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

Jim O'Callaghan: The Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 (MUDs Act) was enacted with the primary objective of reforming the law relating to the ownership and management of common areas of multi-unit developments, and facilitating the fair, efficient and effective management of owners' management companies (OMCs). The Act acknowledges the risk of disputes arising in the enforcement of rights and the...

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

Jim O'Callaghan: The International Protection Procurement Service (IPPS) had received an offer from this property, but this is no longer under consideration for international protection accommodation. All offers of international protection accommodation are reviewed by the Department under a standardised appraisal procedure. Properties from all areas undergo the same transparent process, including the...

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

Jim O'Callaghan: I can advise the Deputy that on 10 July 2024 visa requirements were introduced for nationals of South Africa. The Dublin Visa Office have established a dedicated “South Africa desk” to process applications from residents of South Africa. My Department also established Visa Application Centres, located throughout South Africa, with visa service provider VFS Global. This is to...

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

Jim O'Callaghan: The Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) was introduced to recognise the contribution of people who have opened their homes on a humanitarian basis to provide accommodation to beneficiaries of temporary protection from Ukraine. The scheme is in place until 31 March 2026. From 1 June 2025, the monthly contribution rate is reduced from €800 to €600, with the first reduced...

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

Jim O'Callaghan: In line with a Programme for Government commitment and with effect from 5 June 2025, the title of my Department was officially changed to the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, An Roinn Dlí agus Cirt, Gnóthaí Baile agus Imirce. In advance of this title change my Department ran mini tenders, following public procurement guidelines, to facilitate the...

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

Jim O'Callaghan: I can inform the Deputy that, to date, I have held six meetings with the Garda Commissioner since taking office. All these meetings were held in my Department's offices at 51 St. Stephen's Green and were attended by senior officials from my Department as well as from An Garda Síochána. The relevant dates are as follows:24 January 2025;7 February 2025;6 March 2025;28 April 2025;5...

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...