Immigration

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

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

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether individual Gurkha veterans discharged as redundant under Special Army Order No. 18 of 1967 may apply for settlement outside the Immigration Rules while the review into a potential concession c

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether individual Gurkha veterans discharged as redundant under Special Army Order No. 18 of 1967 may apply for settlement outside the Immigration Rules while the review into a potential concession c

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to her oral statement of 2 November 2026 on Immigration: Earned Settlement, what estimate she has made of the relative deterrent effect on immigrants if they are informed in advance that they

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to her oral statement of 2 November 2026 on Immigration: Earned Settlement, what estimate she has made of the relative deterrent effect on immigrants if they are informed in advance that they

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what proportion of people on immigration bail who have been issued with a non-fitted electronic monitoring device since November 2022 have had at least one failure to provide biometric verification re

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what proportion of people on immigration bail who have been issued with a non-fitted electronic monitoring device since November 2022 have had at least one failure to provide biometric verification re

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people issued with a non-fitted electronic monitoring device have been prosecuted since November 2022 for breaching an electronic monitoring condition of immigration bail; and how many of tho

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people issued with a non-fitted electronic monitoring device have been prosecuted since November 2022 for breaching an electronic monitoring condition of immigration bail; and how many of tho

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate her Department has made of the potential impact of the immigration measures announced in Budget 2026 on the level of net migration in each year to 2031; and whether she will publish an i

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate her Department has made of the potential impact of the immigration measures announced in Budget 2026 on the level of net migration in each year to 2031; and whether she will publish an i

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what information her Department provided to the Office for Budget Responsibility on the immigration measures in Budget 2026 before its October 2026 forecast.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what information her Department provided to the Office for Budget Responsibility on the immigration measures in Budget 2026 before its October 2026 forecast.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she plans to lay a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules to bring the Budget 2026 measures into effect.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she plans to lay a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules to bring the Budget 2026 measures into effect.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, under what circumstances her Department considers it necessary to retain an applicant's passport under paragraph 34J of the Immigration Rules while an application for indefinite leave to remain remain

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, under what circumstances her Department considers it necessary to retain an applicant's passport under paragraph 34J of the Immigration Rules while an application for indefinite leave to remain remain

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what arrangements are in place to ensure that individuals who have attempted to enter the United Kingdom illegally cannot subsequently use the new sponsorship routes to circumvent existing immigration

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 30 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what arrangements are in place to ensure that individuals who have attempted to enter the United Kingdom illegally cannot subsequently use the new sponsorship routes to circumvent existing immigration

To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide counsel for unaccompanied alien children in immigration proceedings, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 29 October 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Collins of Highbury on 12 October (HL3983), what records the Home Office has regarding when ministerial agreement was given to make a published concession outside the Immigration Rules

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 October 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Collins of Highbury on 12 October (HL3983), what records the Home Office has regarding when ministerial agreement was given to make a published concession outside the Immigration Rules

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Collins of Highbury on 12 October (HL3983), what records they hold, if any, regarding when ministerial agreements were given to make published concessions outside the Immigration Rules

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 October 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Collins of Highbury on 12 October (HL3983), what records they hold, if any, regarding when ministerial agreements were given to make published concessions outside the Immigration Rules

To ask His Majesty's Government how many care workers have (1) lost their immigration status following sponsor-licence revocations of care homes, and (2) subsequently found alternative sponsors, since 2024.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 October 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government how many care workers have (1) lost their immigration status following sponsor-licence revocations of care homes, and (2) subsequently found alternative sponsors, since 2024.

To ask His Majesty's Government how many care workers have left the UK since 2024 because they lost their immigration status as a result of sponsor-licence revocations for care homes.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 October 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government how many care workers have left the UK since 2024 because they lost their immigration status as a result of sponsor-licence revocations for care homes.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what consideration is given to serious illness when deciding requests to expedite immigration and visa applications.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what consideration is given to serious illness when deciding requests to expedite immigration and visa applications.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what criteria UK Visas and Immigration applies when deciding whether an application contains compelling or compassionate factors that warrant expedition, whether those criteria take account of (a) dis

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what criteria UK Visas and Immigration applies when deciding whether an application contains compelling or compassionate factors that warrant expedition, whether those criteria take account of (a) dis

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Information Commissioner's Office was consulted on the migration of police data to Microsoft cloud services, either before 2017 or at any point since.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 October 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Information Commissioner's Office was consulted on the migration of police data to Microsoft cloud services, either before 2017 or at any point since.

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

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

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people who were returned to Ireland by Immigration Enforcement subsequently returned to the UK (a) once and (b) on multiple occasions in each year since 2020.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people who were returned to Ireland by Immigration Enforcement subsequently returned to the UK (a) once and (b) on multiple occasions in each year since 2020.