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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (27 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: ...aware, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has a very important role to play in ensuring public confidence in An Garda Síochána and it has extensive powers under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended). The Government is committed to ensuring that GSOC has the necessary supports and resources in order to fulfil its statutory functions and mandate. I can...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (15 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. In addition, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the allocation of Garda vehicles. As...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Crime Prevention (10 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: ...cynicism in our society and are a threat to our international reputation. As noted in the detailed report recently published, Ireland is a relatively small country with a population approaching 5 million. However, Ireland is listed as the fifth largest provider of wholesale financial services in the EU, with more than 400 international financial institutions located here and almost...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Courts Service (10 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: ...for all citizens, not just throughout this pandemic but at all times. This commitment was reinforced recently with the highest ever budgetary allocation for the justice sector, including €158.8 million for the Courts Service. This included €8 million for the new courts modernisation programme along with an additional provision of €5.7 million for Covid measures to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (10 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: ...2020: Type of Business Number of cases on hand Circuit Family Court hearings 140 cases listed for hearing Circuit Civil Court hearings 750 cases listed for hearing Circuit Criminal Court Trials 133 trials listed and 77 for sentencing The Courts Service’s systems do not allow it to measure...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (10 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: ...IT, and human resources. At the Department of Justice, learning and development expenditure for 2019, including in-service training and leadership development, for the Department of Justice amounted to €932,666.35 from the non-pay expenditure. This equates to 0.6528% of the salary expenditure for the 2019 Justice Vote. I have sought the most recent information available from the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (10 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: ..., breeds cynicism in our society and is a threat to our international reputation. As noted in the detailed report recently published, Ireland is a relatively small country with a population approaching 5 million. However, Ireland is listed as the fifth largest provider of wholesale financial services in the EU with more than 400 international financial institutions located here. The State...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (10 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: ...to key organisations in this area. This support is maintained and increased in budget 2021. I can assure the Deputy that domestic abuse was of primary consideration in the context of the move to level 5 in the National Framework for Living with Covid-19. To expand and improve how we deliver services, the Programme for Government commits to an audit of how responsibility for Domestic,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Rights (10 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: .... The review set out the need for a future Preferred Operational Model (“POM”) to be implemented, supported by enhanced resourcing. It went further to recommended increasing the staff numbers from 5 to 14 staff (including the Chief Inspector). Acknowledging this, the 2020 budget was increased by €700,000 bringing it to €1.2million and the 2021 budget by a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (8 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána.  In addition, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (17 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: ... in order for them to adapt and respond to the increased demand for services during this period. This support is maintained and increased in budget 2021 and I can assure the Deputy that domestic abuse was of primary consideration in the context of the move to level 5 in the National Framework for Living with Covid-19.   My Department initiated...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Further Revised) (17 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: ...Vote. I am joined by my officials from the Department of Justice, Seamus Clifford, principal officer, and Martina Colville, assistant secretary. A net Supplementary Estimate requirement of €44.325 million arises in respect of the Garda Vote this year. This comprises a gross expenditure requirement of €63.9 million, which is offset by a projected surplus in...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Further Revised) (17 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: With regard to legal aid, there has been an increase of €2 million in this year's budget which, obviously, applies to the various different elements within the legal aid structure. There is a continuing increase in need for it. Having met the Legal Aid Board, in recent weeks, I have given a commitment to review the overall process and how people can access legal aid. There was a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (10 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: ...to receive the highest priority. The impact of increased restrictions on domestic abuse incidents was one of the key considerations taken into account when looking at moving the country to Level 5 of the Framework for Living with Covid 19. Additional Covid specific funding and support for victims has been put in place and continues to be available for those in need of such services. An...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (10 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. In addition, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the allocation of Garda vehicles. As...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (10 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. In addition, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the allocation of Garda vehicles. As...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (3 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: ...and to ensure our courts continue to operate as effectively and efficiently as possible. I recently announced the highest ever budgetary allocation for the Justice sector including €158.8 for the Courts Service. This included €8 million for the new Courts Modernisation Programme along with an additional provision for COVID measures to enable court sittings take place in a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (3 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: ...among the personnel available to him or her, having regard to the profile of each area within the Division and its specific needs. An Garda Síochána has been allocated an unprecedented budget of €1.952 billion for 2021. This level of funding is enabling sustained, ongoing recruitment of Garda members and staff. As a result, Garda numbers are now some 14,600 Garda members...

Financial Resolutions 2020 - Financial Resolution No. 7: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: ...this storm. The protection of our people is the core of the Department of Justice and Equality's work and the record €3 billion allocation for justice in this budget, an increase of €200 million, will help the Department, its agencies and others in the sector in that task. The justice sector has been on the front line throughout 2020, supporting our health colleagues in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (22 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 657 to 661, inclusive, together. The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and deployment of resources. As Minister, I have no role in decisions on such matters. I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under...