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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (8 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can advise the Deputy that the application for renewal of Permission to Remain made by the person referred to was approved on 03 April 2025 as they have submitted their current passport. The person concerned should now proceed to register this permission with my Department’s Registration Office and they will be issued with an Irish Residence Permit. They have been advised that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Properties (8 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: My Department does not have any vacant or derelict buildings in the area specified by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (8 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: 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: Legislative Measures (3 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024 has been restored to the Order Paper in line with the Programme for Government. The Bill is being progressed by my Department as a matter of priority and a number of amendments are currently being prepared for Committee Stage. Part 7 of the Bill provides for safeguards against strategic lawsuits against public participation, or SLAPPs, in defamation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (3 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can advise the Deputy that a permission letter initially issued to the person cited based on the information provided at that time. The applicant / sponsor subsequently advised that an incorrect Date of Birth (DOB) was submitted.The Afghan Admission Programme (AAP) Division are not in a position to issue an amended letter until such time as the final immigration checks, based on the new DOB...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Policing of Events (3 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have been advised by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána is owed €830,641 for policing of non-public duty events in 2024 and 2025, as of 28 March 2025.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (3 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: 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: An Garda Síochána (3 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: 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: An Garda Síochána (3 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am committed to providing An Garda Síochána with the resources needed to keep people safe. The unprecedented allocation of over €2.48 billion in Budget 2025 is allowing for sustained investment in recruitment, equipment, technology, and vehicles. I am informed by the Garda authorities that, at the end of January 2025, there were 3,628 vehicles attached to the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (3 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that GardaSAFE, the new computer aided dispatch system in An Garda Síochána, was rolled out incrementally across the organisation in 2023. The last region, the Dublin Metropolitan Region, went live on GardaSAFE in late November 2023 completing the national roll out. This new modern system is tailored to fit the specific needs of An...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (2 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I was pleased to commence parts of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 to enable the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland to become operational on 5th March 2025. At its heart, the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 is a public health measure aimed at protecting our citizens from gambling harm, including younger people and those more vulnerable in our communities. It is illegal for people under 18...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commissions of Inquiry (2 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The single worst atrocity of the troubles occurred in Omagh on 15 August 1998. The bombing was an unspeakable and brutal act of cruelty carried out by terrorists with no sense of humanity or respect for human life. We will never forget those who lost their lives, those who were injured and the families whose suffering for their loved ones continues. The Omagh Bombing Inquiry was...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (2 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199, 210 and 212 together. It is a central priority for me as Minister for Justice that our immigrations laws are robust and enforced. The EU Migration and Asylum Pact is a new EU framework to manage migration and asylum for the long-term. The overall objective of the Pact is to provide a fair, sustainable and efficient asylum procedure. This will be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (2 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 200 and 201 together. The EU Migration and Asylum Pact is a new EU framework to manage migration and asylum for the long-term. The overall objective of the Pact is to provide a fair, sustainable and efficient asylum procedure. This will be done through convergence in asylum practices across the EU. The new International Protection Bill to give effect...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (2 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 202, 204, 205 and 213 together. I can assure the Deputy that I am keenly aware that the right to asylum is a fundamental right in the EU, guaranteed by the Treaty and the Charter of Fundamental Rights and confirmed by the proposals under the Pact on Migration and Asylum. The EU Migration and Asylum Pact will ensure Europe acts as a collective in terms...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (2 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The EU Migration and Asylum Pact is a new EU framework to manage migration and asylum for the long-term. The overall objective of the Pact is to provide a fair, sustainable and efficient asylum procedure. This will be done through convergence in asylum practises across the EU. Ireland’s national implementation plan (NIP) sets out the State’s proposed approach to meeting the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (2 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The EU Migration and Asylum Pact is a new EU framework to manage migration and asylum for the long-term. The overall objective of the Pact is to provide a fair, sustainable and efficient asylum procedure. This will be done through stronger governance of asylum and migration policies and through convergence in asylum practises across the EU. Ireland’s national implementation plan...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (2 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 207, 208 and 209 together. I propose to take PQs 16035/25 , 16036/25 and 16037/25 together. The EU Asylum and Migration Pact will ensure Europe acts as a collective in terms of how migration, and in particular asylum, is managed to ensure the system is firmer and fairer. It has been designed to establish a common approach to migration and asylum that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (2 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am fully committed to ensuring that Ireland’s International Protection system is robust and rules based, and that our borders are protected. I intend to further invest in the immigration system to support an ambitious target in the IPO of 25,000 first-instance decisions this year. The IPAT also aims to increase the number of appeals completed over the course of 2025 with the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (2 Apr 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The health and wellbeing of all people who apply for international protection is of the highest priority to this Department and to the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. In recent times, so many communities across Ireland have demonstrated great solidarity to those who come here seeking shelter and protection. While people have the right to protest,...