Immigration

377. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total number of individuals who have been naturalised under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 in each year from 2011 to date; to give a breakdown of the total showing the number of those who were nationals of EU member states, the UK, EEA, and countries outside of the EU/UK/EEA; to give a breakdown of the top ten nationalities of those who have been naturalised and the numbers of each such nationality; and to give a breakdown of the total number by religion and first spoken language. [69434/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

377. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total number of individuals who have been naturalised under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 in each year from 2011 to date; to give a breakdown of the total showing the number of those who were nationals of EU member states, the UK, EEA, and countries outside of the EU/UK/EEA; to give a breakdown of the top ten nationalities of those who have been naturalised and the numbers of each such nationality; and to give a breakdown of the total number by religion and first spoken language. [69434/26]

376. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware that Belarusian nationals lawfully resident in Ireland may be unable to renew their passports without travelling to Belarus, potentially exposing them to political persecution and resulting in difficulties maintaining immigration status in the State; whether his Department will introduce either a temporary acceptance of expired Belarusian passports, or an alternative Irish-issued identity or travel document for affected persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69395/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

376. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware that Belarusian nationals lawfully resident in Ireland may be unable to renew their passports without travelling to Belarus, potentially exposing them to political persecution and resulting in difficulties maintaining immigration status in the State; whether his Department will introduce either a temporary acceptance of expired Belarusian passports, or an alternative Irish-issued identity or travel document for affected persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69395/26]

375. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on the new Garda Station at Northern Cross; and if he can report on any recent meeting he had in relation to this hugely essential project for North Dublin. [69396/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

375. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on the new Garda Station at Northern Cross; and if he can report on any recent meeting he had in relation to this hugely essential project for North Dublin. [69396/26]

374. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to confirm the number of appeals of refusals of long-stay student visa applications for Gazan resident Palestinian students in 2025; and the outcome of such appeals, if yet known. [69421/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

374. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to confirm the number of appeals of refusals of long-stay student visa applications for Gazan resident Palestinian students in 2025; and the outcome of such appeals, if yet known. [69421/26]

373. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to confirm whether all long-stay student visa applications for Gazan resident Palestinian students in 2026 were processed in Israel; if some were processed in Dublin; and to provide a breakdown of the numbers. [69413/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

373. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to confirm whether all long-stay student visa applications for Gazan resident Palestinian students in 2026 were processed in Israel; if some were processed in Dublin; and to provide a breakdown of the numbers. [69413/26]

372. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of long-stay student visa applications for Gazan resident Palestinian students processed in Israel which were approved in 2026. [69414/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

372. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of long-stay student visa applications for Gazan resident Palestinian students processed in Israel which were approved in 2026. [69414/26]

371. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of long-stay student visa applications for Gazan resident Palestinian students processed in Dublin which were approved in 2026. [69415/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

371. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of long-stay student visa applications for Gazan resident Palestinian students processed in Dublin which were approved in 2026. [69415/26]

370. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to confirm the number of appeals received in 2026 in relation to refusals of long-stay student visa applications for Gazan resident Palestinian students. [69416/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

370. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to confirm the number of appeals received in 2026 in relation to refusals of long-stay student visa applications for Gazan resident Palestinian students. [69416/26]

369. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to confirm the anticipated processing time of appeals received in 2026 in relation to refusals of long-stay student visa applications for Gazan resident Palestinian students. [69417/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

369. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to confirm the anticipated processing time of appeals received in 2026 in relation to refusals of long-stay student visa applications for Gazan resident Palestinian students. [69417/26]

368. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to confirm the number of refusals of long-stay student visa applications for Gazan resident Palestinian students in 2025. [69419/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

368. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to confirm the number of refusals of long-stay student visa applications for Gazan resident Palestinian students in 2025. [69419/26]

82. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on her Department's engagements, if any, with the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in relation to the Ireland-Palestine scholarship programme which the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade co-administers; if she believes the programme has been undermined by the refusal of visas to Palestinian students offered places under the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69247/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

82. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on her Department's engagements, if any, with the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in relation to the Ireland-Palestine scholarship programme which the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade co-administers; if she believes the programme has been undermined by the refusal of visas to Palestinian students offered places under the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69247/26]

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9899) to designate Afghanistan under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Afghanistan to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 2026

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 9899) to designate Afghanistan under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Afghanistan to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.

124. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in relation to the 2024 report commissioned by his Department, entitled ‘A Review of the Processing of Sexual Offences in Ireland: Stakeholder Experiences’, his views of the finding that under-resourcing in the criminal justice system was the primary cause of adjournments, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69104/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

124. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in relation to the 2024 report commissioned by his Department, entitled ‘A Review of the Processing of Sexual Offences in Ireland: Stakeholder Experiences’, his views of the finding that under-resourcing in the criminal justice system was the primary cause of adjournments, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69104/26]

123. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in relation to the 2024 report commissioned by his Department, entitled ‘A Review of the Processing of Sexual Offences in Ireland: Stakeholder Experiences’, the steps he has taken to address the under-resourcing of the criminal justice system identified in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69105/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

123. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in relation to the 2024 report commissioned by his Department, entitled ‘A Review of the Processing of Sexual Offences in Ireland: Stakeholder Experiences’, the steps he has taken to address the under-resourcing of the criminal justice system identified in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69105/26]

122. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to detail the financial and other resources, provided by his Department to an organisation (details supplied) in each of the years 2023 to 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69108/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

122. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to detail the financial and other resources, provided by his Department to an organisation (details supplied) in each of the years 2023 to 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69108/26]

121. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to detail the financial and other resources, provided by his Department to an organisation (details supplied) in each of the years 2023 to 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69109/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

121. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to detail the financial and other resources, provided by his Department to an organisation (details supplied) in each of the years 2023 to 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69109/26]

120. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total expenditure on the accommodation recognition payment scheme for each month since its introduction, in tabular form. [68985/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

120. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total expenditure on the accommodation recognition payment scheme for each month since its introduction, in tabular form. [68985/26]

119. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of the ongoing practice of checking the military documents of men and women trying to obtain protection in Ireland, and refusing those who cannot provide them; the justification of the practice; and if he will instruct his Department to end it. [68986/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

119. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of the ongoing practice of checking the military documents of men and women trying to obtain protection in Ireland, and refusing those who cannot provide them; the justification of the practice; and if he will instruct his Department to end it. [68986/26]

131. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps he will take to assist an applicant (details supplied) to renew their permission to continue to stay in Ireland. [69337/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

131. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps he will take to assist an applicant (details supplied) to renew their permission to continue to stay in Ireland. [69337/26]

130. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps he will take to assist an applicant (details supplied) to renew their permission to continue to stay in Ireland. [69279/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

130. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps he will take to assist an applicant (details supplied) to renew their permission to continue to stay in Ireland. [69279/26]

129. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps he will take to assist an applicant (details supplied) to renew their permission to continue to stay in Ireland. [69291/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

129. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps he will take to assist an applicant (details supplied) to renew their permission to continue to stay in Ireland. [69291/26]

128. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to identify the coroners services that are funded by his Department; and the corners services that are funded by local authorities. [69173/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

128. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to identify the coroners services that are funded by his Department; and the corners services that are funded by local authorities. [69173/26]

127. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason his Department does not fund the Cork City Coroners (details supplied). [69174/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

127. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason his Department does not fund the Cork City Coroners (details supplied). [69174/26]

126. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration were any protected disclosures directed for the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration regarding An Garda Siochana withheld from him or his predecessor. [69141/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

126. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration were any protected disclosures directed for the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration regarding An Garda Siochana withheld from him or his predecessor. [69141/26]

125. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he has been provided with any knowledge by An Garda Siochana or his Department that information concerning protected disclosures were withheld from Tánaiste Simon Harris in 2023, when he was required to caretake the role of Minister for Justice during the second maternity leave of then Minister for Justice Ms. Helen McEntee. [69140/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

125. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he has been provided with any knowledge by An Garda Siochana or his Department that information concerning protected disclosures were withheld from Tánaiste Simon Harris in 2023, when he was required to caretake the role of Minister for Justice during the second maternity leave of then Minister for Justice Ms. Helen McEntee. [69140/26]

Informationen zu Sprachanforderungen beim Ehegattennachzug für die Jahre 2025 und 2026

Germany · German Bundestag · 30 September 2026

General Scheme of the Legacy of the Troubles Bill 2026: Discussion

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

607. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the increasing number of cyber-attacks carried out by artificial intelligence models; the preventative measures he is taking to protect Irish people’s data, Irish companies and public services from such attacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68800/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

607. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the increasing number of cyber-attacks carried out by artificial intelligence models; the preventative measures he is taking to protect Irish people’s data, Irish companies and public services from such attacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68800/26]

606. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of persons (details supplied); and when the applications are expected to be finalised. [68870/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

606. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of persons (details supplied); and when the applications are expected to be finalised. [68870/26]

605. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his proposals to prevent retail crime. [68942/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

605. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his proposals to prevent retail crime. [68942/26]

604. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 65832/26 of 16 September 2026, (details supplied) the number of notices of intention to revoke a certificate of naturalisation issued since 7 April 2025; the number of Committees of Inquiry requested and appointed; the number of Committee decisions affirming or setting aside his decision, noting that aggregate figures do not disclose individual cases or operational processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68775/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

604. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 65832/26 of 16 September 2026, (details supplied) the number of notices of intention to revoke a certificate of naturalisation issued since 7 April 2025; the number of Committees of Inquiry requested and appointed; the number of Committee decisions affirming or setting aside his decision, noting that aggregate figures do not disclose individual cases or operational processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68775/26]

603. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 65390/26 of 16 September 2026 (details supplied), the specific measures in place or planned to reduce the average period of 56 to 57 days between the completion of a custodial sentence and the enforcement of a removal or deportation order; the reason for the increase in persons released from custody prior to removal from 18 in 2025 to 41 in 2026 up to 4 September; the number of those 41 persons since removed; and the number whose whereabouts are unknown. [68773/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

603. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 65390/26 of 16 September 2026 (details supplied), the specific measures in place or planned to reduce the average period of 56 to 57 days between the completion of a custodial sentence and the enforcement of a removal or deportation order; the reason for the increase in persons released from custody prior to removal from 18 in 2025 to 41 in 2026 up to 4 September; the number of those 41 persons since removed; and the number whose whereabouts are unknown. [68773/26]

602. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of IPAS accommodation centres in each county as of 1 September 2026; the maximum contracted capacity of each centre; the current occupancy of each centre; and the accommodation provider operating each facility. [68748/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

602. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of IPAS accommodation centres in each county as of 1 September 2026; the maximum contracted capacity of each centre; the current occupancy of each centre; and the accommodation provider operating each facility. [68748/26]

601. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 64815/26 of 16 September 2026, which did not address the question asked, whether the gap between deportation orders signed and deportations confirmed has been assessed for inclusion on the Department's Corporate Risk Register; to state yes or no; if assessed and not included, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68770/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

601. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 64815/26 of 16 September 2026, which did not address the question asked, whether the gap between deportation orders signed and deportations confirmed has been assessed for inclusion on the Department's Corporate Risk Register; to state yes or no; if assessed and not included, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68770/26]

600. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 64811/26 of 16 September 2026, which stated that the Garda National Immigration Bureau has reviewed a substantial sample of cases and that a very significant proportion of the individuals concerned have departed the State; the number of cases in that sample; the period covered; the number and percentage confirmed as having departed; the number confirmed as remaining in the State; the number whose whereabouts could not be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68771/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

600. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 64811/26 of 16 September 2026, which stated that the Garda National Immigration Bureau has reviewed a substantial sample of cases and that a very significant proportion of the individuals concerned have departed the State; the number of cases in that sample; the period covered; the number and percentage confirmed as having departed; the number confirmed as remaining in the State; the number whose whereabouts could not be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68771/26]

599. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether discussions have taken place, or are planned, between An Garda Síochána, Government Departments, the HSE, disability representative organisations and family advocacy groups regarding the potential development of a national rapid public notification system for vulnerable missing persons; and the current status of any such discussions. [68822/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

599. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether discussions have taken place, or are planned, between An Garda Síochána, Government Departments, the HSE, disability representative organisations and family advocacy groups regarding the potential development of a national rapid public notification system for vulnerable missing persons; and the current status of any such discussions. [68822/26]

598. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total amount expended by the State on contracts for accommodation centres used by the International Protection Accommodation Service that had no residents in occupation for periods exceeding three months in each of the past five years; and if he will provide a breakdown by centre and county. [68743/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

598. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total amount expended by the State on contracts for accommodation centres used by the International Protection Accommodation Service that had no residents in occupation for periods exceeding three months in each of the past five years; and if he will provide a breakdown by centre and county. [68743/26]

597. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the name, county, operator and accommodation provider of each centre currently under contract with the International Protection Accommodation Service; the maximum annual contract value of each contract; and the amount paid to each provider in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [68744/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

597. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the name, county, operator and accommodation provider of each centre currently under contract with the International Protection Accommodation Service; the maximum annual contract value of each contract; and the amount paid to each provider in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [68744/26]

596. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total amount paid by the State to each IPAS accommodation centre in 2025, broken down by centre name, county and accommodation provider. [68745/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

596. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total amount paid by the State to each IPAS accommodation centre in 2025, broken down by centre name, county and accommodation provider. [68745/26]

595. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department holds a breakdown of accommodation costs and security costs for IPAS centres; if so, the breakdown; and if not, the reason expenditure is not separately recorded. [68746/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

595. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department holds a breakdown of accommodation costs and security costs for IPAS centres; if so, the breakdown; and if not, the reason expenditure is not separately recorded. [68746/26]

594. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the twenty accommodation providers that received the highest payments under IPAS contracts in 2025; the amount paid to each provider; the number of centres operated by each provider; and the county location of each centre. [68747/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

594. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the twenty accommodation providers that received the highest payments under IPAS contracts in 2025; the amount paid to each provider; the number of centres operated by each provider; and the county location of each centre. [68747/26]

593. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of accommodation centres contracted by the State for the provision of accommodation to International Protection applicants that, on 31 December of each year from 2021 to 2025 inclusive, had no residents accommodated in the centre; the name and location of each such centre; the value of the contract in place for each centre; and the amount paid by the State in respect of each such contract in each year concerned. [68742/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

593. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of accommodation centres contracted by the State for the provision of accommodation to International Protection applicants that, on 31 December of each year from 2021 to 2025 inclusive, had no residents accommodated in the centre; the name and location of each such centre; the value of the contract in place for each centre; and the amount paid by the State in respect of each such contract in each year concerned. [68742/26]

592. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide the totals paid out in expenses for solicitors on the free legal aid scheme, for each of the past ten years, to date; and to provide a breakdown provided of those expenses into categories of expenses as applicable such as travel expenses/mileage, subsistence and incidentals. [68740/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

592. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide the totals paid out in expenses for solicitors on the free legal aid scheme, for each of the past ten years, to date; and to provide a breakdown provided of those expenses into categories of expenses as applicable such as travel expenses/mileage, subsistence and incidentals. [68740/26]

591. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department will a prepare an impact assessment and transition plan to support licensed shotgun owners in Ireland who will be impacted by the recent EU decision to phase out the use of lead in ammunition. [68713/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

591. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department will a prepare an impact assessment and transition plan to support licensed shotgun owners in Ireland who will be impacted by the recent EU decision to phase out the use of lead in ammunition. [68713/26]

590. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Further to PQ64808/26 and PQ64809/26 of 16 September 2026, in which the Minister stated that officials have been asked to examine whether the confidentiality provisions of the International Protection Acts 2015 and 2026 can be clarified or amended, the date on which that examination was commissioned; its terms of reference; whether any paper, submission or assessment has been prepared to date; whether the Attorney General has been consulted; the date by which it is expected to conclude; and whether its outcome will be published. [68776/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

590. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Further to PQ64808/26 and PQ64809/26 of 16 September 2026, in which the Minister stated that officials have been asked to examine whether the confidentiality provisions of the International Protection Acts 2015 and 2026 can be clarified or amended, the date on which that examination was commissioned; its terms of reference; whether any paper, submission or assessment has been prepared to date; whether the Attorney General has been consulted; the date by which it is expected to conclude; and whether its outcome will be published. [68776/26]

589. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of alcohol test purchases that Gardai within Clare-Tipperary division carried out on pubs, clubs and restaurants to ensure full compliance with alcohol licensing regulations in the years of 2025 and to-date in 2026; and the number of premises checked the number that were found in breach of alcohol licensing regulations in each of the years in question, in tabular form. [68643/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

589. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of alcohol test purchases that Gardai within Clare-Tipperary division carried out on pubs, clubs and restaurants to ensure full compliance with alcohol licensing regulations in the years of 2025 and to-date in 2026; and the number of premises checked the number that were found in breach of alcohol licensing regulations in each of the years in question, in tabular form. [68643/26]

588. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if consideration will be given to the circumstances of a person (details supplied) currently awaiting an oral hearing before the International Protection Appeals Tribunal following a negative decision on a subsequent application for International Protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68621/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

588. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if consideration will be given to the circumstances of a person (details supplied) currently awaiting an oral hearing before the International Protection Appeals Tribunal following a negative decision on a subsequent application for International Protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68621/26]

587. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of pending criminal prosecutions in County Tipperary in which drugs seized have been submitted for forensic analysis; the number of prosecutions in County Tipperary that have been delayed, adjourned, withdrawn, struck out, or otherwise affected due to delays in obtaining forensic drug analysis reports in each of the past five years and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68669/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

587. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of pending criminal prosecutions in County Tipperary in which drugs seized have been submitted for forensic analysis; the number of prosecutions in County Tipperary that have been delayed, adjourned, withdrawn, struck out, or otherwise affected due to delays in obtaining forensic drug analysis reports in each of the past five years and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68669/26]

586. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the percentage of the Garda motorcycle fleet that also have off-road capabilities. [68642/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

586. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the percentage of the Garda motorcycle fleet that also have off-road capabilities. [68642/26]

585. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 516 of 14 July 2026, the legal and policy basis for granting Stamp 3 rather than Stamp 1G to spouses and partners of Stamp 4 holders under the Turkish Association Agreement; whether this represents a change from previous policy or practice; the way in which the employment restriction attached to Stamp 3 is reconciled (details supplied); the procedure and immigration permission available to enable such rights to be exercised once acquired; and the way in which the current arrangements are considered compatible with Ireland’s obligations. [68561/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

585. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 516 of 14 July 2026, the legal and policy basis for granting Stamp 3 rather than Stamp 1G to spouses and partners of Stamp 4 holders under the Turkish Association Agreement; whether this represents a change from previous policy or practice; the way in which the employment restriction attached to Stamp 3 is reconciled (details supplied); the procedure and immigration permission available to enable such rights to be exercised once acquired; and the way in which the current arrangements are considered compatible with Ireland’s obligations. [68561/26]