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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (11 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2018, known as the Clancy Amendment, provides for penalties to be imposed on car owners who allow their vehicles to be used by an unaccompanied learner driver. The law provides for fines to be levied in such cases and gives Gardaí the power to seize their cars if being driven by unaccompanied drivers. The Garda authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (11 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: It is not clear from the Deputy's question the prosecutions or specific offences he is referring to. However, as the Deputy is aware, the decision about whether or not to prosecute a person, and for what crime, is entirely a matter for the Director of Public Prosecutions and I, as Minister, have no role in such matters.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (11 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy is aware, the decision about whether or not to prosecute a person, and for what crime, is entirely a matter for the Director of Public Prosecutions and I, as Minister, have no role in such matters. As the Deputy will appreciate, matters relating to animal welfare are not under my remit as Minister for Justice. I understand that the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (11 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, An Garda Síochána is responsible for policing the public health regulations made under the Health Act 1947. An Garda Síochána continue to use the 'Four E's' approach in line with their strong tradition of community policing and policing by consent. This sees Garda members engage with, encourage and educate members of the public on public...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (11 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, An Garda Síochána is responsible for policing the public health regulations made under the Health Act 1947. An Garda Síochána continue to use the 'Four E's' approach in line with their strong tradition of community policing and policing by consent. This sees Garda members engage with, encourage and educate members of the public on public...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (11 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities on the matters raised by the Deputy, and I will communicate directly with him when the information sought is to hand. The Deputy may wish to note that the locations of the safety camera zones are available at

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (11 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities on the matters raised by the Deputy, and I will communicate directly with him when the information sought is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (11 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy is aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible, by law, for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and decisions on the deployment of resources. As Minister, I have no responsibility for these matters. I am assured that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review to ensure their optimum...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (11 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I wish to advise the Deputy that no funding was allocated to An Taisce by my Department, or agencies under the remit of my Department, in each of the years 2015 to 2020 and to date in 2021. My Department does not expect to allocate funding to An Taisce in 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (11 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible, by law, for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda personnel and resources. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the Garda band comprises 26 Gardaí and one...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (11 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 648 and 649 together. I have requested a report from the Garda authorities on the information requested by the Deputy, however, this report was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy as soon as the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (11 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: Tackling domestic and sexual abuse and providing supports for victims is a priority for me as Minister and for Government. We have been continuously working with our colleagues and with our partners to ensure we have robust legislation, policies and infrastructure that can support and assist victims and hold perpetrators to account. The Justice Plan 2021 outlines our commitment under Goal 3...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (11 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: Tusla, the Child and Family Agency under the aegis of the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has statutory responsibility for the care and protection of victims of Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence (DSGBV) and are the primary funders of organisations that deliver frontline services. My Department provides funding to promote and assist the development...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Projects (11 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the Scoping Report into Community Safety and Wellbeing in Drogheda was commissioned by Minister Helen McEntee in 2020 following a number of violent incidents in Drogheda. The purpose of the Scoping Report was to gather and assess information relating to ongoing challenges and community needs in Drogheda, and to identify actions to support communities and connect...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (11 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Border Management Unit (BMU) of my Department has responsibility for securing Ireland’s border at Dublin Airport only, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Acts and Orders as they relate to entry and refusal of entry to the State. The number of Australian and New Zealand citizens refused permission to enter the State at Dublin Airport in 2019 and quarter one of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (11 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: A list of non-governmental organisations in receipt of funding from my Department, and the amount of funding allocated to same in 2020, is provided in the below table. As the Deputy may be aware, a number of functions in my Department were transferred to the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in October 2020. Therefore, it is important to note that a some...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (11 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 3 September 2019. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. If any further documentation is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (11 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I wish to advise the Deputy the total number of staff in my Department, offices/agencies staffed by my Department and the collective salary costs are as follows: Number of Staff Collective Salary Cost Department 1,445 €66,393,741 Offices/Agencies staffed by the Department* 1,060 €55,525,135...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts (11 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: From January 2019 to September 2020, public relations agency Drury Porter Novelli was engaged by my Department to provide public relations and communications support to the Balance for Better Businessreview group. This independent business-led review group was established by the Government to improve gender balance in senior business leadership in Ireland, and supported by the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (11 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing, administering and carrying on the business of An Garda Síochána. This includes the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff as well as the manner in which Gardaí are distributed and stationed throughout the State. As Minister, I...