Immigration

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Germany · German Bundestag · 19 October 2026

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many government departments have completed the full discovery exercise described in the National Cyber Security Centre's guidance of 20 March 2025; and how many have produced an initial migration plan.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 October 2026

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many government departments have completed the full discovery exercise described in the National Cyber Security Centre's guidance of 20 March 2025; and how many have produced an initial migration plan.

863. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps his Department is taking to assist students following the unexpected and immediate closure of a language college in Cork (details supplied) given that the abrupt closure of the college has left students who rely on it for their immigration status in a uncertain and distressing situation. [72515/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

863. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps his Department is taking to assist students following the unexpected and immediate closure of a language college in Cork (details supplied) given that the abrupt closure of the college has left students who rely on it for their immigration status in a uncertain and distressing situation. [72515/26]

623. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to reply directly to correspondence (details supplied). [72478/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

623. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to reply directly to correspondence (details supplied). [72478/26]

622. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the changes, if any, that will be made to the financial eligibility thresholds for the civil legal aid scheme arising from Budget 2027; whether the disposable income and disposable capital limits will be revised and when any such changes will take effect; and the estimated number of additional persons who will become eligible for civil legal aid as a result. [72496/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

622. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the changes, if any, that will be made to the financial eligibility thresholds for the civil legal aid scheme arising from Budget 2027; whether the disposable income and disposable capital limits will be revised and when any such changes will take effect; and the estimated number of additional persons who will become eligible for civil legal aid as a result. [72496/26]

621. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the changes, if any, being introduced following Budget 2027 to the remuneration and fee structures payable to solicitors providing services under the civil legal aid scheme; whether rates payable to private practitioners and Legal Aid Board solicitors will be revised; the estimated cost of any such measures; and the date on which any revised payment arrangements will take effect. [72497/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

621. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the changes, if any, being introduced following Budget 2027 to the remuneration and fee structures payable to solicitors providing services under the civil legal aid scheme; whether rates payable to private practitioners and Legal Aid Board solicitors will be revised; the estimated cost of any such measures; and the date on which any revised payment arrangements will take effect. [72497/26]

620. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if applications for Irish citizenship by naturalisation that have been lodged before the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026 is enacted will be assessed under the rules that applied when they were submitted. [72528/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

620. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if applications for Irish citizenship by naturalisation that have been lodged before the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026 is enacted will be assessed under the rules that applied when they were submitted. [72528/26]

619. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of private residential properties that are now owned by his Department or are managed by his Department to provide accommodation for former residents of IPAS centres. [72603/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

619. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of private residential properties that are now owned by his Department or are managed by his Department to provide accommodation for former residents of IPAS centres. [72603/26]

618. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps his Department will take with the house at Forgehill estate, Stamullen, which is owned by his Department and which was previously reported to be intended to provide accommodation for persons who had applied for international protection. [72604/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

618. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps his Department will take with the house at Forgehill estate, Stamullen, which is owned by his Department and which was previously reported to be intended to provide accommodation for persons who had applied for international protection. [72604/26]

617. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of cases recorded by An Garda Síochána in each of the years 2021 to 2025 in which it was reported that a drug, intoxicating substance or other substance was administered without consent to facilitate a sexual assault, rape or other sexual offence; and whether such cases are separately identifiable from general spiking incidents on PULSE. [72612/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

617. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of cases recorded by An Garda Síochána in each of the years 2021 to 2025 in which it was reported that a drug, intoxicating substance or other substance was administered without consent to facilitate a sexual assault, rape or other sexual offence; and whether such cases are separately identifiable from general spiking incidents on PULSE. [72612/26]

616. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in cases reported to An Garda Síochána in each of the years 2021 to 2025 in which it was alleged that a person was drugged or incapacitated to facilitate a sexual offence, the number resulting in no further action; the number resulting in charge or summons; the number resulting in prosecution and conviction; and the number in which poisoning or administration of the substance formed part of the charge. [72613/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

616. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in cases reported to An Garda Síochána in each of the years 2021 to 2025 in which it was alleged that a person was drugged or incapacitated to facilitate a sexual offence, the number resulting in no further action; the number resulting in charge or summons; the number resulting in prosecution and conviction; and the number in which poisoning or administration of the substance formed part of the charge. [72613/26]

615. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of alleged drug facilitated sexual offences reported to An Garda Síochána in each of the years 2021 to 2025 in which toxicological testing was requested; the number in which samples were obtained and analysed; the number in which a substance was detected; and the number where testing could not be completed because of delay in sample collection. [72614/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

615. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of alleged drug facilitated sexual offences reported to An Garda Síochána in each of the years 2021 to 2025 in which toxicological testing was requested; the number in which samples were obtained and analysed; the number in which a substance was detected; and the number where testing could not be completed because of delay in sample collection. [72614/26]

614. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the initial assessment required under section 6A(1)(d)(i) of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014, as amended, is intended as a preliminary screen of whether the information reported, if true, would show a relevant wrongdoing, or whether it requires supporting evidence or corroboration of the allegation before a report can proceed to follow up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72645/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

614. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the initial assessment required under section 6A(1)(d)(i) of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014, as amended, is intended as a preliminary screen of whether the information reported, if true, would show a relevant wrongdoing, or whether it requires supporting evidence or corroboration of the allegation before a report can proceed to follow up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72645/26]

613. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department has examined the published protected disclosure procedures of public bodies and prescribed persons for consistency in how they describe the prima facie evidence threshold at initial assessment; whether he will issue guidance under section 21 of the Act to clarify the distinction between clarifying a report and verifying an allegation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72646/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

613. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department has examined the published protected disclosure procedures of public bodies and prescribed persons for consistency in how they describe the prima facie evidence threshold at initial assessment; whether he will issue guidance under section 21 of the Act to clarify the distinction between clarifying a report and verifying an allegation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72646/26]

612. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average and longest time protected disclosures remained at initial assessment stage in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; the number closed at that stage for insufficient evidence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72647/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

612. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average and longest time protected disclosures remained at initial assessment stage in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; the number closed at that stage for insufficient evidence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72647/26]

611. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the proposed refurbishment of Lusk Garda Station; the current status of the project; whether the Office of Public Works and Garda Estate Management have completed their review of the works required following the 2024 tender process; the current estimated cost of the refurbishment; whether funding has been identified within the available budget; and if he will provide a timeframe for the commencement and completion of the works. [72648/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

611. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the proposed refurbishment of Lusk Garda Station; the current status of the project; whether the Office of Public Works and Garda Estate Management have completed their review of the works required following the 2024 tender process; the current estimated cost of the refurbishment; whether funding has been identified within the available budget; and if he will provide a timeframe for the commencement and completion of the works. [72648/26]

610. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of complaints made to Fiosrú relating to unauthorised disclosures of information to media from Gardaí, in each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the status of each complaint; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72666/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

610. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of complaints made to Fiosrú relating to unauthorised disclosures of information to media from Gardaí, in each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the status of each complaint; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72666/26]

609. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of instances he is aware of, whether alleged or otherwise, of unauthorised disclosures of information to media from Gardaí, in each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the action taken in reach instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72667/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

609. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of instances he is aware of, whether alleged or otherwise, of unauthorised disclosures of information to media from Gardaí, in each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the action taken in reach instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72667/26]

608. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of persons prosecuted for offences under the stalking legislation, broken down by year since its commencement; the number of those prosecutions resulting in a conviction; and the number currently before the courts. [72700/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

608. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of persons prosecuted for offences under the stalking legislation, broken down by year since its commencement; the number of those prosecutions resulting in a conviction; and the number currently before the courts. [72700/26]

607. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of stalking offences recorded by An Garda Síochána since the commencement of the relevant legislation, broken down by year; the number of cases in which a person was charged; the number of investigation files submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72703/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

607. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of stalking offences recorded by An Garda Síochána since the commencement of the relevant legislation, broken down by year; the number of cases in which a person was charged; the number of investigation files submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72703/26]

606. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a full up to date progress of an application for Irish citizenship (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72716/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

606. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a full up to date progress of an application for Irish citizenship (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72716/26]

605. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on the work being undertaken to ensure employed or self-employed residents in IPAS housing make a financial contribution toward their reception costs. [72780/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

605. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on the work being undertaken to ensure employed or self-employed residents in IPAS housing make a financial contribution toward their reception costs. [72780/26]

604. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of nail salons and nail bars inspected by An Garda Síochána, whether alone or jointly with the Workplace Relations Commission, for indicators of human trafficking or labour exploitation in each of the years 2023 to 2025 and to date in 2026, broken down by Garda division; the number of persons assessed for trafficking indicators during those inspections; the number of those persons formally identified as suspected victims of trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72822/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

604. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of nail salons and nail bars inspected by An Garda Síochána, whether alone or jointly with the Workplace Relations Commission, for indicators of human trafficking or labour exploitation in each of the years 2023 to 2025 and to date in 2026, broken down by Garda division; the number of persons assessed for trafficking indicators during those inspections; the number of those persons formally identified as suspected victims of trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72822/26]

603. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of criminal investigations, prosecutions and convictions arising from Garda inspections or operations involving nail salons and nail bars in each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, broken down by offence type, including human trafficking, money laundering, immigration offences and drugs offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72823/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

603. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of criminal investigations, prosecutions and convictions arising from Garda inspections or operations involving nail salons and nail bars in each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, broken down by offence type, including human trafficking, money laundering, immigration offences and drugs offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72823/26]

602. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda operations, inspections or investigations involving nail salons and nail bars in the Cork City Garda division in each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72825/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

602. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda operations, inspections or investigations involving nail salons and nail bars in the Cork City Garda division in each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72825/26]

601. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason the provisions of the Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Act 2024 providing for the revised National Referral Mechanism for victims of human trafficking have not yet been commenced; the date by which he intends to commence those provisions; the interim arrangements in place for identifying and supporting victims pending commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72827/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

601. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason the provisions of the Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Act 2024 providing for the revised National Referral Mechanism for victims of human trafficking have not yet been commenced; the date by which he intends to commence those provisions; the interim arrangements in place for identifying and supporting victims pending commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72827/26]

600. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether An Garda Síochána or the Criminal Assets Bureau are investigating recruitment debts, debt bondage and associated money flows linked to nail salons and nail bars in the State; the number of such investigations opened in each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of related assets frozen or seized; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72828/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

600. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether An Garda Síochána or the Criminal Assets Bureau are investigating recruitment debts, debt bondage and associated money flows linked to nail salons and nail bars in the State; the number of such investigations opened in each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of related assets frozen or seized; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72828/26]

599. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the guidance issued by An Garda Síochána to its members and to the public on recognising indicators of exploitation in nail salons and nail bars, including workers being directed to wear masks or prevented from speaking to customers; the confidential reporting channels available to workers who fear immigration or employment consequences if they report coercion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72829/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

599. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the guidance issued by An Garda Síochána to its members and to the public on recognising indicators of exploitation in nail salons and nail bars, including workers being directed to wear masks or prevented from speaking to customers; the confidential reporting channels available to workers who fear immigration or employment consequences if they report coercion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72829/26]

598. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of suspected victims of human trafficking provided with State accommodation and support in each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of those persons who had been working in the nail, beauty or personal services sector; the average time taken from first contact to the provision of accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72830/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

598. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of suspected victims of human trafficking provided with State accommodation and support in each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of those persons who had been working in the nail, beauty or personal services sector; the average time taken from first contact to the provision of accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72830/26]

597. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if an application or approval process exists whereby an accommodation provider whose contract for the provision of accommodation to beneficiaries of temporary protection has recently been terminated may apply to become a designated accommodation centre for persons who remain eligible for State-supported accommodation; the criteria applying to the designation of such centres; whether former or existing BOTP accommodation providers may apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72862/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

597. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if an application or approval process exists whereby an accommodation provider whose contract for the provision of accommodation to beneficiaries of temporary protection has recently been terminated may apply to become a designated accommodation centre for persons who remain eligible for State-supported accommodation; the criteria applying to the designation of such centres; whether former or existing BOTP accommodation providers may apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72862/26]

596. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of beneficiaries of temporary protection currently accommodated by the State who, following the introduction of the revised accommodation arrangements, are expected to remain eligible for State-supported accommodation on grounds such as age, disability or other vulnerability; the projected capacity required to accommodate this cohort; whether sufficient designated accommodation capacity is currently available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72863/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

596. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of beneficiaries of temporary protection currently accommodated by the State who, following the introduction of the revised accommodation arrangements, are expected to remain eligible for State-supported accommodation on grounds such as age, disability or other vulnerability; the projected capacity required to accommodate this cohort; whether sufficient designated accommodation capacity is currently available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72863/26]

595. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to clarify the status and entitlements of beneficiaries of temporary protection who are required to leave State-supported accommodation, including whether such persons may access social housing supports, housing assistance payment, rent supplement or other housing and rental supports, subject to the relevant eligibility criteria; the guidance that has been provided to local authorities and other State agencies in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72864/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

595. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to clarify the status and entitlements of beneficiaries of temporary protection who are required to leave State-supported accommodation, including whether such persons may access social housing supports, housing assistance payment, rent supplement or other housing and rental supports, subject to the relevant eligibility criteria; the guidance that has been provided to local authorities and other State agencies in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72864/26]

594. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current responsibilities of his Department in respect of beneficiaries of temporary protection in Ireland; the responsibilities which now rest with other Government Departments in relation to their accommodation, income supports, housing and integration; and if he will provide clarity as to the lead Department responsible for the overall coordination of Government policy concerning beneficiaries of temporary protection. [72865/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

594. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current responsibilities of his Department in respect of beneficiaries of temporary protection in Ireland; the responsibilities which now rest with other Government Departments in relation to their accommodation, income supports, housing and integration; and if he will provide clarity as to the lead Department responsible for the overall coordination of Government policy concerning beneficiaries of temporary protection. [72865/26]

593. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he has engaged with the Minister for Social Protection regarding the application of the revised weekly payment of €38.80 to beneficiaries of temporary protection who continue to reside in designated State-supported accommodation; whether consideration has been given to exempting persons of pensionable age or older persons who cannot reasonably be expected to enter employment from the reduced payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72866/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

593. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he has engaged with the Minister for Social Protection regarding the application of the revised weekly payment of €38.80 to beneficiaries of temporary protection who continue to reside in designated State-supported accommodation; whether consideration has been given to exempting persons of pensionable age or older persons who cannot reasonably be expected to enter employment from the reduced payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72866/26]

592. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether, in light of the particular circumstances of elderly beneficiaries of temporary protection who remain dependent on State-supported accommodation and who have limited or no capacity to supplement their income through employment, he will seek a review of the categories exempted from the revised €38.80 weekly payment, with a view to including persons of pensionable age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72867/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

592. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether, in light of the particular circumstances of elderly beneficiaries of temporary protection who remain dependent on State-supported accommodation and who have limited or no capacity to supplement their income through employment, he will seek a review of the categories exempted from the revised €38.80 weekly payment, with a view to including persons of pensionable age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72867/26]

590. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on the implementation of his recent changes to the criminal legal aid scheme and his assessment of their impact on the operation of the court system. [73180/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

590. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on the implementation of his recent changes to the criminal legal aid scheme and his assessment of their impact on the operation of the court system. [73180/26]

589. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether, under the temporary protection transition scheme, an applicant who was in continuous PAYE employment for the six months prior to 30 September 2026 may combine that employment income with self-employment income earned in the same period in order to meet the minimum income threshold of €29,432; the way in which such an applicant should complete the online application form, which permits only one employment type to be selected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73182/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

589. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether, under the temporary protection transition scheme, an applicant who was in continuous PAYE employment for the six months prior to 30 September 2026 may combine that employment income with self-employment income earned in the same period in order to meet the minimum income threshold of €29,432; the way in which such an applicant should complete the online application form, which permits only one employment type to be selected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73182/26]

588. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the method by which average gross annual earnings are calculated for the purposes of the temporary protection transition scheme, including whether the assessment is based on the contracted annual salary, the gross pay on payslips dated within the six-month reference period, or annual earnings recorded by Revenue; the exact start and end dates of the reference period; whether arrears of pay relating to the reference period but paid after 30 September 2026 are counted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73183/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

588. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the method by which average gross annual earnings are calculated for the purposes of the temporary protection transition scheme, including whether the assessment is based on the contracted annual salary, the gross pay on payslips dated within the six-month reference period, or annual earnings recorded by Revenue; the exact start and end dates of the reference period; whether arrears of pay relating to the reference period but paid after 30 September 2026 are counted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73183/26]

587. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of bench warrants currently outstanding in each Garda region. [73240/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

587. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of bench warrants currently outstanding in each Garda region. [73240/26]

586. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the maximum capacity of Castlereagh Prison; and the number of prisoners currently serving sentences within the prison. [73242/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

586. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the maximum capacity of Castlereagh Prison; and the number of prisoners currently serving sentences within the prison. [73242/26]

585. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the maximum capacity at Mountjoy Prison; and the number of inmates currently serving sentences within the prison. [73243/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

585. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the maximum capacity at Mountjoy Prison; and the number of inmates currently serving sentences within the prison. [73243/26]

584. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the maximum capacity of Limerick Prison; and the number of inmates currently serving sentences within the prison. [73244/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

584. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the maximum capacity of Limerick Prison; and the number of inmates currently serving sentences within the prison. [73244/26]

583. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the maximum capacity at Portlaoise Prison; and the number of inmates currently serving sentences within the prison. [73245/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

583. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the maximum capacity at Portlaoise Prison; and the number of inmates currently serving sentences within the prison. [73245/26]

582. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the maximum capacity at Arbour Hill Prison; and the number of inmates currently serving sentences within the prison. [73246/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

582. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the maximum capacity at Arbour Hill Prison; and the number of inmates currently serving sentences within the prison. [73246/26]

581. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the maximum capacity at Cork Prison; and the number of inmates currently serving sentences within the prison. [73247/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

581. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the maximum capacity at Cork Prison; and the number of inmates currently serving sentences within the prison. [73247/26]

580. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the maximum capacity at Shelton Abbey prison; and the number of inmates currently serving sentences within the prison. [73248/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

580. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the maximum capacity at Shelton Abbey prison; and the number of inmates currently serving sentences within the prison. [73248/26]

579. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the maximum capacity at Loughan House prison; and the number of inmates currently serving sentences within the prison. [73249/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

579. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the maximum capacity at Loughan House prison; and the number of inmates currently serving sentences within the prison. [73249/26]

578. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the capacity of the Dochas Centre; and the current number of inmates currently serving sentence within the centre. [73250/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

578. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the capacity of the Dochas Centre; and the current number of inmates currently serving sentence within the centre. [73250/26]

577. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if plans are in place to use a hotel (details supplied) for international protection accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73264/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

577. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if plans are in place to use a hotel (details supplied) for international protection accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73264/26]

576. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if no plans are in place to use a hotel (details supplied) for international protection accommodation, given that residents have reported it to be occupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73265/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

576. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if no plans are in place to use a hotel (details supplied) for international protection accommodation, given that residents have reported it to be occupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73265/26]