Parliamentary questions

Animal Welfare

Jim O'Callaghan

519. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice whether it is proposed to introduce legislation to deal with the theft of companion pets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24641/24]

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence

Paul Murphy

520. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if she agrees that a victim’s counselling notes should not be used in a rape trial and that this could deter them from seeking therapeutic support or even seeking justice at all (details supplied); if she will make urgent changes to ensure that this is no longer allowed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24645/24]

Departmental Data

Carol Nolan

521. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice to provide details of any anti-racism or unconscious bias training and presentations made available to staff in her Department during the period 2021 to date; the content of such training and presentations; the provider of any such training and presentations and the costs incurred for each event; if attendance at such training and presentations is mandatory or voluntary for staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24674/24]

State Gifts

Carol Nolan

522. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice the total cost savings in each year to date of the decision in 2011 to abolish the entitlement of former Taoisigh to the use of State cars and drivers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24681/24]

Legislative Measures

Carol Nolan

523. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice if her Department will be prioritising the progression of any specific pieces of legislation prior to the Dáil summer recess; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24706/24]

Naturalisation Applications

Matt Carthy

524. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the number of applications for naturalisation based on Irish association received in the years 2019 to date; the average processing time, by year, in tabular form; the current number of applications on hand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24718/24]

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence

Ivana Bacik

525. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice her views on domestic violence survivors’ experiences of navigating the courts system and dealing with An Garda Síochána; if she will report on the adequacy of her Department’s implementation of the O’Malley Report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24737/24]

Asylum Seekers

Peadar Tóibín

526. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the amount spent on free legal aid to people who have failed in their initial application for asylum in Ireland for each of the past ten years. [24748/24]

Visa Applications

Paul Murphy

527. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the number of spousal visa applications made from Abu Dhabi; and the number that were rejected over the past five years. [24757/24]

Citizenship Ceremonies

Mary Lou McDonald

528. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice when a person (details supplied) will be invited to attend their citizenship ceremony. [24770/24]

Gambling Sector

Claire Kerrane

529. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice if the ban on under-18s being in a bookmakers provided for in the Betting Act 1931 will be maintained in the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 currently before the Houses of the Oireachtas; if so, if this ban will also apply to under-18s being present at a greyhound track; if it does not apply to under-18s being present at a greyhound track, the reason therefor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24799/24]

Probate Applications

Noel Grealish

530. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Justice when the report will be available from the Working Group on Conveyancing and Probate; what actions she will take to implement the recommendations from the report; the anticipated timeline for implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24815/24]

Probate Applications

Noel Grealish

531. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Justice if she is aware of the ongoing delays associated with the conveyancing process; what actions she is taking to address these delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24816/24]

An Garda Síochána

Paul Murphy

532. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 201 of 1 May 2024, when the information will be provided. [24818/24]

Coroners Service

Paul Kehoe

533. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Justice if the upcoming changes to the coroners’ service can include a particular circumstance (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24821/24]

Prison Service

Brian Stanley

534. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Justice if her Department will put in place a temporary arrangement to allow prison officers who reach the age of 60 years prior to the pending legislation to extend the mandatory retirement to 62 years to continue working, similar to the arrangement put in place recently for fire fighters. [24836/24]

Property Management Companies

Réada Cronin

535. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Justice if a situation (details supplied) will be examined. [24843/24]

Departmental Data

Mark Ward

536. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of reports to gardaí of incidences of arson attacks on homes in Dublin Mid-West in the past 12 months, by housing estate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24856/24]

Departmental Funding

Alan Kelly

537. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice if funding has been provided this year to refurbish the stables within the Garda mounted unit. [24885/24]

An Garda Síochána

Alan Kelly

538. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of companies that applied for the contract for the new aircraft and helicopters for the Garda air support unit. [24886/24]