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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (6 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 591 and 610 together. The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and deployment of resources. As Minister, I have no responsibility for these matters. I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (6 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 592 to 594, inclusive, together. As of 4 October 2020, there were 128 residents in the temporary accommodation premises in Bray, including 19 children living with their parents or guardians. There are 64 single people and 24 family units accommodated in this centre. Family units are couples or parents/guardians and children. The table below sets out the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (6 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Immigration Service of my Department received a proposal under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme Humanitarian Admissions Programme (known as IHAP) from the person referred to by the Deputy on 30 June 2018. The person concerned was informed, in letters dated 11 December 2018 and 22 January 2019, that the proposal could not be accepted for reasons outlined at that time, namely...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (6 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Dominick Street Complex comprises 30 apartments and 5 townhouses. Accommodation varies from 1-2 bedrooms with fully equipped kitchens, living rooms and bathrooms and on-site Wi-Fi. The units will be occupied over the coming weeks with families moving in over this period. One family will be accommodated in each unit, and there is a maximum capacity of 139 people in total. An initial...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (6 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: Ireland has welcomed the European Commission’s commitment to providing tools to clarify and support the application of data protection rules to children. The Commission also recommended that the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopt guidelines which are practical, easily understandable, and which provide clear answers and avoid ambiguities on issues related to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (6 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: The new accommodation centre in Galway City Centre was selected following a public procurement process, which was advertised through the Government’s procurement portal for the Western Region. While that regional competition has now ended, my Department is currently finalising the results of a similar process for the Borders Region. Upon completion of that process, all regions of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts (6 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: In respect of the Deputy’s question please see the enclosed table which sets out the expenditure by my Department in each of the years from 1 January 2016 to 14 July 2020 in relation to contracts awarded to the named company. Vendor Name 2016 2017 2018* 2019* 2020* Total CAMPBELL CATERING LTD ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (6 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 600 to 603, inclusive, together. I am very conscious of the impact that crimes like animal theft have on the quality of life for residents in local communities. Gardaí are working hard to tackle this, and all forms of criminality in our communities, to make them safer for all members of society. I am informed by the Garda authorities that An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (6 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: A Group to review the administration of civil justice in the State, chaired by the former President of the High Court Mr Justice Peter Kelly, was established in 2017. The Group will make recommendations for changes with a view to improving access to civil justice in the State, promoting early resolution of disputes, reducing the cost of litigation, creating a more responsive and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (6 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: I would like to thank the Deputy for submitting this question. I very much appreciate the devastation which is caused to every family impacted upon by such tragic situations. I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that there are protocols in place for Garda members to respond to reports of a potential suicide. HQ Directive 75/2014, the Hostage/Barricade/Suicide Incident Command...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Deaths (6 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that all deaths in custody are notified to An Garda Síochána, who investigate where circumstances warrant, in addition to the inquest held in the Coroner's Court. The cause of death is determined by a jury on the basis of the information presented to the Coroner’s Court. Moreover, all deaths in custody are also subject to an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (6 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: Significant demand accumulated during the four months that the Registration Office was closed due to COVID-19. To assist in addressing this demand, a new online system for the renewal of Registrations in the Dublin area was developed and launched on 20 July, enabling applicants to safely engage with the Registration Office without the need to attend in person at Burgh Quay. All renewals in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Bodies (6 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, Ireland is not participating in the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) which is being established by means of an enhanced cooperation procedure provided for under Article 86 of Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). The Member States participating in this procedure adopted the EPPO Regulation 2017/1939 in October 2017. Ireland retains...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (6 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 611 and 612 together. The Immigration Service of my Department captures the most relevant details relating to an applicant at the time a new immigration record is being created. Those details are comprised of the applicant’s full name, their date of birth, their gender and their country of nationality. The person will also be associated with the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (6 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to create new pathways for long-term undocumented people and their dependents meeting specified criteria to regularise their status within 18 months of the formation of the Government, bearing in mind European Union and Common Travel Area commitments. Ireland along with other Member States of the EU, has committed, under the European...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Immigration Service of my Department is actively considering the immigration case of the person concerned. I understand that there has been an ongoing exchange of correspondence between the relevant personnel of the Immigration Service of my Department and the person concerned in recent weeks in relation to the submission of additional information, documentation and clarifications...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (6 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), which has the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. An Garda Síochána has been allocated an unprecedented budget of €1.88 billion for 2020, as well as capital...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service (6 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Legal Aid Board provides legal advice and aid under the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995 and the Civil Legal Aid Regulations 1996-2017. Section 3(3) of the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995 provides that the Board shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, be independent in the exercise of its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and I am...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (6 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: Written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered under Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and all other applicable...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insurance Costs (6 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to consider changes to the Occupiers' Liability Act and the Civil Liability Act (duty of care) to strengthen waivers and notices to increase protections for consumers, businesses, sporting clubs and community groups. As an initial step in the process, my Department is examining international practice in the area of occupiers’...