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Questions: Policing, courts and prisons

Migration-related parliamentary questions on policing, courts and prisons, 2016–2026, with who asked, which department answered and a link to each answer.

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2016-05-17101332nd DáilFisheries OffenceswrittenAgriculture1013. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the timeframe envisaged for amending SI 125 of 2016; if he will ensure this will be followed through on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9707/16]7053232https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2016-05-17/1013/
2016-05-17101532nd DáilFisheries OffenceswrittenAgriculture1015. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he envisages that any new primary legislation on the implementation of the European Union points system for any infringements of the Common Fisheries Policy will cover both the registered owner and skipper7053232https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2016-05-17/1015/
2016-07-059032nd DáilGarda Complaints ProcedureswrittenBrendan HowlinJustice90. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the statutory inquiry into allegations of Garda misconduct made by the former chief executive of the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association; the timeframe she envisages for this inquiry; the term1373112https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2016-07-05/90/
2016-09-1614832nd DáilPrison ServicewrittenClare DalyJustice148. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the percentage of each prison population detained in shared-cell accommodation for each of the years 2013 to 2016 to date. [25654/16]1534336https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2016-09-16/148/
2016-10-113232nd DáilCourt Accommodation RefurbishmentwrittenBernard DurkanJustice32. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when it is envisaged the court building in Kilcock will be reopened following ongoing renovations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29481/16]72601https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2016-10-11/32/
2016-10-114232nd DáilJudicial AppointmentswrittenBrendan HowlinJustice42. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of judicial vacancies that exist currently in each of the courts; the timescale envisaged to fill these vacancies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29782/16]815111https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2016-10-11/42/
2016-10-1817432nd DáilGarda StationswrittenNiamh SmythJustice174. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the location of the new building acquired by the OPW for the new Garda station in Bailieborough; if there is funding in place for this project; if there is a date for works to go to tender; when it is envisaged it will 725111https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2016-10-18/174/
2016-12-164332nd DáilGarda OperationswrittenMick BarryJustice43. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she has received a report from An Garda Síochána on the raids that have been carried out on fishing ports in an effort to uncover abuses of migrant fishermen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37687/16]3350223https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2016-12-16/43/
2017-01-319332nd DáilAirport SecuritywrittenClare DalyJustice93. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality whether the statement made by a PSNI detective chief superintendent at a meeting of the Northern Irish Assembly justice committee on 19 January 2017 that Border Force is based in Dublin Airport already is in reference to 147400https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2017-01-31/93/
2017-03-097432nd DáilGarda OperationswrittenBernard DurkanJustice74. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a passport in respect of a person (details supplied) was retained by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service at Rosslare in 2014; if the document is due to be returned or if a new application is require33600https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2017-03-09/74/
2017-03-219932nd DáilAirport SecuritywrittenJonathan O'BrienJustice99. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the role of Garda and immigration officials in the US pre-clearance process to ensure that in the exercise of their public functions, a person's rights under the Constitution, the European Convention on Human Rights2107231https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2017-03-21/99/
2017-05-178832nd DáilLegal Aid Service StaffwrittenCatherine ConnollyJustice88. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 16 of 30 March 2017, the number of new staff hires who are engaged in the provision of services in the area of international protection; and if she will make a statement on th3153236https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2017-05-17/88/
2017-05-179032nd DáilLegal Aid Service StaffwrittenCatherine ConnollyJustice90. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 16 of 30 March 2017, if she has conducted her own inquiries and is satisfied that the extra funding given to the Legal Aid Board in December 2016 for international protection 3153236https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2017-05-17/90/
2017-05-179132nd DáilLegal Aid Service StaffwrittenCatherine ConnollyJustice91. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 16 of 30 March 2017, the oversight or auditing in place to ensure that funds provided to the Legal Aid Board for services to international protection applicants is ring-fenced3153236https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2017-05-17/91/
2017-05-234332nd DáilPrisoner TransfersoralThomas PringleJustice43. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the position regarding the progress being made in the drafting of the transfer of sentenced persons Bill; when she envisages its introduction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24733/17]4352343https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2017-05-23/43/
2017-05-257032nd DáilGarda Síochána Ombudsman Commission StaffwrittenClare DalyJustice70. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the two investigators seconded to the Charleton tribunal from GSOC have been covered by alternative recruitment; if not, the way in which she envisages the shortage of GSOC resources would be covered; and if she will m59000https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2017-05-25/70/
2017-05-3034132nd DáilHuman TraffickingwrittenMick WallaceForeign341. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to UNICEF's recent finding of a 500% rise in unaccompanied and separated child refugees since 2010-11 and the increasing dangers posed by traffickers; the steps he is taking to address the deter2475335https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2017-05-30/341/
2017-06-2083132nd DáilPrison Service StaffwrittenBrian StanleyJustice831. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason prison clerical officers do not receive a rent allowance payment as other Prison Service employees receive; if he envisages a policy change in regard to providing this payment; and if he will make a statement on the mat36000https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2017-06-20/831/
2017-06-2085432nd DáilSexual Offences DatawrittenRóisín ShortallJustice854. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of incidents of rape and sexual assault which have been reported as occurring within direct provision centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28408/17]32200https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2017-06-20/854/
2017-11-0749332nd DáilFamily Law CaseswrittenJohn LahartJustice493. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether it is appropriate to make mediation compulsory in family law cases; his further views on whether it is appropriate and advisable that child psychologists and psychiatrists need to be pre-eminent in the family co4937457https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2017-11-07/493/
2017-11-2212732nd DáilGarda ReformwrittenCaoimhghín Ó CaoláinJustice127. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to remove the primary responsibility for security from the remit of the office of the Garda Commissioner and An Garda Síochána; the engagements there have been with senior Garda officers on such a proposal and by 3694111https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2017-11-22/127/
2017-12-0522232nd DáilCourt Accommodation ProvisionwrittenEamon ScanlonJustice222. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if an on-site meeting with the Office of Public Works to give further consideration to the report on the structure of Ballinamore courthouse has taken place; the outcome of the meeting; when it is envisaged works will commence; an84701https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2017-12-05/222/
2017-12-0712432nd DáilGarda OperationswrittenClare DalyJustice124. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the annual breakdown of the staffing commitment of An Garda Síochána and the immigration services to Operation Gull since 2008. [52553/17]576113https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2017-12-07/124/
2017-12-0712532nd DáilGarda OperationswrittenClare DalyJustice125. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the annual breakdown of the number and nationality of persons arrested or detained by An Garda Síochána or the immigration services as part of Operation Gull since 2008. [52554/17]576113https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2017-12-07/125/
2017-12-0712632nd DáilPrisoner DatawrittenClare DalyJustice126. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number and nationality of persons detained in prisons here for breaches or suspected breaches of immigration regulations for each of the past five years. [52555/17]3310672https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2017-12-07/126/
2018-01-1661332nd DáilFisheries OffenceswrittenMick BarryBusiness613. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Business; Enterprise and Innovation the number of Workplace Relations Commission personnel assigned to working on the fishing fleet; and the number of inspections of relevant vessels containing or suspected of containing non-EU migrant fishing crew docum4025234https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-01-16/613/
2018-01-1661432nd DáilFisheries OffenceswrittenMick BarryBusiness614. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Business; Enterprise and Innovation the number of enforcement actions and the total monetary awards by category, for example, unpaid wages, unpaid holiday pay, damages, pay in lieu of notice, non-observance of minimum wage and other infringements by the 4025234https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-01-16/614/
2018-02-2219232nd DáilDomestic Violence Refuges ProvisionwrittenNiamh SmythChildren192. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to address the lack of refuge accommodation for women in counties Cavan and Monaghan; her further plans to address the failure to provide the number of refuge places as per the recommendation of the Council of Europe5752459https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-02-22/192/
2018-02-2734132nd DáilGarda DatawrittenClare DalyJustice341. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the Garda National Immigration Bureau routinely reports to him; if so, the frequency with which it reports to him; and if the Bureau's reports will be made available. [9904/18]1847226https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-02-27/341/
2018-02-2734232nd DáilGarda DatawrittenClare DalyJustice342. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has oversight of immigration enforcement activities by Garda National Immigration Services; and if so, his oversight responsibilities and the mechanisms available to him for same. [9905/18]1847226https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-02-27/342/
2018-02-2734332nd DáilGarda DatawrittenClare DalyJustice343. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to publish immigration enforcement statistics as provided to the European Commission each year; and if not, the reason therefor (details supplied). [9906/18]1847226https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-02-27/343/
2018-02-2734432nd DáilGarda DatawrittenClare DalyJustice344. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the staffing breakdown for the Garda National Immigration Bureau in terms of Garda and civilian members. [9907/18]1847226https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-02-27/344/
2018-04-2416132nd DáilGarda AccommodationwrittenSeán SherlockPublic161. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of houses used as official accommodation for An Garda Síochána within the remit of the Office of Public Works by county and location in tabular form; the number that are fully occupied; the number that are unoc85002https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-04-24/161/
2018-05-0819832nd DáilPrison Service StaffwrittenClare DalyJustice198. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if it is envisaged that transfers from the Irish Prison Service to other areas of his Department will cease upon the new reorganisation of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19903/18]131900https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-05-08/198/
2018-07-1228032nd DáilGarda DeploymentwrittenDonnchadh Ó LaoghaireJustice280. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí by rank attached to the immigration unit in the Cork city division in each of the years 2009 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form. [32342/18]64600https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-07-12/280/
2018-07-2466032nd DáilGarda DeploymentwrittenPearse DohertyJustice660. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí attached to the immigration unit in the Donegal division in each of the years 2009 to 2017 and to date in 2018, by rank in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32626/18]12079124https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-07-24/660/
2018-07-2469932nd DáilGarda DeploymentwrittenSeán CroweJustice699. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí attached to the immigration unit in the Dublin metropolitan region south division in each of the years 2009 to 2017 and to date in 2018, by rank, in tabular form. [32775/18]12079124https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-07-24/699/
2018-07-2473032nd DáilGarda DeploymentwrittenGerry AdamsJustice730. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí attached to the immigration unit by rank in the Louth division in each of the years 2009 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form. [32815/18]12079124https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-07-24/730/
2018-07-2479932nd DáilGarda DeploymentwrittenMaurice QuinlivanJustice799. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí attached to the immigration unit by rank in the Limerick city division in each of the years 2009 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form. [33070/18]12079124https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-07-24/799/
2018-07-2495732nd DáilGarda DeploymentwrittenKathleen FunchionJustice957. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí by rank attached to the immigration unit in the Carlow division for each year from 2009 to date, in tabular form. [34415/18]12259127https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-07-24/957/
2018-07-2498532nd DáilGarda DeploymentwrittenPeadar TóibínJustice985. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí by rank attached to the immigration unit, in the Meath division in each of the years 2009 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form. [34443/18]12259127https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-07-24/985/
2018-07-24102932nd DáilGarda DeploymentwrittenLouise O'ReillyJustice1029. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí by rank attached to the immigration unit in the Dublin northern metropolitan region for each year from 2009 to date, in tabular form. [34517/18]12259127https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-07-24/1029/
2018-07-24107232nd DáilGarda DeploymentwrittenKathleen FunchionJustice1072. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí by rank attached to the immigration unit in the Kilkenny division in each of the years 2009 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form. [34784/18]12259127https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-07-24/1072/
2018-07-24111032nd DáilGarda DeploymentwrittenLouise O'ReillyJustice1110. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí by rank attached to the immigration unit in the Mayo division in each of the years 2009 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form. [34822/18]12259127https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-07-24/1110/
2018-07-24115432nd DáilGarda DeploymentwrittenDenise MitchellJustice1154. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí attached to the immigration unit by rank the Dublin metropolitan region north, in each of the years since 2009 to date in 2018, in tabular form. [34949/18]12259127https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-07-24/1154/
2018-07-24119132nd DáilGarda DeploymentwrittenMartin KennyJustice1191. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí by rank attached to the immigration unit in the Sligo-Leitrim division in each of the years 2009 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form. [34990/18]12259127https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-07-24/1191/
2018-10-1631532nd DáilGarda Misconduct AllegationswrittenClare DalyJustice315. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if an investigation into the inappropriate issuance of visas in exchange for cash by gardaí in counties Wexford, Longford and Limerick is under way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42358/18]56600https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-10-16/315/
2018-10-247932nd DáilGarda AccommodationoralAindrias MoynihanPublic79. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to provide accommodation for the west Cork protective services unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43883/18]463100https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-10-24/79/
2018-11-2730932nd DáilAirport SecuritywrittenClare DalyJustice309. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the production of a valid driver licence is sufficient proof of citizenship and identity for Irish travellers entering Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49311/18]214000https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-11-27/309/
2018-12-1827332nd DáilGarda DeploymentwrittenThomas P. BroughanJustice273. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí by rank attached to the Garda National Immigration Bureau as of 1 January 2018 and 10 December 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53228/18]586114https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2018-12-18/273/
2019-02-2625132nd DáilGarda StationswrittenRobert TroyJustice251. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the additional accommodation for the Garda station in Mullingar, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9312/19]62900https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-02-26/251/
2019-03-2645032nd DáilGarda DatawrittenMary Lou McDonaldJustice450. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí by rank attached to the immigration unit in the Dublin metropolitan region north and Dublin metropolitan region north central in each of the years 2009 to 2018, inclusive, and to date in 2019, in tabular f877911170https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-03-26/450/
2019-03-2658332nd DáilLegal Aid Service StaffwrittenClare DalyJustice583. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff allocated to the refugee documentation centre operated by the Legal Aid Board; the qualifications required by the board for a person to work in a research capacity within the unit; and if he will make a statement 76900https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-03-26/583/
2019-03-26119432nd DáilDomestic Violence Refuges ProvisionwrittenMary Lou McDonaldChildren1194. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the counties that do not have emergency refuge accommodation for victims of domestic violence and their children, in tabular form. [13288/19]105402https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-03-26/1194/
2019-03-26119732nd DáilDomestic Violence Refuges ProvisionwrittenMary Lou McDonaldChildren1197. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to introduce the necessary legislative or other measures to provide for the setting up of appropriate, easily accessible domestic violence refuge accommodation in sufficient numbers to provide safe accommodati1829560https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-03-26/1197/
2019-05-1421732nd DáilGarda DeploymentwrittenThomas P. BroughanJustice217. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí by rank attached to the Garda National Immigration Bureau as of 31 December 2017, 31 December 2018 and 3 May 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20523/19]3506591https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-05-14/217/
2019-05-2160532nd DáilDomestic Violence Services FundingwrittenEoin Ó BroinChildren605. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount of funding allocated to domestic violence emergency refuges and step down accommodation for 2019. [21631/19]537223https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-05-21/605/
2019-06-2528332nd DáilGarda Transport DatawrittenClare DalyJustice283. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of unmarked cars and vans attached to the Garda National Immigration Bureau in 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form. [26709/19]1823448https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-06-25/283/
2019-07-0262232nd DáilDomestic Violence Services FundingwrittenMary Lou McDonaldChildren622. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding allocated to domestic violence emergency refuges accommodation for 2019. [28141/19]126400https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-07-02/622/
2019-07-2371732nd DáilGarda DeploymentwrittenImelda MunsterJustice717. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí attached to the immigration unit by rank in the Louth division in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form. [32333/19]558011170https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-07-23/717/
2019-07-2375632nd DáilGarda DeploymentwrittenMaurice QuinlivanJustice756. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí attached to the immigration unit by rank in the Limerick division in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form. [32527/19]558011170https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-07-23/756/
2019-07-2384032nd DáilGarda DeploymentwrittenJohn BradyJustice840. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice and Equality he number of gardaí attached to the immigration unit by rank in the Wicklow division in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33014/19]558011170https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-07-23/840/
2019-07-2387132nd DáilGarda DeploymentwrittenAengus Ó SnodaighJustice871. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí attached to the immigration unit by rank in the Dublin metro south central division in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form. [33045/19]558011170https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-07-23/871/
2019-10-0125032nd DáilCourt JudgmentswrittenStephen DonnellyJustice250. Deputy Stephen Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will apply the recent High Court judgment by a person (details supplied) regarding the continuous residence requirement for those applying for Irish citizenship criteria of no travel in year preceding citizenship applicat134003https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-10-01/250/
2019-10-0125132nd DáilCourt JudgmentswrittenStephen DonnellyJustice251. Deputy Stephen Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if emergency legislation will be sought to amend the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 to ensure the continuous residence criteria allows travel for a reasonable length of time, for example, the six weeks advised by hi134003https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-10-01/251/
2019-10-0125232nd DáilCourt JudgmentswrittenStephen DonnellyJustice252. Deputy Stephen Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of citizenship applications affected by the recent High Court judgment by a person (details supplied) regarding the continuous residence requirement for those applying for Irish citizenship. [39350/19]2124113https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-10-01/252/
2019-11-0528032nd DáilHuman TraffickingwrittenMarc MacSharryJustice280. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the preventative measures in place at ports here to detect instances of migrant smuggling; and the planned changes or enhancements in view of the recent tragic death of 39 persons who travelled in a container from Bulgaria to the99705https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-11-05/280/
2019-11-0528332nd DáilHuman TraffickingwrittenMarc MacSharryJustice283. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if staff members at ports and airports here have received training and guidance on the detection of possible migrant smuggling. [44478/19]99705https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-11-05/283/
2019-11-0528432nd DáilHuman TraffickingwrittenMarc MacSharryJustice284. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he or representatives of his Department have met with Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency to discuss measures to prevent migrant smuggling. [44479/19]99705https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-11-05/284/
2019-11-0530132nd DáilHuman TraffickingwrittenJim O'CallaghanJustice301. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the preventative measures in place at the main points of entry and exit to detect instances of migrant smuggling; and the planned changes or enhancements to same in view of the recent tragic death of 39 persons who travelled in 99705https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-11-05/301/
2019-11-0530232nd DáilHuman TraffickingwrittenJim O'CallaghanJustice302. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has met the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to discuss migrant smuggling and the preventative measures needed to detect same. [44469/19]80300https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-11-05/302/
2019-11-0531532nd DáilHuman TraffickingwrittenMicheál MartinJustice315. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on migrant routes across the EU and the UK; his further views on whether there is a need to increase security to prevent containers being used for human trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4461499705https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-11-05/315/
2019-11-0590932nd DáilHuman TraffickingwrittenMarc MacSharryTransport909. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has met the Minister for Justice and Equality to discuss migrant smuggling and the preventative measures needed to detect same. [44477/19]14200https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-11-05/909/
2019-11-1223432nd DáilHuman TraffickingwrittenJim O'CallaghanJustice234. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he has taken on foot of correspondence from four special rapporteurs of the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights raising allegations of people trafficking and exploitation of migrant fishermen; and if he5166340https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-11-12/234/
2019-11-1926932nd DáilSupreme Court RulingswrittenDonnchadh Ó LaoghaireJustice269. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps that have been taken to reform the process for applications for naturalisation in view of the recent judgments of the Supreme Court (details supplied) of 31 May 2019 in respect of the failure to provide reasons f88702https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-11-19/269/
2019-11-1927032nd DáilSupreme Court RulingswrittenDonnchadh Ó LaoghaireJustice270. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps that have been taken to put in place an enhanced process for the consideration of applications for naturalisation as directed by the Supreme Court (details supplied) in judgments delivered on 31 May 2019; and if 88702https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-11-19/270/
2019-12-0325532nd DáilGarda OperationswrittenBríd SmithJustice255. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if specific training for gardaí has been provided in the way in which to deal with migrant, non-resident and vulnerable sex workers and women who may face prosecution since the passing of the Criminal Law (Sexual offences ) Act 2017;4031339https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-12-03/255/
2019-12-1028332nd DáilGarda AccommodationwrittenJim O'CallaghanJustice283. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the work will commence on the refurbishment of the Garda immigration facility at Rosslare Harbour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51683/19]1764225https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-12-10/283/
2019-12-1762532nd DáilDomestic Violence Refuges ProvisionwrittenBríd SmithChildren625. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the need for a women’s refuge in County Carlow will be examined in order to provide safe accommodation for women in emergency situations (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53181/19]980223https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-12-17/625/
2020-05-1335133rd DáilGarda AccommodationwrittenJames BrowneJustice351. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when work will commence on the refurbishment of the Garda immigration facility at Rosslare Harbour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4242/20]1436333https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2020-05-13/351/
2020-06-0336033rd DáilCourt AccommodationwrittenDenis NaughtenJustice360. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the alternative temporary location for Roscommon District Court; when it is envisaged that the relocation will take place; when works will commence on the refurbishment of the courthouse; and if he will make a statement on the ma1400224https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2020-06-03/360/
2020-06-0923833rd DáilCourts ServicewrittenÉamon Ó CuívJustice238. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the discussions he has had with the Courts Service to ensure speedier hearings of court cases in relation to asylum and immigration in the courts and in particular cases involving judicial review proceedings relating to asylum; the79701https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2020-06-09/238/
2020-06-3078033rd DáilDomestic Violence ServiceswrittenHolly CairnsChildren780. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that of the six family units in the one domestic violence emergency refuge in Cork city and county only two can operate due to social distancing; and the steps he is taking to provi128001https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2020-06-30/780/
2020-07-2870533rd DáilDomestic Violence Refuges ProvisionwrittenEoin Ó BroinChildren705. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the allocation made for domestic emergency refuges and step-down accommodation for 2020. [18159/20]934112https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2020-07-28/705/
2020-09-0894833rd DáilGarda StationswrittenColm BurkeJustice948. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice if the necessary changes will be put in place in order to reduce the waiting time for appointments at Anglesea Street Garda Station, Cork in respect of the renewal of visas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22105/20]216001https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2020-09-08/948/
2020-09-2974433rd DáilGarda PowerswrittenDenise MitchellJustice744. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice when she envisages legislation granting An Garda Síochána enhanced powers, regarding the use of scramblers and quads, will come before Dáil Éireann; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27294/20]317500https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2020-09-29/744/
2020-10-1341933rd DáilLegal Aid ServicewrittenHolly CairnsJustice419. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Justice the reason for cuts to legal aid fees relating to persons in the international protection appeals process; and the impact same will have on waiting times for persons in the system. [30336/20]1682111https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2020-10-13/419/
2020-10-2052633rd DáilLegal Aid ServicewrittenNeale RichmondJustice526. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if additional funding will be allocated to legal aid to ensure that those who require legal representation, including those in direct provision, can access it in a timely manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31196/20]3252448https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2020-10-20/526/
2020-11-1054433rd DáilDomestic Violence Refuges ProvisionwrittenMary Lou McDonaldChildren544. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the date by which the statistics relating to the use of Tusla-funded emergency domestic violence accommodation for 2019 will be available. [34678/20]1367226https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2020-11-10/544/
2020-11-2460533rd DáilGarda VettingwrittenMatt CarthyChildren605. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if all management and staff within direct provision centres require Garda vetting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38411/20]2375112https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2020-11-24/605/
2020-12-0210533rd DáilDomestic Violence ServiceswrittenKathleen FunchionChildren105. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the supports in place to support migrants and those whose first language is not English at risk of domestic violence. [40725/20]1031111https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2020-12-02/105/
2020-12-0851533rd DáilGarda Transport ProvisionwrittenDarren O'RourkeJustice515. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of unmarked cars, jeeps and vans attached to the Garda National Immigration Bureau as of 30 November 2020, in tabular form. [41440/20]1070112https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2020-12-08/515/
2021-01-2754733rd DáilHuman TraffickingwrittenHolly CairnsChildren547. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of alleged or known victims of trafficking or slavery who were placed in direct provision between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2020; his views on whether the direct provision system is 3632669https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2021-01-27/547/
2021-01-2820933rd DáilGarda RecruitmentwrittenJohn BradyJustice209. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice if applicant members of An Garda Síochána are required to have full Irish citizenship. [4788/21]1223227https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2021-01-28/209/
2021-02-048833rd DáilCommon Security and Defence PolicywrittenCatherine ConnollyForeign88. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland is implementing incentivisation programmes in view of the fact that the Joint Action Plan for Implementing the Civilian CSDP Compact recommends that member states incentivise eligible public servants and their employers 111700https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2021-02-04/88/
2021-03-1069033rd DáilLegal AidwrittenCarol NolanJustice690. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice the funding provided for free legal advice for applicants through the Legal Aid Board's refugee legal service as provided for in the International Protection Act 2015 in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form; and if3200793https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2021-03-10/690/
2021-03-24120933rd DáilHuman TraffickingwrittenMick BarryJustice1209. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice if her Department as per its 2021 action plan goal 1, objective 18, work with public sector and civil society stakeholders to review and strengthen processes and the legislative framework to combat human trafficking by the end of quarter 1 agree219400https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2021-03-24/1209/
2021-05-2024933rd DáilDomestic ViolencewrittenBrendan SmithHousing249. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if domestic abuse services will be classified as homeless providers in view of their provision of emergency accommodation for vulnerable persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27416/21]144600https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2021-05-20/249/
2021-05-2033833rd DáilPrison ServicewrittenÉamon Ó CuívJustice338. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice if a person who is Irish and lives ordinarily in Northern Ireland and is serving a prison sentence in Northern Ireland can apply under the Transfer of Sentenced Person Act 1995 to serve the prison sentence in this jurisdiction on the basis of t2121453https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2021-05-20/338/
2021-05-2550833rd DáilAn Garda SíochánawrittenJim O'CallaghanJustice508. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda cars attached to the Garda national immigration bureau that are aged over 12 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28187/21]1192113https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2021-05-25/508/