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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: Do not shout at him.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: And everything they say is true.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am happy to inform the Deputy that following full consideration by a Visa Officer the Visa was granted on 30 October 2024. Entry into the State is solely at the discretion of the Immigration Officer at the port of entry. The onus is on the individuals to have all documentation relating to their reasons for entering Ireland for presentation to the Immigration Officer to gain entry. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy, that there are seven overseas Visa Offices in addition to the Visa Office in Dublin. The overseas offices are located in Abuja, Beijing, London, Moscow, Ankara, Abu Dhabi and New Delhi. There are total of 108 Full Time Equivalent staff in my Department's Visa Division of which 32 staff are engaged on appeals work, many of the officers handling appeal cases will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: In line with the provisions of section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act 1924, Peace Commissioners are appointed, and may be removed from that appointment, by me in my capacity as Minister for Justice. The office of Peace Commissioner is an honorary one for which there is no remuneration or compensation by way of fees or expenses for their services. The legislation underpinning the office...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, which includes Garda HR matters. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I want to make it clear that I am very aware of how stressful and difficult the work of members of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to providing An Garda Síochána with the resources needed to Keep People Safe. This is reflected in the unprecedented allocation of €2.48 billion in Budget 2025. This represents a 27% increase in funding since 2020. As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: We are all immensely grateful to our Gardaí for their outstanding dedication and commitment to serving the public. Policing as a profession can expose people to sometimes traumatic and challenging incidents. I know Garda Management are conscious of the need to ensure appropriate supports are in place to provide assistance to all staff, particularly given the demands of modern policing....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants. I want to assure anyone who has an application for naturalisation submitted that the Citizenship Division of my Department is doing everything possible to progress applications as quickly as possible. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: A deportation order is a legal order to leave the State. Any person who has been ordered to leave the State and fails to do so is committing a criminal offence, and can be arrested without warrant if they come into contact with An Garda Síochána. Such an order remains on the person’s record permanently and means they cannot enter Ireland again in future. A person who is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, management of the courts, along with related operational matters and logistical functions, are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in exercising their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and through the separation of powers in the Constitution. It should be noted that the Department does not record data...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants. I want to assure anyone who has an application for naturalisation submitted that the Citizenship Division of my Department is doing everything possible to progress applications as quickly as possible. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants. I want to assure anyone who has an application for naturalisation submitted that the Citizenship Division of my Department is doing everything possible to progress applications as quickly as possible. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I want to assure anyone who has an application for naturalisation submitted that the Citizenship Division of my Department is doing everything possible to progress applications as quickly as possible. Of the applications received in 2022, I can advise the Deputy that 2,229 decisions have issued since the communication in May of this year. The remaining applications, from 2022 or before,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: My Department values the very important service provided by Coroners to the bereaved. The Coroners Act 1962, as amended makes a number of provisions to ensure the continuance of this essential public service. In circumstances where a Coroner is absent or where a vacancy arises (due to the death, retirement or resignation) in the office of Coroner, a Deputy Coroner will act as Coroner to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: Under Section 13 of the Coroners Act 1962, as amended, the appointment of a Deputy Coroner is a function of the Coroner. In all coronial districts outside of Dublin, the person to be appointed Deputy by the Coroner is subject to the approval of the relevant local authority and the Minister for Justice. I am aware of a small number of districts outside of the Dublin district that do not...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Coroners (Amendment) Act 2024, which the President signed into law on 16 February 2024, is intended to ensure continuity of coroner services in the Dublin district. Section 2 of the Act provides that the Minister for Justice, with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, stipulates the terms and conditions under which appointments of coroners for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, I am introducing important reforms to support and protect vulnerable victims and ensure that our criminal justice system is more victim-centred. I want to assure the Deputy that all legislation in my Department is kept under review and I will consider any changes necessary to ensure it remains effective, proportionate and fully compliant with due process and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 718, 726 and 735 together. It has not been possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.