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Question· writtenPQ 517asked

517. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether all fire safety deficiencies, which were identified in his Department commissioned 2025 ORS fire safety assessment and associated inspections of the Citywest Hotel and convention centre, have now been fully rectified; the date on which his Department was satisfied that all matters identified as requiring urgent or immediate action had been rectified; whether this was independently verified by a suitably qualified fire safety professional; whether identified deficiencies remain outstanding; and, if so, to identify those outstanding matters and the timeframe for their completion. [71476/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

517. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether all fire safety deficiencies, which were identified in his Department commissioned 2025 ORS fire safety assessment and associated inspections of the Citywest Hotel and convention centre, have now been fully rectified; the date on which his Department was satisfied that all matters identified as requiring urgent or immediate action had been rectified; whether this was independently verified by a suitably qualified fire safety professional; whether identified deficiencies remain outstanding; and, if so, to identify those outstanding matters and the timeframe for their completion. [71476/26]

Question· writtenPQ 516asked

516. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration noting that the Comptroller and Auditor General records an estimated accommodation capacity of approximately 2,300 persons at Citywest hotel and convention centre, whether his Department has undertaken or participated in an assessment of the impact of this population on services and infrastructure in Citywest, Saggart, Rathcoole and the surrounding area; which public bodies or local authorities were involved in such an assessment; and whether his Department has provided current or projected Citywest occupancy figures to those bodies for planning purposes. [71475/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

516. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration noting that the Comptroller and Auditor General records an estimated accommodation capacity of approximately 2,300 persons at Citywest hotel and convention centre, whether his Department has undertaken or participated in an assessment of the impact of this population on services and infrastructure in Citywest, Saggart, Rathcoole and the surrounding area; which public bodies or local authorities were involved in such an assessment; and whether his Department has provided current or projected Citywest occupancy figures to those bodies for planning purposes. [71475/26]

Question· writtenPQ 515asked

515. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a schedule of EU Presidency events being hosted by his Department, broken down by the name of the event, location, date and State agencies or other Departments involved in the organising of the event; and cost or budgeted cost of same, including costs borne by State agencies under its aegis, in tabular form. [71408/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

515. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a schedule of EU Presidency events being hosted by his Department, broken down by the name of the event, location, date and State agencies or other Departments involved in the organising of the event; and cost or budgeted cost of same, including costs borne by State agencies under its aegis, in tabular form. [71408/26]

Question· writtenPQ 514asked

514. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration with reference to the Comptroller and Auditor General’s Report on the Accounts of the Public Services 2025, which records that 5,123 persons who had received international protection status remained in international protection accommodation services, IPAS, accommodation at the end of March 2026, to provide the current number of persons accommodated at the Citywest Hotel and convention centre who have already received international protection status; the number who have remained there for less than six months, six to 12 months, one to two years, two to three years and more than three years, following the granting of status. [71471/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

514. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration with reference to the Comptroller and Auditor General’s Report on the Accounts of the Public Services 2025, which records that 5,123 persons who had received international protection status remained in international protection accommodation services, IPAS, accommodation at the end of March 2026, to provide the current number of persons accommodated at the Citywest Hotel and convention centre who have already received international protection status; the number who have remained there for less than six months, six to 12 months, one to two years, two to three years and more than three years, following the granting of status. [71471/26]

Question· writtenPQ 513asked

513. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the specific arrangements that are in place to support persons who have received international protection status to move from the Citywest Hotel and convention centre into mainstream accommodation; the number of such exits from Citywest in 2025 and to date in 2026; and the number currently awaiting move-on accommodation. [71472/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

513. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the specific arrangements that are in place to support persons who have received international protection status to move from the Citywest Hotel and convention centre into mainstream accommodation; the number of such exits from Citywest in 2025 and to date in 2026; and the number currently awaiting move-on accommodation. [71472/26]

Question· writtenPQ 512asked

512. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the engagement that has taken place with South Dublin County Council concerning the housing, homelessness, community service and other local impacts associated with residents moving from the Citywest Hotel and convention centre following the granting of international protection status; and whether there is a formal written protocol or agreed arrangement between the Department and the council for this purpose. [71473/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

512. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the engagement that has taken place with South Dublin County Council concerning the housing, homelessness, community service and other local impacts associated with residents moving from the Citywest Hotel and convention centre following the granting of international protection status; and whether there is a formal written protocol or agreed arrangement between the Department and the council for this purpose. [71473/26]

Question· writtenPQ 511asked

511. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will clarify the number of study visas issued and other matters in relation to students from Gaza in 2026 (details supplied). [71361/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

511. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will clarify the number of study visas issued and other matters in relation to students from Gaza in 2026 (details supplied). [71361/26]

Question· writtenPQ 510asked

510. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration noting a statement in Dáil Éireann on 23 September 2026 that 50 study visas were granted to students from Gaza in 2026, while figures provided by his Department indicate that 50 long-stay study visas were granted in 2026 to Palestinian nationals generally, including applicants from the West Bank and elsewhere, if he will clarify matters (details supplied). [71350/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

510. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration noting a statement in Dáil Éireann on 23 September 2026 that 50 study visas were granted to students from Gaza in 2026, while figures provided by his Department indicate that 50 long-stay study visas were granted in 2026 to Palestinian nationals generally, including applicants from the West Bank and elsewhere, if he will clarify matters (details supplied). [71350/26]

Question· writtenPQ 590asked

590. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if Kerry applications are still being considered under the immigrant investor programme; and, if so, to provide details of the applications being considered. [72459/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

590. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if Kerry applications are still being considered under the immigrant investor programme; and, if so, to provide details of the applications being considered. [72459/26]

Question· writtenPQ 585asked

585. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of appeals pending before the International Protection Appeals Tribunal as of the latest date for which figures are available; the number pending for more than 12 months and more than 24 months, respectively; the current median time from lodgment of an appeal to decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72346/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

585. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of appeals pending before the International Protection Appeals Tribunal as of the latest date for which figures are available; the number pending for more than 12 months and more than 24 months, respectively; the current median time from lodgment of an appeal to decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72346/26]

Question· writtenPQ 584asked

584. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the specific measures in place, with associated timelines and staffing figures, to reduce the backlogs at the International Protection Office and the International Protection Appeals Tribunal; the targets set for processing times for 2026 and 2027; whether these targets are being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72348/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

584. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the specific measures in place, with associated timelines and staffing figures, to reduce the backlogs at the International Protection Office and the International Protection Appeals Tribunal; the targets set for processing times for 2026 and 2027; whether these targets are being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72348/26]

Question· writtenPQ 583asked

583. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the organisations, legal experts and other stakeholders consulted by his Department in developing the family reunification and citizenship changes contained in the International Protection Act 2026; the dates of such consultations; whether submissions received will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72356/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

583. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the organisations, legal experts and other stakeholders consulted by his Department in developing the family reunification and citizenship changes contained in the International Protection Act 2026; the dates of such consultations; whether submissions received will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72356/26]

Question· writtenPQ 582asked

582. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current status of the national gambling exclusion register established under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024; the date on which it became or will become fully operational; the number of persons registered to date; and whether all licensed remote operators are currently connected to the register. [72357/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

582. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current status of the national gambling exclusion register established under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024; the date on which it became or will become fully operational; the number of persons registered to date; and whether all licensed remote operators are currently connected to the register. [72357/26]

Question· writtenPQ 581asked

581. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if transitional arrangements were provided in the International Protection Act 2026 for persons who had already applied for international protection, or had already been granted protection, before the commencement of the new family reunification and citizenship provisions; if not, the reason no such arrangements were made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72351/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

581. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if transitional arrangements were provided in the International Protection Act 2026 for persons who had already applied for international protection, or had already been granted protection, before the commencement of the new family reunification and citizenship provisions; if not, the reason no such arrangements were made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72351/26]

Question· writtenPQ 580asked

580. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if mandatory deposit limits, spending limits or affordability checks will be required for online and mobile app gambling accounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72367/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

580. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if mandatory deposit limits, spending limits or affordability checks will be required for online and mobile app gambling accounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72367/26]

Question· writtenPQ 579asked

579. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the amount collected to date for the gambling social impact fund; the amount disbursed; the organisations funded; and the amount allocated specifically to addiction treatment and recovery services. [72369/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

579. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the amount collected to date for the gambling social impact fund; the amount disbursed; the organisations funded; and the amount allocated specifically to addiction treatment and recovery services. [72369/26]

Question· writtenPQ 578asked

578. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the evidence and data relied upon by his Department in concluding that the previous family reunification provisions placed pressure on public resources, including the number of family members who arrived in the State under those provisions in each of the years 2020 to 2025, and any analysis of their reliance on State supports; whether this evidence will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72359/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

578. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the evidence and data relied upon by his Department in concluding that the previous family reunification provisions placed pressure on public resources, including the number of family members who arrived in the State under those provisions in each of the years 2020 to 2025, and any analysis of their reliance on State supports; whether this evidence will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72359/26]

Question· writtenPQ 577asked

577. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of applications for international protection awaiting a first-instance decision at the international protection office as of the latest date for which figures are available; the number of these pending for more than 12 months, more than 24 months and more than 36 months, respectively; the current median processing time; and if a statement will be made on the matter. [72343/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

577. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of applications for international protection awaiting a first-instance decision at the international protection office as of the latest date for which figures are available; the number of these pending for more than 12 months, more than 24 months and more than 36 months, respectively; the current median processing time; and if a statement will be made on the matter. [72343/26]

Question· writtenPQ 576asked

576. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration which sections of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 relating to gambling advertising, sponsorship and inducements, including free bets and promotional offers, have been commenced to date; and the timeline for the commencement of any sections not yet in force. [72361/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

576. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration which sections of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 relating to gambling advertising, sponsorship and inducements, including free bets and promotional offers, have been commenced to date; and the timeline for the commencement of any sections not yet in force. [72361/26]

Question· writtenPQ 574asked

574. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of protected disclosures within An Garda Síochána that remained at initial assessment stage at the end of each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025; and the longest period any such disclosure has remained at that stage. [72322/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

574. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of protected disclosures within An Garda Síochána that remained at initial assessment stage at the end of each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025; and the longest period any such disclosure has remained at that stage. [72322/26]

Question· writtenPQ 573asked

573. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if funding for a €1 million safe fund will be provided in 2027; if not, the reason for the exclusion of the measure in budget 2027; and his views on the need for immediate non-means tested financial assistance for persons fleeing a violent home. [72338/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

573. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if funding for a €1 million safe fund will be provided in 2027; if not, the reason for the exclusion of the measure in budget 2027; and his views on the need for immediate non-means tested financial assistance for persons fleeing a violent home. [72338/26]

Question· writtenPQ 572asked

572. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the transition and relocation protocols put in place for families currently residing at a facility (details supplied), ahead of the scheduled contract conclusion on 31 October 2026; the measures being taken by his Department to co-ordinate with the Department of Education and Youth to minimise schooling and educational disruption for the primary school-aged children involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72293/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

572. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the transition and relocation protocols put in place for families currently residing at a facility (details supplied), ahead of the scheduled contract conclusion on 31 October 2026; the measures being taken by his Department to co-ordinate with the Department of Education and Youth to minimise schooling and educational disruption for the primary school-aged children involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72293/26]

Question· writtenPQ 571asked

571. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he or his Department has provided to the Government of Ukraine or to the Embassy of Ukraine in Ireland information as described (details supplied); and if he will provide the categories of the data and information that was provided without inclusion of the specifics of the data or information provided. [72256/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

571. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he or his Department has provided to the Government of Ukraine or to the Embassy of Ukraine in Ireland information as described (details supplied); and if he will provide the categories of the data and information that was provided without inclusion of the specifics of the data or information provided. [72256/26]

Question· writtenPQ 570asked

570. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he or his Department provided to the Government of Ukraine or to the Embassy of Ukraine in Ireland, whether requested or not, data regarding contact information or any personal details of women displaced from Ukraine, whether already in receipt of temporary protection in Ireland, or applying or seeking temporary protection Ireland. [72250/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

570. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he or his Department provided to the Government of Ukraine or to the Embassy of Ukraine in Ireland, whether requested or not, data regarding contact information or any personal details of women displaced from Ukraine, whether already in receipt of temporary protection in Ireland, or applying or seeking temporary protection Ireland. [72250/26]

Question· writtenPQ 569asked

569. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he or his Department provided to the Government of Ukraine or to the Embassy of Ukraine in Ireland, whether requested or not, data regarding contact information or any personal details of any men displaced from Ukraine, whether already in receipt of temporary protection in Ireland, or applying or seeking temporary protection Ireland. [72248/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

569. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he or his Department provided to the Government of Ukraine or to the Embassy of Ukraine in Ireland, whether requested or not, data regarding contact information or any personal details of any men displaced from Ukraine, whether already in receipt of temporary protection in Ireland, or applying or seeking temporary protection Ireland. [72248/26]

Question· writtenPQ 568asked

568. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he or his Department received any request from the Government of Ukraine or from the Embassy of Ukraine in Ireland for the contact information or any personal details of women displaced from Ukraine who have been informed by his Department that they are not eligible for temporary protection in Ireland. [72247/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

568. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he or his Department received any request from the Government of Ukraine or from the Embassy of Ukraine in Ireland for the contact information or any personal details of women displaced from Ukraine who have been informed by his Department that they are not eligible for temporary protection in Ireland. [72247/26]

Question· writtenPQ 567asked

567. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he or his Department received any request from the Government of Ukraine or from the Embassy of Ukraine in Ireland for the contact information or any personal details of men displaced from Ukraine who have been informed by his Department that they are not eligible for temporary protection in Ireland. [72246/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

567. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he or his Department received any request from the Government of Ukraine or from the Embassy of Ukraine in Ireland for the contact information or any personal details of men displaced from Ukraine who have been informed by his Department that they are not eligible for temporary protection in Ireland. [72246/26]

Question· writtenPQ 566asked

566. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he or his Department received a request from the Government of Ukraine or from the Embassy of Ukraine in Ireland for the contact information or personal details of women displaced from Ukraine who are currently in receipt of temporary protection in Ireland. [72245/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

566. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he or his Department received a request from the Government of Ukraine or from the Embassy of Ukraine in Ireland for the contact information or personal details of women displaced from Ukraine who are currently in receipt of temporary protection in Ireland. [72245/26]

Question· writtenPQ 565asked

565. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he or his Department received a request from the Government of Ukraine or from the Embassy of Ukraine in Ireland for the contact information or personal details of men displaced from Ukraine who are currently in receipt of temporary protection in Ireland. [72244/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

565. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he or his Department received a request from the Government of Ukraine or from the Embassy of Ukraine in Ireland for the contact information or personal details of men displaced from Ukraine who are currently in receipt of temporary protection in Ireland. [72244/26]

Question· writtenPQ 564asked

564. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in relation to join family applications, the reason decisions are issued in such uneven bursts; and whether a daily, steady processing target for join family can be introduced. [72221/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

564. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in relation to join family applications, the reason decisions are issued in such uneven bursts; and whether a daily, steady processing target for join family can be introduced. [72221/26]

Question· writtenPQ 563asked

563. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of bench warrants that are over 18 months old and that are currently outstanding in each Garda Division, in tabular form. [72132/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

563. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of bench warrants that are over 18 months old and that are currently outstanding in each Garda Division, in tabular form. [72132/26]

Question· writtenPQ 562asked

562. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda community relation vans currently within the Limerick garda division as of 7 October 2026, in tabular form. [72133/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

562. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda community relation vans currently within the Limerick garda division as of 7 October 2026, in tabular form. [72133/26]

Question· writtenPQ 561asked

561. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of applicants for international protection who claimed to be under 18 years of age on arrival in the State but who were subsequently determined not to be minors in each of the past five years, broken down by year. [72124/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

561. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of applicants for international protection who claimed to be under 18 years of age on arrival in the State but who were subsequently determined not to be minors in each of the past five years, broken down by year. [72124/26]

Question· writtenPQ 560asked

560. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of international protection applicants who claimed to be minors but were subsequently determined not to be minors and who, prior to that determination, were enrolled in second-level education in each of the past five years, broken down by year. [72125/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

560. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of international protection applicants who claimed to be minors but were subsequently determined not to be minors and who, prior to that determination, were enrolled in second-level education in each of the past five years, broken down by year. [72125/26]

Question· writtenPQ 559asked

559. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether administrative, civil or criminal consequences arise where an international protection applicant is found to have misrepresented their age by claiming to be a minor, when subsequently determined not to be; and if so, the number and nature of such consequences, in each of the past five years. [72144/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

559. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether administrative, civil or criminal consequences arise where an international protection applicant is found to have misrepresented their age by claiming to be a minor, when subsequently determined not to be; and if so, the number and nature of such consequences, in each of the past five years. [72144/26]

Question· writtenPQ 558asked

558. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he has considered reviewing the current restrictions on persons aged 16 and 17 attending live music events held in licensed premises, including whether such attendance could be facilitated subject to appropriate safeguards preventing the sale or supply of alcohol to persons under 18 years. [72213/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

558. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he has considered reviewing the current restrictions on persons aged 16 and 17 attending live music events held in licensed premises, including whether such attendance could be facilitated subject to appropriate safeguards preventing the sale or supply of alcohol to persons under 18 years. [72213/26]

Question· writtenPQ 557asked

557. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of concerns that existing licensing restrictions can limit access for persons under 18 to live music performances in licensed venues; and if he will examine options to facilitate attendance at such events, subject to appropriate safeguards. [72214/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

557. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of concerns that existing licensing restrictions can limit access for persons under 18 to live music performances in licensed venues; and if he will examine options to facilitate attendance at such events, subject to appropriate safeguards. [72214/26]

Question· writtenPQ 556asked

556. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of cars and motorcycles attached to Kerry Roads Policing Unit as of 18 September 2025; if he will provide the same figures as of 30 September 2022, in tabular form. [72201/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

556. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of cars and motorcycles attached to Kerry Roads Policing Unit as of 18 September 2025; if he will provide the same figures as of 30 September 2022, in tabular form. [72201/26]

Question· writtenPQ 555asked

555. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the annual cost associated with supports provided to persons who claimed to be minors but were subsequently determined not to be minors, including accommodation, education and social supports, in each of the past five years. [72146/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

555. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the annual cost associated with supports provided to persons who claimed to be minors but were subsequently determined not to be minors, including accommodation, education and social supports, in each of the past five years. [72146/26]

Question· writtenPQ 554asked

554. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the report of the Garda Vetting Review Group, established in April 2021; the changes proposed; and the implementation of those changes. [72180/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

554. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the report of the Garda Vetting Review Group, established in April 2021; the changes proposed; and the implementation of those changes. [72180/26]

Question· writtenPQ 553asked

553. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of international protection applicants currently undergoing an age-assessment process; and the number whose age remains disputed for each of the past five years and as of 1 October 2026. [72148/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

553. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of international protection applicants currently undergoing an age-assessment process; and the number whose age remains disputed for each of the past five years and as of 1 October 2026. [72148/26]

Question· writtenPQ 549asked

549. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on an application to revoke a deportation order by a person (details supplied); and when they can expect an outcome on this application. [72066/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

549. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on an application to revoke a deportation order by a person (details supplied); and when they can expect an outcome on this application. [72066/26]

Question· writtenPQ 548asked

548. Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his legislation on restricting violent pornography will be included in the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences, Domestic Violence and International Instruments) Bill 2025 as planned, which is on Government's legislative programme for Autumn 2026. [71848/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

548. Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his legislation on restricting violent pornography will be included in the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences, Domestic Violence and International Instruments) Bill 2025 as planned, which is on Government's legislative programme for Autumn 2026. [71848/26]

Question· writtenPQ 547asked

547. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration given the increasing use of certified copies of passports and other identity and residency documents in citizenship and immigration applications, the guidance provided to peace commissioners on verifying documents presented to them; whether peace commissioners are expected to establish the authenticity of an original document or solely that the copy corresponds with the document presented; the protections which apply where a peace commissioner certifies a copy in good faith but the document subsequently proves fraudulent. [71886/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

547. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration given the increasing use of certified copies of passports and other identity and residency documents in citizenship and immigration applications, the guidance provided to peace commissioners on verifying documents presented to them; whether peace commissioners are expected to establish the authenticity of an original document or solely that the copy corresponds with the document presented; the protections which apply where a peace commissioner certifies a copy in good faith but the document subsequently proves fraudulent. [71886/26]

Question· writtenPQ 546asked

546. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in light of his Department's ongoing review of the role and functions of peace commissioners, whether the review is examining the responsibilities and protections of peace commissioners when certifying copies of passports, identity and residency documents for citizenship or immigration purposes; and if consideration is being given to providing guidance on the verification of such documents. [71887/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

546. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in light of his Department's ongoing review of the role and functions of peace commissioners, whether the review is examining the responsibilities and protections of peace commissioners when certifying copies of passports, identity and residency documents for citizenship or immigration purposes; and if consideration is being given to providing guidance on the verification of such documents. [71887/26]

Question· writtenPQ 545asked

545. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total allocation for international protection and Ukraine accommodation in 2027, given that the Budget 2027 expenditure report refers both to €946 million in contingency funding and to €1,106 million for accommodation under Programme C; a reconciliation of the two figures. [71835/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

545. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total allocation for international protection and Ukraine accommodation in 2027, given that the Budget 2027 expenditure report refers both to €946 million in contingency funding and to €1,106 million for accommodation under Programme C; a reconciliation of the two figures. [71835/26]

Question· writtenPQ 544asked

544. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for a breakdown of the additional €5.3 million provided in Budget 2027 for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence initiatives and for Cuan, by initiative, compared with the additional €11.5 million for DSGBV initiatives and €0.7 million for Cuan provided in Budget 2026. [71834/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

544. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for a breakdown of the additional €5.3 million provided in Budget 2027 for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence initiatives and for Cuan, by initiative, compared with the additional €11.5 million for DSGBV initiatives and €0.7 million for Cuan provided in Budget 2026. [71834/26]

Question· writtenPQ 543asked

543. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda members at the end of 2025 and at the latest date in 2026; the projected number at the end of 2026 and the end of 2027; and the number of trainees who entered the Garda College to date in 2026. [71832/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

543. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda members at the end of 2025 and at the latest date in 2026; the projected number at the end of 2026 and the end of 2027; and the number of trainees who entered the Garda College to date in 2026. [71832/26]

Question· writtenPQ 542asked

542. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether an international protection applicant residing in IPAS accommodation who receives a custodial sentence retains their allocated accommodation for the duration of their imprisonment; whether their daily expenses allowance continues during imprisonment; whether the accommodation is available to them automatically on release; and if not, the criteria that determine whether accommodation and the allowance are restored. [71923/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

542. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether an international protection applicant residing in IPAS accommodation who receives a custodial sentence retains their allocated accommodation for the duration of their imprisonment; whether their daily expenses allowance continues during imprisonment; whether the accommodation is available to them automatically on release; and if not, the criteria that determine whether accommodation and the allowance are restored. [71923/26]

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