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Question· writtenPQ 2165asked

2165. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of fitness to practise complaints received by CORU annually from 2021 to 2025, per 1,000 registrants, by profession and registration route (Irish graduates, international qualification residents and existing practitioners qualified outside the State; the number deemed relevant and relating to competence by the same breakdown; the number of records where qualification location was unidentifiable following legacy system migration; the steps taken to restore missing data; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [76913/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

2165. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of fitness to practise complaints received by CORU annually from 2021 to 2025, per 1,000 registrants, by profession and registration route (Irish graduates, international qualification residents and existing practitioners qualified outside the State; the number deemed relevant and relating to competence by the same breakdown; the number of records where qualification location was unidentifiable following legacy system migration; the steps taken to restore missing data; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [76913/26]

Question· writtenPQ 582asked

582. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has liaised with the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration on the number of Gardaí who have returned to work in the force since 2013 after a break from service; and if his Department have costed whether a uniform service exemption to section 10 of the public service pension would be possible. [76796/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

582. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has liaised with the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration on the number of Gardaí who have returned to work in the force since 2013 after a break from service; and if his Department have costed whether a uniform service exemption to section 10 of the public service pension would be possible. [76796/26]

Question· writtenPQ 548asked

548. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has assessed estimates of the lifetime net fiscal impact of migrants entering Ireland at different ages, taking account of tax contributions and public expenditure over their lifetime; if so, the methodology and findings; and if not, whether the Department considers such modelling necessary for evidence-based migration and public expenditure planning. [77951/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

548. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has assessed estimates of the lifetime net fiscal impact of migrants entering Ireland at different ages, taking account of tax contributions and public expenditure over their lifetime; if so, the methodology and findings; and if not, whether the Department considers such modelling necessary for evidence-based migration and public expenditure planning. [77951/26]

Question· writtenPQ 547asked

547. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has examined the Danish Ministry of Finance's analyses or the 2021 Netherlands study concerning the fiscal impact of migration; if so, the conclusions that were drawn regarding their relevance to Ireland; whether comparable Irish data have been assessed; and whether the Department intends to undertake or publish a similar analysis. [77954/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

547. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has examined the Danish Ministry of Finance's analyses or the 2021 Netherlands study concerning the fiscal impact of migration; if so, the conclusions that were drawn regarding their relevance to Ireland; whether comparable Irish data have been assessed; and whether the Department intends to undertake or publish a similar analysis. [77954/26]

Question· writtenPQ 546asked

546. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has produced or commissioned any analysis of the net fiscal impact of non-EEA migration to Ireland, including taxation, social protection, healthcare, housing and education expenditure; if so, when it was completed and whether it will be published; and if no such analysis exists, the reason this assessment has not been undertaken by his Department. [77956/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

546. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has produced or commissioned any analysis of the net fiscal impact of non-EEA migration to Ireland, including taxation, social protection, healthcare, housing and education expenditure; if so, when it was completed and whether it will be published; and if no such analysis exists, the reason this assessment has not been undertaken by his Department. [77956/26]

Question· writtenPQ 545asked

545. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether the Government has assessed the net fiscal impact of migration by immigration route or cohort taking account of tax and social insurance contributions, social protection, healthcare, housing, education, and other public expenditure; if so, the methodology and findings; and, if not, whether such an assessment is planned. [77944/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

545. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether the Government has assessed the net fiscal impact of migration by immigration route or cohort taking account of tax and social insurance contributions, social protection, healthcare, housing, education, and other public expenditure; if so, the methodology and findings; and, if not, whether such an assessment is planned. [77944/26]

Question· writtenPQ 376asked

376. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department has assessed the neutrality and national-security implications of hosting data processing for foreign defence or intelligence bodies on Irish soil, including under the US CLOUD Act and Section 702 of the US Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. [75213/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

376. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department has assessed the neutrality and national-security implications of hosting data processing for foreign defence or intelligence bodies on Irish soil, including under the US CLOUD Act and Section 702 of the US Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. [75213/26]

Question· writtenPQ 375asked

375. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 72780/26, the precise reasons the regulations and contribution model as laid down in the relevant Statutory Instrument have never been implemented before now; if this was a political or policy decision by his Department or by Cabinet; and if implementation of the S.I. has been objected to by any advocacy group in the migration or asylum space. [75138/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

375. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 72780/26, the precise reasons the regulations and contribution model as laid down in the relevant Statutory Instrument have never been implemented before now; if this was a political or policy decision by his Department or by Cabinet; and if implementation of the S.I. has been objected to by any advocacy group in the migration or asylum space. [75138/26]

Question· writtenPQ 374asked

374. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the ten nationalities with the highest number of study visa applications received in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; and the number of applications approved and refused for each of those nationalities in each year, in tabular form. [75140/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

374. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the ten nationalities with the highest number of study visa applications received in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; and the number of applications approved and refused for each of those nationalities in each year, in tabular form. [75140/26]

Question· writtenPQ 373asked

373. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department is aware of any investigations undertaken since 2023 into suspected breaches of the gaming and lotteries Acts by online lottery, prize draw and competition operators or of any prosecutions initiated or convictions secured; if he has received any reports relating to commercial operators offering houses, vehicles, cash and other prizes exceeding the statutory limits applicable to lottery permits; the measures being taken to ensure compliance with existing legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75150/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

373. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department is aware of any investigations undertaken since 2023 into suspected breaches of the gaming and lotteries Acts by online lottery, prize draw and competition operators or of any prosecutions initiated or convictions secured; if he has received any reports relating to commercial operators offering houses, vehicles, cash and other prizes exceeding the statutory limits applicable to lottery permits; the measures being taken to ensure compliance with existing legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75150/26]

Question· writtenPQ 372asked

372. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether online lottery and competition operators that are registered or headquartered outside of the State, but advertise, sell entries to, or otherwise target customers in the State, are subject to the provisions of the Gaming and Lotteries Acts; whether the inclusion of free entry routes or skill-based questions exempts such operators from the requirements of Irish legislation; the enforcement arrangements exist to address suspected breaches by operators based outside the jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75151/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

372. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether online lottery and competition operators that are registered or headquartered outside of the State, but advertise, sell entries to, or otherwise target customers in the State, are subject to the provisions of the Gaming and Lotteries Acts; whether the inclusion of free entry routes or skill-based questions exempts such operators from the requirements of Irish legislation; the enforcement arrangements exist to address suspected breaches by operators based outside the jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75151/26]

Question· writtenPQ 371asked

371. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration If he has received reports regarding the enforcement of legislation in respect of commercial online lottery and competition companies offering substantial prizes for private profit; whether his Department has identified any legislative gaps that allow such operators to circumvent restrictions intended to protect the integrity of licensed lotteries and charitable fundraising; the provisions and anticipated commencement dates of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 that will apply to these activities; whether additional enforcement measures are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75152/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

371. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration If he has received reports regarding the enforcement of legislation in respect of commercial online lottery and competition companies offering substantial prizes for private profit; whether his Department has identified any legislative gaps that allow such operators to circumvent restrictions intended to protect the integrity of licensed lotteries and charitable fundraising; the provisions and anticipated commencement dates of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 that will apply to these activities; whether additional enforcement measures are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75152/26]

Question· writtenPQ 370asked

370. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the length of time each person subject to deportation on the most recent chartered flight was present in the State prior to their removal (details supplied). [75177/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

370. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the length of time each person subject to deportation on the most recent chartered flight was present in the State prior to their removal (details supplied). [75177/26]

Question· writtenPQ 369asked

369. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason fully funded Palestinian scholarship students have been denied study visas by his Department on financial grounds, given they have secured support from Irish universities and programmes; and whether he will expedite their appeals given their exceptional circumstances. [75184/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

369. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason fully funded Palestinian scholarship students have been denied study visas by his Department on financial grounds, given they have secured support from Irish universities and programmes; and whether he will expedite their appeals given their exceptional circumstances. [75184/26]

Question· writtenPQ 368asked

368. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 824 of 16 September 2026, the number of Gardaí transferred out of the Galway division to date in 2026; the districts and stations these Gardaí were removed from as part of these transfers; and the division they were transferred to, in tabular form (details supplied). [75320/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

368. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 824 of 16 September 2026, the number of Gardaí transferred out of the Galway division to date in 2026; the districts and stations these Gardaí were removed from as part of these transfers; and the division they were transferred to, in tabular form (details supplied). [75320/26]

Question· writtenPQ 367asked

367. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 823 of 16 September 2026, whether the information requested was compiled and provided to the Minister. [75317/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

367. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 823 of 16 September 2026, whether the information requested was compiled and provided to the Minister. [75317/26]

Question· writtenPQ 366asked

366. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will ascertain from An Garda Síochána the number of leather holsters withdrawn from use since June 2020; the date by which every member authorised to carry a firearm was issued with a replacement holster; the type and retention standard of the holster now in use; and the total cost of the replacement programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75260/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

366. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will ascertain from An Garda Síochána the number of leather holsters withdrawn from use since June 2020; the date by which every member authorised to carry a firearm was issued with a replacement holster; the type and retention standard of the holster now in use; and the total cost of the replacement programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75260/26]

Question· writtenPQ 365asked

365. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average proportion of a custodial sentence actually served in prison by persons who self-identify as Irish nationals compared with non-Irish nationals, in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025 and to date in 2026; and whether these figures can be provided by sentence length, offence category and type of early release; in tabular form. [75058/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

365. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average proportion of a custodial sentence actually served in prison by persons who self-identify as Irish nationals compared with non-Irish nationals, in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025 and to date in 2026; and whether these figures can be provided by sentence length, offence category and type of early release; in tabular form. [75058/26]

Question· writtenPQ 364asked

364. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of investigations commenced by An Garda Síochána since 1 January 2024 involving suspected money laundering through retail premises selling vaping or tobacco products, nationally and in the Cork City and Cork North Garda Divisions; the number of actions taken by the Criminal Assets Bureau in respect of such premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75283/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

364. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of investigations commenced by An Garda Síochána since 1 January 2024 involving suspected money laundering through retail premises selling vaping or tobacco products, nationally and in the Cork City and Cork North Garda Divisions; the number of actions taken by the Criminal Assets Bureau in respect of such premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75283/26]

Question· writtenPQ 363asked

363. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of letters received by him from a family (details supplied or from their representatives, since March 2025; the dates on which each was received and replied to; the commitments given by him at a meeting with the family in March 2025; and the action taken on each since; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75285/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

363. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of letters received by him from a family (details supplied or from their representatives, since March 2025; the dates on which each was received and replied to; the commitments given by him at a meeting with the family in March 2025; and the action taken on each since; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75285/26]

Question· writtenPQ 362asked

362. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of babies that have been born to mothers in custody in Dochas Centre and Limerick Prison in 2025 and to date in 2026; and the protocols and supports in place for mothers and babies in custody. [75287/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

362. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of babies that have been born to mothers in custody in Dochas Centre and Limerick Prison in 2025 and to date in 2026; and the protocols and supports in place for mothers and babies in custody. [75287/26]

Question· writtenPQ 361asked

361. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will offer, or will request the Garda Commissioner to offer, an apology to the family of a person (details supplied) in respect of the absence of official contact with the family following the publication in November 2023 of concerns about Garda issue holsters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75288/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

361. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will offer, or will request the Garda Commissioner to offer, an apology to the family of a person (details supplied) in respect of the absence of official contact with the family following the publication in November 2023 of concerns about Garda issue holsters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75288/26]

Question· writtenPQ 360asked

360. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the costs of charter flights deporting failed international protection applicants in 2025 and to date in 2026; the destination of each flight; the number of deported people on each flight; the number of Gardaí on each flight; and the breakdown of costs on each flight. [75289/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

360. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the costs of charter flights deporting failed international protection applicants in 2025 and to date in 2026; the destination of each flight; the number of deported people on each flight; the number of Gardaí on each flight; and the breakdown of costs on each flight. [75289/26]

Question· writtenPQ 359asked

359. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the details of each Garda Station in the state that has solar PV panels, batteries and each Garda station that has EV chargers installed to charge electric patrol cars, broken down by county in tabular form; his plans to roll out further solar pv and batteries, and EV charging stations in Garda Stations;. [75018/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

359. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the details of each Garda Station in the state that has solar PV panels, batteries and each Garda station that has EV chargers installed to charge electric patrol cars, broken down by county in tabular form; his plans to roll out further solar pv and batteries, and EV charging stations in Garda Stations;. [75018/26]

Question· writtenPQ 358asked

358. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the criteria he will apply in deciding whether to establish a public inquiry into the procurement, issue and replacement of Garda holsters; the expected timeframe for that decision; and whether he will meet a family (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75264/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

358. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the criteria he will apply in deciding whether to establish a public inquiry into the procurement, issue and replacement of Garda holsters; the expected timeframe for that decision; and whether he will meet a family (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75264/26]

Question· writtenPQ 357asked

357. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of protected disclosures received by the Minister in each year since 2019 concerning Garda firearms, holsters, armoury management or the procurement of related equipment; the number transmitted to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission or Fiosrú in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75291/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

357. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of protected disclosures received by the Minister in each year since 2019 concerning Garda firearms, holsters, armoury management or the procurement of related equipment; the number transmitted to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission or Fiosrú in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75291/26]

Question· writtenPQ 356asked

356. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in relation to Cherry Orchard Equine Centre which has been informed that the funding for a dedicated scrambler initiative funding stream, which currently supports a full-time youth justice workers within the local youth diversionary programme, will cease at the end of this year; and if he will ensure funding is guaranteed for 2027s. [74992/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

356. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in relation to Cherry Orchard Equine Centre which has been informed that the funding for a dedicated scrambler initiative funding stream, which currently supports a full-time youth justice workers within the local youth diversionary programme, will cease at the end of this year; and if he will ensure funding is guaranteed for 2027s. [74992/26]

Question· writtenPQ 355asked

355. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further publication of the report of the Garda Training Review Group if all Garda training that currently takes place in Templemore across all areas including CPD/LMPD training and Garda Reserves will continue at the Garda College in Templemore. [74993/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

355. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further publication of the report of the Garda Training Review Group if all Garda training that currently takes place in Templemore across all areas including CPD/LMPD training and Garda Reserves will continue at the Garda College in Templemore. [74993/26]

Question· writtenPQ 354asked

354. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when the formal transfer of responsibility for the regulation of Owner Management Companies and the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 to the Department of Housing, Home Affairs and Migration will be fully completed; the specific reason for the prolonged timeline given that the necessary legislative amendments have already been enacted to avoid a Mulcreevy conflict of ministerial responsibility; and the status of the required Transfer of Functions Order. [74996/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

354. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when the formal transfer of responsibility for the regulation of Owner Management Companies and the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 to the Department of Housing, Home Affairs and Migration will be fully completed; the specific reason for the prolonged timeline given that the necessary legislative amendments have already been enacted to avoid a Mulcreevy conflict of ministerial responsibility; and the status of the required Transfer of Functions Order. [74996/26]

Question· writtenPQ 353asked

353. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total amount paid to the operator of the former IPAS centre at Georges Street, Drogheda, from the award of its contract to the termination of that contract in November 2025; whether any sums remain due to or recoverable by the State following the company's entry into voluntary liquidation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75234/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

353. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total amount paid to the operator of the former IPAS centre at Georges Street, Drogheda, from the award of its contract to the termination of that contract in November 2025; whether any sums remain due to or recoverable by the State following the company's entry into voluntary liquidation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75234/26]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

352. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether checks on the directors, beneficial ownership and financial standing of IPAS accommodation providers are now carried out before contracts are awarded; whether those checks include engagement with An Garda Síochána or the Criminal Assets Bureau; the date from which they have applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75235/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

352. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether checks on the directors, beneficial ownership and financial standing of IPAS accommodation providers are now carried out before contracts are awarded; whether those checks include engagement with An Garda Síochána or the Criminal Assets Bureau; the date from which they have applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75235/26]

Question· writtenPQ 351asked

351. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of IPAS accommodation contracts terminated since 1 January 2025 on grounds relating to the integrity, conduct or criminal associations of the provider, as distinct from cost or capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75237/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

351. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of IPAS accommodation contracts terminated since 1 January 2025 on grounds relating to the integrity, conduct or criminal associations of the provider, as distinct from cost or capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75237/26]

Question· writtenPQ 350asked

350. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 72604/26 if he will answer the original question and provide the number of smaller-scale and residential properties purchased by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for the accommodation of more vulnerable international protection applicants. [75005/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

350. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 72604/26 if he will answer the original question and provide the number of smaller-scale and residential properties purchased by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for the accommodation of more vulnerable international protection applicants. [75005/26]

Question· writtenPQ 349asked

349. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the six-month employment requirement under the temporary protection transition scheme must in all cases have been completed immediately prior to 30 September 2026; the reason the qualifying period was fixed by reference to 30 September 2026 when the earlier published information did not clearly identify 30 March 2026 as a qualifying cut-off date; if he has considered assessing the six-month employment requirement by reference to the date on which an applicant applies; and if discretion is available for short and documented breaks in employment (details supplied). [75220/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

349. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the six-month employment requirement under the temporary protection transition scheme must in all cases have been completed immediately prior to 30 September 2026; the reason the qualifying period was fixed by reference to 30 September 2026 when the earlier published information did not clearly identify 30 March 2026 as a qualifying cut-off date; if he has considered assessing the six-month employment requirement by reference to the date on which an applicant applies; and if discretion is available for short and documented breaks in employment (details supplied). [75220/26]

Question· writtenPQ 348asked

348. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the National Cyber Security Centre or other State bodies are told who the end tenants of large data centres are; if he will clarify whether there is any mechanism to block tenancy by foreign state security agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75211/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

348. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the National Cyber Security Centre or other State bodies are told who the end tenants of large data centres are; if he will clarify whether there is any mechanism to block tenancy by foreign state security agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75211/26]

Question· writtenPQ 347asked

347. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the action being taken by his Department to improve upon current timelines for the processing of join family visa applications. [74990/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

347. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the action being taken by his Department to improve upon current timelines for the processing of join family visa applications. [74990/26]

Question· writtenPQ 346asked

346. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda only charging points for electric vehicles are available to GardaÍ in County Clare; the location of each; the frequency with which Gardaí have to use public charging points; the number of electric vehicles Gardaí in Clare have; the stations they are allocated to; and the steps he will take to increase the number of Garda only charging points. [75028/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

346. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda only charging points for electric vehicles are available to GardaÍ in County Clare; the location of each; the frequency with which Gardaí have to use public charging points; the number of electric vehicles Gardaí in Clare have; the stations they are allocated to; and the steps he will take to increase the number of Garda only charging points. [75028/26]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the nature and extent of engagement between his Department and Tipperary County Council regarding the future use of the Heywood modular housing development in Clonmel; and whether the council has been invited to consider taking responsibility for the development. [74797/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

137. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the nature and extent of engagement between his Department and Tipperary County Council regarding the future use of the Heywood modular housing development in Clonmel; and whether the council has been invited to consider taking responsibility for the development. [74797/26]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department has undertaken a specific assessment of the potential to repurpose the modular accommodation development at Heywood, Clonmel, County Tipperary, for permanent social or affordable housing; and the outcome of such an assessment. [74795/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

136. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department has undertaken a specific assessment of the potential to repurpose the modular accommodation development at Heywood, Clonmel, County Tipperary, for permanent social or affordable housing; and the outcome of such an assessment. [74795/26]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the planning regularisation and necessary modifications required to convert the Heywood modular accommodation development in Clonmel to permanent residential housing have been assessed; the estimated costs involved; and the anticipated timeline for completing such an assessment. [74799/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

135. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the planning regularisation and necessary modifications required to convert the Heywood modular accommodation development in Clonmel to permanent residential housing have been assessed; the estimated costs involved; and the anticipated timeline for completing such an assessment. [74799/26]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

134. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the interdepartmental process examining the long-term future of the 654 rapid-build modular accommodation units across 11 sites; the progress made since July 2026; whether a preferred future use has been identified for a development (details supplied); and when final decisions are expected. [74800/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

134. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the interdepartmental process examining the long-term future of the 654 rapid-build modular accommodation units across 11 sites; the progress made since July 2026; whether a preferred future use has been identified for a development (details supplied); and when final decisions are expected. [74800/26]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

133. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he will give an undertaking that no decision to remove, dispose of or decommission the modular accommodation units at a location (details supplied), will be taken without first completing a full assessment of their suitability for permanent social and affordable housing, in consultation with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Tipperary County Council. [74802/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

133. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he will give an undertaking that no decision to remove, dispose of or decommission the modular accommodation units at a location (details supplied), will be taken without first completing a full assessment of their suitability for permanent social and affordable housing, in consultation with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Tipperary County Council. [74802/26]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

132. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 217 and 218 of 1 July 2026, the extent of engagement between his Department, the interdepartmental working group and Tipperary County Council regarding the long-term future of a development (details supplied); whether discussions have specifically addressed the potential transfer or repurposing of the units for permanent social or affordable housing; the outcome of any such engagement; and the next steps envisaged. [74804/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

132. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 217 and 218 of 1 July 2026, the extent of engagement between his Department, the interdepartmental working group and Tipperary County Council regarding the long-term future of a development (details supplied); whether discussions have specifically addressed the potential transfer or repurposing of the units for permanent social or affordable housing; the outcome of any such engagement; and the next steps envisaged. [74804/26]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

131. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if it is part of his Department's strategy to reduce numbers in IPAS accommodation by moving persons who have been given leave to stay into homeless accommodation. [74785/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

131. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if it is part of his Department's strategy to reduce numbers in IPAS accommodation by moving persons who have been given leave to stay into homeless accommodation. [74785/26]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 217 and 218 of 1 July 2026, the position regarding the future use of rapid-build modular accommodation developments (details supplied); the progress made by the interdepartmental group examining their long-term use; whether the potential transfer of these units for permanent social or affordable housing is being actively progressed; and when a final decision is expected. [74792/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

130. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 217 and 218 of 1 July 2026, the position regarding the future use of rapid-build modular accommodation developments (details supplied); the progress made by the interdepartmental group examining their long-term use; whether the potential transfer of these units for permanent social or affordable housing is being actively progressed; and when a final decision is expected. [74792/26]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

129. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will accede to the call by the family of a person (details supplied) for a public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding their murder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74901/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

129. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will accede to the call by the family of a person (details supplied) for a public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding their murder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74901/26]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

128. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will consider establishing an independent public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the murder of a person (details supplied), including any relevant operational, procedural or systemic issues identified by their family; the statutory mechanism under which such an inquiry could be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74903/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

128. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will consider establishing an independent public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the murder of a person (details supplied), including any relevant operational, procedural or systemic issues identified by their family; the statutory mechanism under which such an inquiry could be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74903/26]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

127. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of fully qualified, active registered intermediaries currently available to assist vulnerable or non-speaking victims during Garda interviews and court proceedings; and the specific target date by which a mandatory, nationwide panel will be fully operational. [74699/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

127. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of fully qualified, active registered intermediaries currently available to assist vulnerable or non-speaking victims during Garda interviews and court proceedings; and the specific target date by which a mandatory, nationwide panel will be fully operational. [74699/26]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

126. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to expediate the appeals students from Palestine have brought forward to challenge the decision of his Department to refuse visas for these students. [74683/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

126. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to expediate the appeals students from Palestine have brought forward to challenge the decision of his Department to refuse visas for these students. [74683/26]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

125. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the number of prosecutions brought forward under Section 2 (2) of the Criminal Law (Suicide) Act, 1993 since this Act was signed into law. [74597/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

125. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the number of prosecutions brought forward under Section 2 (2) of the Criminal Law (Suicide) Act, 1993 since this Act was signed into law. [74597/26]

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