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

Helen McEntee: I am informed by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that the person referred to has had the credit that was outlined in the committal warrant taken into account when calculating the end date of his sentence. On the receipt of a previous query from this individual, the sentence calculation was rechecked and the final release date remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: At the outset, it is important to clarify that criminal legal aid and civil legal aid are separate services. Under the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act 1962, it is the Courts, through the judiciary, that are responsible for the granting of legal aid. The Criminal Legal Aid Scheme is demand-led and the fees and expenses due to legal practitioners are paid in accordance with the terms and...

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

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the recording of traffic offences. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I am advised by the Garda authorities that there is no separate offence of ‘Driving While Disqualified’....

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

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Unfortunately, the information was not received in time. I will contact the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Housing Policy (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: 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). The Programme for Government contains a commitment to conduct a review of the MUDs Act, to ensure that...

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

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the recording of traffic offences. As Minister for Justice, I have no direct role in these matters. Road traffic legislation is enforced as part of the day-to-day duties of members of An Garda...

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

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána including all operational policing matters. I am informed by the Garda Authorities that there is no specific incident type available in PULSE to capture such activity and that as a result, An Garda Síochána cannot provide any reliable response....

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

Helen McEntee: I recognise that the delay in receiving a Naturalisation Certificate is frustrating for people and my Department is examining on how to speed up the delivery of Certificates for future Ceremonies to be held this year. Any applicants that are yet to receive their certificate from the February Ceremony can be assured that they will receive their Certificate of Naturalisation via registered...

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

Helen McEntee: My Department is unable to publish any information that would identify any person as being an international protection applicant. This is a separate matter to the law dealing with data protection matters more generally. My officials and I are legally obliged, under Section 26 of the International Protection Act 2015, to ensure that the identity of any person who applies for international...

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

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

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

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 912 to 914, inclusive, together. My Department is taking all necessary steps to manage the international protection process fairly, efficiently and effectively, as part of the broader Government response, while ensuring the integrity of Ireland's rules-based immigration system is maintained. Regulation (EU) No 604/2013 (Dublin III Regulations), came into...

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

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 915 and 916 together. The information sought by the Deputy is detailed and I regret that it has not been possible for the Irish Prison Service to collate the information requested in the time frame available. I have requested the Irish Prison Service continue working to collate this information and I will write directly to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

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

Helen McEntee: Development of the Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence and Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022 was informed by an extensive public consultation and research process that began in 2019. Subsequent research and ongoing consultation with stakeholders and experts have contributed to the development and progress of the Bill since that time, including close engagement with counterparts in the...

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 can, however, assure the Deputy that the Government is...

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

Helen McEntee: Combatting all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based remains a priority for this Government, for the Department of 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 DSGBV or the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: Section 13 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 provides that the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) shall regulate the provision of legal services by legal practitioners and shall ensure the maintenance and improvement of standards in the provision of such services in the State. The Deputy may wish to note that, in performing its functions in that regard, the LSRA inter...

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 management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions. The unprecedented allocation of over €2.35...

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 advised by the Garda authorities that there have been...

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

Helen McEntee: The unprecedented allocation of over €2.35 billion for 2024 to An Garda Síochána demonstrates the Government's commitment to ensuring An Garda Síochána has provision for the equipment, technology, facilities, fleet and personnel it needs to carry out its vital policing work. I am informed €10 million has been allocated for investment in the Garda fleet in...

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 management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions. The unprecedented allocation of over €2.35...