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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: European Court of Justice Rulings (14 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: The judgment of the European Court of Justice in Case C-335/17 relates to a request for a preliminary ruling under Article 267 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union from the Varhoven Kasatsionen Sad (Supreme Court of Cassation, Bulgaria). The request for a preliminary ruling was made in relation to the interpretation of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003 of 27 November 2003...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Legislation (14 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: First and in relation to Council Framework Decision 2008/829/JHA on the cross-border recognition of decisions on supervision measures as an alternative to provisional detention, I can inform the Deputy that transposition is well advanced through the drafting and publication of the Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Bill 2019 ("the 2019 Bill"). The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (14 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Government is advising against non-essential travel until further notice and anyone entering the State is required to self-isolate for 14 days. All passengers are also required to complete a mandatory Public Health Passenger Locator Form on arrival. From Monday 22 June 2020, my Department has resumed the acceptance of visa applications in our Dublin office as well as in seven locations...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (14 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: I can confirm that Deportation Orders were signed in respect of the persons concerned and they were removed from the State in 2012. On 9 August 2018, representations were received from the persons concerned pursuant to Section 3(11) of the Immigration Act, 1999, (as amended) seeking to revoke the Deportation Orders. These representations were fully considered and the earlier decision to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (14 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. Further, the allocation of Garda resources is made in light of identified operational demand. This includes deployment of personnel among the various Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Inspector of Prisons (14 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Inspector of Prisons, whose independence in the exercise of her functions is provided for by law, plays a vital role in ensuring effective independent oversight of our prison system. The main function of the Inspector of Prisons is to carry out regular inspections of prisons and places of detention in Ireland. The Inspector also investigates deaths of prisoners in custody and has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (14 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. Further, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the allocation of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (14 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: The State already provides support for all applicants when making an application for international protection. There are specific arrangements for unaccompanied minors who are in the care of Tusla. International Protection applicants are required to attend for preliminary interview with staff of the International Protection Office (IPO). During this interview the applicant will, where...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Forensic Science Ireland (14 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, Forensic Science Ireland (FSI), an office of my Department, is the State's forensic analysis service and works closely with An Garda Síochána in the investigation of crime and presentation of evidence at criminal trials. FSI forms a crucial component of the State's criminal justice system and meets a clearly established public need by contributing to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Divisional Headquarters (14 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: I can confirm to the Deputy that the new Garda divisional headquarters in Galway and Kevin Street have both been completed and handed over to An Garda Síochána. I am informed by the OPW that Kevin Street Garda HQ was completed, occupied and operational in spring 2018. The final account was recently agreed for a sum of €31.51m ex VAT. The final account covers the building cost...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Divisional Headquarters (14 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: 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 therefore progressed by the Garda authorities working in close...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Information and Communications Technology (14 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for carrying on and managing the administration and business of the organisation as well as for the allocation of Garda resources, in light of identified operational demands. As Minister, I have no role in those matters. Record resources of €1.88 billion, as well as a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Building Programme (14 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: Provision of safe and secure custody and dignity of care to persons in the penal system in Ireland is a priority for me as Minister and for the Irish Prison Service. Delivery of the Limerick Prison redevelopment project is a key part of ongoing work in relation to the prison estate and is reflected in the Prison Service Strategic Plan 2019-2022. I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Building Programme (14 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: Provision of safe and secure custody and dignity of care to persons in the penal system in Ireland is a priority for me as Minister and for the Irish Prison Service. I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that a major programme of work was undertaken at Mountjoy Prison over a 5-year period and completed in 2016, with the primary objective of installing in-cell sanitation, and ending the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation (14 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions. The Programme for Government contains a commitment to build a new Family Law Court building in Dublin and ensure that court facilities across the country...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (14 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: The ceiling for capital investment for the Justice Sector is €208m for 2021, and €216m in 2022. The allocations for 2023 have not yet been agreed with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. Increased levels of public investment in the Justice Sector are a critical foundation of the National Development Plan 2018-2027. Notable areas of capital investment for the sector...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (14 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: An EU Treaty Rights review application was received from the person referred to by the Deputy in December 2017 and is due to be considered in the coming weeks. This review is in respect of a negative decision made on an application for retention of a residence card as a family member of an EU citizen. The length of time it takes to process applications may vary depending on a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (14 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following are the approximate number of dogs reported stolen in 2019 and to the 30th June 2020: Year 2019 2020 (to 30 June) Number of dogs stolen 205 76 I am further advised that these figures are approximate as they are based on descriptions given on the PULSE system. As the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (14 Jul 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. I am informed that An Garda Síochána, Cork City Division is very conscious of the risks involved in a queuing system in view of social distancing concerns. The health and safety of the public...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Inquiries (14 Jul 2020)

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 when it is available.