Written Answers Nos. 299-306
299. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice to provide, in tabular form, the number and the stated or declared nationalities of those persons who arrived at Dublin Airport and who subsequently claimed international protection without being in possession of correct identifying documentation or no identifying documentation for the years 2016 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3590/24]
Amharc ar fhreagra300. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice to provide, in tabular form, the number and the stated or declared nationalities of those persons who arrived at an International Protection Office and who subsequently claimed international protection without being in possession of correct identifying documentation or no identifying documentation for the years 2016 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3591/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 299 and 300 together.
Unfortunately, it has not been possible to collate the information requested in the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.
301. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 15 of 11 October 2023, the number of safe homes delivered of the 50 that were committed to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3637/24]
Amharc ar fhreagra302. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 15 of 11 October 2023, what refuge centres are expected to do in cases where service users cannot access the rental market after six weeks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3638/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 301 and 302 together.
Combatting all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) is a priority for me and my Department and this is reflected in a range of policies and legislation, as well as unprecedented increases in Budget allocations.
The Government is committed to doubling the number of refuge places to 280 as part of our Zero Tolerance Strategy to tackle domestic, sexual and gender-based violence.
To achieve this ambitious goal we are working with all stakeholders to put in place the necessary structures and supports to accelerate the delivery of additional refuge accommodation year on year.
A key priority was the delivery of the new statutory DSGBV agency, Cuan, which was established on 1 January 2024.
In addition, I secured a €10m increase in funding for DSGBV under Budget 2024 and as such, Cuan has a total budget of approximately €59 million for this year.
The majority of this funding will be allocated to the provision of DSGBV services.
As the Deputy may be aware, the development of 36 refuge units is currently underway in Wexford, Dundalk and Navan. The aim is to deliver 98 refuge units in priority locations by end 2025 along with further additional and upgraded units by the end of the Strategy.
In addition, Safe Homes - another form of emergency domestic violence accommodation - are an important part of the response.
Safe Homes are usually provided as a separate unit of accommodation, for example a flat or a house, at a community or local level. It generally suits those at low to medium risk of serious harm. At the end of 2023, there were 49 Safe Homes available and we are anticipating an additional 12 Safe Homes in 2024. Cuan is working with the sector and the Department of Housing on the provision of refuge and safe homes.
Cuan will be in a position to work closely with relevant Departments, agencies, local authorities and stakeholders to further assess the national need, and build capability and standards with a view to ramping up delivery.
303. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if leave to remain/temporary residency can be approved in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3659/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can advise the Deputy that in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned.
These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and all other applicable legislation, in advance of a final decision being made. These cases are amongst many to be considered at present and, as such, it is not possible to provide a specific indication as to when the cases will be finalised.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility (inisoireachtasmail@justice.ie) 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 is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
304. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if and when the conditions of habitual residency can be met in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3660/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can advise the Deputy that the conditions of habitual residency are determined by the Department of Social Protection. The Deputy may wish to put a parliamentary question to the Minister for Social Protection in this regard.
Further information on habitual residency is available on the Department of Social Protection's website at https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/170e70-habitual-residence-condition/.
305. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current position in respect of an application for citizenship in the case of the spouse of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3667/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am pleased to advise the Deputy that the naturalisation application from the person referred to was approved by my Department, and a certificate of naturalisation issued to the applicant on 8 March 2022.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: INISOireachtasMail@justice.ie , 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 Question process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in the cases where the response is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
306. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current position in the application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied);; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3668/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am pleased to advise the Deputy that the naturalisation application from the person referred to has been approved by my Department.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: INISOireachtasMail@justice.ie, 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 Question process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in the cases where the response is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
