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Leathanach 97 de 100

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Courts Service

Catherine Murphy

1123. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons sentenced to one-two, two-three, three-four and four-five years for possession of a knife in a public place without lawful authority in each of the years 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form [30753/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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An Garda Síochána

Johnny Mythen

1124. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda community officers for each district in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30765/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Legislative Programme

Bernard Durkan

1125. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if she will consider introducing the relevant legislation to regulate the process of purchasing a home or property with particular reference to ensuring the buyer is as professionally represented as the seller by way of agent resulting in an equality of arms, thus helping to avoid situations in which the prices increase more than necessary due to the lack of regulation in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30783/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Departmental Expenditure

Carol Nolan

1126. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice the details of the expenditure incurred by staff in her Department under the heading of travel and subsistence from 1 January 2020 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30869/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Departmental Reviews

Carol Nolan

1127. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice the details of each value for money and policy review conducted by her Department from 1 January 2019 to date; if external costs were incurred; if so, the details of such costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30886/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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An Garda Síochána

Carol Nolan

1128. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda vetting applications on which a decision has yet to be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30941/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Prison Service

Peadar Tóibín

1129. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons released from Irish prisons in each of the past five years and to date in 2021. [30973/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Prison Service

Peadar Tóibín

1130. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons released from Irish prisons in each month since January 2020. [30974/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Visa Applications

Róisín Shortall

1131. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Justice when the processing of short stay C visas will recommence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30990/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Closed-Circuit Television Systems

Duncan Smith

1132. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the up-to-date position with the proposed community based CCTV systems nationwide; if the GDPR issues have been addressed; if she will be announcing a new scheme; if not, if the current scheme will be readvertised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30993/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Closed-Circuit Television Systems

Duncan Smith

1133. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice if grant funding is available for a community wishing to install CCTV community-based schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30994/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Citizenship Applications

Michael Healy-Rae

1134. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice the status of an application for citizenship by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31125/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Work Permits

Mick Barry

1135. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice the number of non-EEA migrant fishers that are currently enrolled in the atypical work permit scheme; the number of renewals of atypical work permits that have been applied for in the past 12 months; the number of fishing vessels that have non-EEA migrants employed under the scheme; the number of fishing vessel owners that currently have non-EEA migrants in their employment as part of the atypical work permit scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31184/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Departmental Correspondence

Michael Healy-Rae

1136. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31198/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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International Protection

Catherine Connolly

1137. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the number of recommendations made under section 21(3) of the International Protection Act 2015 to date in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31242/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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International Protection

Catherine Connolly

1138. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the number of return orders issued under section 51A of the International Protection Act 2015 (as amended) in total and individually to the United Kingdom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31243/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Public Sector Staff

Cian O'Callaghan

1139. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the office in her Department that can be contacted by a person who is experiencing delays in the security clearance element of their application to join the Irish Prison Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31257/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Crime Prevention

Martin Browne

1140. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Justice the number of arrests, prosecutions and convictions for the theft of catalytic converters or for handling stolen catalytic converters that have taken place in 2020 and to date in 2021; the breakdown of these figures if possible by count and the details of the rising number of thefts of these items. [31260/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Departmental Websites

Holly Cairns

1141. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Justice the way in which her Department and agencies under her remit are meeting the requirement to have a statement on the compliance of their websites and mobile applications with the regulations under the directive 2016/2102 (EU), as articulated in SI No. 358/2020 - European Union (Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies) Regulations 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31287/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Departmental Websites

Holly Cairns

1142. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Justice the way in which her Department and agencies under her remit are meeting the requirement to subject to Regulation 6, public sector bodies shall, in accordance with Regulation 3, take necessary measures to make their websites and mobile applications more accessible by making them perceivable, operable, understandable and robust under the directive 2016/2102 (EU), as articulated in SI No. 358/2020 - European Union (Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies) Regulations 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31305/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Legislative Measures

Holly Cairns

1143. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Justice the offences relating to online abuse and harassment which are currently legislated for; the offences she plans to legislate for; her engagement with support organisations on these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31330/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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An Garda Síochána

Holly Cairns

1144. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí in each Garda station in the Cork west division; and the number of gardaí in the same divisions. [31332/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Sport and Recreational Development

Pearse Doherty

1145. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice the process by which a sporting organisation can apply for a licence to enable it to fundraise in all counties by means of an online raffle; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31345/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Prison Service

Catherine Murphy

1146. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 215 and 224 of 26 May 2021, if she will request the Irish Prison Authority to refer a person (details supplied) to the chief medical officer in order to progress their request to be reassigned to non-prisoner facing work duties in view of the fact that the person has engaged extensively and cooperated with the Irish Prison Service. [31425/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Public Sector Staff

Jackie Cahill

1147. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Justice if public sector employees are being transferred as staff members to An Garda Síochána without agreement; if they will be transferred without the same employment terms and conditions that they had in the public sector; if they will be balloted to determine if they accept or approve of this staff transfer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31461/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Legal Aid

Catherine Murphy

1148. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the amounts paid by the Legal Aid Board to personal insolvency practitioners, solicitors and barristers under the Personal Insolvency Arrangement Review Legal Aid Service since its inception to date in 2021; the details of these payments; the companies and persons that received same; the amount received by each company and person; the amounts that have been incurred but are unpaid by the Legal Aid Board to personal insolvency practitioners, solicitors and barristers under the PIA Review Legal Aid Service since its inception to date in 2021; the details of these liabilities; the companies and persons to which they are owed and or outstanding and which are subject to objection and or challenge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31462/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Parole Boards

Éamon Ó Cuív

1149. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice the number of recommendations made to her by the Parole Board in 2021; the number in which she accepted the recommendations of the Board; the number in which they were amended or rejected; the reason in the cases in which they were amended or rejected for doing so; the number still awaiting decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31474/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Visa Applications

Brendan Griffin

1150. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice if a South African citizen with residency in the UK can enter Ireland for holidays without the requirement of a visa; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31524/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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An Garda Síochána

Ged Nash

1151. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí stationed at Laytown Garda station in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31550/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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An Garda Síochána

Ged Nash

1152. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Justice when a review of the Garda divisional boundaries pertaining to south County Louth and east County Meath will be completed. [31551/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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An Garda Síochána

Michael Healy-Rae

1153. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding the review of the compulsory retirement age for members of An Garda Síochána; when an announcement on same will be forthcoming; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31574/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Personal Debt

Catherine Murphy

1154. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to concerns that the legal system involving personal insolvency arrangements was on the brink of collapse due to cases being regularly delayed due to too much work being taken on by individual practitioners. [31592/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

1155. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current and expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); the progress to date in determining any application pending in their name; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31649/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Departmental Staff

Róisín Shortall

1156. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Justice the number of employees in her Department and the bodies under the aegis of her Department who have been in receipt of a higher duty acting allowance for over two years. [31879/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Visa Applications

Seán Sherlock

1157. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Justice the number of non-EU student visas issued in 2019 and 2020; the average length of time it has taken to process these visas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31897/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Constitutional Amendments

Willie O'Dea

1158. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice if she plans to support the restoration of birthright citizenship in Ireland against the wishes of the Irish electorate who voted overwhelmingly in favour of restricting birthright citizenship in the 2004 referendum. [31930/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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An Garda Síochána

Johnny Mythen

1159. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Justice the number of burglaries reported to An Garda Síochána in County Wexford by Garda district in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [31996/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Citizenship Applications

Seán Sherlock

1160. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Justice if her Department is on track to give 6,500 citizenship applicants the opportunity to complete their Irish citizenship by the end of June 2021. [32020/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Citizenship Applications

Seán Sherlock

1161. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Justice the number of Irish citizenship applicants who are currently waiting longer than 12 months for a decision on their application. [32021/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Citizenship Applications

Seán Sherlock

1162. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Justice the average waiting time for citizenship applications to date in 2021. [32022/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Visa Applications

James Lawless

1163. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Justice the status of the processing of working visas (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32048/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Legal Aid

Catherine Connolly

1164. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the reason legal aid is not available to persons taking cases to the European Court of Human Rights, particularly in view of the fact that the Court may refuse a litigant leave to represent themselves in front of the Court and given that Article 47 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights provides a right to legal aid to those who lack sufficient resources in so far as this is necessary to ensure effective access to justice; her plans to prescribe the European Court of Human Rights as a court under which legal aid may be granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32054/21]

Amharc

Máirt, 15 Meith 2021

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Prison Service

Catherine Murphy

1165. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide the name of the independent company that has been appointed to carry out an independent review of the operations of the voluntary mess committees in Irish prisons; the cost of this review; and the expected completion time of same. [32102/21]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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Crime Prevention

Christopher O'Sullivan

117. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice the initiatives that are being taken to tackle dog theft; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29978/21]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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Probate Applications

Pádraig O'Sullivan

126. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to the significant delays in processing applications in the Probate Office; the actions she is taking to address the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29706/21]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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An Garda Síochána

Aindrias Moynihan

128. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí in the Macroom district at the end of April 2021; the way in which this compares with the end of April 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29972/21]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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Legal Costs

Brendan Griffin

129. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice the status of her plans to reduce the overall cost of access to justice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29394/21]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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An Garda Síochána

Alan Dillon

130. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Justice the status of the An Garda Síochána strategy statement 2022-2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27835/21]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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Cybersecurity Policy

Peadar Tóibín

131. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the efforts being made in relation to strengthening the security of data within her Department. [29395/21]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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Departmental Reports

Fergus O'Dowd

134. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice if a full report will be provided in respect of the recently published report (details supplied) on Drogheda; the discussions that have taken place with other Departments in order to progress the key recommendation findings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27834/21]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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Direct Provision System

Marc Ó Cathasaigh

135. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for Justice if progress has been made to reduce the length of time for processing applications for persons who have been in direct provision for over two years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28454/21]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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Proposed Legislation

Thomas Gould

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

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

written

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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

written

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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

written

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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

written

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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

written

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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

written

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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

written

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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

written

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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

written

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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

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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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

written

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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

written

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]

Amharc

Déar, 3 Meith 2021

written

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]

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