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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments (3 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: I have given a full account of all matters related to the filling of the Supreme Court vacancy during the Statements and Questions and Answers on Judicial Appointments held in the Dáil on 26 November last. During the debate, I informed the House, that in line with the Cabinet handbook, between 11 and 14 July I informed the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste, the Minister for Transport,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (3 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, community-based CCTV is governed by section 38(3)(c) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 and the Garda Síochána (CCTV) Order 2006. This legal framework requires that any proposed community CCTV scheme must: - be approved by the local Joint Policing Committee, - have the prior support of the relevant Local Authority, which must also act as data...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cyberbullying Issues (3 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: I remain concerned at the deeply harmful effects which cyber-bullying can have on persons who experience that or other harmful online behaviours. These experiences can be devastating for those affected. Harassment and abuse in any form, whether online or otherwise, is utterly unacceptable and has no place in Irish society. I am, along with my Government colleagues, fully committed to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (3 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: The person concerned has instituted Judicial Review proceedings on 10 October 2020. These Judicial Review proceedings are ongoing at present and as the matter is sub judice, it would not be appropriate for me to make any further comment at this time. Queries in relation to the status of individual Immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (3 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: My Department is currently finalising the amendment of the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015, to bring them in line with the ruling of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in the Chenchooliah case. As soon as the Regulations are amended and the appropriate procedure has been finalised, the Immigration Service will be in contact with the various persons and their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (3 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: As a person who was accepted as being a family member of an EU citizen who was exercising EU Treaty Rights in the State, the immigration case of the person concerned falls within the parameters of the European Court of Justice Ruling in the Chenchooliah case. In light of that situation, the Immigration Service of my Department has been engaging with the person concerned with a view to having...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments (3 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: Judicial appointments are made in accordance with Articles 13.9 and 35.1 of the Constitution, by the President acting on the advice of the Government. As with all judicial vacancies, a request is made to the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board (JAAB) for a list of suitable candidates for appointment and the names of all those who applied. The JAAB recommendations, along with any expressions...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (3 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: The permission to remain of the person referred to by the Deputy expired on 22 September 2019. This permission was granted on the basis of being the parent of an Irish Born Child. As this permission has lapsed for over a year, the person concerned should write to Unit 4, Domestic Residence and Permissions Division, Immigration Service Delivery, 13/14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, D02 XK70 and provide...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (3 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: The application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy, continues to be processed. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not only within the State but also at European Union level and it is important that appropriate procedures are in place to preserve the...

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (2 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: I thank Senator Bacik for the approach that she has taken and the fact that we are having a general discussion about this today. As she has rightly pointed out, we will meet within the next two weeks to look at the issues that have been identified here, the problems we have and how we can move them forward whether through legislation or other means. I look forward to working with the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (2 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 121, 122 and 125 together. Of the 469 Deportation Orders issued since the outbreak of COVID-19 in March 2020, there has only been one case where the person was deported from the State. Three further deportations have been enforced since March 2020. However, in each of these three cases, the deportation order issued prior to March 2020. The enforcement of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (2 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: It is not clear from the Deputy's question what piece of legislation he is referring to or where responsibility for this matter may ultimately rest. My officials will contact the Deputy directly to find out more information and to see if my Department can be of further assistance.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (2 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: A detailed consideration of all aspects of a person's case will have been carried out before a decision is made to grant permission to remain in the State or to make a Deportation Order. This includes a full consideration of their private and family rights in accordance with the European Convention on Human Rights as well as consideration of their work situation, among other issues. If a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (2 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: As a person who was accepted as being a family member of an EU citizen who was exercising EU Treaty Rights in the State, the immigration case of the person concerned falls within the parameters of the European Court of Justice Ruling in the Chenchooliah case. In light of that situation, the notification issued to the person concerned by letter dated 20 November 2018, has recently been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (2 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: The immigration case of the person concerned was finalised on 29 October 2019. Leave to remain in the State was refused and a Deportation Order was made. That Order was served on the person concerned by registered post dated 10 January 2020, which was sent to their last notified address. This communication was copied to their legal representative on the same date. This Deportation Order...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (2 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: A decision on the applications from the persons referred to by the Deputy for Long Stay Join Family (non-EEA national sponsor) visas is due to issue within the next two weeks. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Vacancies (2 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: There are three judicial vacancies in our national courts at present: 1 Supreme Court, 1 Circuit Court and 1 District Court. As I outlined to the House last week, it has been the practice to maintain a vacancy in the Supreme Court due to the reduction achieved in waiting times in that court in recent years. However, this arrangement is kept under review, having regard to emerging...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (2 Dec 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 the deployment of resources. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (2 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) is the responsible authority for official recorded crime statistics. These statistics are available on the CSO website at the following link: . For the Deputy's information, the following table shows the recorded crime offences for Blanchardstown Garda Station (which includes the Ongar area in the K district of the DMR West division)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (2 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: The person concerned made an application for permission to remain in the State as the spouse of an Irish national on 18 September 2019. To be fair to all applicants, applications are dealt with in chronological order. The Immigration Service of my Department endeavours to process applications as quickly as possible. However, processing times may vary due to a number of factors, such as the...