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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...

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

Helen McEntee: I pass on my sympathies to the family concerned and can confirm that a reply has issued to the person referred to by the Deputy. Coroners are independent quasi-judicial office holders whose core function is to investigate sudden and unexplained deaths so that a death certificate can be issued. Neither I, as Minister, nor my Department has any function in the conduct of coronial business,...

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

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including the addition of new facilities to the Garda estate. Works on the Garda estate are carried out in close cooperation between the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Garda management. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the Estate Management Office in An...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Funding (21 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: I refer to the Deputy's question as to whether or not An Garda Síochána or the Department of Justice has made funding applications for projects under the EU Anti-Fraud Programme in 2023 and to-date in 2024. At the time, I contacted the Garda authorities for the information requested by the Deputy. Regrettably, this information was not available in time. I am now advised that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (21 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below. Year Income 2022 58,162,220 2023 71,012,700 To end February 2024 11,887,500 The following applicants are exempted from the fee if they are: Under 18 at the time of registration A spouse, widow or widower of an Irish citizen...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Mar 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: An Garda Síochána (21 Mar 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 matters relating to the recruitment, training and appointment of its members. This responsibility extends to members of the Garda Band. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I have been advised by the Garda authorities that, as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (21 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, the Regularisation of Long Term Undocumented Migrants scheme provides an appeals process for unsuccessful applicants. The table below details the appeal applications received to date. No. of appeals received 1,005 No. of successful appeals 36 No. of unsuccessful appeals 699 No. of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: Community policing is at the heart of An Garda Síochána, and all Gardaí have a role to play in community policing in the course of carrying out their duties. Community policing is also fundamental to the new Garda Operating Model which is currently being rolled out across the country, and is fully commenced in ten Garda divisions. The new model will provide more frontline...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: An application for permission to remain in the State based on parentage of an Irish Citizen Child (ICCA) was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 07 September 2023 and continues to be examined by my Department. In order to be fair to all applicants, applications are dealt with in chronological order. My Department endeavours to process all applications as quickly as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (21 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: Spiking is a serious offence with potentially devastating effects on victims. It is already a crime under section 12 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997, which provides offence of administering a substance capable of interfering with the victim’s bodily functions. Where spiking is committed with intent to commit a further offence (such as sexual assault or theft),...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Mar 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 all decisions related to the Garda Estate. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I can, however, assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to building stronger, safer...