between the age of 16 and 18, is issued with a stamp 3 immigration permission and cannot work or engage in any business, trade or profession without an employment permit. However, it is open to them, after residing in Ireland for at least 5...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The primary purpose of vetting carried out by the Garda National Vetting Bureau is to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults. Vetting is carried out by An Garda Síochána in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 - 2016. I believe the many organisations whose work focuses on the safety, enjoyment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Assisted Human Reproduction (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Rules of Court set out how court cases must be processed in a way that is consistent, efficient and fair to ensure justice is done properly and without undue delays. The rule making authority for the District Court is the District Court Rules Committee established under section 71 of the Courts of Justice Act, 1936. The rule-making authority for the Circuit Court is the Circuit Court...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that this matter has been extensively reviewed on a number of occasions by senior management. The outcome remains unchanged and this has been communicated to the individual concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Strategies (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Given the wide remit of my Department and the many agencies under its aegis, it would be difficult to determine which of the many policies published by these bodies might constitute a national strategy or action plan as requested by the Deputy However, I can inform the Deputy that my Department does publish all strategies, action plans and other relevant documents on its website at: . ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I would like to assure the Deputy that this government is determined to stamp out hate-motivated crimes and that we are determined to protect vulnerable communities. Ireland was at the forefront of tackling incitement to hatred through the introduction of legislation, namely the Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act, in 1989. It is an offence to incite hatred based on a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: It is a central priority for me as Minister that our immigration laws are robust and enforced. The removal of persons who are involved in criminality and those who are a danger to society is a priority for me as Minister, my Department and the Garda Commissioner. My officials work closely with An Garda Síochána and the Irish Prison Service to ensure high risk persons are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration is empowered to revoke Irish citizenship granted by naturalisation in accordance with the provisions of section 19 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 (as amended). Revocation of Irish citizenship is only undertaken in the most serious of circumstances as set out in section 19. The loss of citizenship has serious...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (15 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can advise the Deputy that the number of prisoners in each prison and the number of prisoners who are serving sentences in the categories requested are outlined in Tables 1 & 2 which are attached. These statistics have been taken from the most recent snapshot of the prison population dated 30 June 2025. The Irish Prison Service publishes statistical information, including the daily...