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Thursday, 24 Oct 2019

Written Answers Nos. 118-142

Departmental Legal Cases Data

Questions (118)

Jonathan O'Brien

Question:

118. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of financial settlements reached by his Department and statutory bodies within his remit nationally; and the number which included confidentiality clauses in each of the past five years by organisation. [44066/19]

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Written answers

It will not be possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy within the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy when it has been collated.

Residency Permits

Questions (119)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

119. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the appropriate procedure to be adopted by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44109/19]

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Written answers

I can advise the Deputy that all non-EEA nationals need immigration permission to remain in the State. A person in a long-term relationship with an Irish citizen may be eligible to apply for De Facto Partnership permission to remain in the State.

In order to apply for De Facto Partnership immigration permission a non EEA national (the Applicant) who wishes to remain the State and is in a relationship with an Irish National or an Irish Resident (the Sponsor) must be in a position to provide documentary  evidence of a durable relationship, akin to marriage, with evidence of cohabitation of at least two years on the date of application. 

De Facto Partnership applications will only be accepted from individuals who have a valid permission to be in the State and are present in the State at the time of applying. However such applications are not accepted from persons who are in the State on foot of a short-stay visa or from those who are unlawfully in the State at the time of applying.  If the applicant is a visa required national they must apply for and be granted an Irish D Join Partner visa for entry into the State.

Applicants must remain in the State for the duration of their application. There is no fee for De Facto Partnership applications. The processing time currently stands at 6-9 months.

Further information on applying for De Facto Partnership permission, including an application form, can be found on the Immigration Service website:

http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/De%20Facto%20Relationships.

If the person concerned wishes to make a De Facto Partnership application they must apply in writing to  - De Facto Partnerships, Residence Division - Unit 5, Immigration Service, PO Box 12695, Dublin 2.

A person wishing to join a spouse or other family member in Ireland should also refer to the Family Reunification Policy Document which is also available from the above webpage.

Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the Immigration Service of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the Immigration Service is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Naturalisation Eligibility

Questions (120)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

120. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and-or expected position in respect of entitlement to naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44111/19]

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Written answers

I wish to inform the Deputy that my Department has no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person concerned.

Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the Immigration Service of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up-to-date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the parliamentary questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the Immigration Service is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Deportation Orders

Questions (121)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

121. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the decision to deport in the case of a person (details supplied) will be revoked to facilitate further consideration of the merits of the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44112/19]

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Written answers

I am informed by the Immigration Service of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order signed on 31 January 2019. This Order requires the person concerned to remove themselves from the State and remain outside the State. The enforcement of the Deportation Orders are a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau.

The person concerned was required to present themselves at the Offices of the Garda National Immigration Bureau on 3 April 2019, to make arrangements for their deportation from the State. The person concerned failed to present on that occasion and is therefore recorded as a person who is evading deportation.

Representations have since been received on behalf of the person concerned requesting that the Deportation Order be revoked, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). This request will be considered as soon as possible. A decision will then be made to either "affirm" or "revoke" the existing Deportation Order. This decision will be communicated in writing. In the meantime, the Deportation Order remains valid and in place.

 Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the Immigration Service of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the Immigration Service is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Naturalisation Eligibility

Questions (122)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

122. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected position in regard to entitlement to residency or naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44113/19]

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Written answers

I am advised by the Immigration Service of my Department that the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. If further documentation is required it will be requested from the applicant in due course. 

As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not only within the State but also at European Union level and it is important that appropriate procedures are in place to preserve the integrity of the process.

It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. However, the nature of the naturalisation process is such that, for a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process.  In some instances, completing the necessary checks can take a considerable period of time.

Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the Immigration Service of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the Immigration Service is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Deportation Orders

Questions (123)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

123. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a deportation order will be revoked in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44114/19]

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Written answers

As I informed the Deputy in response to question number 113, which I answered on 19 September, the persons concerned are the subject of a Deportation Order signed on 27 June 2019. This Order requires the persons 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.

It is open to the persons concerned to submit representations requesting that the Deportation Orders be revoked, pursuant to Section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended).  However, such applications would require substantial grounds to be successful.

Requests for the revocation of a Deportation Order are non-suspensive. If the persons concerned submit such a request, they are still required to present to the Garda National Immigration Bureau in the interim.

Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the Immigration Service of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the Immigration Service is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Gender Balance

Questions (124)

Fiona O'Loughlin

Question:

124. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the percentage of State boards meeting the 40% gender balance target in respect of their membership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44132/19]

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Written answers

The most recent figures, as of December 2018, show the average gender balance across all State Boards stood at 41.5% female and 58.5% male members. 

The 40% target had been met in respect of almost half, 47.6%, of individual boards.  The Public Appointments Service constitutes a model of best practice that can be used by Government Departments or by existing Boards to improve the gender balance of Boards currently failing to meet the 40% target.

The Deputy may be aware that, in March, the Government approved a set of recommendations made by the Inter-Departmental Group on Gender Balance on State Boards to promote greater gender balance in this area. Key actions include increasing the visibility of this issue, changing behaviour, and strengthening governance and reporting mechanisms.  I can advise the Deputy that progress made on implementing these recommendations will be reviewed at the end of this year.

More information on these recommendations is available on my Department's  website at this link: http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Pages/PR19000069.

Garda Stations

Questions (125, 126, 127)

Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

125. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations; the number that do not have access to the PULSE system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44133/19]

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Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

126. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations that do not have access to broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44134/19]

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Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

127. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason some Garda stations do not have access to the PULSE system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44135/19]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 125 to 127, inclusive, together.

As the Deputy will be aware, there has been an unprecedented level of investment in Garda resources across the State in recent years. An allocation of €1.76 billion has been provided to An Garda Síochána for 2019. I am also pleased to have secured an overall increase of €122 million to increase An Garda Síochána's budget to an unprecedented €1.882 billion for next year. Very significant capital investment is also being made, including investment of €342 million in Garda ICT infrastructure between 2016 and 2021.

As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is primarily responsible for the effective and efficient use of the resources available to An Garda Síochána. Furthermore, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda equipment and resources, including ICT resources and the networking of Garda stations, are matters for the Garda Commissioner in light of availability of resources and identified operational demands. As Minister, I have no direct role in the matter.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that broadband networks and services are used to connect stations to the Garda network for official purposes. All of the connections to the Garda stations are managed in the telecommunications branch of An Garda Síochána to ensure the speed of the network connection meets the requirements of the particular location.

There are 565 Garda stations in the State. I am informed by An Garda Síochána that the number which are networked can vary but that at present, 519 of these stations are fully networked.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that any member attached to a currently unconnected station can access PULSE at their local district station. Members in non-networked locations can also contact the Garda Information Services Center (GISC) or an associated networked station if required.

I am further advised by the Garda authorities that options for providing members attached to those remaining stations not yet networked with local access to Garda ICT services are actively being explored. This includes an assessment of the availability or otherwise of local broadband services and/or the provision of mobile technology.

Garda Recruitment

Questions (128, 129)

Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

128. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the first and full-year cost of hiring an additional ten members of An Garda Síochána; the cost of those members for the second, third, fourth and fifth year, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44136/19]

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Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

129. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the first and full-year cost of hiring an additional 100 members of An Garda Síochána; the cost of those members for the second, third, fourth and fifth year, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44137/19]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 128 and 129 together.

The resources provided by Government to An Garda Síochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion, as well as capital investment amounting to €92 million. I am pleased to have secured an overall increase of €122 million to increase An Garda Síochána’s budget for 2020 to an unprecedented €1.882 billion for next year in addition to €116million in capital investment.  This level of funding will allow the Garda Commissioner to recruit up to 700 new Gardaí next year and additional Garda staff, the balance of which will be an operational matter for the Commissioner to decide. 

This ongoing investment is intended to support growth in the organisation as well as the ambitious Garda reform plan, with the overall goal of ensuring a visible, professional and effective policing service to all our communities, urban and rural, now and into the future.

The Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including by arranging for the recruitment and training of personnel.  Further, the allocation of Garda resources and distribution of personnel are a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands.

I am pleased to say that recruitment of Garda members and staff is ongoing - An Garda Síochána is a growing organisation. We currently have over 14,200 Gardaí nationwide, supported by over 2,800 Garda staff. And as part of the Government’s plan to achieve an overall Garda workforce of 21,000 personnel by 2021, there is ongoing and increased recruitment both of new Gardaí as well as Garda staff, allowing for redeployment of Gardaí to operational duties at the front-line.

Since the reopening of the Garda Training College in 2014, approximately 2,800 new Garda members have attested and been assigned to frontline policing duties in communities throughout the country. Another 200 probationer Gardaí are due to attest by the end of this year. Further, the Garda Commissioner’s decision to recruit a net 600 Garda staff in 2019 will allow for the redeployment of approximately 500 experienced Gardaí to frontline and visible policing duties by the end of this year. 

I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table outlines the approximate cost of hiring an additional 10 members and an additional 100 members of An Garda Síochána in 2020 and the costs of those members for the second, third, fourth and fifth year. I am further informed that this estimate assumes that all new recruits commence training on 1 January 2020.

Number of Recruits

Year 1 - 2020

Year 2 -  2021

Year 3 - 2022

Year 4 - 2023

Year 5 -  2024

10

239,071

467,545

497,016

533,931

560,757

100

2,390,710

4,675,450

4,970,160

5,339,310

5,607,570

I am further informed that it should be noted that payroll costs for new Garda recruits include a basic allowance of €184 per week.  After 32 weeks of training, Garda recruits are attested and move on to the first point of the Garda pay scale €30,980 (on the basis of the pay scale which will be in operation on completion of training in August 2020).  These figures include Employer's PRSI and an estimate of allowances which Garda members may qualify for depending on their assignments.  Finally, I am informed that the annual cost will increase as the members move up the Garda pay scale each year.

Garda Civilian Staff

Questions (130)

Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

130. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the first and full-year cost of hiring an additional 100 civilian staff to An Garda Síochána; the cost of those staff for the second, third, fourth and fifth year, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44138/19]

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Written answers

As the Deputy will be aware in accordance with section 26(1)(b) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner has statutory responsibility for the recruitment of civilian staff and I, as Minister, have no role in the matter.

I have asked the Garda Commissioner for the information requested and when it is received I will write directly to the Deputy.

Probation and Welfare Service Staff

Questions (131)

Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

131. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of probation officers in each of the years 2008 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44139/19]

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Written answers

The Probation Service is the lead agency in the assessment and management of offenders in our communities. It is committed to working to reduce offending, create safer communities and fewer victims through offender rehabilitation. The Probation Service has a national remit with services delivered locally by staff based in 35 community based offices across the country as well as staff based in all twelve prisons.

I am informed that the following table sets out the information requested by the Deputy, namely the number of full-time equivalent Probation Officers from 2008 and to date in 2019.

Year

Number of Probation Officers FTE

2008

248.6

2009

232.4

2010

224.6

2011

225.1

2012

217.8

2013

215.7

2014

216.8

2015

214

2016

200.1

2017

226.4

2018

215.6

2019 (to August 2019)

209.9

Probation and Welfare Service Staff

Questions (132)

Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

132. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the first and full-year cost of hiring an additional probation officer; the cost of that officer for the second, third, fourth and fifth year, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44140/19]

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Written answers

As the Deputy is aware, the Probation Service is an agency of my Department responsible as lead in the assessment and management of offenders in our communities. It works to reduce offending, create safer communities and fewer victims through offender rehabilitation.

The Probation Service has a national remit with services delivered locally by staff based in 35 community based offices across the country.

I am informed that the current salary scales applicable to the Probation Officer grade (post 1995 recruitment scale) are as follows: Engineer grade III and professional accountant grade III (PPC):31,529 – 33,971 – 34,582 – 37,630 – 40,688 – 43,747 – 46,807 – 48,696 – 50,580 – 52,476 – 54,360 – 56,249 – 58,139 – 60,024 – 61,921 – LSI 1 64,022 – LSI 2 66,118.

Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory

Questions (133)

Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

133. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff working in the forensic science laboratory in each of the years 2008 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44141/19]

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Written answers

The information requested by the Deputy in respect of Forensic Science Ireland, previously known as the Forensic Science Laboratory, is set out in the following table.

As set out in the FSI Strategic Plan 2019-2022, available at forensicscience.ie, demand for FSI services continues to grow, and I am pleased that Budget 2020 provided an allocation of almost €40m for the development of new laboratory facilities at the Science Campus in Backweston. Budget 2020 also provided an additional €2.6m in current funding, bringing the total allocation to €54.4m.

The Deputy will note an increase in staffing between 2018 and 2019, whereby FSI implemented a new workforce plan in 2018, creating new positions in Health and Safety Management and Information Systems Management to support an expanded scope under the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNS Database System) Act 2014.

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Total Staff

101

97

101

91

98

97

94

91

102

105

114

142

Departmental Staff Data

Questions (134, 135)

Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

134. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff in his Department assigned to the office of Internet safety in each of the years 2008 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44142/19]

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Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

135. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff working in the office of Internet safety in each of the years 2008 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44143/19]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 134 and 135 together.

It will not be possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy within the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy when it has been collated.

Departmental Staff Data

Questions (136, 137)

Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

136. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff in his Department assigned to the victims of crime department in each of the years 2008 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44144/19]

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Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

137. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff working in the victims of crime department in each of the years 2008 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44145/19]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 136 and 137 together.

It will not be possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy within the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy when it has been collated.

Prison Service Data

Questions (138, 142)

Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

138. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the bed capacity of the Prison Service; the percentage that is single cell accommodation; the percentage that is double cell accommodation; the percentage housed in cells with three persons or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44146/19]

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Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

142. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners without 24-hour access to in-cell sanitation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44151/19]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 138 and 142 together.

I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that figures in relation to cell occupancy levels and in-cell sanitation are collated by the Irish Prison Service Statistics Unit for publication quarterly on its website.

This information is on the Prisons Service website, in the Information Centre, under "Statistics and Information - Census Reports" at http://www.irishprisons.ie.

As of 21 October 2019, there were a total of 3,968 prisoners in custody.  Single cell occupancy across the prisons system would result in a bed capacity of less than 3,000.  Accordingly, the Irish Prison Service is not in a position to provide single cell accommodation to all prisoners. 

Further and in any event, it should be noted that regardless of capacity in some cases prisoners are housed together for other reasons. For example, family members and friends often elect or are assigned a shared cell.  Shared cell accommodation can be very beneficial from a management point of view, particularly for those who are vulnerable and at risk of self-harm.  There will always be a need for certain prisoners to be accommodated together.

Regarding sanitation, it is important to note that there has been significant reform and modernisation of the Prison Estate in recent years which has delivered in cell sanitation to Cork and Mountjoy Prisons. The current Limerick Prison redevelopment will deliver in cell sanitation for all prisoners in this prison.

Garda Data

Questions (139)

Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

139. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of protective service units operating here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44148/19]

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Written answers

I have been informed by the Commissioner that to date, Divisional Protective Services Units have been established in DMR South Central, Waterford, Kerry, Kilkenny, Carlow, Limerick and Galway Garda Divisions. These are in addition to the units previously established in DMR West, Cork City and Louth Divisions. 

As the Deputy will be aware, I recently welcomed the Garda Commissioner's adoption of a new Garda Operating Model which will see the number of Garda Divisions reduce from 28 to 19. This functional model has long been recommended by independent policing specialists, including the Garda Síochána Inspectorate and is also in the Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland (CoFPI).  Rollout of this model meets a key commitment in A Policing Service for the Future, the four-year implementation plan giving effect to the recommendations of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland.

The Commissioner's plan allows for Divisions of sufficient scale to be self-sufficient in the delivery of services, which will include greater availability of expertise, including  in addressing domestic and sexual violence in each area. 

I am informed by Garda management that it is expected that Divisional Protective Services Units should be rolled-out to the remaining Garda Divisions on a phased basis by the end of 2019. This expected timetable is in accordance with the target set out in 'A Policing Service for the Future'.

Prison Mental Health Services

Questions (140)

Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

140. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners who sought psychological services to date in 2019; the percentage who were given access to those services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44149/19]

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Written answers

I am advised that the Irish Prison Service Psychology Service provides tailored psychological assessment and intervention services for people in custody. Their primary focus is in relation to mental health and personality disorder difficulties, and other offence related needs.

I am informed that the Service operates an open referral system, in that referrals are accepted from all sources including self-referrals, referrals from family members, Irish Prison Service staff and inreach/community services.

I am informed that between 1 January 2019 to 21 October 2019, a total of 1,260 people were referred to the Irish Prison Service Psychology Service. Where appropriate, a psychological care plan is developed based on the Irish Prison Service Psychology Service stepped model of care. This aims to ensure the most effective and appropriate treatment is delivered, based on identified need, and includes evidence-based primary, secondary and tertiary care interventions.

I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that the information requested by the Deputy, on the percentage given access, is not readily available and would require a manual examination of records. Such an examination would require a disproportionate amount of staff time.

Prison Drug Treatment Services

Questions (141)

Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

141. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners who sought drug counselling services to date in 2019; the percentage who were given access to those services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44150/19]

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Written answers

The Irish Prison Service has informed me that there are a range of programmes, support services and through-care options for prisoners who wish to address their substance misuse.  I am further informed that the Irish Prison Service engages Merchants Quay Ireland to provide a prison-based addiction counselling service. This include structured assessments and evidence-based counselling interventions, with clearly-defined treatment plans and goals. 

The counselling service provides a range of counselling and intervention skills related to substance misuse and dependency.  These skills include motivational interviewing, motivational enhancement therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and harm reduction approaches.

I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that the number of prisoners that have sought drug counselling services to date in 2019 is 1,570.

I am further informed that the percentage of prisoners that were given access to those services to date is 86%.  The remaining 14% are on a waiting list for a consultation with a Merchants Quay Ireland counsellor.

Question No. 142 answered with Question No. 138.
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