Bríd Smith

People Before Profit-Solidarity · Dublin South-Central

Activity on Justice and Equality — 132 events (3 lobbying · 129 questions · 0 votes) full profile →

• 2025-01-30
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  Inner City Organisations Network (ICON) Justice and Equality

  • Recognition of the recrutiment of children and young people into gangland criminality as child trafficking by defintiion and evidence.
• 2025-01-21
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  National Women's Council of Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Programme for Government / General Election Manifestos
• 2025-01-20
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  Womens Aid Justice and Equality

  • Sent Women's Aid General Election Manifesto ahead of the general election.
• 2020-07-30
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  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the payments for services or goods by her Department to a company (details supplied) since 2015. [20780/20]
• 2020-07-15
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the process in which a foreign person here on a stamp 2 visa for study until September 2020 and at present working under 20 hours per week may apply for a work visa for a longer stay in circumstances in which the person has been offered a permanent position in an Irish company. [16172/20]
• 2020-07-14
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to provide for future funding of an extension to paid maternity leave for women affected by the Covid-19 emergency crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14771/20]
• 2020-07-14
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to extend maternity leave provisions for women affected by the Covid-19 crisis while on leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14773/20]
• 2020-07-14
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position on extraditing persons to states such as Lithuania, which are documented by international human rights organisations as having severe human rights violations of their prison populations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14774/20]
• 2020-07-14
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will commission an independent inquiry as supported by the Thirty-second Dáil into the circumstances surrounding the death of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14775/20]
• 2020-07-14
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps she will take to abolish the direct provision system; and her plans to replace same. [14776/20]
• 2020-06-16
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of securing the residence of the ambassador of the United States of America in the Phoenix Park; and the contribution to the costs made by the authorities of the United States of America. [10884/20]
• 2020-06-16
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will address the request by women to have maternity leave legislation extended for the duration of the Covid-19 emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10836/20]
• 2020-06-16
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of a South African citizen visiting Ireland to meet the person's spouse and family and that having applied for a 90 day visa, will not be certain if it is granted until the assessment of the immigration official at Dublin Airport on the day of the person's arrival; the steps the person can take in advance of arrival to ensure the person is granted the full duration of the visa; and the criteria applied by immigration officers in making a determination on same. [10851/20]
• 2020-06-16
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to increase the ethnic diversity of An Garda Síochána, specifically the policy of recruitment of persons from Middle Eastern and Arabic backgrounds; and the number of such persons currently in the force. [10887/20]
• 2020-05-27
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the impact on applicants that need or seek a new or renewed visa application after 20 May 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7197/20]
• 2020-05-20
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number and causes of deaths in direct provision and emergency accommodation centres in 2019 and to date in 2020, in line with the recommendations of the 2020 report by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. [5896/20]
• 2020-05-20
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of positive Covid-19 cases and clusters in direct provision centres; and the number of these occurring in new centres opened specifically as a response to the Covid-19 crisis. [5971/20]
• 2020-05-20
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the safeguards and oversights in place to protect direct provision residents who are forced to self-isolate; and if dietary and other needs at a centre (details supplied) have been deemed as suitable for residents self-isolating. [5972/20]
• 2020-05-13
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the documents that are uniquely required for the category of short-stay spousal visa in circumstances in which an Irish citizen and his or her spouse are making a visa application online; the financial amount considered sufficient for the applicant and the person concerned or a sponsor (details supplied) to have at the time of application; the way in which the applicant can satisfy the State via documentation or statements that he or she is obliged to return to the applicant's country of origin after the visit; and if qualifications such as university qualifications and language certificates such as the international English language testing system, IELTS, affect the likelihood of obtaining a visa. [4204/20]
• 2019-12-10
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the new legislation necessary further to the recent Court of Appeal decision regarding residency criteria for citizenship applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51148/19]
• 2019-12-03
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a review of the impact of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017 will be held and completed; if it will examine specifically the impact of the changes in law on sex workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49764/19]
• 2019-12-03
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of criminal prosecutions of women and sex workers under the provisions of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017; the number that relate to migrant and non-resident women and sex workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49765/19]
• 2019-12-03
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if An Garda Síochána keep a specific record of attacks and violence against sex workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49766/19]
• 2019-12-03
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if specific training for gardaí has been provided in the way in which to deal with migrant, non-resident and vulnerable sex workers and women who may face prosecution since the passing of the Criminal Law (Sexual offences ) Act 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49767/19]
• 2019-12-03
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration has been given by his Department or An Garda Síochána to provide supports and or a dedicated liaison officer for sex workers to report on violence against them without fear of subsequently being prosecuted under the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49768/19]
• 2019-12-03
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position in relation to residency requirements for acquiring Irish citizenship, specifically for long-term residents with UK passports who wish to become Irish citizens; if an appeal mechanism is available when applications are refused due to time spent outside of the State in a given period; if an appeal of a decision can be made to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49820/19]
• 2019-12-03
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prosecutions under the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017 for the offence of purchasing sex. [49885/19]
• 2019-11-12
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delay between an initial application for refugee status from the International Protection Office, the notification that the application is successful and a letter from his Department confirming same, which the applicant needs to receive a GNIB card. [46054/19]
• 2019-11-12
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a person (details supplied) is still awaiting a GNIB card having successfully applied for refugee status in March 2019; and when the International Protection Office will be in a position to confirm same in writing in order to facilitate the granting of a GNIB card. [46055/19]
• 2019-10-15
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason documents confiscated from a person (details supplied) have not been either returned to the person or released to a member of An Garda Síochána. [42116/19]
• 2019-10-15
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure including documents required for the issuance of a visa to the Iranian spouse of an Irish citizen. [42118/19]
• 2019-07-23
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of sex workers arrested and charged with offences relating to prostitution and or running brothels since the introduction of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017. [32190/19]
• 2019-07-23
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the numbers of sex workers charged with offences such as prostitution, brothel running and so on in each of the years 2010 to 2018 and to date in 2019. [32191/19]
• 2019-07-23
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of sex workers charged with offences relating to the purchase of sex since 2010 to date in 2019. [32192/19]
• 2019-07-23
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a review of the Criminal Law (Sex Offences) Act 2017 and its impact on sex workers since its introduction will be undertaken; his plans for such a review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32193/19]
• 2019-07-23
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 26 of 16 May 2019; if efforts have been made to meet with the witness or ensure the relevant authorities make contact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32194/19]
• 2019-07-10
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications since 1 January 2016 for visas pursuant to the policy document on non-EEA family reunification made by persons here granted international protection; the number of visa applications granted to family members of such sponsors; if the grant was at first instance or on appeal; the number of the sponsors that did not meet the financial criteria in the policy document; and the number of the sponsors which were under 18 years of age (details supplied) [30448/19]
• 2019-06-11
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 26 of 16 May 2019, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the information (details supplied) was previously sent to his office by email on 1 March 2019; and if he will follow up this matter with An Garda Síochána and ensure that contact is made with the person. [23794/19]
• 2019-05-21
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if accommodation at a centre (details supplied) includes three bunk beds in one room for six applicants; the amount paid for this accommodation; and his views on whether this is humane and adequate accommodation for the persons there. [21352/19]
• 2019-05-16
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to correspondence sent to him on 1 March 2019 by this Deputy and further to Parliamentary Question No. 33 of 30 January 2019, the arrangements he has taken to contact the person involved; the general supports available to such persons in the State witness protection programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21136/19]
• 2019-05-16
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if an individual (details supplied) has met the family of a person; the progress of the scoping exercise; the likely date for conclusion; if he will commission an independent inquiry into all aspects of the case following same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21137/19]
• 2019-04-02
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the practice of direct provision centres encouraging residents to volunteer to undertake duties which could be paid employment jobs; if such practices are widespread; if his Department is consulted by providers before such volunteering is organised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14940/19]
• 2019-03-26
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for delays within the Office of Wards of Court which are impacting on the purchases of properties. [13422/19]
• 2019-03-12
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there will be an independent inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied). [12009/19]
• 2019-02-05
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a review of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017 will be carried out in view of recent statistics on arrests for prostitution offences (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5030/19]
• 2019-01-30
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he or his officials will meet with a State witness of a murder trial to discuss the person's concerns about the witness protection programme and the person's ongoing concerns for the person's safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4380/19]
• 2019-01-30
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will meet with the family of a person (details supplied) killed in a hit and run incident to discuss concerns regarding the conduct of Garda investigations into the case and their request for a public inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4379/19]
• 2019-01-22
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there are decisions outstanding from the first round of applications for the refugee protection programme and humanitarian admission programme; and the reason for the perceived extremely high refusal rate (details supplied) in view of the fact that there are a total of 530 places available on the programme and a second round of applications is currently open. [2477/19]
• 2019-01-17
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if State prosecution witnesses receive ongoing support in serious criminal prosecution cases in which the witness may fear for their safety due to the release of the perpetrator; and the details of the supports a witness may have access to. [2122/19]
• 2019-01-17
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if State witnesses in serious criminal cases are informed prior to a decision on the early release of the person they testified against; and if such information is passed on as a matter of routine. [2123/19]
• 2019-01-15
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the training for INIS and GNIB officials that deals specifically with racial profiling; if training is provided as to the way in which to deal with and treat foreign nationals with respect; and the way in which persons that have negative experiences based on racial profiling or inappropriate comments can make a complaint or seek redress. [54369/18]
• 2019-01-15
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a request for a visa in the case of persons (details supplied) will be examined; and if the decision of the INIS in the case will be expedited. [54384/18]
• 2018-12-19
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to a new report (details supplied). which found on the basis of a meta-analysis of studies from 33 countries that criminalisation of sex workers or their clients is associated with a significantly greater risk of physical or sexual violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53514/18]
• 2018-12-06
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether the delays in processing applications from migrant workers to work here are justifiable (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51298/18]
• 2018-12-06
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if delays and ongoing technical difficulties in receiving documentation and processing applications as experienced by migrant workers coming here could be eased by the use of online applications without the need for visits to GNIB offices especially in cases of workers already resident here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51299/18]
• 2018-12-06
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for extra resources to be deployed in the INIS and GNIB in view of delays facing migrants who need to apply for visas or for renewal of residency permits, and in further view of the exit of the United Kingdom from the EU and the added pressure this may place on the system in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51300/18]
• 2018-11-29
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider new legislation or new regulations to prevent members of An Garda Síochána from retiring when they are subject to an ongoing investigation into their conduct in view of recent cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49789/18]
• 2018-11-29
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will commission a public inquiry into a case (details supplied) in view of the fact that the GSOC report on the tragic case has failed to provide answers to the family or the public that are needed to restore confidence in the state criminal justice system and the rule of law. [49788/18]
• 2018-10-17
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the actions he plans to take to ensure accountability and transparency in An Garda Síochána on foot of the Charleton report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42707/18]
• 2018-10-17
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he plans to take to end the direct provision system; and his views on recent reports regarding the number of children in the direct provision system. [42443/18]
• 2018-10-17
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason no public inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied) has commenced; his plans to commission one; and when he expects a GSOC report on this case to be completed. [42446/18]
• 2018-10-17
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if an investigation into the death in direct provision of a person (details supplied) will be commissioned; the circumstances in which the person was accommodated; if the reason the person was placed in a male provision centre will be determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42444/18]
• 2018-10-17
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a meeting between a group (details supplied) and the new Garda Commissioner will be facilitated to discuss disclosure of all relevant information on the deaths of their loved ones. [42447/18]
• 2018-07-24
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if an audit of all external workplace investigations conducted by companies (details supplied) will be provided; the outcome regarding complaints against his Department; when the investigation will commence relating to an allegation against an employee, that is, the number of occasions on which a complaint was upheld against his Department by the investigators; and the number of occasions on which an investigation against an employee found grounds for disciplinary action. [35373/18]
• 2018-07-05
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will meet with a group (details supplied) to discuss its concerns over the appointment of the new Garda Commissioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29554/18]
• 2018-07-05
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the incoming Garda Commissioner will be facilitated and encouraged to appear before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice and Equality to answer concerns from Deputies regarding several high profile loyalist killings and attacks here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29555/18]
• 2018-07-03
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a public apology on behalf of the State will be issued to the family of a person (details supplied) in view of failures identified in the GSOC report on the person's death; if he will request the Garda Commissioner to do same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28983/18]
• 2018-07-03
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the newly appointed Garda Commissioner will have full access to State files on the Miami Showband massacre and the activities of Glenanne gang. [29315/18]
• 2018-06-19
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the body recognised as expert to investigate the vehicles involved in fatal road accidents; and the qualifications of experts and engineers required in this regard. [26304/18]
• 2018-06-12
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the funding which will be provided in 2018 and 2019 to implement the provisions of the Domestic Violence Act 2018 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24477/18]
• 2018-05-15
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the value of contracts for goods or services from companies (details supplied) since 2010. [20857/18]
• 2018-04-17
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the deadline for proposals in relation to proposed tendering and contracting of the Garda youth diversion programme. [16046/18]
• 2018-03-29
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the value of contracts for services awarded to a company (details supplied) by his Department since 2010, in tabular form; and the type of work undertaken by the company. [14633/18]
• 2018-03-20
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the case of a person (details supplied) is one of those cases that may have been classified incorrectly on the Garda PULSE system. [12373/18]
• 2018-02-27
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to open a Garda station in the Cherrywood area of Dublin; and the details of those plans. [9608/18]
• 2018-01-23
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a report into the circumstances surrounding the transfer of a garda to County Donegal following the arrest of an employee of the Department of the Taoiseach will be commissioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2783/18]
• 2018-01-16
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Travellers evicted under part IIA of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 as amended by section 24 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2002 in 2016 and 2017. [55104/17]
• 2018-01-16
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Travellers that have been evicted by An Garda Síochána from their accommodation due to fire safety concerns in 2016 and 2017. [55107/17]
• 2018-01-16
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the national survey on the prevalence of sexual abuse and violence in Ireland, including in the workplace, is due to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1316/18]
• 2018-01-16
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of asylum seekers to be located in each county; the number of asylum seekers already located; and the projected numbers in line with the State's commitments over the coming period. [1657/18]
• 2018-01-16
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of asylum seekers to be located in the cities and counties of Dublin, Cork, Galway, Waterford and Sligo in 2018. [1672/18]
• 2017-12-06
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the timeframe for the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52150/17]
• 2017-12-06
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the families of 320 victims reviewed under the independent review mechanism that commenced in July 2014 will receive their reports prepared by council in view of a promise of transparency in his Department. [52237/17]
• 2017-10-25
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the fact that asylum seekers with diagnosed mental illnesses are being or are about to be deported from the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45205/17]
• 2017-10-25
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the process that sees persons with deportation orders who have been diagnosed with mental illnesses and life-threatening physical illnesses being evicted from and invited to leave direct provision centres and that are therefore at great risk of becoming homeless. [45206/17]
• 2017-10-25
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the number of persons unsuccessful in their asylum applications and are to be deported to countries in which they may not receive adequate care and medication for severe diagnosed mental illnesses and life threatening physical illnesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45207/17]
• 2017-10-03
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of family law bench warrants which remain unexecuted; the number issued annually; and the number which are executed. [41735/17]
• 2017-09-28
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if firearms assigned to the National Parks and Wildlife Service are registered with his Department. [41012/17]
• 2017-09-20
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of daily checks that are carried out on drivers using bus lanes illegally. [39475/17]
• 2017-09-20
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of fines that are issued daily to drivers using bus lanes illegally. [39476/17]
• 2017-07-26
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will expedite the visa application of a person (details supplied). [35419/17]
• 2017-07-12
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will commission a public inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied) and the Garda investigation and subsequent prosecution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32970/17]
• 2017-07-12
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to review the visa restriction on Libyan citizens, especially medical professionals who are facing delays and refusals on visa applications despite being offered work in hospitals here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32969/17]
• 2017-07-12
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to allegations by a whistleblower regarding political interference in the investigation into the disappearance of a person (details supplied) 40 years ago in County Donegal; his plans to commission a public inquiry into the person's disappearance and the subsequent Garda investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32968/17]
• 2017-07-12
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will meet with the representatives of a family (details supplied) regarding a request by them for an inquiry into the death of a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32971/17]
• 2017-07-12
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to commission an inquiry into the murder of a person (details supplied) in 1970 to deal with unanswered questions with regard both the death of the person and the subsequent investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32967/17]
• 2017-06-22
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the monetary value of all work contracted out under the aegis of his Department to external agencies or consultancies for work completed or investigations undertaken in human resources and industrial relations including hiring and interviewing of staff, disciplinary procedures and workplace related issues such as allegations of bullying and so on or dignity at work issues in each of the years 2015 and 2016. [29342/17]
• 2017-06-20
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  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 378 of 23 May 2017, if he will provide the figures for all pension contributions made by public sector workers in each body under the aegis of his Department, excluding those in the Civil Service, including the pension levy, in each of the years 2010 to 2016 and to date in 2017. [26976/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will commission a public inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24681/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will consider a public inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24335/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will review the prices being charged in the shop in Mosney to persons in the direct provision system to determine if these are at a reasonable level compared to other shops; the reasons for differences; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24334/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the alleged food shortages in the Mosney resident's shop over the Easter weekend; if persons donated milk and bread to the residents over the weekend; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24753/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will report on the single procedure changes and provide a numerical breakdown of the different categories of persons being processed; her plans for fully implementing the single procedure; and if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the partial implementation of the plan is causing distress and confusion among persons. [24754/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if asylum seekers are entitled to open a bank account by right here; the acceptable forms of proof of identity and proof of address for those residing in direct provision and other convention asylum seekers that wish to open a bank account; her views on whether clarity in this regard will allow asylum seekers and banks to follow transparent and fair procedures rather than the reportedly ad hoc and inconsistently applied arrangements that are being experienced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24777/17]
• 2017-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the monetary value of all work contracted out under the aegis of her Department to external agencies or consultancies for work completed or investigations undertaken in human resources and industrial relations including hiring and interviewing of staff and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23959/17]
• 2017-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the hardship caused by the current limits placed on visas for persons visiting family members here (details supplied); if she will consider altering this or introducing a discretionary duration for visas in certain circumstances. [21032/17]
• 2017-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the GSOC report with regard to a person (details supplied) will be published; and the reason for the delay. [16309/17]
• 2017-03-30
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to reform the direct provision system in view of the continued problems experienced by asylum applicants in this system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15659/17]
• 2017-03-30
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the current restrictions on visa applications for citizens from Libya can be justified in the case of a person (details supplied) who has been offered a position as a registrar in Galway hospital but is unable to take up the position due to these restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15658/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will address a matter in relation to a person (details supplied). [12282/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the extreme hardship her decision to continue with a blanket restriction on visa applications from Libya is having on persons that are studying and working here [12019/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will reconsider the present restrictions on visa applications from Libya and allow individual exemptions to be considered on humanitarian grounds, in view of the fact families are being torn apart and separated for years as a result of the decision. [12020/17]
• 2017-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the annual numbers and percentages of successful applications for asylum seekers following first interview for their applications; the percentages of successful initial applications there are by individual interviewer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7643/17]
• 2017-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of suicides of persons in direct provision and in the asylum application process that have taken place in the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7642/17]
• 2017-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to any particular difficulties experienced by citizens of Libya in obtaining and renewing visas for this State; and the rationale for the current operation of visa issuing and possible restrictions imposed on such citizens by this State. [7809/17]
• 2017-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the Government's ongoing rationale for preventing persons in direct provision from working in gainful employment. [7734/17]
• 2017-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the type of training members of her Department or those working with asylum applicants have received in cultural awareness when dealing with foreign nationals; the proportion of her departmental staff and outside staff in front-line roles dealing with asylum seekers and refugees who have received training in dealing with survivors of rape, torture or those suffering from PTSD; if her attention has been drawn to any kind of cultural awareness training that is provided to staff members, including staff not directly employed by her Department in hostels and accommodation used for those in direct provision. [7736/17]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality whether she will consider an independent public inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied) and the subsequent Garda actions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40437/16]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to ensure that asylum seekers here will not face another Christmas in the direct provision system that has been described as a severe violation of human rights; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40438/16]
• 2016-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress she has made in changing the direct provision system for asylum seekers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34738/16]
• 2016-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the budget allocation for her Department will be sufficient to allow for the recent deal with the GRA and the AGSI; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34739/16]
• 2016-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views on recent tragic incidents in a direct provision centre and if they are fit for purpose. [27375/16]
• 2016-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to meet international obligations to assist in the international refugee crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27376/16]
• 2016-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will bring forth proposals to end the inhuman conditions attached to the direct provision model operating under her control; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17151/16]
• 2016-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if Ireland has met its moral obligations to act in the refugee crisis in the Middle East and elsewhere, given that the figures for the number of refugees that Ireland has accepted are below the targets that the Government has set and that her Department has stated that it has not as yet decided on a mechanism to increase the numbers of refugees admitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17150/16]
• 2016-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the amount saved by having a lower level of pay for new recruits in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13012/16]
• 2016-06-08
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when she will announce funding calls for and the duration of the new grant round under the new asylum migration and integration fund which the European Commission signed in 2015. [14269/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to investigate and expedite a Garda Síochána clearance query (details supplied). [11699/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality given the Constitution only recognises the family unit as a married family, when unmarried couples and single-parent families, in particular, will receive the same recognition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10138/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to open an investigation into the disappearance and death of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10139/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to request the office for promotion of migrant integration to enable access by the Amal Group of the Dublin Islamic Foundation of Ireland to the 23 families who are here under the resettlement and relocation programme, in order to provide religious and culturally appropriate support and assistance (details supplied). [10038/16]
• 2016-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application for a visa extension for persons (details supplied). [7795/16]