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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Functions (12 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: In line with the Programme for Government, responsibility for all aspects of international protection accommodation, Ukraine accommodation and integration transferred from the Department of Children, Disability and Equality to my Department on 1 May 2025. The implementation of the transfer of functions was guided by the Transfer of Functions Guidelines and Best Practice Handbook developed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (12 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business. This includes responsibility for the formulation of proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations. I am informed by the Garda authorities that under the Garda Station Rationalisation Programmes of 2012 and 2013, one hundred and thirty-nine (139) Garda Stations were closed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (12 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: In the interest of transparency, information in relation to the allocation of Gardaí by Division, Station and rank, including for each Garda station in the country, is publicly available and can be found at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/bd777-an-garda-siochana-your-polic e-service-some-facts-and-figures/ The Deputy should access the file titled “Allocation of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Inquiries (12 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I would like to advise the Deputy that certain matters related to the case referred to are the subject of legal proceedings. As this case is currently before the courts, it would not be appropriate for me to make any public comment at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (12 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Works are now nearing completion at the final site of the Rapid Build programme, in Haywood, Clonmel. This will bring the final output of the programme to 654 homes, with the capacity to accommodate 2,640 people fleeing the war in Ukraine. The completion date is in the coming weeks with the first residents expected to take up occupation in early July. Site security is in ongoing contact...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts (12 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The information requested by the Deputy relating to the amount expended by my Department and bodies under its aegis on external training, simulations and advice relating to appearances as witnesses at Oireachtas committees from 2021 to date in 2025, is provided in the below table. Body/Agency Year Supplier Cost Details of Training Provided ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (12 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Management of the courts and operational matters are the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in the exercising of its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and given separation of powers in the Constitution. Matters pertaining to court buildings are the responsibility of the Courts Service. However, to be of assistance to the Deputy, my officials have made...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (12 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Management of the courts and operational matters are the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in the exercising of its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and given separation of powers in the Constitution. Matters pertaining to court buildings are a responsibility of the Courts Service. I am advised that the development of a new and modern courthouse...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (12 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can advise the Deputy that the application referred to was created on 29 November 2023. The application and supporting documentation was received in the Bangkok office on 14 December 2023. The application was received in the Dublin Visa Office on 09 January 2024 where it awaits examination and processing. My Departments business target for join family visa applications is 12 months. It...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (12 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Two water cannon vehicles were delivered to An Garda Síochána in January 2025. One of these vehicles was displayed on Monday 9 June 2025 during the launch of the ‘Transforming An Garda Síochána 2018-2024’ report. In addition, significant investments have been made since 2023 in the procurement of additional personal protective equipment for Garda members,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (12 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: My Department has not received an offer from this property, and is not examining it for use as international protection accommodation.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (12 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Implementing effective border security arrangements is a priority for me as Minister. The Programme for Government commits to developing a border security strategy to deliver stronger border security, ensuring technology supports border screening and to reviewing the potential of extending pre-clearance mechanisms, such as electronic travel authorisation, for travel from designated third...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (12 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have noted the research published by Trinity College and Women’s Aid and I have asked my officials to review its contents. I welcome the report’s emphasis on the need to continue to implement the national Family Justice Strategy 2022-2025, the ambitious programme of reform developed by my Department which sets out a vision for a system refocused on the needs and rights of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Miscarriages of Justice (12 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 424 and 425 together. The Deputy will be aware that the questions raised relate to an investigation conducted nearly 50 years ago. This culminated in the Courts overturning the convictions of two people in 1980, a presidential pardon for a third person in 1992, and the subsequent payment of financial settlements. At the time, this case undeniably cast...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (12 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. I understand that extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants, particularly considering the current processing times. I want to assure anyone who has an application for naturalisation submitted that the Citizenship Division of my Department is doing everything...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (12 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can advise the Deputy that the application referred to was created on 27 November 2024. The application and supporting documentation was received in the Pretoria Embassy on 12 December 2024. The application was received in the Dublin Visa Office on 15 January 2025 where it awaits examination and processing. My Departments business target for join family visa applications is 12 months....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Social Impact Bonds (12 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The development and rollout of a Social Impact Fund is a key priority for the recently established Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (the Authority). This fund will support research, education, training, gambling treatment and intervention initiatives, and public awareness activities to help tackle gambling harm. The development of the fund is being conducted with the assistance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Functions (12 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 429 to 436, inclusive, and 442 together. My Department now directly employs 4,067 people, including a number of agencies within Vote 24. There are 1603 staff under the Civil Justice Pillar and 255 staff under the Criminal Justice Pillar (as of 11 June 2025). Since my appointment as Minister, work has been ongoing in my Department to develop a new...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (12 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 437 and 438 together. My first priority as Minister for Justice is to get more Gardaí on our streets through increased recruitment. The overall Garda workforce, which includes Gardaí, civilian staff and Reserves currently stands at over 18,000. Significant changes have been made in recent years to boost recruitment and retention in An...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (12 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 439, 440, 441 and 443 together. I am acutely aware of capacity restraints in our prisons and I am committed to increasing the capacity of our prisons by 1,500 in line with the Programme for Government. This work has already commenced. The Future Prison Capacity Working Group was established in the second half of 2024 to further consider future prison...