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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (30 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: In 2015, as part of Ireland's response to the migration crisis in central and southern Europe, the Government established the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP). Under this programme, the Government committed to accepting up to 4,000 people into the State, primarily through a combination of the EU Relocation Programme and the UNHCR's Refugee Resettlement Programme.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (30 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1017 and 1018 together. 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 the deployment of resources.  As Minister, I have no role in these matters.  I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Transport (30 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by the Garda authorities that the current contract for the purchase of executive vehicles expired in March 2020, the Office of Government Procurement is currently completing a tender competition.  Consequently it would not be appropriate to detail the purchase price of ministerial vehicles in case this may prejudice the tender completion.  I am also informed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Correspondence (30 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: My Department has a clear policy in which staff are directed not to use third-party or web-based email accounts to send or receive Departmental information, not least because the method is much less secure than Departmental systems. Thus it is not the standard practice amongst officials within my Department, nor is it my standard practice nor that of my advisors, to use personal email...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Meetings (30 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: Since the formation of the Government on 27 June 2020 Minister Helen McEntee has had 54 meetings and Minister for State Charlie McConalogue has had 18 meetings. Minister Helen McEntee 29 June 2020 14:00Cabinet meeting 30 June 2020 11:00Video Conference  (Department of Foreign Affairs) 18:00Party related meeting 03 July 2020 10:00Fine Gael meeting 11:00COVID Cabinet Committee meeting...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Advisers (30 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: On the commencement of every Dáil, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform issues guidelines setting out the arrangements for the staffing of Ministerial Offices. The appointment of Special Advisers is subject to section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. The Guidelines for the 33rd Dáil, which incorporate the principles of section 11 of the PMSA Act, are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Prison Service (30 Jul 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 is under consideration and I can confirm to the Deputy that I have written directly to the person...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (30 Jul 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: Legal Services Regulation (30 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1025 to 1032, inclusive, together. The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) was established on 1 October 2016 under the Legal Services Regulation Act of 2015. The Act was one of our national undertakings in support of structural reform, national competitiveness and economic recovery under the EU/IMF/ECB Memorandum of Understanding on Specific...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Advisers (30 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: On the commencement of every Dáil, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform issues guidelines setting out the arrangements for the staffing of Ministerial Offices. The appointment of Special Advisers is subject to section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. The Guidelines for the 33rd Dáil, which incorporate the principles of section 11 of the PMSA Act, are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Assets Bureau (30 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, all funds collected by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) in the course of its activities are returned to the Exchequer for the benefit of the Central Fund, in accordance with the relevant legislation. I have been informed by the Garda Authorities that the following table sets out monies returned to the Exchequer by the Bureau, under section 4(1) /...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents (30 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1035 and 1036 together. I can inform the Deputy that road safety remains a high priority for An Garda Síochána and for my Department, working closely in cooperation with the Department of Transport. Any serious injury or fatality is of great concern. An Garda Síochána is responsible for collating information regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (30 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1037 and 1038 together. As the Deputy is aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes responsibility for personnel and human resources matters.  I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that there is a variety of supports in place for members to assist them in dealing with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (30 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: It is intended to bring forward legislation that will contain proposals to update the law relating to the sale, supply and consumption of alcohol in licensed premises and registered clubs, by replacing both the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2018 and the Registration of Clubs Acts 1904 to 2008 with streamlined provisions more suited to modern conditions. These legislative...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (30 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management and control of An Garda Síochána and for the effective and efficient use of Garda resources.  Further, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.  Works in relation to Garda accommodation are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (30 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that 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. I have requested information from An Garda Síochána on the matter raised and will write directly to the Deputy when it is received.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Issues (30 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: The United Kingdom left the European Union at midnight (CET) on 31 January 2020, on the basis of the Withdrawal Agreement. This Agreement includes a transition period, which is due to last until at least 31 December 2020. During the transition period, EU rules and regulations will continue to apply to the United Kingdom and its citizens who will still benefit from the Freedom of Movement...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (30 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) function of my Department examines each case of an undocumented or illegal person in the State on a case-by-case basis and has consistently urged anyone in this position to come forward if they wish to apply to regularise their position in the State.  A pragmatic approach is taken in relation to each case, which is considered on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (30 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Government is committed to taking action to tackle the non-consensual distribution of intimate images. I am conscious of the deeply harmful effects which behaviours and actions such as those referred to can have on those affected. A Private Members Bill sponsored by Deputy Brendan Howlin , the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017, provided for many of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (30 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: Today, 30 July, is World Day against Trafficking in Persons. Trafficking in persons is a crime and a serious human rights violation.  Addressing this crime is an ongoing challenge and the Government is committed to further legislation to combat human trafficking and people smuggling as well as to implementation of a comprehensive strategy to combat trafficking of women and girls. ...