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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Pensions (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 815 and 872 together. As the Deputy may be aware, the current maximum retirement age of 60 for Prison Officers and members of An Garda Síochána is set out in Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 and in related secondary legislation. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, earlier this year the Government established Cuan, a new statutory agency with a dedicated focus on Domestic Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. The agency has a specific mandate to drive the implementation of the Zero Tolerance: Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence across Government, bringing the expertise and focus required to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Regulatory Bodies (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 817 and 888 together. The Multi-Unit Developments (MUDs) Act 2011 was enacted with the primary purposes 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). Well-functioning OMCs are key to maintaining...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill is one of seven Bills from the Minister currently before the Dáil and the Seanad. This Bill updates the Incitement to Hatred Act 1989 and provides for the introduction of hate crime for the first time (for example; an assault which is motivated by hated). The scheduling of bills is a matter for the Oireachtas.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Irish Association naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants and my Department has been working hard to clear backlogs. It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Government Legislation Programme for the Spring 2024 Session was published on 16 January. As set out in the Legislation Programme, my Department has four priority Bills for publication as follows: Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill. This Bill will codify certain police powers and procedural rights of suspects. It aims to rationalise and modernise those powers to take account of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 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 the distribution of Garda members between the different Garda units and Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am assured that the Garda Commissioner keeps the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Citizenship Division of my Department have advised a Certificate of Naturalisation issued to the person referred to by the Deputy on 26 February 2024. However, it was returned on 19 March 2024 with the reason given as "not called for". The person referred to by the Deputy can contact the Citizenship Division regarding this matter directly at citizenshipinfo@justice.ie I recognise...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: An application under the Regularisation of Long Term Undocumented Migrants Scheme by the person referred to by the Deputy was refused on 03 March 2023. This application is now closed. It is noted that they now have no immigration status in the State. On the 02 April 2024 they were notified of the intention to make a Deportation Order in respect of them. They were further advised of their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: An application under the Regularisation of Long Term Undocumented Migrants Scheme by the person referred to by the Deputy was refused on 03 March 2023. This application is now closed. It is noted that they now have no immigration status in the State. On the 02 April 2024 they were notified of the intention to make a Deportation Order in respect of them. They were further advised of their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: An application under the Regularisation of Long Term Undocumented Migrants Scheme by the person referred to by the Deputy was refused on 03 March 2023. This application is now closed. It is noted that they now have no immigration status in the State. On the 02 April 2024 they were notified of the intention to make a Deportation Order in respect of them. They were further advised of their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. However, the nature of the naturalisation process is such that, for a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. However, the nature of the naturalisation process is such that, for a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: A request for further documentation was made to the person concerned on 28 March 2024. Once the Citizenship division of my Department has received these documents processing of the application can resume. It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. However, the nature of the naturalisation process is such that, for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 829 and 892 together. I am deeply conscious of how important the granting of naturalisation is to all of those who apply for it. I understand that extended wait times can be frustrating and disruptive for applicants and my Department has been working hard to clear backlogs. It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (9 Apr 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. Applicants are required to have 5 years reckonable residence in the State prior to making an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can confirm that my Department takes all necessary steps to manage the international protection process efficiently and effectively, while ensuring the integrity of those processes is maintained at all times. Making sure that applications are processed quickly means those who need our protection are given the opportunity to re-build their life in Ireland in a timely manner. It also means...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that as of Sunday 31 March 2024 the total number of people granted temporary protection is 105,771. I can also confirm that 104,670 (99%) were Ukrainian nationals. Of them, my Department has been notified of 1,508 who have voluntarily withdrawn their temporary protection in the State. My Department records those who have applied and been granted Temporary...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: It has not been possible to collate 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 Data (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) is a multi-agency statutory body established under the Criminal Assets Bureau Act 1996. The Bureau’s remit is to target a person's assets, wherever situated, which derive, or are suspected to derive, directly or indirectly, from criminal conduct. Since its inception, the Bureau has been at the forefront of fighting...