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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that an inquiry under Section 42 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 was conducted by former Judge Patrick Clyne into the Garda Síochána investigation relating to the death of Mr Patrick Nugent in 1984. I can inform the Deputy that Judge Clyne completed his inquiry on 31 October 2020 and my Department received Judge Clyne’s report on 3...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: My Department is committed to implementing the key recommendations in the Expert Advisory Group Report to reduce processing times of both first instance decisions and appeals to 6 months respectively, as outlined in the White Paper to End Direct Provision and Establish a New International Protection Support Service, which was recently published by my colleague, Minister O'Gorman. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Dublin III Regulation determines which EU Member State is responsible for examining an international protection application. It is based on the principle that the first Member State to facilitate entry into the EU should be responsible for examining the protection application. The objective of the Dublin Regulation is to ensure quick access to asylum procedures and the examination of an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Voluntary Repatriation Schemes (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: My Department has not been able to identify any previous engagement with the organisation referred to by the Deputy. Our research into the matter is continuing and I will write to the Deputy directly when further information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Border Management Unit (BMU) of my Department is operationally responsible for immigration duties at Dublin Airport only. The Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) is operationally responsible for immigration duties at all other ports and airports in the State. The BMU has no responsibility for inspections or site visits to any airports including those referred to by the Deputy. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of all crime statistics. The CSO produces these statistics using data recorded on An Garda Síochána’s PULSE system and makes regular releases under reservation in relation to various crime statistics, including recorded and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: 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. Furthermore, the scheduling of court cases and the allocation of court business are matters for the Presidents of the Courts and the presiding judges who are, under the Constitution, independent in the exercise of their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: Any person whose application is being considered as part of the 4,000 qualifying applicants will be contacted directly by the Citizenship Division of the Immigration Service of my Department so that they may engage with the process. The application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed and will be submitted to me for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware the Garda Síochána Act 2005 provides that the Garda Commissioner is the accounting officer for An Garda Síochána and is responsibile for the management and the administration of An Garda Síochána, including assessing the accommodation requirements of the Garda organisation. I as Minister have no role in these decisions. I am informed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Meetings (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: My thoughts, and the thoughts of the Government, are with the family and friends of the person concerned at this extremely distressing time, and as they contend with such a profound and tragic loss. While matters relating to the interests of Irish citizens in other jurisdictions are more properly dealt with by my colleague, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, I understand that this case is a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: Justice Plan 2021 commits to publishing the independent research study on Familicide and Domestic Homicide Reviews and to outlining the next steps. This work is an important part of our plan to build a justice system that works for everyone. I expect to receive the report of the study in the coming weeks and will subsequently publish it. This independent study commissioned by my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Communications (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Irish Sign Language (ISL) Act 2017 recognises the right of members of the deaf community to use ISL as their native language and to use, develop and preserve it. My Department, which previously had responsibility for disability inclusion policy, was instrumental in the development of the Act and remains committed to its full implementation across all our relevant agencies. At...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: I wish to advise the Deputy that details of Acts falling under my Department which have been signed into law but have not been commenced yet, for the timeframe of 2015 to-date, are provided in the following table. Relevant Act Details Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 Section 177, which amends Section 2 of the Adoptive Leave Act 1995, has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: I can inform the Deputy that an Expert Review Group has been established to examine the issue of Garda Recruitment, Entry Pathways and Recruit Education. This review is a commitment under A Policing Service for our Future, the Government’s Implementation Plan for the recommendations in the Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland. The Group will examine a variety...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, as part of the recently launched Justice Plan 2021, we have committed to ‘Strengthening community safety, reduce reoffending, support victims and combat domestic sexual and gender based violence’. It commits to placing victims at the centre of our criminal justice system and working to remove the fear that many victims have of coming forward to report...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commissions of Investigation (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy has requested a tabular breakdown of correspondence received from the Hickson Commission of Investigation. My Department is in contact with the Hickson Commission of Investigation on an ongoing basis regarding various administrative supports and requirements such as payment requests, as well as other ad-hoc issues that may arise for the Commission. As the Deputy will appreciate, to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Stardust Fire (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: The Government is committed to ensuring that the Stardust inquests will proceed as soon as it is safe to do so, having regard to public health guidelines. Extensive work has already been undertaken towards this end. Government funding of up to €8m has been allocated for the new inquests to cover a number of areas including legal aid for families. A bespoke courtroom has been built...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: It has not been possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy within the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy to provide this information as soon as it is available.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised)
Vote 44 - Data Protection Commission (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: I thank the committee for inviting me to this meeting. I am seeking its approval for the Revised Estimates for the justice sector Vote group to provide for much-needed expenditure across the sector. The Estimates provide for gross expenditure of approximately €3 billion across six Votes in the justice sector, €2.746 billion of which is current expenditure and €258...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised)
Vote 44 - Data Protection Commission (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: I will have to get a breakdown for the initial questions on pay and pensions. I will need a moment to get this. I will do the same for the question on clothing and accessories. I am unsure how often this happens but I know there is a request at the moment for new uniforms. We are looking at that as part of the overall request later on in the year. I will come back to the Chairman...