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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: Combatting all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) remains a priority for this Government, for me as Minister for Justice and for the Garda Commissioner. 'Zero Tolerance,' the Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (DSGBV), sets out an ambitious whole of government five-year programme of reform to achieve a society which does not accept...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy submitted an application Residence card with the EU Treaty Rights Division of my Department on the 25 March 2024. Processing of this application is ongoing at present. A letter requesting further documentation was issued to the applicant on 08 May 2024. The applicant should submit the requested documents within the timeframe provided in the letter. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Ceremonies (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise you that all Certificates of naturalisation for the February Ceremony have been printed and issued via registered post. The delay in issuing certificates is regretted and was the result of unforeseen issues with printing. This issue has been resolved and certs will be issued within a matter of weeks in future. In a little over two years the Citizenship Division of my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed and assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act. I can advise the Deputy, there are no plans provide an additional pathway to naturalisation to benefit...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy was received on 3 May 2023 and continues to be processed by my Department. The median processing time for Naturalisation applications is currently 19 months. It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. However, the nature of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, the Transfer of Sentenced Persons Act 1995 implements the 1983 Council of Europe Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons in Ireland. The Convention provides the current mechanism through which non-nationals serving sentences in Ireland may apply to serve the remainder of their sentences in their own countries, where those countries are party to the Council...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: It has not been possible to collate and examine all the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Advertising (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: It has not been possible to collate the information requested in the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As you may be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), which includes all operational policing matters. As Minister, I play no role in these independent functions. In March of this year, there were 631 Gardai assigned to roads policing. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As you may be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), which includes all operational policing matters. As Minister, I play no role in these independent functions. In March of this year, there were 631 Gardai assigned to roads policing. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ukraine War (9 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Common Travel Area arrangement between Ireland and the UK is primarily for the benefit of Irish and UK nationals. CTA cooperation has brought benefits for certain groups of visa required nationals in respect of the Short Stay Visa Waiver programme and the British Irish Visa Scheme. While there is excellent cooperation on CTA matters, the immigration rules that apply in the UK and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (9 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy created on-line Employment visa application on 01 May 2024. Once the applicant is satisfied with their application they should click “submit” and print a copy of their “Summary Form”. The summary form contains some of the information the applicant has entered. It will also contain instructions on what they are required to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (9 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy created on-line Employment visa application on 01 May 2024. Once the applicant is satisfied with their application they should click “submit” and print a copy of their “Summary Form”. The summary form contains some of the information the applicant has entered. It will also contain instructions on what they are required to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (9 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 233 and 234 together. I am committed to ensuring that Ireland’s International Protection system is robust and rules based, and that our borders are protected. The EU Asylum and Migration Pact will significantly reform the current approach to migration and asylum both in Ireland and across the EU by providing a robust legislative framework to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (9 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) for the general management and administration of Garda business. This includes the enforcement of all applicable legislation and the management of the Fixed Charge Notice system. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following offences for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including managing the deployment of personnel among the various Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I am assured that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (9 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that there are currently 201 people accommodated at the Progression Unit which is located within Mountjoy Prison. This equates to 4% of the total prison population.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Passport Services (9 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: My Department is responsible for the administrative functions in relation to international protection, immigration (including visas) and citizenship matters. Passport applications are the responsibility of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Any queries relating to delays in passport applications should be addressed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Health Services Staff (9 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: I understand that this is a difficult situation for our Sudanese community and their loved ones. My Department has assisted the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in their work to evacuate Irish citizens and their families from Sudan. Where necessary, we are continuing to work closely with the DFA on a case by case basis assisting any remaining Irish citizens who are evacuating Sudan with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (9 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Government takes the issue of sexual abuse and exploitation of children very seriously and there is comprehensive legislation in place to deal with these offences, as was detailed in my previous response to the Deputy. As previously explained, there is already provision for a judge to impose an order under part 2 of the 2017 Sexual Offences Act 2001 that can, among other things,...