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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (7 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can inform the Deputy that based on the information supplied, it has unfortunately not been possible to locate an application for the person referred to. Information for persons residing in Ireland who wish to have their family members join them is available on my Departments website at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-join-family-in-ireland. Queries in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (7 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy holds a Stamp 4 immigration permission valid until 22 June 2025. If the person concerned wishes to renew their permission at the end of this period, they should apply via the ISD online renewal portal available at . I can advise the Deputy, my Department has now introduced a Digital Contact Centre (DCC) for our customers. The DCC allows individuals to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (7 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy holds a Stamp 4 immigration permission valid until 22 June 2025. A naturalisation application from the person concerned has been approved and they are listed as awaiting an invitation to a Citizenship Ceremony. I can advise the Deputy, my Department has now introduced a Digital Contact Centre (DCC) for our customers. The DCC allows individuals to log...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (7 Nov 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. Detailed information on how to apply for naturalisation is available on my Department's Irish Immigration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (7 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that my Department has not received an application from the person referred to. Information is available for EU citizens residing in Ireland who wish to have their family members join them, is available on my Departments website at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-join-family-in-ireland/joi ning-an-eea-or-swiss-national/ Queries in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (7 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am informed by the Immigration Service of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order signed on 15 April 2024. This Order requires the person concerned to remove themselves from the State and remain outside the State. The enforcement of Deportation Orders are a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau. Representations were received on their...

Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters with the United Arab Emirates: Motions (6 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I move: That Dáil Éireann, pursuant to Article 29.5.2º of Bunreacht na hÉireann, approves the terms of the Treaty on Extradition between Ireland and the United Arab Emirates, signed on 21st October, 2024, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 23rd October, 2024.

Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters with the United Arab Emirates: Motions (6 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I was not aware we had just elected a new President ourselves, but anyway.

Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters with the United Arab Emirates: Motions (6 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I thank colleagues who know what we are talking about here for their support, in the most part, for this motion today. We all want the same thing here and the people of this country want the same thing. Where a person has committed a serious crime, where a group of individuals are spreading misery, mayhem, death and destruction across our communities, where they are dragging young people...

Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters with the United Arab Emirates: Motions (6 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I move: That Dáil Éireann, pursuant to Article 29.5.2º of Bunreacht na hÉireann, approves the terms of the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between Ireland and the United Arab Emirates, signed on 21st October, 2024, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 23rd October, 2024. I thank the Ceann Comhairle and the House for...

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development: Motion (6 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves, having regard to the definition of "the Agreement" in section 1 of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Act 1991 (No. 1 of 1991) (inserted by section 5 of the Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2024 (No. 3 of 2024)), the proposed amendments to Articles 1 and 12.1 of...

International Monetary Fund: Motion (6 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I move: That Dáil Éireann: (i) approves, in accordance with Article 29.5.2° of Bunreacht na hÉireann, the terms of the Sixteenth General Review of Quotas adopted by the Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund by Resolution 79-1 of 15th December, 2023, being an amendment to the State's subscription to the International Monetary Fund under Article III,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (6 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: One of the overarching goals of Zero Tolerance, the Third National Strategy on DSGBV, which I published in June 2022, is to ensure that everyone who needs a refuge space will get one and under the strategy we have committed to doubling the number of refuge units across the country. This represents the fastest ever expansion of refuge accommodation in this country. To accelerate the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Capital Expenditure Programme (6 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I wish to advise the Deputy that the information requested in relation to capital expenditure is not recorded on an electoral division basis and so it is not possible to provide a comprehensive answer across the activities of my Department for the time period specified. However, I can inform the Deputy that a major project at Slane Garda Station was completed in 2024 and the PEMS...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy held a Stamp 1 immigration permission which expired on 27 October 2024. In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA national must have an employment permit granted by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment or a permission granted by the Minister for Justice which permits the holder to engage in employment, such as a Stamp 2, a Stamp 1G, a Stamp 1...

Family Courts Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 16: In page 75, line 25, after “Court” to insert “or District Court”.

Family Courts Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 17: In page 75, line 28, after “Court” to insert “or District Court”.

Family Courts Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 18: In page 76, line 2, after “or” to insert “is”.

Family Courts Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 19: In page 76, line 11, after “Court” to insert “or the Family Circuit Court”.

Family Courts Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Nov 2024)

Helen McEntee: I move amendment No. 20: In page 76, line 13, after “Court” to insert “or the Family Circuit Court”.