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Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: .... That is on line 17 on page 10 of the Bill.The purpose currently outlined in section 9(2), as the Bill stands, is consistent with the grounds on which restrictions on privacy rights may be allowed under Article 8 of the ECHR. That is the right to respect for private and family life, home and correspondence. On those grounds, I cannot accept this amendment. Regarding amendment No. 8 in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Rights (11 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: ...Expert Review Group appointed to examine all aspects of the Acts on 21 June last, following their consideration by Government. Ireland’s obligations in relation to constitutional and ECHR rights and international law were among the matters that the Review Group was required to take into account alongside the threat posed by domestic and international terrorism and organised...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (27 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: ...deliver a fair and effective criminal justice system to ensure the protection of communities and the security of the State; and third , Ireland's obligations with regard to constitutional and European Convention on Human Rights, ECHR rights and international law. The chairperson, Mr. Justice Michael Peart, submitted reports from the majority and minority of the membership in May, and I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (31 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...and organised crime, the duty to deliver a fair and effective criminal justice system to ensure the protection of communities and the security of the State and Ireland’s obligations in relation to Constitutional and ECHR rights and international law. The Terms of Reference for the Review Group also included a requirement that the review be undertaken in consultation  with...

Defamation Act 2009 Review: Statements (11 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: ..., the legal profession, social media companies, NGOs and relevant State bodies. Our Department also undertook analysis of the relevant judgments of the Irish superior courts and the European Court of Human Rights, ECHR. We scrutinised relevant EU law, including the proposed EU digital services Act, which includes significantly enhanced protection, enforcement and redress at EU and...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Second Stage (27 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...the Bill incorporates into the commission's remit recommendations for nominations by the Government to courts outside of the State and this includes the CJEU and the European Court of Human Rights, ECHR. We should not take our strong record for judicial excellence and independence for granted. We are very well served by the Judiciary and we are fortunate in that regard. However, it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (8 Feb 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...is also unsuccessful, they will be referred to the appropriate area in my Department’s Immigration Service for follow up in accordance with the relevant legislation and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Full details regarding the qualifying criteria, a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document and the required documentation for the Scheme is available on my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (1 Feb 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...is also unsuccessful, they will be referred to the appropriate area in my Department’s Immigration Service for follow up in accordance with the relevant legislation and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (19 Jan 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...appeal is also unsuccessful, they will be referred to the appropriate area in my Department’s Immigration Service for follow up in accordance with the relevant legislation and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The fees payable by an applicant are designed to reflect the effort and cost involved in processing applications for the scheme which, given the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (14 Dec 2021)

Helen McEntee: ..., they will be referred to the appropriate area in my Department’s Immigration Service for follow up in accordance with the relevant legislation and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The fees payable by an applicant are designed to reflect the effort and cost involved in processing applications for the scheme which, given the benefits involved, is quite a detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Strategies (25 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: ...to Government in the coming weeks. We have also published draft legislation which will put in place a remedy for delays in court proceedings, responding to the McFarlane v Ireland judgement of the ECHR. We have also progressed work to reform the family justice system. Last September, Government approved the General Scheme of the Family Court Bill which will restructure the family...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (18 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: ...the duty to deliver a fair and effective criminal justice system to ensure the protection of communities and the security of the State and Ireland’s obligations in relation to Constitutional and ECHR rights and international law. The Chair has indicated to me that there is a considerable body of work involved. The review requires a detailed analysis of a series of complex and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (27 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: ...of the many issues raised, examining relevant reforms in other jurisdictions, organising a symposium on defamation law reform, and careful consideration of recent European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) case law. Unfortunately, completion of the review was delayed in 2020, due to the need to prepare and enact urgent legislation to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit. My...