Parliamentary questions

Departmental Policies

Mark Ward

136. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice her plans to invest the profits on crime seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau back into the communities most affected by crime. [29839/21]

Domestic Violence

Brendan Griffin

137. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice the status of the development of the next strategy to tackle domestic, sexual and gender-based violence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29393/21]

Northern Ireland

Brendan Smith

138. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the up to date position in relation to the need for a comprehensive investigation into the bombing in Belturbet, County Cavan in December 1972 and the need for full co-operation by the authorities in Northern Ireland in relation to this atrocity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30243/21]

Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell

Bríd Smith

139. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice the progress made to date in relation to the scoping inquiry into the killing of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30216/21]

An Garda Síochána

Michael Moynihan

140. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí in the Mallow district at the end of April 2021; the way this compares to the end of April 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29970/21]

Data Protection

Patrick Costello

141. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice if consideration will be given to an independent review of the processes of the Data Protection Commission as called for by an organisation (details supplied). [27843/21]

Proposed Legislation

Jim O'Callaghan

142. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the status of the review of the laws around defamation. [29965/21]

An Garda Síochána

Richard Bruton

143. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Justice the way the proposed community policing model will be rolled out; and the extent to which it can be delivered within existing resources. [28086/21]

Closed-Circuit Television Systems

Dara Calleary

144. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Justice the status of the regulations and funding for Garda and community CCTV; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29964/21]

Departmental Priorities

Kieran O'Donnell

145. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Justice the key actions which will be delivered in the Justice Plan 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30188/21]

Proposed Legislation

Thomas Gould

146. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice the status of the Gambling Control Bill 2018. [30220/21]

An Garda Síochána

Michael Moynihan

147. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice the status of the strategic review of the Garda Reserve. [29969/21]

Sex Offenders Notification Requirements

Denis Naughten

148. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice if she is satisfied with the level of compliance by persons who are subject to the requirements of Part 2 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001; the number of breaches of these conditions recorded by An Garda Síochána in the past 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28804/21]

An Garda Síochána

Martin Kenny

149. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Justice the staffing levels of the An Garda Síochána anti-cybercrime unit; the exact role of the unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27640/21]

An Garda Síochána

Mark Ward

150. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the plans in place or being considered to provide a multi-agency mental health crisis de-escalation team that will include gardaí; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29840/21]

Prison Service

Éamon Ó Cuív

151. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice the number of prisoners transferred in and out of this jurisdiction under transfer of prisoners provisions; the number of applications on hand at present that have not yet been adjudicated on by country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27627/21]

Proposed Legislation

Niamh Smyth

152. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice if she is bringing forward any new legislation on gambling; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29980/21]

An Garda Síochána

Marc MacSharry

153. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Justice the engagement her officials have had with the Garda authorities in relation to the proposed new Garda headquarters in Kilmainham; the discussions that were had with the Office of Public Works on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29974/21]

An Garda Síochána

Martin Kenny

154. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Justice if she will clarify the role of An Garda Síochána in the security of passengers using public transport in view of recent attacks on citizens within the transport system; her plans to seek an extension of that role; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27641/21]

An Garda Síochána

James O'Connor

155. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the plans in place to expand Garda youth diversion projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29975/21]

Antisocial Behaviour

Martin Kenny

156. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to the fear and frustration in communities which are victims of antisocial and criminal behaviour in cities here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27642/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Peter Fitzpatrick

157. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Justice the cost to date of all Covid-19-related payments in her Department to individuals and corporate entities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15409/21]

Crime Prevention

Bernard Durkan

158. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which she continues to combat money laundering and international crime including cyber-attacks with particular reference to issues arising in the wake of the easing of travel restrictions across Europe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30166/21]

Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell

Matt Carthy

159. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice if she plans to establish an independent public enquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of a person (details supplied) on 2 August 2011 and the roles of State agencies prior and subsequent to their death as previously agreed by Dáil and Seanad Éireann. [27841/21]

An Garda Síochána

Pádraig O'Sullivan

160. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice the status of the youth justice strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29707/21]

Joint Policing Committees

David Stanton

161. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Justice if reform of the Joint Policing Committee system is under consideration by her Department at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27649/21]

Deportation Orders

Violet-Anne Wynne

162. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Justice further to a statement made by An Taoiseach in December 2020 regarding deportation orders (details supplied), the reason legal proceedings are continuing given ultimately they might end in a decision that necessitates deportation, for example, in cases in which an international protection applicant’s final appeal for permission to remain is denied; her views on whether this effectively constitutes a deportation order; if deportation orders are then being issued but not enforced; and if this technicality will be clarified. [24206/21]

Naturalisation Applications

Aindrias Moynihan

163. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice when resumption and progression to decision on all naturalisation applications currently waitlisted will take place; when the return of original documentation is expected on these applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29981/21]

Parole Boards

Éamon Ó Cuív

164. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice when it is planned to commence the provisions setting up the Parole Board on a statutorily independent basis and to transfer decisions on granting parole to the board; if it is planned that decisions will be made before this date on all recommendations made by the Parole Board to her up to that date; the number of recommendations on hand in her Department at present awaiting Ministerial decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27626/21]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

165. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which efforts are being made to expedite the processing of the relevant visas for construction workers coming here from abroad and likely to make a positive contribution to the construction sector; if special arrangements can be made to clear any backlogs as quickly as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30165/21]

An Garda Síochána

Marc MacSharry

166. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí in the Sligo-Leitrim division at the end of April 2021; the way this compares to the end of April 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29973/21]

Courts Service

Michael Creed

167. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Justice the way the courts will prioritise the digital agenda and online hearings; the increase in the number of remote hearings taking place; the investment which is being made; the way progress is being measured; the impact the investment is having; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29600/21]

Northern Ireland

Brendan Smith

168. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 464 of 15 December 2020, if there have been further developments in relation to the need for a comprehensive investigation into the Belturbet bombing of December 1972; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30242/21]

An Garda Síochána

Christopher O'Sullivan

169. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí in the Clonakilty, Bandon and Bantry districts at the end of April 2021; the way this compares to the end of April 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29977/21]

Probate Applications

Denise Mitchell

170. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to the issues caused by Covid-19 within the Probate Office in relation to interviews and delays on cases due to interviews not being conducted; the steps being taken to rectify the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12765/21]

An Garda Síochána

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

171. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí in Garda stations in County Carlow at the end of April 2021; the way this compares to the end of April 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29968/21]

Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell

Matt Carthy

172. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice if she has received the final report from a person (details supplied) in respect to the circumstances surrounding the death of a person; and if she plans to publish the report in full. [27840/21]

An Garda Síochána

Cormac Devlin

173. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice if she will consider establishing a dedicated Garda public transport unit in Dublin. [30233/21]

Court Accommodation

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

174. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the status of plans to carry out remedial works at Carlow courthouse. [29967/21]

Departmental Reports

Jim O'Callaghan

175. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice when the report on familicide will be published. [29966/21]

Departmental Reviews

Holly Cairns

176. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Justice the status of the progress in addressing Supporting a Victim's Journey: A plan to help victims and vulnerable witnesses in sexual violence cases, recommendation 9.5 (details supplied). [30068/21]

An Garda Síochána

Ruairí Ó Murchú

177. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí within the Garda national cyber-crime bureau; the current number of vacancies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30191/21]

An Garda Síochána

James O'Connor

178. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí in the Midleton and Fermoy districts at the end of April 2021; the way this compares to the end of April 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29976/21]

An Garda Síochána

Catherine Connolly

179. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice when the GSOC 2020 Annual Report will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30212/21]

Antisocial Behaviour

Neale Richmond

180. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the status of steps being taken to tackle antisocial behaviour; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27645/21]

Proposed Legislation

Denis Naughten

181. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 4 of 10 September 2020, the progress to date in publishing the Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2018; when it will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28805/21]

Missing Persons

Colm Burke

182. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice her views on the request by the coroner for Galway for the establishment of a centralised database for unidentified human remains (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28064/21]

An Garda Síochána

Dara Calleary

183. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí in the Mayo division at the end of April 2021; the way this compares to the end of April 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29963/21]

International Protection

Dara Calleary

324. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Justice the progress on shortening delays in the international protection procedure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28732/21]

Crime Prevention

David Stanton

325. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Justice if she will report on the work of her Department to support an organisation (details supplied) in expanding the community text alert scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27650/21]