Written answers
Tuesday, 15 July 2025
Department of Justice and Equality
- Legislative Process
667. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to legislate to facilitate civil proceedings by victims against unincorporated bodies, such as religious orders, and... - Visa Applications
668. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a visitor's visa application (details supplied), applied for through the Irish honorary consul in Belgrade and forwarded... - Courts Service
670. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on the work of the Dublin Family Courts project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39494/25] - Visa Applications
671. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason there are consistent delays in processing South African visa currently; if he can outline his plans to address these... - An Garda Síochána
673. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of detective sergeant posts filled within Meath-Westmeath Division, as of 7 July 2025, in tabular form. [38676/25] - Closed-Circuit Television Systems
674. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will detail the total number of CCTV cameras owned by his Department; the specific video file format used in the... - Visa Applications
675. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on an application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38699/25] - Forensic Science Ireland
676. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 1014 of 10 June 2025, if he has received the necessary information from An Garda... - International Protection
677. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his Department has given any consideration to the provision of emergency visas for people fleeing Gaza, similar to what was... - Departmental Communications
678. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of and nature of same in respect of communications received by him and or his officials in the past ten years to... - Departmental Policies
679. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the main policy achievements of his Department since 23 January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38759/25] - An Garda Síochána
680. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if any operational reviews or strategic assessments have been undertaken in relation to Garda visibility and community policing... - Domestic Violence
687. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of domestic abuse refuge beds in Cork in each of the last five years, in tabular form. [38848/25] - Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence
689. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if funding will be provided to the one million stars project that raises vital awareness and provides education regarding... - Road Traffic Offences
690. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of fixed charges that have been issued by An Garda Síochána for failure to comply with vehicle... - International Protection
691. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the protocols in place for persons with a disability in the international protection system; and if he will make a statement on... - Departmental Policies
692. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the legislative powers his Department has given to An Garda Síochána to deal with bogus tradesmen who look... - Prison Service
693. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if anti-drone technology is being considered for prisons; if this would be more cost effective than netting; and if he will... - Medical Inquiries
694. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 750, 751 and 752 of 25 February 2025, when he intends to write to this Deputy regarding... - International Protection
695. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to confirm whether IPAS has, or is considering, entering into a contract with the owners of a hotel (details supplied) for the... - Citizenship Applications
696. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the process whereby an Irish citizen is married to a US citizen, they have a child who is also an Irish citizen,... - Visa Applications
697. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on visa applications (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39020/25] - Citizenship Applications
698. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on a citizenship application (details supplied). [39060/25] - An Garda Síochána
699. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Gardaí deployed on regular policing units in each Garda division in June 2023, June 2024 and June 2025... - Public Transport
703. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of PSV licences that were revoked by Gardaí in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [39086/25] - An Garda Síochána
704. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Gardaí by rank attached to each divisional scenes of crime unit as of 8 July 2025. [39087/25] - Departmental Data
708. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if an application (details supplied) will be urgently reviewed. [39111/25] - An Garda Síochána
709. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the role of Gardaí in relation to issues raised about animal cruelty and neglect of animals and steps that are in place... - Peace Commissioners
712. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the timelines for the processing of a peace commissioner application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a... - Citizenship Applications
713. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a person (details supplied) who has applied for Irish citizenship has not been granted same, despite providing all... - Parliamentary Questions
714. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 983 on 10 June 2025, if the necessary information has been supplied to him in order for... - An Garda Síochána
715. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of standard and advanced motorcycles courses held for Gardaí within DMR west division in the years of 2024 and... - Closed-Circuit Television Systems
717. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated full year cost to increase the number of Garda CCTV cameras within Dublin city centre by a further 50%. [39181/25] - An Garda Síochána
718. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 986 of 10 June 2025, if he has received the necessary information in order to have this... - Citizenship Applications
720. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a matter (details supplied) has been brought to his attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39198/25] - An Garda Síochána
721. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the average length of time for processing an appeal against a decision of the Garda Vetting Bureau; and if he will make a... - International Protection
722. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the projected average cost, per day, per bed, of IPAS accommodation in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Personal Injury Claims
723. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality considering the work previously undertaken to replace the Book of Quantum and reduce personal injury awards in line with EU... - Courts Service
724. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality with regard to District Court waiting processing times the reason for a 491-week processing time for juvenile charge sheets in... - International Protection
726. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his Department intends to use 1 Fumbally Square, Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8, as an accommodation centre for refugees or asylum... - Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence
727. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the delivery of the additional safe house that was promised to a refuge (details supplied); the... - Emergency Accommodation
728. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on efforts to ensure the site at Crooksling providing emergency international protection... - An Garda Síochána
729. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of female Gardaí currently in the force, broken down by county, for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023,... - International Protection
735. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will pause the eviction of 6 families who have been granted asylum planned for this Friday 4 July from the IPAS centres... - Prison Service
737. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the percentage of female prisoners in the Dóchas prison who were pregnant on committal between 2021 and 2024, including... - Sentencing Policy
739. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will commit to expanding the availability of community-based sentencing, specifically tailored for mothers with... - International Protection
744. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on the status of an international protection application (details supplied). [39480/25] - An Garda Síochána
745. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the details of the number of reports to the Gardaí of incidences of spiking another person with a drug or substance... - International Protection
746. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he is aware that the people of Saggart County Dublin are completely opposed to permanent use of a hotel (details supplied)... - An Garda Síochána
747. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of trainees who were rejected from Garda Training College after entry for 2025 and the previous two years; the... - International Protection
749. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons currently being accommodated in the City West campus, County Dublin; the breakdown of the number of... - Visa Applications
750. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the nationalities that face stricter scrutiny when applying for the long-stay 'D' visa. [39515/25] - Forensic Science Ireland
752. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to increase investment in Forensic Science Ireland to... - Work Permits
753. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider extending permission to work to young adults (aged 16 and over) who are residing in Ireland on Stamp 3... - Departmental Consultations
754. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will establish a stakeholder forum for licenced firearms holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39567/25] - An Garda Síochána
756. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the Garda vetting process will be updated to make it easier for individuals who have been vetted recently to be vetted in a... - Assisted Human Reproduction
757. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 791 of 8 July 2025, the preparations being made in respect of matters raised therein.... - Prison Service
758. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he is aware of a serious incident that occurred in Cloverhill Prison on the 6 April 2013 where a prison officer suffered a... - Departmental Strategies
759. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to list all national strategies, action plans or documents that may be described as such, which are currently in operation and... - Legislative Measures
760. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the actions being taken to combat extreme hate speech in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39621/25] - Citizenship Applications
761. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the criteria applied for citizenship in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39625/25] - Deportation Orders
763. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the powers that exist to deport a non-Irish national who has committed a serious crime; the current thresholds in relation to... - Legislative Measures
764. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the powers that exist under current Irish law to revoke citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39628/25] - Departmental Data
765. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners in each prison; the number of whom therein that are serving sentences of 0-3, 3-6, 6months – 1...
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