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Question· writtenPQ 74asked

74. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when he expects to publish the draft National Migration and Integration Strategy; and if it will include consideration of an all-island approach to the management of migration. [70562/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

74. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when he expects to publish the draft National Migration and Integration Strategy; and if it will include consideration of an all-island approach to the management of migration. [70562/26]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

73. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the categories of harmful and violent material that will be covered by the forthcoming legislation criminalising the possession, production, and distribution of extreme pornography; and to provide an update on the proposed scope of the legislation. [70453/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

73. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the categories of harmful and violent material that will be covered by the forthcoming legislation criminalising the possession, production, and distribution of extreme pornography; and to provide an update on the proposed scope of the legislation. [70453/26]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

72. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of work ongoing in the Cork Detention Barracks; the nature of the work; and the amount that has been spent in the past 12-months in the building. [70549/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

72. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of work ongoing in the Cork Detention Barracks; the nature of the work; and the amount that has been spent in the past 12-months in the building. [70549/26]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

69. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current position regarding Garda recruitment and retention for County Cork; the measures being taken to ensure adequate policing resources for rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70616/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

69. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current position regarding Garda recruitment and retention for County Cork; the measures being taken to ensure adequate policing resources for rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70616/26]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

67. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being taken by his Department and An Garda Síochána to prevent and reduce anti-social behaviour in communities; and the initiatives currently in place to address issues such as public disorder, dangerous driving, and the misuse of fireworks. [70465/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

67. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being taken by his Department and An Garda Síochána to prevent and reduce anti-social behaviour in communities; and the initiatives currently in place to address issues such as public disorder, dangerous driving, and the misuse of fireworks. [70465/26]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

66. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding any allowances being considered for people legally resident in Ireland and in the process of meeting the requirements for Irish citizenship in the context of imminent changes in citizenship requirements. [69773/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

66. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding any allowances being considered for people legally resident in Ireland and in the process of meeting the requirements for Irish citizenship in the context of imminent changes in citizenship requirements. [69773/26]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

64. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to confirm in the context of a recent review and report, the future status of Garda Training College Templemore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70607/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

64. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to confirm in the context of a recent review and report, the future status of Garda Training College Templemore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70607/26]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being taken to ensure that Garda divisions serving rural communities have sufficient frontline Garda personnel and resources to provide a visible policing presence; and the steps being taken to address vacancies and recruitment pressures. [70452/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

63. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being taken to ensure that Garda divisions serving rural communities have sufficient frontline Garda personnel and resources to provide a visible policing presence; and the steps being taken to address vacancies and recruitment pressures. [70452/26]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of the rollout and establishment of community safety partnerships nationwide and, in particular, in Galway city and Galway county; the progress made to date in replacing joint policing committees; and if he is satisfied that community safety partnerships are delivering improved outcomes for community engagement and local safety. [70658/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

62. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of the rollout and establishment of community safety partnerships nationwide and, in particular, in Galway city and Galway county; the progress made to date in replacing joint policing committees; and if he is satisfied that community safety partnerships are delivering improved outcomes for community engagement and local safety. [70658/26]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

61. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide an update on the rollout of e-scooter speed testing kits; and the number of e-scooters confiscated by Gardaí. [70631/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

61. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide an update on the rollout of e-scooter speed testing kits; and the number of e-scooters confiscated by Gardaí. [70631/26]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

59. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current capacity of domestic violence refuge and support services; and the measures being taken to meet demand for these services. [67088/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

59. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current capacity of domestic violence refuge and support services; and the measures being taken to meet demand for these services. [67088/26]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

58. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current average processing times for international protection applicants; and the progress being made to reduce the processing times for international protection applicants. [70493/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

58. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current average processing times for international protection applicants; and the progress being made to reduce the processing times for international protection applicants. [70493/26]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

57. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps he is taking to ensure that students from Gaza who have been offered places to study in Irish universities this term are supported to have their visas processed, given the exceptional circumstances they are currently experiencing. [70696/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

57. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps he is taking to ensure that students from Gaza who have been offered places to study in Irish universities this term are supported to have their visas processed, given the exceptional circumstances they are currently experiencing. [70696/26]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

56. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is considering withdrawing proposed legislation that would further restrict people to obtain Irish citizenship. [70462/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

56. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is considering withdrawing proposed legislation that would further restrict people to obtain Irish citizenship. [70462/26]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the commitment he will provide to people in urban and rural Ireland that there will be a higher Garda presence for the security of all (details supplied). [70684/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

55. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the commitment he will provide to people in urban and rural Ireland that there will be a higher Garda presence for the security of all (details supplied). [70684/26]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

54. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to ensure that Palestinian students who have their visas rejected will have access to a speedy and effective appeals process that would allow them to take up their university places. [70463/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

54. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to ensure that Palestinian students who have their visas rejected will have access to a speedy and effective appeals process that would allow them to take up their university places. [70463/26]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

53. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the Irish Prison Service has the technology to identify and track drones at the Midlands Prison, Portlaoise; if the necessary software has been installed; and if so, if staff trained to use it. [69302/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

53. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the Irish Prison Service has the technology to identify and track drones at the Midlands Prison, Portlaoise; if the necessary software has been installed; and if so, if staff trained to use it. [69302/26]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

50. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his position and the reason a significantly larger number of student visa applications from students in Gaza appear to have been rejected in 2026 than in previous years; and if he is taking steps to address this. [70697/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

50. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his position and the reason a significantly larger number of student visa applications from students in Gaza appear to have been rejected in 2026 than in previous years; and if he is taking steps to address this. [70697/26]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

49. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current status of plans for a large extension to the existing Cork Prison on the site of the old decommissioned Cork Prison which has been vacant for a number of years. [70268/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

49. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current status of plans for a large extension to the existing Cork Prison on the site of the old decommissioned Cork Prison which has been vacant for a number of years. [70268/26]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

48. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the actions taken where foreign State actors are implicated in cyberattacks on Ireland; the way in which attribution is determined; and the approximate number of suspected foreign State-sponsored or foreign State-condoned attacks in recent years. [70358/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

48. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the actions taken where foreign State actors are implicated in cyberattacks on Ireland; the way in which attribution is determined; and the approximate number of suspected foreign State-sponsored or foreign State-condoned attacks in recent years. [70358/26]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

47. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department has assessed the potential impact of the proposed changes to citizenship eligibility on Ireland’s ability to attract and retain migrant workers; the evidence base that was used to show that increasing the residence requirement for citizenship from five to eight years will improve integration outcomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70690/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

47. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department has assessed the potential impact of the proposed changes to citizenship eligibility on Ireland’s ability to attract and retain migrant workers; the evidence base that was used to show that increasing the residence requirement for citizenship from five to eight years will improve integration outcomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70690/26]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Government remains committed to implementing the multi-agency competent authority model for the national referral mechanism established under the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Act 2024; and if not, the reasons for that decision. [70640/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

46. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Government remains committed to implementing the multi-agency competent authority model for the national referral mechanism established under the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Act 2024; and if not, the reasons for that decision. [70640/26]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of the provision of a new court house in Portlaoise; the stage is it currently at; and the progress made to date. [70384/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

45. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of the provision of a new court house in Portlaoise; the stage is it currently at; and the progress made to date. [70384/26]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

43. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide an update on the progress of sentencing reform legislation contained in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70020/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

43. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide an update on the progress of sentencing reform legislation contained in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70020/26]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

41. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures that will be introduced to ensure improved Garda visibility in rural communities across Cork north-west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70621/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

41. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures that will be introduced to ensure improved Garda visibility in rural communities across Cork north-west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70621/26]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures that have been taken to reduce the value of contracts with IPAS providers; and the plans for the future of same. [70681/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

40. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures that have been taken to reduce the value of contracts with IPAS providers; and the plans for the future of same. [70681/26]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on the progress being made to resolve the solicitors' dispute over the introduction of the new criminal legal aid scheme. [69731/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

70. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on the progress being made to resolve the solicitors' dispute over the introduction of the new criminal legal aid scheme. [69731/26]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

37. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of plans to roll out body-worn cameras for members of An Garda Síochána; and the expected timeline for the full rollout of same. [70509/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

37. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of plans to roll out body-worn cameras for members of An Garda Síochána; and the expected timeline for the full rollout of same. [70509/26]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide an update on the new framework for the authorisation and operation of CCTV schemes through Part 5 of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Act 2023. [70145/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

36. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide an update on the new framework for the authorisation and operation of CCTV schemes through Part 5 of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Act 2023. [70145/26]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being taken to reduce delays and backlogs across the immigration and international protection systems; and the current actions being taken to improve processing times and administrative capacity. [70523/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

34. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being taken to reduce delays and backlogs across the immigration and international protection systems; and the current actions being taken to improve processing times and administrative capacity. [70523/26]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department has examined the impact on the administration of justice of the reduction in the number of criminal legal aid certificates granted since 1 July 2026. [70561/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

33. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department has examined the impact on the administration of justice of the reduction in the number of criminal legal aid certificates granted since 1 July 2026. [70561/26]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

32. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of gardaí in County Meath; the number of new recruits, resignations and retirements in 2025 and to date in 2026. [69723/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

32. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of gardaí in County Meath; the number of new recruits, resignations and retirements in 2025 and to date in 2026. [69723/26]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

31. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the review carried out into the prison system with a view to improving prisoner welfare, education programmes and recidivism rates. [69786/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

31. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the review carried out into the prison system with a view to improving prisoner welfare, education programmes and recidivism rates. [69786/26]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

30. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to implement the recommendations of the Cost of Business Advisory Forum report that come under the remit of his Department. [70390/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

30. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to implement the recommendations of the Cost of Business Advisory Forum report that come under the remit of his Department. [70390/26]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

29. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being taken to support and expand youth justice and diversion initiatives aimed at preventing young people from becoming involved in criminal activity; the level of funding provided for such initiatives in each of the past three years and planned for 2027; and the metrics used to assess their effectiveness and outcome. [67087/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

29. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being taken to support and expand youth justice and diversion initiatives aimed at preventing young people from becoming involved in criminal activity; the level of funding provided for such initiatives in each of the past three years and planned for 2027; and the metrics used to assess their effectiveness and outcome. [67087/26]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

28. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the expansion of youth diversion programmes nationally; and the further measures being taken to intervene early with young people at risk of becoming involved in persistent antisocial behaviour and crime. [70450/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

28. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the expansion of youth diversion programmes nationally; and the further measures being taken to intervene early with young people at risk of becoming involved in persistent antisocial behaviour and crime. [70450/26]

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