Immigration & Asylum

International Protection Bill, asylum process, direct provision

Timeline 890 events shown · 1,003 lobbying returns · 9,610 PQs · 30 divisions

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• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Ruairí Ó Murchú Sinn Féin asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [14260/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Pádraig O'Sullivan Fianna Fáil asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [14272/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Tom Brabazon Fianna Fáil asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [14273/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Paul McAuliffe Fianna Fáil asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [14274/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Catherine Ardagh Fianna Fáil asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [14275/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Peadar Tóibín Aontú asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [16841/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Jennifer Whitmore Social Democrats asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [17331/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Darren O'Rourke Sinn Féin asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [18507/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Richard Boyd Barrett People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [18700/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Paul Murphy People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [18703/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Darren O'Rourke Sinn Féin asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [22079/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Rose Conway-Walsh Sinn Féin asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [22091/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Mary Lou McDonald Sinn Féin asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [23617/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Liam Quaide Social Democrats asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [23829/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Ruth Coppinger People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [23834/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [26562/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Louis O'Hara Sinn Féin asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [26689/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Mark Ward Sinn Féin asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Mark Ward asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [26736/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Jennifer Whitmore Social Democrats asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [26749/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [26751/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Darren O'Rourke Sinn Féin asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will meet next. [26809/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Holly Cairns Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of instances of fridges being removed from residents in IPAS centres; and if ample consideration is given to and provision made for, vulnerable people with medically mandated dietary requirements or medicines which may require refrigeration (details supplied). [27369/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department has considered any proposals to ban online gambling advertising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27481/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Joe Cooney Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his Departments position on ‘unjust enrichment’; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27365/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Ruth Coppinger People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Justice

  Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason a person’s naturalisation process is taking so long (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27366/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason there has been a significant delay in delivering the recommendations in the Garda Vetting Review in 2021; when these recommendations will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27406/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Holly Cairns Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if data is available on the number and type of complaints made under Coco's law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27412/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures his Department is taking to protect children from online gambling advertising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27459/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when an IRP renewal application will be processed and the IRP card issued (details supplied) given it is over 17-weeks since the application was submitted which is five weeks over the current processing timeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27486/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Paul Murphy People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of blue cards that have been returned to his Department due to incorrect details inputted on the card by his Department; and if his Department will issue a free and quick return for blue cards where there are mistakes. [27496/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Paul Murphy People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason persons renewing their IRP cards online who had a notification that the fee is waived, are now being refused IRP cards on the basis that the fee was not paid; if his Department is aware of this; and if so, the number of persons who were refused on these grounds. [27497/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Sorca Clarke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for a list of all proposed or planned International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centres in Mullingar, Athlone and the wider Midlands region, and nationally; the current status of each proposed centre; the expected capacity of each; and the anticipated timelines for opening, in tabular form. [27603/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Sorca Clarke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the engagement that has taken place with local communities, public representatives, and local authorities in advance of the identification or development of proposed IPAS centres in Mullingar, Athlone and across the Midlands; and if he will provide details of any consultations, briefings, or impact assessments carried out. [27604/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Sorca Clarke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the criteria used to select locations for new IPAS centres, including in Mullingar, Athlone and the Midlands; and the extent to which factors such as local service capacity, housing availability, healthcare access, and school places are taken into account. [27605/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Sorca Clarke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the estimated cost associated with the development of each proposed IPAS centre in Mullingar and the Midlands. [27606/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Sorca Clarke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any impact assessments have been carried out in relation to public services in Mullingar and the wider Midlands arising from the establishment of new IPAS centres; and the findings of such assessments. [27607/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of safety orders granted for the DMR Region; the number of domestic abuse calls that have been handled; the number of Gardaí working specifically in the area of DSGVB in the DMR region, for the period 2010 to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27686/26]
• 2026-04-15
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2026 · the motion · motion passed 86–62

  International Protection Bill 2026: From the Seanad
• 2026-04-15
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2026 · a sub-amendment · motion failed 62–84

  International Protection Bill 2026: From the Seanad
• 2026-04-15
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2026 · a change the Seanad made to the bill · motion passed 86–64

  International Protection Bill 2026: From the Seanad
• 2026-04-15
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2026 · a change the Seanad made to the bill · motion passed 83–61

  International Protection Bill 2026: From the Seanad
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Thomas Gould Sinn Féin asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Justice, Migration and Social Affairs will next meet. [27002/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Transport

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the analysis has been carried out regarding the effect on elderly residents, isolated rural communities, and individuals placed in Direct Provision or emergency accommodation; the way in which people who rely on the route 52 service for shopping, family visits, sporting events, and community activities will be supported; if the NTA has identified the number of rural towns/villages will be left with no public transport at all; and the measures that will be introduced to prevent rural isolation as a result of this cancellation. [25475/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Michael Murphy Fine Gael asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport when the statutory fee for the release of a vehicle detained under the Road Traffic Act 1994 was last reviewed; whether his Department has engaged with the Department of Justice; Home Affairs and Migration or An Garda Síochána regarding the adequacy of the current €125 fee as a deterrent; and whether he will consider amending the relevant regulations to provide for an increased or graduated fee structure. [26261/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Peadar Tóibín Aontú asked Public Expenditure

  Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the length of time each of these 37 pieces has been unaccounted for, and whether any have been missing since prior to the migration to the new digital collection management system. [24315/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Charles Ward 100% RDR asked Public Expenditure

  Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on his meeting with the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in relation to the repairs and re-opening of the Donegal town Courthouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25667/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Seán Ó Fearghaíl Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 217 of 24 March 2026, if he will address concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) with specific focus on the fact that this is no longer a question of legal process, but one of enforcement failure and accountability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26418/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the action being taken by his Department to improve the processing timeline of long stay D join family visa applications; if consideration would be given to the allocation of additional staff to deal with these application and reduce current timelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27355/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on processing times for join family visa applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23569/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which the waiting periods for join family visa applications will be reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23570/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the rollout of Operation Encompass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23585/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Seán Crowe Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of significant delays in the processing of Stamp 1G applications; the average wating time to receive approval of a Stamp 1G application; his Department’s target time to approve an application; the number of applications being processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23586/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Cian O'Callaghan Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the actions his Department is taking to address anti-social behaviour in Dublin; and to prevent racist attacks and ensure the better protection for our migrant communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23668/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the average processing time in 2025 for visitor visa to Ireland applications by Russian citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23690/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the average processing time in 2024 for visitor visa to Ireland applications by Russian citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23691/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the average processing time in 2023 for visitor visa to Ireland applications by Russian citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23692/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the average processing time in 2022 for visitor visa to Ireland applications by Russian citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23693/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he has considered the recommendations of the Law Reform Commission’s 2026 report on compensating victims of crime; the Government’s position on the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23784/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in light of the Law Reform Commission’s 2026 report on compensating victims of crime, if he accepts the recommendation to place the criminal injuries compensation scheme on a statutory basis; the timeline for bringing forward legislation to that effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23785/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if, following the Law Reform Commission’s 2026 report on compensating victims of crime, he intends to establish a new statutory body to administer victim compensation; the timeline in which such a body will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23786/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether, in response to the Law Reform Commission’s 2026 report on compensating victims of crime, he will introduce provision for compensation for pain and suffering in non-fatal cases; the expected timeline for implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23787/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in light of the Law Reform Commission’s 2026 report on compensating victims of crime, if he will introduce a bereavement payment model for families of victims in fatal cases; when this reform will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23788/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Peadar Tóibín Aontú asked Justice

  Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of persons with a valid deportation order signed that are still in Ireland; the number currently still in State provided accommodation; and the reason they are being provided with accommodation when they no longer have any entitlement to be in Ireland. [23797/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the case of a child (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure that this application is progressed;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23819/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Conor D McGuinness Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of drivers who have been issued a speeding fines on the 80km/hr stretch on the N25 near Glenmore between Waterford and Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23839/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Michael Murphy Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current ownership status of the former Borrisoleigh Garda Station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23843/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Paul McAuliffe Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the role that a service (details supplied) has in processing visa applications in the Irish Embassy in India; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23905/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he has been personally briefed on the findings or recommendations arising from the Internal Audit Unit’s examination of attendance management practices, including the exchange-of-duty system. [23951/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Internal Audit Unit’s examination of attendance management included specific consideration of unreciprocated exchanges, financial or cash-equivalent arrangements, or potential value-for-money implications. [23952/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  John Connolly Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of serving members of the Garda Reserve in each Garda division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23954/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the assistance that his Department provide to Iranian academics who have been accepted by Irish universities or hold valid hosting agreements for research positions in Ireland, and are awaiting visa processing before they can travel safely to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24000/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Brian Brennan Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to clarify the current legal position in Ireland regarding the retail sale of products containing sulphuric acid above 15% concentration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24014/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Mairéad Farrell Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if an opportunity will be given to solicitors to provide feedback on his proposed plan to simplify the criminal legal aid payment in the District Courts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24016/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Joanna Byrne Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide an update on an appeal in respect of person seeking a short stay visa (details supplied) [24023/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Joanna Byrne Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the timeframe set out in written approval to a person in County Louth (details supplied) does not appear evident in the stamp 4 visa issued to this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24047/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the current non-statutory compensation scheme for victims of crime is currently suspended; the numbers of applicants currently affected by suspension or delays; whether there is a proposal to address delays pending reform of system; if interim measures are being taken to address delays and limitations identified in the Law Reform Commission report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24054/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the estimated cost of implementing the recommendations contained in the Law Reform Commission's 2026 report on compensating victims of crime; whether multi-annual funding has been secured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24055/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the timeline for introducing legislation arising from the Law Reform Commission's 2026 report on compensating victims of crime; whether drafting of a compensation for victims of crime Bill has commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24056/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if, following the recommendations of the Law Reform Commission's 2026 report on compensating victims of crime, he will revise time limits for applications to allow a standard two-year period, with extensions up to ten years in certain circumstances; when these changes will take effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24057/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether, in response to the Law Reform Commission's 2026 report on compensating victims of crime, provision will be made for contributions towards legal costs for applicants under the proposed statutory scheme; how eligibility for such support will be determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24058/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he intends to publish an implementation plan in respect of the recommendations contained in the Law Reform Commission's report on compensating victims of crime; the timeline for such plan to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24059/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Paul Nicholas Gogarty Independent asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if a family (details supplied) can be provided with alternate accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24074/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Paul Nicholas Gogarty Independent asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether there are supported travel options on medical grounds available to a family (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24075/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Joanna Byrne Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the case of a couple resident in UEA (details supplied) has been brought to his attention; and the status of the visa application in respect of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24088/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if a person (details supplied) will be considered for the upcoming citizenship ceremony on 14 and 15 April 2026, given that their citizenship application was finalised recently after 41 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24110/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Richard Boyd Barrett People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Justice

  Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether a proposal by his Department (details supplied) to prevent those who have accessed social protection payments within the past two years from applying for citizenship applies to non-refugee applicants for citizenship; which social protection payments are included; and the current status of the proposal. [24113/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Alan Kelly Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will meet the families of those bereaved and injured by the Omagh bombing. [24126/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide the latest figures from region Y on domestic violence, including the number of safety orders, protection orders and any other relevant court orders concerning domestic violence in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24172/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of staff that have been allocated to each Dublin metropolitan region; the number of these posts that have been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24173/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ivana Bacik Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of complaints made to Fiosrú’s new unit for tackling complaints against members relating to domestic and sexual abuse; the frequency with which he is seeking updates on measures to address culture in An Garda Síochána; his views on the Programme for Government commitments to ensure transparency and exchange of accurate information designed to improve culture across the security and policing services generally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23191/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Thomas Gould Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the breakdown of arrests for drink driving in 2024 and 2025, by week and by month, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23467/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the Hammond Lane Courthouse; the actions taken to ensure its delivery; and the date when this much-needed and long-delayed facility will be open for use. [23240/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the actions being taken to combat the rise in homophobia in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23386/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ivana Bacik Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which the closure of the Visitors Centre in Mountjoy Prison, which previously operated a family and child-friendly visiting space, aligns with the commitment in Young Ireland: the National Policy Framework for Children and Young People 2023 - 2028 to "establish a child-friendly visiting space in every prison in Ireland, and consult with children and families in the development and implementation of their policies on visiting." [24206/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ivana Bacik Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 1302 of 18 March 2026, if he will confirm the process for applying to view records; if that process is publicised online; and the number of researchers that have been facilitated under the scheme in the past ten years. [24209/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ivana Bacik Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to amend Stamp 3 restrictions on working to enable persons who are required to undertake a paid internship as part of a further or higher education course; the position of such persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24210/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of persons with refugee status that are waiting over two years for family reunification; if any measures are being put in place to accelerate this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24240/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being put in place to support Afghan refugees in Ireland to accelerate family reunification applications given the recent bombing campaign targeting civilian areas and putting many lives at risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24241/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to review an application (details supplied) for a family reunification application as the delays of over 2.5 years in this case are causing significant distress to all involved. [24242/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Michael Collins Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total cost incurred by the State in opening, closing, reopening and now again closing an accommodation centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24254/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Michael Collins Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the costs involved in closing a facility on two previous occasions, including any contractual penalties, demobilisation costs or reinstatement works required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24255/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Michael Collins Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the costs associated with opening and reopening a facility (details supplied) on two previous occasions and any further expenditure now arising from the decision to close the centre again in view of the significant decline in new arrivals from Ukraine seeking State accommodation since the beginning of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24256/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Michael Collins Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total cumulative cost to the Exchequer arising from decisions to close a centre (details supplied); the measures being taken to ensure greater certainty, planning and cost control in the provision of temporary accommodation centres going forward If the minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24257/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the national average number of Gardaí per 1,000 of the population; the number of Gardaí per 1,000 of the population in each Garda division and station, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24270/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the timeline for when the transfer of functions on the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24281/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department will undertake a review of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011; whether this will take place before the transfer of functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24282/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to consider introducing a fee waiver for older applicants for Irish citizenship, as an elderly constituent, who has lived, worked and contributed Ireland since 1974 when they were 24 years and is of English nationality, cannot afford to access an Irish passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24287/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Michael Murphy Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of detections for speeding, mobile phone use while driving, non-wearing of seat belts, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, by month and by county for 2025. [24339/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Michael Murphy Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of fixed charge notices issued for speeding, mobile phone use, seat belt offences, and drink/drug driving, by month and by county for 2025. [24340/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Michael Murphy Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of prosecutions initiated for road traffic offences in 2025, by offence type and county. [24341/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Michael Murphy Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of GoSafe speed detection vans currently in operation; the number deployed on a daily basis; and the comparison with 2019 and 2022 levels. [24342/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Michael Murphy Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total number of enforcement hours carried out by GoSafe vans in each month of 2025, by county. [24343/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Michael Murphy Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of gardaí assigned to Roads Policing Units in each Garda division; and the change in those numbers since 2019. [24344/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Michael Murphy Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of mandatory intoxicant testing checkpoints conducted in each month of 2025, by county. [24345/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Michael Murphy Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of roadside breath tests conducted in 2025, by month and county. [24346/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Michael Murphy Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of roadside drug tests conducted in 2025; and the number returning positive results, by month and county [24347/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Michael Murphy Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of drivers detected committing multiple offences in 2025; and the measures to address repeat offending. [24357/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Mairéad Farrell Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of an application for citizenship through naturalisation for a person (details supplied); if he will confirm that this application continues to be processed and that a letter sent to the applicant advising that the application was refused was sent in error. [24372/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Justice

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department or any other agencies under the aegis of his Department have made arrangements for the detention of persons arriving in the State for the purpose of applying for International Protection but who do not fulfil entry conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24384/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Justice

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department or any other agencies under the aegis of his Department are prepared for the detention of persons arriving in the State who do not fulfil entry conditions after the Migration and Asylum Pact comes into effect on 12 June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24385/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Justice

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if a specific location has been selected for the detention of persons arriving in the State after the Migration and Asylum Pact comes into effect, who wish to apply for International Protection but do not fulfil entry requirements, and who can be detained under the provisions of the Pact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24386/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Liam Quaide Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reasons a centre in Palestine (details supplied) have been refused short-term visas to visit Ireland;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24410/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Mairéad Farrell Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if advice will be provided to a student at an Irish university (details supplied) whose IRP card has been stolen while they have been abroad; and when they will be able to legally re-enter the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24427/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the engagements between him, his Department and the Data Protection Commission in relation to ongoing phone location data breaches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24440/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views that the Data Protection commission has enough resources, statutory powers and backing to tackle the ongoing data security and related privacy issues facing the country, particularly in the lead up to the EU Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24441/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Naoise Ó Cearúil Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any artificial intelligence tools or systems are currently being used within his Department or in agencies under its remit; the purposes for which these tools are being used; whether any departmental guidance or governance structures have been developed to support their responsible use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24462/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Liam Quaide Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will engage with the Central Statistics Office to prioritise urgent data collection needs relating to AI-generated sexual abuse imagery; if he will request the CSO to bring forward their sexual violence survey as soon as possible to collect urgently needed data relating to technology-facilitated sexual abuse. [24466/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Liam Quaide Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will engage with the Central Statistics Office to include questions on technology-facilitated sexual abuse on the next round of the sexual violence survey. [24467/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Liam Quaide Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will engage with the Central Statistics Office to include questions about AI-generated images or videos created without a person’s consent, and shared online, on the next round of the sexual violence survey. [24468/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Michael Collins Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if consideration will be given to repurposing an accommodation centre (details supplied), previously used for Ukrainian temporary protection accommodation, for alternative urgent housing needs, specifically for the provision of temporary accommodation for persons experiencing homelessness and for essential key workers such as hospital staff, members of An Garda Síochána and teachers who are working in the area on a temporary basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24493/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a breakdown of arrests for drink driving in 2024 and 2025 by week and by month, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24538/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason applicants for Irish Citizenship through the INIS online portal are only given one opportunity to submit requested additional documentation/information during the application process, given that applications where a query is raised and the requested documentation submitted and which are subsequently refused are not given another opportunity to submit additional documentation and there is no appeal process in relation to applications for naturalisation under the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956,; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24896/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Aengus Ó Snodaigh Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No.180 of 18 March 2026, the statutory basis under which troops may be deployed as aid to the civil power following the expiry of the Emergency Powers Act 1976 in 1995; and who and in what circumstances may such deployment be authorised. [24909/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Peadar Tóibín Aontú asked Justice

  Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of claims that have been made against the State by private providers of cancelled IPAS or Ukrainian accommodation contracts in each of the past five years. [24957/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Peadar Tóibín Aontú asked Justice

  Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the value of the claims that have been made against the State by private providers of cancelled IPAS or Ukrainian accommodation contracts in each of the past five years. [24958/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Peadar Tóibín Aontú asked Justice

  Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the amount that has been paid out by the State to private providers for cancelled IPAS or Ukrainian accommodation contracts in each of the past five years. [24959/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Keira Keogh Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of prosecutions for dog fouling in Ireland in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24975/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Keira Keogh Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of prosecutions for dog fouling that took place in County Mayo in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24976/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Denise Mitchell Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if children of a deceased beneficiary of the original Stardust Victims Compensation Tribunal can apply for the new Stardust recognition payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24990/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Paul Nicholas Gogarty Independent asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to expedite an application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25017/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Naoise Ó Cearúil Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of civil and public servants in his Department and agencies under its remit who have received training in AI, data literacy, or digital skills in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25039/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Sorca Clarke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of deaths linked to gender-based and sexual violence recorded in each of the past ten years. [25072/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Sorca Clarke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of gender-based and sexual violence-related cases that resulted in prosecution in the past five years. [25090/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Sorca Clarke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average time taken to investigate and prosecute cases involving fatal domestic violence. [25091/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Sorca Clarke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the availability and uptake of protective orders in cases that later resulted in death. [25093/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Sorca Clarke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the capacity of refuge spaces; and the number occupied, per refuge, for individuals at risk of domestic violence. [25094/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Justice

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to introduce specific legislation to address the creation and distribution of AI-generated non-consensual intimate imagery, including child sexual abuse material; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25111/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Justice

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures in place to mitigate risks of bias and false positives in facial recognition and biometric AI systems to be used by An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25112/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Justice

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current staffing levels and resourcing of the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25113/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Justice

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps being taken to counter the use of AI-generated deepfakes in scams, impersonation offences and potential election interference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25115/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Justice

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans for public awareness campaigns on the risks associated with AI, including deepfake technology and non-consensual imagery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25116/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Seán Ó Fearghaíl Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will consider the appeal regarding the issuing of a short-stay visa raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25150/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Conor D McGuinness Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if a placement under the accommodation recognition payment ends in the middle of a month; the way in which the payment for that is calculated; whether it is pro rata; whether there are rules covering the payment in those circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25197/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Willie O'Dea Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to meet in person with the Law Society representatives to discuss a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25214/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Timmy Dooley Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on road policing levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25236/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Michael Collins Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to set out in full the total financial value of the State's acquisition and use of the Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre (details supplied); the basis on which it was determined that the transaction fell below the €200 million threshold; if this assessment included all interdependent and related expenditure; to detail any legal, financial or procurement advice obtained in relation to the structuring of the transaction, including any consideration of the risk of artificial disaggregation; if a full business case, appraisal, and sanction process was completed; the documents held by this Department in this regard; the planning, fire safety and regulatory compliance checks were in place at the time of acquisition and subsequent use of the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25270/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Martin Kenny Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when a person (details supplied) will receive the proper psychiatric placement they require; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25293/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Thomas Gould Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the legislative frameworks that exist to protect children on online gaming platforms. [25323/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Johnny Guirke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of reported offences in County Meath, by town or village, for the years 2020 to 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25334/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Johnny Guirke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of schools community Gardaí have visited in County Meath for the years 2020 to 2025, and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [25335/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Johnny Guirke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps he is taking to improve the Garda recruitment and retention crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25337/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Johnny Guirke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of hours of Garda time that is spent in Trim Courthouse per month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25338/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Johnny Guirke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of successful prosecutions there have been in Trim Courthouse for the years 2020 to 2025 and to date 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25339/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Johnny Guirke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of marked and unmarked Garda vans attached to the Meath/Westmeath division as of 30 March 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25340/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Johnny Guirke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average response time to incidents in rural parts of Meath over the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25341/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Johnny Guirke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if Garda stations in Meath are currently using the investigation management system within An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25343/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Johnny Guirke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of learner drivers that were caught unaccompanied in County Meath in the years 2020 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25344/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Johnny Guirke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of people prosecuted for driving under the influence of alcohol in County Meath from 1January 2026 to 30 March 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25345/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Johnny Guirke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures he is taking to expand capacity in the prison system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25346/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Johnny Guirke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of mandatory alcohol testing checkpoints run by An Garda Síochána during the week of St. Patricks day 14 March to 20 March; and the number of detections of drink driving uncovered at these checkpoints, in tabular form. [25348/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Johnny Guirke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average and median amounts paid to a barristers in County Meath providing criminal legal aid services for the years 2020 to 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25349/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Johnny Guirke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on the final report of the Garda vetting Review Group established in April 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25350/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Eamon Scanlon Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on the consideration by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Public Petitions of Petition P00041/25, "Fair Citizenship: 3 Years for Ukrainians under Temporary Protection in Ireland", which proposes that years spent in Ireland under temporary protection should count towards the residency requirement for naturalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25416/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  John McGuinness Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which the progress in reduced probate processing times outlined (and the most up-to-date figures) have been achieved; if he has information on the minimum and maximum probate processing times for each area; an up-to-date figure for the average time (nationwide) for probate applications to complete; the latest developments/progress on the Government plans which he is leading to speed up the process of probate processing times, including the introduction of an eProject process as part of a broader modernization of the court system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25428/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total pay bill for the civil service in his Department for each year from 2016 to 2025 inclusive. [25448/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Alan Kelly Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when he last met the Chief Superintendent of the Kerry division; and the topics discussed. [25520/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Alan Kelly Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of WTE civilian forensic accountants working within criminal assets bureau as of 31 March 2026, in tabular form. [25521/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Alan Kelly Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when he last met the Chief Superintendent of the Donegal division; and the topics discussed. [25522/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Alan Kelly Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 831 of 4 February 2026, if he has received the necessary information from Garda authorities to answer this PQ. [25523/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Alan Kelly Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda CCTV cameras in full working order within Cork city centre, Galway city centre, Limerick city centre and Waterford city centre, in tabular form. [25524/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  William Aird Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current number of IPAS centres in County Laois,; the total number of occupants in each centre disaggregated, by gender and age, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25561/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  William Aird Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to confirm whether he intends on opening a further IPAS centre in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25562/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ged Nash Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide details on the precise purpose for which a hotel (details supplied) will now be used by IPAS, under the terms of the recent contract extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25573/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ged Nash Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when the extension to the contract for a hotel (details supplied) to continue operating as an IPAS centre was signed; the duration of that contract; the value of that contract; the end date for that contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25574/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ged Nash Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of people housed at the IPAS Centre at a hotel (details supplied) each month since April 2024 to date, in tabular form [25575/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ged Nash Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the extension of the contract for a hotel (details supplied) to continue to be an IPAS centre for a further 12 months will be the final extension of this contract; if the hotel will return to general public use after the end date of that extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25576/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Claire Kerrane Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 349 of 26 March 2026, how the visa applications concerned have not been received and are now closed as per a reply in correspondence (details supplied) given his office advised the same visa applications had been received and were being processed. [25605/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the specific supports, services, and clinical care that have been provided to remand prisoners with acute mental illness in Irish prisons since January 2026; the number of staff, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses, that have been assigned to deliver this care; the protocols which exist to ensure timely access to assessments and treatment; the monitoring or oversight mechanisms that are in place to measure the standard and timeliness of mental health care; and to provide, by month, the number of psychiatric and psychological assessments conducted, the number of prisoners receiving active treatment plans, and the average waiting times for access to inpatient or specialist care. [25608/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current certified operational capacity of Cork Prison; the current average daily occupancy for each month in 2025 and to date in 2026; the policy measures in place to address persistent overcrowding; and the timeline for any planned capacity expansion or alternative custodial arrangements. [25641/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether minimum accommodation standards, including access to a bed, are being met in Cork Prison; the number and proportion of prisoners required to sleep on mattresses on a nightly basis in 2025 and to date in 2026; and the actions being taken to eliminate this practice. [25642/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of prisoners in Cork Prison currently awaiting access to psychological services; the average waiting time for assessment and treatment; the staffing levels allocated to prison psychology services in Cork; and any plans to increase capacity. [25643/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of prisoners in Cork Prison currently awaiting addiction treatment services; the providers contracted to deliver these services; the annual funding allocated; and the steps being taken to ensure timely access to treatment. [25644/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Department has assessed the number of prisoners released from Cork Prison without receiving recommended psychological or addiction treatment in each of the past three years; and the policy implications of such outcomes for reoffending and public safety. [25645/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the extent to which overcrowding impacts clinician access within Cork Prison; whether any formal risk assessments have been conducted regarding reduced access to clinical services; and if so, to provide details. [25646/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Justice the national average rates of prisoners awaiting psychological and addiction treatment; how Cork Prison compares; and whether Cork has been identified as a priority site for intervention. [25647/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Department has assessed the effectiveness of delivering psychological and addiction services to prisoners serving short sentences; and whether alternative community-based or post-release treatment pathways are being developed. [25648/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration how current levels of overcrowding in Cork Prison impact the delivery of the Irish Prison Service rehabilitation strategy; and whether any elements of that strategy are currently not being delivered as intended [25650/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether additional capital investment, modular accommodation, or non-custodial sentencing reforms are under consideration to address overcrowding in Cork Prison; and the timelines associated with same [25651/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Cian O'Callaghan Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 694 of 24 March 2026 the way in which his Department notifies someone that they are subject to a deportation order; to outline the work his Department does to ensure that the subject of a deportation order knows that they are subject to a deportation order; if he can provide an update on the application to revoke a deportation order for a person (details supplied); if he is aware that the subject of the deportation order is married to an Irish national; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25652/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the action being taken by his Department to ensure that working holiday authorisation holders who enter the country and who are waiting for first time registration of permissions appointments, the temporary measures or guidance that are in place to support them during this time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25675/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current wait times for first time registration of permission appointments; the action being taken to improve upon these timelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25676/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being undertaken by his Department to ensure that there is sufficient staffing numbers in Burgh Quay to facilitate appointments for first time registration of permission, to prevent delays, given that a spike in volume of appointment requests will likely be received in the lead up to and during the summer months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25677/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Alan Kelly Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to introduce legislation to help Gardaí carry out their duty while in pursuit of vehicles that are involved in criminal activity and breaking the law. [25705/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ann Graves Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the amount that An Garda Síochána has spent on purchasing specialist vehicle stinger devices in the years of 2025 and to-date in 2026, in tabular form. [25735/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ann Graves Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Prison Officers that left or retired from the Irish Prison Service in 2025. [25736/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Sinéad Gibney Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a list of AI pilot projects which have taken place in his Department within the past three months; the expenditure associated with those projects; and whether they are still ongoing, in tabular form. [25800/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ruth Coppinger People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Justice

  Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 991 of 17 February 2026, to consider the implementation of real-time disclosure of safeguarding concerns after Garda vetting is given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25814/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  John Lahart Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the community schemes in place to replace sentences; the activities that are engaged in; the person or body which organises these activitivies; the area in which they are carried out in the county and the of kind occupations involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25865/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda cars and vans attached to Garda K District as of 1 April 2026; and if he will provide the same figures as of 1 April 2023, in tabular form. [25936/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Cathy Bennett Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for fines predicated upon the turnover of an entity, the maximum percentage thereof and any associated imprisonment term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25957/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Pádraig Rice Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of an asylum application for a person (details supplied); if he will raise this with his European colleagues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25999/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for a detailed update in relation to the health diversion scheme for persons in possession of drugs for personal use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26008/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for a detailed update on the Drug Treatment Court; the average costs per case highlighting the various services/agencies involved, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26010/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Sorca Clarke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the percentage of his Department's Capital Budget allocation that has been spent in Q1 2026; and if he will provide the figures for the same period in 2025, in tabular form. [26080/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether Fiosrú has been granted any additional statutory powers by means of legislation; and if so, to provide details of same. [26095/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration following the rebranding of Garda community policing to community engagement, if additional powers by means of legislation have been granted; and if so, to provide details of same. [26096/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Tom Brabazon Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on a Stamp 5 visa application for a person (details supplied) [26114/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Sinéad Gibney Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason persons applying for naturalisation are not automatically registered on the system on application and issued with a person ID and application reference number in the format XXXXXX-CITZ-26, and instead must wait several months before their application is formally registered on the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26177/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Sinéad Gibney Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration where an individual applies for naturalisation, waits several months to be registered on the system, and then needs to supply additional documentation at a later date, which date is considered the date of application for the purposes of recording application processing times and statistics. [26178/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Sinéad Gibney Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average turnaround time for registering applications for naturalisation on the system and issuing applicants with a person ID and application reference number. [26179/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ruth Coppinger People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Justice

  Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 1398 of 18 March 2026, if discretionary arrangements will be introduced for those waiting judicial reviews around their immigration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26182/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Louis O'Hara Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide the number of Gardaí working within the roads policing unit for each of the years 2009 to 2025 inclusive; and the current number working in the unit as of March 2026 (or latest available data), in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26186/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ruth Coppinger People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Justice

  Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason a long stay (D) join family visa applications (details supplied) have taken a long time to process; the timeline for when the application will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26230/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Peadar Tóibín Aontú asked Justice

  Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a copy of a Report (details supplied) that was completed in September 2024; and if his Department has investigated the allegations of financial mismanagement at the centre. [26284/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí who have left the force within five years of taking up their post in each of the years 2022 to 2025, inclusive, by the age profile of those leaving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26299/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the latest update on the work of LCSPs in Dublin west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26323/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to consider allowing Garda trainees to undergo part of their training course in regionally based universities or technological universities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26332/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to increase the CCTV fund to enable local authorities to install new CCTV schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26333/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to examine with An Garda Síochána the establishment of a safe public places unit which will advise local authorities and planning authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26334/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Cormac Devlin Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of compensation orders implemented in each of the years since 1993; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26392/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Cormac Devlin Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of fines issued in Dublin to cyclists, listed by reason for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26393/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Cormac Devlin Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of people that applied, those granted and any individuals that were subsequently refused access to free legal aid over the past six years, broken down by court house across Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26400/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide the total number of Garda stations in the State, the number currently classified as vacant, intermittently staffed or closed to the public, and whether his Department has undertaken any policy review of the role, function and future use of such stations within the national policing model. [26444/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide the total number of sworn members of An Garda Síochána in each year from 2018 to 2026, in tabular form. [26447/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide the number of Garda stations with no permanently assigned Garda member in each year from 2020 to 2026; a list of such stations by division and county. [26449/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda recruits entering Templemore in each year from 2020 to 2026; the number attested in each of those years; the number of Garda retirements and resignations annually over the same period. [26453/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí assigned to community policing roles in each year from 2020 to 2026; whether there has been any reduction in community Garda numbers during this period; and the policy position of the Department on the role of community policing in crime prevention. [26454/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the ratio of Garda members per 1,000 population in each year from 2020 to 2026 [26455/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Duncan Smith Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if is he aware that 16 Ukrainian persons including seven children currently in accommodation in a facility (details supplied) with children in schools locally and three ; if he will extend this contract until the end of the school year to facilitate the children doing their exams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26488/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ruth Coppinger People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Justice

  Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will consider a review to legislation to restrict gambling advertising especially on social media and online platforms given the harms related to gambling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26507/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ruth Coppinger People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Justice

  Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will introduce legislation to outlaw online gambling advertisements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26509/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ruth Coppinger People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Justice

  Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his current plans to legislate against the current issue of women being recorded without their consent and footage being put up on social media (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26519/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Darren O'Rourke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of 18-30-year-olds, per county that have been granted leave to remain that are currently residing in a direct provision centre, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26537/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí allocated to Lucan Garda Station in the years 2020 to 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26572/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to issue a further extension to the travel confirmation notice in view of the 12-15 week periods for processing IRP applications; if so, when the extension will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26577/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Michael Cahill Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will review a case (details supplied) regarding the Residential Tenancies Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26593/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Aidan Farrelly Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 205 of 25 February 2026, if the relevant information has been forwarded to him from Garda Authorities to answer the PQ. [26649/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Aidan Farrelly Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he has received a request from the Garda Commissioner and his leadership team for additional funding to their annual budget since Budget 2026 in the context of the EU presidency; the amount requested and whether it has been granted. [26651/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Brian Brennan Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the timeframe for when he expects the implementation of key changes to the Garda vetting process specifically in relation to re-vetting and the portability of vetting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26670/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Paul Donnelly Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of indoor and outdoor firing ranges excluding firing ranges owned by Defence Forces that armed Gardaí have regular access for firearm training in 2025 and to-date in 2026, in tabular form. [26676/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Paul Donnelly Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Superintendents and Chief Superintendents within DMR underwent events, public order and public safety strategic commanders training course in each of the years of 2024, 2025 and to-date in 2026, in tabular form. [26677/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware current processing times for Irish residency permit renewal applications are impacting some students applications for SUSI grants, given an in date IRP card is a necessary supporting document; if there are plans to put a mechanism in place for such students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26835/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Aidan Farrelly Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide a schedule of all studies and reports commissioned by his Department in each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, that were composed and delivered by third parties (details supplied); the title and final cost of same; and whether the report is published and or laid in the Houses of the Oireachtas. [26857/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Aidan Farrelly Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide a schedule of all studies and reports commissioned by him in each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, that were composed and delivered by his officials; the title and final cost of same, if applicable; to provide a breakdown of where costs were incurred; and whether the report is published and or laid in the Houses of the Oireachtas. [26876/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Albert Dolan Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide the web link to his Department’s quarter 1 2026 published report of purchase orders and payments over €20,000, in line with the freedom of information model publication scheme requirements; to confirm the date on which this report was published; and, if it has not yet been published, to state the planned publication date. [26913/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ivana Bacik Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if a person (details supplied) will be facilitated to sit their State examinations; if he has discussed the matter with the Minister for Education and Youth, as it pertains to the individual concerned and more generally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26936/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Liam Quaide Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current average processing time for family reunification visa applications; the total number of applications awaiting decision, including those pending for more than 6, 12 and 18 months; if he has assessed the impact of such delays on the right to family life under the European Convention on Human Rights; the measures being taken by her Department and the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service to ensure that family reunification applications are processed in a timely and rights-compliant manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26955/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Paul Nicholas Gogarty Independent asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the plans by his Department or requests made to his Department to operate a named location (details supplied) as a site for the provision of International protection accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26995/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Paul Nicholas Gogarty Independent asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if there are any plans by his Department or requests made to his Department to operate a location (details supplied) as a site for the provision of international protection accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27005/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Aengus Ó Snodaigh Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps he will take to address the long period of two years which it is taking to process family reunification visa applications (Join family - Sponsor is an Irish citizen) at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27011/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Ruth Coppinger People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Justice

  Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will confirm that applicants for naturalisation who have recently changed their name in the process of obtaining a gender recognition certificate will have proofs of residence in their old name accepted as part of the application process; if any successful applicant for naturalisation who has a gender recognition certificate will have their name as per their gender recognition certificate on their certificate of naturalisation and ultimately passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27082/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Niamh Smyth Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will review a case (details supplied); if he will consider circumstances outlined and provide an update on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27086/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware current processing times for IRP renewal applications are impacting some individuals attempting to renew their learner driver permit, given that an in date IRP card is a necessary supporting document; if there are plans to address these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27191/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí deployed on regular policing units in each Garda division in March 2023, March 2024, March 2025 and March 2026. [27325/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the most recent figures available for the number of active Gardaí deployed in roads policing. [27326/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Children

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she has raised delays that early years staff are experiencing in their Garda Vetting process with either the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration or with An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24884/26]
• 2026-04-01
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council 2 returns Justice and Equality

  • Meeting with the Chief International Protection Officer, Richard Dixon
  • Meeting with Department of Justice officials about international protection homelessness
• 2026-03-27
  LOBBY
  ActionAid Ireland 2 returns Justice and Equality

  • Meeting with politicians regarding the finding of a paper looking at the expereince of lone parents trying to access housing post Direct Provision.
  • Follow up request to attend an event focused on challenges facing lone parents in direct provision.
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on whether Russian spies or persons engaged in surveillance on behalf of Russia are operating in Ireland. [23390/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Ruth Coppinger People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Justice

  Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to expediate an IRP application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23129/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Erin McGreehan Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his proposals with regard to alleviating the current overcrowding within prisons; if his Department or the Irish Prison Service carried out a risk and impact assessment with regard to the current levels of overcrowding within prisons relevant to dangers it poses to inmates and dangers to prison officers and staff; if such an assessment has been carried out will he publish its findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23142/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Eoin Hayes Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of people who have died in State care provided accommodation under his Department's remit, broken down by accommodation type and cause of death; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23143/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Noel McCarthy Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if there are any instances where the two-year cohabitation requirement for the purpose of applying for permission as a de facto partner of an Irish national is waived; if it is possible to prove evidence of a durable two-year relationship to his Department without providing a history of two-years cohabitation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23148/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Claire Kerrane Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on an application as per correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23149/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Claire Kerrane Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will issue a document required for renewal of Stamp 3 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23150/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of properties currently in receipt of the accommodation recognition payment, per county; the number of hosts in each county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23152/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of properties participating in the accommodation recognition payment scheme at the end of each quarter since its establishment, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23153/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of beneficiaries accommodated under the ARP scheme, by county; the average occupancy per property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23154/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  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; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23155/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the timeline for any proposed changes to the accommodation recognition payment, including any planned reduction in payment rates; when a final decision will be made; when it is intended that any such changes will take effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23156/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any analysis has been carried out by or received by his Department on the impact of the accommodation recognition payment on the private rental market, including any distortionary effects on supply or pricing; and if he will provide copies or summaries of such analysis. [23157/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has provided analysis or advice regarding the impact of the accommodation recognition payment on housing supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23158/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any comparison has been undertaken between the accommodation recognition payment and other State-supported accommodation schemes in terms of cost-effectiveness and market impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23159/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of complaints received regarding hosts seeking additional or “top-up” payments from beneficiaries of the accommodation recognition payment; the number of investigations initiated; the outcomes of such investigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23160/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the enforcement mechanisms in place to prevent inappropriate additional charges under the accommodation recognition payment; the number of inspections or audits carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23161/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of hosts removed from the accommodation recognition payment scheme due to non-compliance, including the reasons for such removals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23162/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the systems used to administer and track payments under the accommodation recognition payment scheme; and whether these systems allow for real-time monitoring of occupancy and compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23163/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will publish any briefing documents, memos or submissions prepared for him regarding the future of the accommodation recognition payment scheme since 1 January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23164/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Niamh Smyth Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the arrangements in place for individuals (details supplied) whose current employment permit expires while a renewal or new application is still under consideration; whether such individuals are permitted to continue working and travelling during this period; the immigration status that applies in these circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23185/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Mark Wall Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will address an issue with an IRP which is impacting a person’s ability to avail of housing (details supplied). [23189/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Cathal Crowe Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if a person (details supplied) holds Irish citizenship. [23208/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of reports received from the Office of Inspector Prisons since 2020; the date report was received by the Minister; the date the report was published by the Minister; and for any reports not yet published the reason the report was not published, in tabular form. [23237/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether an up-to-date Irish residence permit card is necessary in conjunction with a temporary protection certificate (yellow paper) for Ukrainians who have been given temporary protection in Ireland when they are entering the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23274/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Irish residence permit cards that have been given to Ukrainians who are in Ireland under the temporary protection directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23275/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average waiting time for a Ukrainian person, in Ireland under the temporary protection directive, to receive an Irish residence permit card once they have applied for it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23276/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the advice that is being given to Irish immigration officials regarding how to treat a Ukrainian person who has been granted temporary protection in Ireland and who has their temporary protection certificate (yellow paper) but who does not have an Irish residence permit card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23277/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Aidan Farrelly Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the progress to date in respect of permitting PSNI and other UK officers transfer directly into An Garda Síochána at rank-and-file levels; the number of PSNI officers seconded to An Garda Síochána and vice versa; the number of gardai stationed abroad by location; and the number of gardai seconded abroad by location. [23280/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Aidan Farrelly Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the date on which he met officially and unofficially with the PSNI chief constable and the Northern Irish Justice Minister; and if he will summarise the nature of those engagements. [23281/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the Guardianship of Infants (Amendment) Bill 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23330/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the actions being taken to combat the rise in antisemitism in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23385/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the actions being taken to combat the rise of extreme left wing and right-wing organisations in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23387/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Aidan Farrelly Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of instances in which a juvenile liaison officer has utilised the restorative justice mechanism with a case in 2025 and to date in 2026; and the Garda district in which this option was utilised. [23402/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Robert O'Donoghue Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if there are plans to review current legislation to ensure consistency in how intoxication is assessed across all road users involved in collisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23464/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the specific actions that were taken to implement the recommendations arising from an investigation (details supplied) into protected disclosures concerning dysfunctional reporting systems; and the audit or verification that has been carried out to confirm their effectiveness in practice. [23472/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Shay Brennan Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total annual expenditure by An Garda Síochána on road policing, including dedicated roads policing units and safety camera operations, in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23505/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Pa Daly Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the addiction services and therapeutic supports available to prisoners in each prison in the State; the number of therapists, psychologists and counsellors employed annually from 2020 to 2025; the number of hours of such services delivered in each prison during that period, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22556/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Gary Gannon Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the statistics for the number of individuals on the waitlist for psychology and addiction services in the Irish Prison Service, by each prison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22612/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Claire Kerrane Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 31 of 19 March 2026, the number of community Gardaí in County Roscommon (details supplied) [22652/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Eoghan Kenny Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if any changes will be made to the visa application process for students who receive placement on a course in an Irish third level institute; if their visa can be extended to match the years of their course length; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22016/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the date of the next attestation of Garda recruits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22733/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the number of employees in his Department at the end of December 2025, broken down by grade, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22880/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of employees in each of the agencies under his Department's remit at the end of December 2025, broken down by grade, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22900/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the changes he proposes to bring to the criminal legal aid scheme, including all elements of the revised fee structure, whether any changes will require amendments to legislation or be enacted by regulation; the proposed timeframe for implementation of each change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22917/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether, as part of the proposed changes to the criminal legal aid scheme, it is intended to introduce a flat-fee model for District Court criminal legal aid work; and if so, the proposed level of that fee and the work it is intended to cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22918/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether, under the proposed changes to the criminal legal aid scheme, fees payable to solicitors will vary based on case complexity, number of charges, number of accused persons or duration of proceedings, or any other consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22919/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will publish the analysis and evidence underpinning the proposed changes to the criminal legal aid scheme, including any review of District Court cases used to inform the proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22920/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the evidence he has received which supports the assertion that the current criminal legal aid scheme incentivises unnecessary adjournments or inefficiencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22921/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the projected annual savings arising from the proposed changes to the criminal legal aid scheme; the details of any cost-benefit analysis undertaken, including potential downstream costs such as delays, appeals or retrials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22923/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the proposed fee structure under the revised criminal legal aid scheme represents an increase or decrease in effective remuneration for solicitors undertaking criminal legal aid work, including any modelling carried out in that regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22924/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the assessments that have been carried out on the potential impact of the proposed changes to the criminal legal aid scheme on access to legal representation and the constitutional right to a fair trial; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22925/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any assessment has been made of the risk that the proposed changes to the criminal legal aid scheme could result in reduced participation by solicitors in criminal legal aid work; the implications of any such reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22926/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of solicitors currently participating in the criminal legal aid scheme, the trends in participation in recent years; the workforce impact assessment conducted in relation to the proposed changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22927/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the consultation process undertaken in relation to the proposed changes to the criminal legal aid scheme; the stakeholders consulted; the nature of that consultation and the way in which feedback has informed the proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22932/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which the proposed changes to the criminal legal aid scheme align with commitments in the Programme for Government to restore criminal legal aid fees; the basis for any assertion that the proposals constitute a restoration rather than a reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22933/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the meetings that he or his officials held with the Law Society in respect of the criminal legal aid scheme since he took office and prior to the announcement of proposed changes to the fee structure under the scheme; whether any proposed meetings were cancelled or postponed by his Department; whether there are further meetings planned in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22934/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the criteria used in the determination of the allocation of Gardaí will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23012/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  John Clendennen Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2024 and associated Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022 as mentioned in the Spring 2026 Government Legislation Programme will be prioritised in the next Government Legislation Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23034/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Mark Wall Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will consider Kildare as a priority one area for refuge development as a matter of urgency given the immediate need for additional domestic violence refuges within the growing population of the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23060/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Mark Wall Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide funding for a development worker for Kildare to assist with domestic violence prevention, education and reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23061/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Cathal Crowe Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the main policy achievements of his Department since 22 January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23081/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Michael Murphy Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 465 of 15 January 2026, the number of gardaí working in roads policing units on 31 December 2025, by Garda division; the total number assigned to roads policing units each month in 2025; the number of transfers, resignations and retirements from roads policing units in 2025; the current number of gardaí in each roads policing unit to date in 2026; if that number includes officers not on active duty; and the number of members who are not currently in active duty in road policing, by roads policing unit. [23116/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the timeframe in which he intends to bring forward legislation in response to the Independent Review Group reports on the Offences Against the State Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21380/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will arrange for an emergency re-entry visa for a person (details supplied) who is awaiting an appointment to renew their IRP card (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21410/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the Garda stations or regions that are currently using the investigation management system within An Garda Síochána. [21411/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide details on the total cost of the investigation management system to date, including procurement, training, and operational rollout. [21415/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí of the ranks of Assistant Commissioner, Chief Superintendent, Superintendent, Inspector and Sergeant currently within each Garda Division and the corresponding figures for the start of years 2024-2025, in tabular form [21513/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration position regarding the current staffing levels at Castlebar Garda Station, including the number of members per unit; if his attention has been drawn to reports that one unit at the station is operating with just three members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21519/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí currently assigned to each unit at Castlebar Garda Station. [21521/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current Garda numbers at Westport and Claremorris Garda Stations, given their frequent role in covering calls for Castlebar. [21522/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the number of Gardaí withdrawn from regular duty in County Mayo as a result of the recent Traffic Corps competition in the Mayo-Roscommon-Longford division; and to confirm the number of members that have been reassigned from Castlebar and Westport stations. [21523/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Gary Gannon Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide the assumptions and framework on which the output of his Department's online child maintenance calculator is based; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21549/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason for the refusal of a citizenship application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21567/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is prepared to follow the example of countries such as Sweden, and publish anonymised annual statistics on the nationality and immigration status of persons convicted of sexual-related offences in Ireland, in the interests of transparency, objectivity and better-informed policy discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21640/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on their Irish visa application, which was submitted on 27 July 2025 and has now been pending for over six months; the current status of the application; if he will address the difficulties experienced in attempting to register on the immigration portal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21773/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Mark Wall Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding an application for an IRP card for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21785/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  John Brady Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the full breakdown of expenditure by his Department on St. Patrick’s Day related activities; the details of any travel abroad; the number of officials that travelled; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21827/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Cian O'Callaghan Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on the application to revoke a deportation order for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21852/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Cian O'Callaghan Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the specific step that remains in the citizenship application of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21854/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the estimated full year cost if 1,400 new Gardaí were recruited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21855/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the ages of the current Garda prisoner transport truck fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21856/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Barry Heneghan Independent asked Justice

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of visa applications received and refused for seasonal junior international students under 18 years-of-age travelling to Ireland to participate in short-term English language and cultural programmes, for January to March 2026; the number of these that have not been processed or are awaiting processing, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21872/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of mandatory alcohol testing checkpoints run by An Garda Síochána during Christmas week 2025; and the number of detections of drink driving uncovered at these checkpoints, in tabular form. [21890/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Willie O'Dea Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if there is an application from an individual (details supplied) to transfer them to an Irish prison; and the current status of this application. [21893/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of heads of government, heads of state, ministers, governors, mayors or other senior elected officials he and Ministers of State in his Department met for the St. Patrick's Day engagements overseas this year. [21906/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Irish diaspora groups, including but not limited to sporting and cultural organisations, as well as emigrant organisations he and Ministers of State in his Department met for the St. Patrick's Day engagements overseas this year. [21924/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of businesses and business representative organisations he and State Ministers of State in his Department met for the St. Patrick's Day engagements overseas this year. [21942/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the value of trade and tourism respectively, between Ireland and the states visited by him and by Ministers of State in his Department for the St Patrick's Day engagements overseas this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21960/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Charles Ward 100% RDR asked Justice

  Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the estimated full year costs if 1,200 new Gardaí were recruited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21991/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Charles Ward 100% RDR asked Justice

  Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí within Donegal Division that have been trained in Public Order Commander Course in the years of 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21992/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the breakdown of arrests for drink driving in 2024 and 2025, by week, by month, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22028/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Peter 'Chap' Cleere Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of reported burglaries in Carlow and Kilkenny in 2023, 2024 and 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22037/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Peter 'Chap' Cleere Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of young persons referred to diversion programmes in Carlow and Kilkenny in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22041/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Thomas Gould Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the stages of a citizenship application; and the average processing time for each stage. [22096/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Alan Kelly Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to improve An Garda Síochána resources in the mid-west. [22126/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Alan Kelly Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the actions he is taking to improve recruitment and retention of Gardaí. [22127/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of solicitors providing criminal legal aid services in each of the years from 2021 to 2025 on a per county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22135/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda public order unit vans attached to Kildare-Carlow Division as of 18 March 2025. [22139/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of solicitors providing criminal legal aid services in each of the years from 2021 to 2025, on a per county basis, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22150/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of barristers registered to receive criminal legal aid payments for the provision of criminal legal aid services in each of the years from 2021 to 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22151/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of barristers who received a criminal legal aid payment for the provision of criminal legal aid services in each of the years from 2021 to 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22152/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average and median amounts paid to a barrister providing criminal legal aid services in each of the years from 2021 to 2025; whether the figure includes VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22153/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of an application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22161/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Sorca Clarke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current number of Garda assigned to the Meath/Westmeath Garda division; the number assigned specifically to Westmeath; the comparable figures for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22169/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Máire Devine Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the preparatory work that is underway to transpose the EU Directive on Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, particularly provisions relating to technology-facilitated violence. [21630/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Gary Gannon Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason the proposals in the general scheme of the Civil Reform Bill 2025 concerning judicial review go beyond the judicial review recommendations of the Review of the Administration of Civil Justice and the Law Reform Commission; the reason his Department has not yet published an explanatory memorandum in relation to the heads of the general scheme; whether his Department will publish an explanatory memorandum in relation to the heads of the general scheme; whether it will publish an evidence-based policy rationale for each of the changes proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22176/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Gary Gannon Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department is committed to stakeholder consultation in relation to proposed changes to the judicial review process; whether his Department undertook any stakeholder consultation in preparing the general scheme of the Civil Reform Bill 2025; the extent of that consultation and the stakeholders consulted; whether any further stakeholder consultation is planned or envisioned; the nature of and timeframe for any consultation which is envisioned,; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22177/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Gary Gannon Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department undertook any empirical analysis of the number of judicial reviews taken in the Irish courts, their causes and their outcomes in preparing the general scheme of the Civil Reform Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22178/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Gary Gannon Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which his Department complied with its obligations pursuant to section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 in preparing the general scheme of the Civil Reform Bill 2025; whether this included any human rights or equality impact assessment of the proposals contained in the general scheme; whether this involved any consultation with groups likely to be impacted by the proposals including groups protected by the equality legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22179/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Gary Gannon Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the intended timeline for the finalisation, introduction to the Houses of the Oireachtas and enactment of the Civil Reform Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22180/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Gary Gannon Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he has sought the views of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission in relation to the general scheme of the Civil Reform Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22181/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Liam Quaide Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to monitor the real-world implications of use of the child maintenance calculator to ensure it reflects the real cost of raising children; the role he intends the child maintenance calculator to play in judicial decision-making; if he plans for future iterations to include education, childcare, medical and disability related costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22201/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Martin Kenny Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if a person (details supplied) who has encountered long delays with their citizenship application will be awarded this in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22229/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Conor D McGuinness Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of marked and unmarked Garda vans attached to Waterford-Kilkenny Division as of 18 March 2026, in tabular form. [22290/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Martin Daly Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí assigned to the Roscommon-Galway constituency compared to the sanctioned strength, and any plans to increase Garda resources in the area. [22330/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Martin Daly Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average Garda response time to incidents in rural parts of the Roscommon–Galway constituency over the past 12 months, in tabular form. [22331/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the name of the individual or individuals who chaired and were members of the Garda Vetting Review Group since its establishment in April 2021. [22366/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will publish the interim report or recommendations or any document submitted to him by the Garda Vetting Review Group since its establishment in April 2021. [22367/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reasons the Garda Vetting Review Group established in April 2021 missed its original six month reporting target and its twelve month reporting target; and the reason it failed to publish a final report to date. [22368/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Alan Kelly Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department is aware of any occasions where any person or organisation has unlawfully intercepted communications that is contrary to the provisions of the Interception of Postal Packets and Telecommunications Messages (Regulation) Act 1993 since its enactment. [22425/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Alan Kelly Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will ensure that no Member of the current Houses of the Oireachtas has had their phone calls or other forms of personal or business communications listened to, copied or intercepted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22426/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Alan Kelly Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the appropriate legislation and processes are in place to facilitate requests by An Garda Síochána to intercept persons' telecommunications. [22427/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the Garda to population ratio in each county. [22453/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí who reported being assaulted while on active duty in County Mayo in each of the past ten years. [22454/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of burglaries reported in County Mayo in each of the past ten years, in tabular form. [22455/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Richard Boyd Barrett People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Health

  Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health if she will guarantee additional funding for all Drug and Alcohol Taskforce-funded community organisations to cover their mandatory contributions towards employee superannuation under the pension auto-enrolment scheme, in line with similar funding provided by the Department of Social Protection and Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration (details supplied).; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21566/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of gardaí who attested in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20732/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding all discussions he has held with British authorities on the implementation of the EU migration and asylum pact and its impact on the common travel area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20733/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Gary Gannon Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will respond to reports that women prisoners are being held in degrading and overcrowded conditions in the Dóchas Centre; and whether the Government accepts that continuing to rely on incarceration without sufficient investment in alternatives to custody, risks simply warehousing vulnerable women in the prison system. [20842/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will establish a historical investigations unit, as proposed by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties and the Committee on the Administration of Justice, to allow for independent police investigations into unresolved deaths and incidents of torture or ill-treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20734/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Joe Cooney Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of contracts issued to hotels and-or guest houses to accommodate Ukrainian people, including the total number of beds, by county, at end of both February 2025 and February 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20884/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Noel McCarthy Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being considered by his Department to ensure the quicker processing of naturalisation applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20206/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Joe Cooney Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for the number of properties in receipt of the ARP, by county, at end of February 2025 and 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20885/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Naoise Ó Cearúil Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to outline the criteria used by Cuan in identifying priority locations for new refuge units; if counties with established DSGBV services, such as Kildare, may be considered for inclusion in future phases of refuge development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20827/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Grace Boland Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which his Department is supporting Cuan in advancing measures that allow victims to remain safely in the home while the abuser is required to leave, as highlighted in recent engagement with stakeholders and local representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20725/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Gary Gannon Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will clarify the Government's position regarding potential new powers allowing An Garda Síochána to access encrypted communications and personal device data, following recent reports concerning remarks he made on the issue; and whether he will outline the safeguards that will be put in place to ensure that any expansion of interception or surveillance powers is necessary, proportionate and subject to robust oversight. [20841/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on the ongoing delays in processing immigration permission renewal applications in view of the fact that at present only applications received from early December 2025 are being processed, the action his Department is taking to reduce the current processing timeline and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19247/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the assessment he has made of the impact of suspended or short custodial sentences on victims of child sexual abuse whose abuse material is circulated online, whether there is evidence that current sentencing levels act as a meaningful deterrent to child sexual abuse material offending and the legislative or policy tools he is prepared to deploy if judicial guidelines prove ineffective in producing consistent and proportionate sentences in such cases. [20212/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Gary Gannon Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda members who have retired or resigned from An Garda Síochána in each of the past five years; whether his Department has carried out any analysis of the reasons for those departures; the number of members currently eligible to retire within the next three years; and the measures being taken to improve retention within the force. [20843/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the recommendations of the Garda vetting review group; if the recommendations will be outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19943/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to clarify how resourcing of community safety partnerships is targeted, based on the varying needs of local areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20879/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Peadar Tóibín Aontú asked Justice

  Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current national detection and conviction rates for burglary and fraud. [20948/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he intends to introduce legislation which will ensure that responsibility for the prosecution of offences will be removed from the Gardaí so that all court proceedings will be conducted by legal professionals, as recommended in the report on the operation of bail in Ireland prepared by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20786/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Rose Conway-Walsh Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of any planned legislative reforms relating to national security, counter-terrorism or intelligence oversight; and the timeline for bringing any such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20911/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Barry Heneghan Independent asked Justice

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to strengthen and expand the Garda youth diversion programme in the coming years in the north Dublin area; if additional resources will be allocated to youth diversion projects to support early intervention and prevention efforts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20886/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason, in the context of sustained public concern about lenient sentencing in CSAM cases, including statements by the Tánaiste calling for a more serious approach, he has indicated that he does not intend to change the current sentencing rules; whether he considers this position to be reconcilable with his obligations to ensure that the criminal justice system commands public confidence; and if he will reconsider introducing mandatory minimum sentencing provisions for such offences. [20213/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Ruairí Ó Murchú Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on his Department's engagement with the Law Society of Ireland and other stakeholders ahead of the changes to legal aid at the District Court; when it is proposed the changes will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20824/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the specific reasons the Government has not introduced mandatory minimum sentencing legislation for persons convicted of possession or distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), given the frequency with which such offenders receive suspended sentences; and whether he intends to bring forward such legislation before the end of this Dáil term. [20209/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding his efforts to increase Garda numbers in Dublin West; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19470/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on the inspection process for IPAS centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20878/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Mark Ward Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of scramblers and high-powered e-scooters seized in 2025 and 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20881/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the publication of the Migrant Integration Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20880/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Erin McGreehan Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the progress of Operation Moonridge, including the criteria for identifying non-Irish national sex offenders for deportation and any legal safeguards in place. [20721/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Cathal Crowe Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his future plans for accommodation centres, providing accommodation to beneficiaries of temporary protection and international protection applications in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20722/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the actions he intends to take to address the extent of court delays as highlighted in the recently published Justice Indicators report produced by the Law Society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20783/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total amount spent on accommodation for those seeking international protection in County Mayo in the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20108/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Claire Kerrane Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the community Garda numbers in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19549/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if consideration has been given to expediting the processing of visas for Iranian researchers who have previously approved research positions Irish academic institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20877/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Rose Conway-Walsh Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps being taken to strengthen the protection of critical infrastructure, including energy, communications and transport systems, against cyber; if he will outline any recent reviews undertaken in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20912/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Gary Gannon Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of unaccompanied minors who arrived in the State in 2025 seeking international protection. [20844/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Paula Butterly Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the spend to date on the counter drone technology for An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20109/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Catherine Callaghan Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is fully confident that An Garda Síochána, and his Department, are fully and properly prepared to respond to any cyber or hybrid attack or potential attack that may occur during our presidency of the EU Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20920/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Cathal Crowe Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide an update on plans within the Programme for Government to reintroduce the electronic tagging of prisoners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20723/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether figures arising from the new 'child maintenance calculator' are intended as guidance only; the extent to which they will be used as guidance; if they may influence judicial decision-making, and to what extent; if they will be somehow legally binding or required; what the underlying calculations are; the evidence used for these calculations; the full extent of which people, staff, or organisations were consulted as to how figures would be tabulated and as to how certain variables would be weighted; if he will publish the full extent of the research undertaken by his Department that has been drawn on to create the calculator; and whether these calculations will be made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20907/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  James Geoghegan Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 313 of 10 April 2025, if there are still currently 209 CCTV cameras in the Dublin metropolitan area that are authorised by the Garda Commissioner, or if there has been an increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20214/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Séamus McGrath Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of civilian staff employed by An Garda Síochána in each of the years 2023 to 2025; and to provide an update on recruitment for 2026 given civilian staff can play a significant role in keeping Garda stations open and accessible. [20578/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when he expects new powers to enable him to ask the Judicial Council to draw up sentencing guidelines for a particular crime area within a certain timeframe to be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20785/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  James Geoghegan Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the date on which work began on the new CCTV Strategy by An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20215/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Tom Brabazon Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the Criminal Justice (Engagement of Children in Criminal Activity) Act 2024; and the number of prosecutions pursuant to this Act since its passage. [20112/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of new Gardaí recruited to work in County Mayo over the past ten years; and the number of Gardaí that have left their jobs in County Mayo during the same period. [20107/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Thomas Gould Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the plans for the second Cork prison in the Glen. [20918/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Government's failure to introduce minimum sentencing for CSAM offences is connected in any way to concerns about prison overcrowding and capacity; whether he accepts the Tánaiste's statement that prison capacity must never be a factor in sentencing decisions; whether he agrees with the Tánaiste's statement that there are "too many examples of people who are given relatively short sentences" for heinous crimes; and the steps he is taking to ensure that resource constraints within the prison system do not result in lighter sentences for those convicted of serious child sexual abuse offences. [20210/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Shane Moynihan Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of the youth diversion service provision for the Saggart, Newcastle and Rathcoole areas; and whether there are plans to establish a youth diversion project to meet the needs of these communities. [20782/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of push bicycles that are currently being used by An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20876/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Aindrias Moynihan Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being taken to reduce delays in the processing of ‘Join Family’ visa applications for critical skill workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20906/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Catherine Callaghan Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration given that primary responsibility for drone-related national security lies with An Garda Síochána and his Department, if he is fully confident that an Garda Síochána is fully and properly resourced to provide air defence for the entirety of Ireland’s presidency of the EU Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20919/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the preparations that have taken place in his Department in advance of the ending of the Temporary Protection Directive in March 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20784/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Gary Gannon Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide the number of arrests, charges and convictions under section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act in each of the past five years, by drug type. [20845/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  John Clendennen Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the supports available for retailers affected by retail crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13289/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Peadar Tóibín Aontú asked Justice

  Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on the implementation of the 2020 Kelly report; if he will address concerns from legal bodies that the general scheme of the Civil Reform Bill 2025 departs from key expert recommendations, potentially increasing rather than decreasing legal costs. [20947/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  David Maxwell Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy David Maxwell asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if a proposed date has been set for the next Garda Reserve recruitment campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11574/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Darren O'Rourke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí in County Meath; if he is aware that County Meath has, for years, had the lowest number of gardaí per population in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19697/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether future revisions of the child maintenance calculator will incorporate cost-of-living and necessary expenditure considerations; whether the formula of the child maintenance calculator will be benchmarked to inflation; whether international best practice models are being reviewed as part of this reform; the consultation that took place with single parents and family law practitioners prior to implementation; how his Department plans to monitor outcomes for children affected by this model; if he is aware of the disproportionate rates of poverty and material deprivation affecting children in single parent households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20908/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Ruairí Ó Murchú Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether, in the course of his Department's review of 350,000 court cases from 2022 and 2023, further issues were identified; if so, what these issues were; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20825/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Naoise Ó Muirí Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures his Department is taking to ensure courthouses and facilities are suitable for victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. [20957/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Pa Daly Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the date at which reckonable residence will commence for persons who are applying for citizenship or naturalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20113/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Tom Brabazon Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the actions his Department are taking to address domestic violence, including supports available for victims; and if the position regarding the implementation of the Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence 2022-2026. [20111/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Pádraig O'Sullivan Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to outline his Department’s policy in relation to the use of “electronic tagging” of prisoners, specifically with reference to the acute overcrowding of prisons we are facing; if the number of electronic tags in circulation could be provided for each of the years since the inception of tagging, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20541/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Paul Murphy People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Justice

  Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he agrees with the recommendation of a report commissioned by him called An Assessment of the Efficacy of Bail Laws in Ireland, which states that "the responsibility for the prosecution of offences should be removed from the Gardaí and all future Court proceedings should be conducted by legal professionals" (details supplied); his views on same; and if he will bring forward legislation to implement this recommendation. [19188/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Shane Moynihan Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda patrols carried out in the Lucan/Clondalkin District between January 2025 and February 2026; and to provide a month-by-month breakdown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20781/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Aindrias Moynihan Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda personnel that are trained in the Cork County Division to deal with reported domestic abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20905/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he has examined the sentencing frameworks for CSAM offences in comparable jurisdictions, such as Britain, or other EU member states; and whether Ireland's current legislative approach falls below international best practice. [20211/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Cathy Bennett Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí in counties Cavan and Monaghan in each of the years 2023 to 2025 and to-date in 2026, by year and by rank, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20916/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if it is his intention to initiate a full look back review regarding value for money and due diligence in respect of contracts for accommodation for international protection applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20787/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Mairéad Farrell Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on the work of his Department to support survivors of domestic abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20909/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Erin McGreehan Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on the importance of community policing in growing towns such as Blackrock in County Louth. [20720/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Thomas Gould Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of community Gardaí currently stationed in each Cork station. [20917/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his Department's progress to date in establishing a single application process for employment permits and visa applications; the progress that has been made to date by the interdepartmental group established to review this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19246/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Naoise Ó Cearúil Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to detail the staffing and resource assessments undertaken for court-related DSGBV supports in high demand counties such as Kildare; whether additional support for organisations providing court accompaniment locally is under consideration (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20826/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Pádraig O'Sullivan Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the Garda Commissioner and his leadership teams in the Gardaí have provided him with the policy on the use of tasers; if he can detail any relevant data relating to their use, such as, the number of times they have been drawn; the number of times they have been used, and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20540/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the Programme for Government commitment "provide funding to recruit at least 5,000 new Garda recruits and additional Garda Staff over the next five years"; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19471/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the legislative measures now required to address the misuse by AI enabled products, platforms or services of any individual's image, likeness or voice for malign purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20537/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Johnny Mythen Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total number of criminal investigations opened under the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020 including offence name in each of the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026 in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21273/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of public servants recruited since 2013 in fast accrual professions including An Garda Síochána and the Prison Service who are members of the Public Service Single Pension Scheme; the estimated income gap that arises between retirement age for these professions and the age of eligibility for the State pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21784/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Pádraig O'Sullivan Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in view of recent events and his comments, whether he and the Government plan to bring the process for Ireland to become a signatory to the council of Europe’s Saint-Denis convention that spearheads a Europe-wide approach for an integrated safety, security and service approach at football matches and other sporting events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16788/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Catherine Callaghan Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the scope that is available to allow for the extension of working holiday authorisations for Australian nationals visiting Ireland past the current maximum stay of 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1634/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Rose Conway-Walsh Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the Government intends to strengthen parliamentary scrutiny and democratic oversight of national security operations carried out by security services answerable to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20913/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Donna McGettigan Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 673 of 16 December 2025, if the relevant information has been supplied to him from Garda Authorities for him to answer this PQ. [21050/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Donna McGettigan Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the ages of the vehicle fleet currently attached to Garda Water Unit. [21051/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Donna McGettigan Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of occasions in 2025 and to date in 2026 where Garda personnel have requested the assistance of Garda Water Cannons, in tabular form. [21052/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of recorded crime incidents, by category, in Galway Garda Division, for each year since 2020 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21140/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Justice

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide details of all stakeholders who have contributed to the formulation of the proposed new immigration strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21155/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether offences under section 14A of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014, as inserted by the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act 2022, are recorded under a distinct offence code within the Garda crime-recording system or any successor national crime statistics framework; the number of such offences recorded, investigated, and referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions in each year since the commencement of that provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21186/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of complaints or reports made to An Garda Síochána alleging offences under section 14A of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014, as inserted by the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act 2022, in each year since that provision commenced; and the number of investigations initiated, files submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions, prosecutions brought and convictions secured. [21235/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Justice

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the amount of cryptocurrency the Criminal Assets Bureau has seized in the past ten years; the amount accessible and sold; to whom seized cryptocurrencies are sold to; to detail the way in which disposal of cryptocurrency takes place and the oversight mechanisms that are in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21267/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Aidan Farrelly Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 710 of 16 December 2025, if he has received the relevant information from the Garda Authorities in order to answer this PQ. [21286/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Richard Boyd Barrett People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Justice

  Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to ensure that all international protection accommodation, including short-terms and emergency accommodation, is inspected and highest standards of care provided for asylum seekers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21367/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Richard Boyd Barrett People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Justice

  Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to ensure that asylum seekers have appropriate permanent accommodation while their status is being processed and reduced reliance on emergency accommodation services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21368/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 228 of 3 March 2026, the actions he will take to address the specific staffing shortages in an embassy (details supplied) that is impacting on visa processing times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18988/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Robert O'Donoghue Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the remedies that are available to homeowners where an owners' management company does not appear to be functioning effectively, including where annual general meetings are not being held for multiple years and residents are unable to obtain information on governance structures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20007/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Emer Currie Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department has compared the costs of Go Safe speed cameras cost versus average speed cameras and static camera locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20556/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Heneghan Independent asked Justice

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of dedicated Garda roads policing personnel currently deployed in the Dublin Metropolitan Region; the way in which this compares with 2014 levels; the number of speeding detections in the Dublin region in each of the past five years; whether the Government has assessed the impact of the 43% national decline in speeding detections on road safety outcomes, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20592/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Tom Brabazon Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department will restore road policing to 2014 levels.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20990/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of new Garda community support vans that came into fleet in each of the years of 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of those Garda community support vans that were withdrawn from the fleet during same period, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18231/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Eoghan Kenny Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the operating hours and staffing levels of Cobh Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18241/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  James Geoghegan Fine Gael asked Justice

  Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he has examined the adequacy of the current governance framework for public safety in Dublin City Centre; whether consideration is being given to legislative reform to provide for enhanced coordination between An Garda Síochána, local authorities and other relevant State agencies in the prevention of crime and anti-social behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18267/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he has been briefed, in any capacity, on the operation or regulation of the exchange-of-duty system within the Irish Prison Service, including the review of that system referenced in organisational communications in November 2025. [18292/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department or the Irish Prison Service has conducted an internal audit, compliance assessment, or control review of exchange-of-duty practices involving unreciprocated exchanges or private financial arrangements between staff; and, if so, when such review commenced and whether its findings have been finalised. [18293/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to outline the Department's policy regarding reviews of protected disclosure assessment decisions, including whether reviewers are required to be independent of the original decision-maker; whether reporting persons are informed of the reviewer's role or title; and the standard timeframe applied for issuing review outcomes. [18295/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Gary Gannon Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total expenditure by his Department in settlement payments, compensation, damages or negotiated payments arising from the repudiation, cancellation or termination of international protection accommodation contracts, including payments already made, payments legally committed to, and any financial provisions recorded in the Department’s accounts, in aggregate , for each of the years 2021 to 2025, and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18305/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Gary Gannon Social Democrats asked Justice

  Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total expenditure by his Department, for 2025, and to date in 2026, in settlement payments, compensation, damages or negotiated payments arising from the repudiation, cancellation or termination of international protection accommodation contracts, including payments already made, payments legally committed to, and any financial provisions recorded in the Department’s accounts, in aggregate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18306/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Darren O'Rourke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 748 of 4 February 2026, if he has received the relevant information from Garda Authorities to answer this question. [18312/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Darren O'Rourke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 747 of 4 February 2026, if he has received the relevant information from Garda Authorities to answer this question. [18313/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Michael Cahill Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if an application for a person (details supplied) for a student visa will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18314/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Ruth Coppinger People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Justice

  Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of meetings which have taken place between him or officials in his Department and an organisation (details supplied) or bodies which are members of the organization in 2025; to provide a list of those meetings; the dates on which they took place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18354/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Ruth Coppinger People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Justice

  Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a list of maintenance contracts using public funds that his Department or his agencies has where a company (details supplied) carry out works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18357/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  John Brady Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if having a GP visit card would have a negative impact on residency or a future naturalisation application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18378/26]
• 2026-03-09
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council 2 returns Justice and Equality

  • Email to TDs
  • Email to TDs
• 2026-02-25
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2026 · the motion · motion passed 74–65

  International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages
• 2026-02-25
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2026 · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 63–75

  International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages
• 2026-02-25
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2026 · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–78

  International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages
• 2026-02-25
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2026 · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 67–79

  International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages
• 2026-02-25
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2026 · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 46–98

  International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages
• 2026-02-25
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2026 · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 53–88

  International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages
• 2026-02-18
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2026 · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 62–78

  International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage
• 2026-02-18
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2026 · the motion · motion passed 77–62

  International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage
• 2026-02-18
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2026 · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 62–80

  International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage
• 2026-02-18
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2026 · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 62–81

  International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage
• 2026-02-18
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2026 · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 58–78

  International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage
• 2026-02-18
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2026 · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 63–79

  International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage
• 2026-02-18
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2026 · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 39–103

  International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage
• 2026-02-18
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2026 · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 41–101

  International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage
• 2026-02-18
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2026 · the motion · motion passed 81–64

  International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage
• 2026-02-18
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2026 · whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) · motion passed 76–61

  International Protection Bill 2026: Second Stage (Resumed)
• 2026-02-13
  LOBBY
  Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland Justice and Equality

  • On 13/02/2026, JRS wrote to the Office of the Minister for Justice, highlighting the need for direct engagement with asylum seekers/asylum-seeker-led groups to ensure their voices and experience inform policy; to raise concerns in relation to the distress experienced by those living long term in the IPAS system; to highlight the human dimension of asylum policies and the impact of negative decisions on persons that have successfully integrated in Ireland; and to call for durable solutions.
• 2026-02-12
  LOBBY
  Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland 2 returns Justice and Equality

  • In February 2026, the Coalition on the EU Migration Pact (of which JRS Ireland is a member) developed a series of recommended amendments to the International Protection Bill 2026, and issued the document to all TDs.
  • In January 2026, JRS Ireland issued a copy of the 2026 JRS Ireland Intercultural and Interfaith Calendar to a number of relevant designated public officials and raised serious concerns about increasing polarisation around migration and asylum issues in Ireland.
• 2026-01-22
  LOBBY
  Comhlámh Justice and Equality

  • Comhlámh's member group, Ireland Says Welcome, sent a letter to raise concerns about proposals that Minister O'Callaghan was bringing to cabinet that day to 1. Require people in IPAS accommodation who have jobs to pay 10-40% of their income as a contribution to the cost of their accommodation, 2. Restrict the possibility of naturalisation in the future for people who have received certain social welfare payments, and 3. To make family reunification less accessible for recognised refugees.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA) Education and Training

  • HECA, with IUA, TUA, CHoICE, RCSI and ICOS, raised concerns with Assistant Secretary William Beausang regarding urgent difficulties faced by international students in securing immigration registration appointments. The issue is causing significant stress for students, disrupting academic programmes, and posing reputational risks to Ireland as a higher education destination.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  ActionAid Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Research launch invite sent to relevant politicians who cover either housing or migration in their brief
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council 3 returns Justice and Equality

  • A/V Room briefing and related emails on homelessness of international protection applicants
  • Meeting re Homless international protection applicants and age assessment
  • Civil Society Coalition Observations on the General Scheme of the International Protection Bill 2025
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Ibec 2 returns EU AffairsJustice and Equality

  • General Scheme of the National Cyber Security Bill 2024 (NIS2 transposition)
  • Shared key priorities on migration and integration
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Oxfam Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Disseminated a coordinated email action where supporters emailed their local TDs requesting changes to the upcoming International Protection Bill 2025 to introduce safeguards proposed by the civil society Coalition on the EU Migration Pact.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Immigrant Council of Ireland 4 returns Justice and EqualitySocial Protection

  • Organised a coordinated email action where supporters emailed their local TDs requesting changes to the upcoming International Protection Bill 2025 to introduce safeguards proposed by the civil society Coalition on the EU Migration Pact.
  • Request to engage with Roundtable event on Barriers faced by Migrant Victims of Domestic Abuse
  • Invitation email and attendance to the Migrant Leadership Academy and Political Internship Scheme Graduation Ceremony. (Keynote address)
  • Alan Kelly TD was contacted on behalf od the Coalition on EU Migration Pact in relation to the upcoming legislative process on the International Protection Bill 2025
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry

  • Meeting to discuss AmCham's white paper on Ireland's immigration pathways to support business migration
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Nasc Ireland 2 returns Justice and Equality

  • Imposition of charges for IPAS-accommodation for international protection applicants
  • Part of coalition organising coordinated email action to request supporters to email their local TDs requesting changes to the upcoming International Protection Bill 2025 to introduce safeguards proposed by the civil society Coalition on the EU Migration Pact.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Law Society of Ireland 2 returns Justice and Equality

  • The Law Society provided a presentation to members of the Oireachtas on the General Scheme of the International Protection Bill 2025.
  • The Law Society provided a submission on the General Scheme of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences, Domestic Violence and International Instruments) Bill 2025 to the Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Employment

  • Protections for workers
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Red Cross 2 returns Justice and EqualitySocial Protection

  • Seeking engagement on policy changes in foreign reception for International Protection Applicants (IPAs). There were several different engagements on this matter which are detailed further below in the section on how the lobbying was carried out.
  • Welcoming DPOs to new term and their new mandate on the Committee of Justice Home Affairs and Migration, shared a briefing on ARP for their consideration
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs

  • Implementation of commitment to introduce the International Protection Child Payment
  • International Protection Bill
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Depaul Housing

  • Wednesday, 29th of October 2025. David Carroll met with Minister James Brown in Leinster House. Tanya Stack, Senior Services Manager in Depaul was also present.
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Uplift Justice and Equality

  • Lobbying Ministers to take steps to protect asylum seekers.
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Outhouse CLG Justice and Equality

  • Violent attacks on Citywest IPAS Centre
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Doras Luimní 4 returns Justice and Equality

  • Joint Letter raising Urgent Concerns Regarding Persons with Disabilities Living in the Irish International Protection System (Direct Provision)
  • Providing a coalition submission on the upcoming International Protection Bill 2025
  • Letter with recommendations to government in response to Gaza genocide. Covering humanitarian admissions programme, international protection, and family reunification.
  • Organised a coordinated email action where supporters emailed their local TDs requesting changes to the upcoming International Protection Bill 2025 to introduce safeguards proposed by the civil society Coalition on the EU Migration Pact.
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality

  • International Protection Bill 2025
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Safetynet Primary Care Health

  • On the 21st of October 2025 Safetynet Primary Care appeared before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration represented by Ms Nicola Perry, CEO, Safetynet Primary Care,Ms Angela Skuce, Medical Director, Safetynet Primary Care MCRN 12553 . We were submitting recommendations for the Migrant PACT Bill, due for issue in June 2026. We specifically made suggestions on four issues, -
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  St Stephen's Green Trust Justice and Equality

  • Joint statement led by Irish Refugee Council/ Hope and Courage Collective calling on Minister to provide safe shelter for all people seeking safety
• 2026-01-17
  LOBBY
  Chambers Ireland 3 returns Education and TrainingTaxation

  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget, including deploying a portion of the National Training Fund surplus to deliver intensive language courses to people seeking international protection.
  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including the formulation of a migration plan for the inexorable move away from diesel and petrol fuelled cars and the impact on taxes raised.
  • "Successor to Pathways to Work Strategy — resource community-led migrant employment initiatives such as MEAS and DORAS to promote integration and upskilling. "
• 2026-01-14
  LOBBY
  Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health

  • Increasing Violence and Aggression towards Migrant Communities in Ireland
• 2026-01-14
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council Justice and Equality

  • Request to meet and raising concerns about homeless protection applicants
• 2026-01-13
  LOBBY
  Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI) Education and Training

  • Education and training for asylum seekers
• 2026-01-09
  LOBBY
  GOSHH Ireland CLG Justice and Equality

  • Integration Funds, advocating for update on Migrant funding application
• 2026-01-08
  LOBBY
  The Open Doors Initiative Justice and Equality

  • Request to support Taskforce focused on integration and migration, as well as support of Afghan community sponsorship.
• 2025-12-19
  LOBBY
  Polio Survivors Ireland 6 returns Justice and Equality

  • To inform TD about a collaborative letter sent to several Ministers and Committees that highlighted issues for people with disabilities living in Direct Provision
  • Wrote to the Office of the Minister for Social Protection to direct attention to issues regarding social welfare benefits affecting disabled persons in Direct Provision
  • Wrote to Office of Minister for Children, Disability and Equality (CDE) to direct attention to ongoing lack of focus on disability issues for children and adults living in Direct Provision
  • Wrote to the Joint Committee on Disability Matters to express urgent concern regarding the challenges faced by persons with disabilities living within the Direct Provision system.
  • Wrote to the Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to express urgent concern regarding the challenges faced by persons with disabilities living within the Direct Provision system.
  • Letter to express urgent concern regarding the challenges faced by persons with disabilities living within the Direct Provision system.
• 2025-12-15
  LOBBY
  Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland Justice and Equality

  • In December 2025, JRS Ireland contacted the International Protection Office to seek clarification regarding age assessments procedures for age-disputed-minors.
• 2025-12-08
  LOBBY
  Social Justice Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Letter to Minister for Justice and Chair or the Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration with a request to discuss findings of Migrations in Our Common Home Inside the System: A Review of Ireland’s International Protection Application Process.
• 2025-11-11
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council Justice and Equality

  • Letter to Minister for Justice about unaccommodated international protection applicants.
• 2025-10-02
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council Justice and Equality

  • Email to Deparmtent of Justice officials raising signficiant concerns regarding voluntary return proposals aimed at people in the international protection process. .
• 2025-09-21
  LOBBY
  Chambers Ireland Education and Training

  • Use of the National Training Fund under the proposed amendment to the National Training Fund Act to support intensive language training for people seeking international protection.
• 2025-09-20
  LOBBY
  Chambers Ireland Taxation

  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including the formulation of a migration plan for the inexorable move away from diesel and petrol fuelled cars and the impact on taxes raised.
• 2025-09-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality

  • Justice Policy Priorities
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Ibec Justice and Equality

  • Shared key priorities on migration and integration
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Oxfam Ireland Justice and Equality

  • EU Migration and Asylum Pact
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Migrant communities access to healthcare
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Doras Luimní Justice and Equality

  • Providing a coalition submission on the upcoming International Protection Bill 2025
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Immigrant Council of Ireland 2 returns Justice and Equality

  • Recommendations to Government in response to Gaza genocide
  • Providing a coalition submission on the upcoming International Protection Bill 2025
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Submission of AmCham white paper 'Ireland's Immigration Pathways'
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Volunteering Ireland Community

  • Pre-Budget Submission 2026
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Horse Sport Ireland Children and Youth Affairs

  • Submission on the Statement of Strategy for the Department of Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth.
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland Employment

  • Recommendation to establish a taskforce on the integration of International Protection Applicants (who have been granted asylum) for construction skills development.
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Chambers Ireland Education and Training

  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget, including deploying a portion of the National Training Fund surplus to deliver intensive language courses to people seeking international protection.
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Council of The Bar of Ireland 2 returns Justice and Equality

  • Criminal Legal Aid - Restoration of Professional Fees paid to barristers
  • Request for Civil Legal Aid Review to be prioritised in the work of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs & Migration
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Law Society of Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Submission re General Scheme of the International Protection Bill 2025
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs

  • Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2025
  • The International Protection Child Payment
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  Comhlámh Justice and Equality

  • Comhlámh's member group, Ireland Says Welcome sent an email to raise awareness of issues of violence and deaths at EU borders; supports for asylum seekers to navigate system of applying for international protection; asylum seekers being forced to live on streets and go through IP application system in this situation; moving of responsibility for accommodation for asylum seekers being moved back to Dept of Justice.
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  Dublin Chamber of Commerce Taxation

  • Letter to the Department of Enterprise highlighting administrative burdens on businesses
• 2025-09-16
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council Justice and Equality

  • Letter to Taoiseach, Tanaiste and Minister O'Callaghan from Irish refugee and migrant organisations giving recommendations to Government in response to Gaza genocide
• 2025-09-16
  LOBBY
  Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health

  • Increasing Violence and Aggression towards Migrant Communities in Ireland
• 2025-09-15
  LOBBY
  Cork Chamber Justice and Equality

  • A meeting between Cork Chamber and Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher
• 2025-09-12
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council 2 returns Justice and Equality

  • Email to Minister for Justice regarding comments on CJEU decision on homelessness
  • Email to Richard Dixon regarding the International Protection Office's policy towards people from Gaza.
• 2025-09-04
  LOBBY
  The Open Doors Initiative Justice and Equality

  • To create a business and migrant Taskforce.
• 2025-09-03
  LOBBY
  Crosscare Foreign Affairs

  • As part of a trip to Brussels with European Migration and Return Network (ERMiNE Erasmus+ project), Crosscare's Zeina Alazzeh (Policy & Networks Officer) emailed Maria Walsh MEP, Kathleen Funchion MEP and Aodhán Ó RÍORDÁIN MEP requesting a meeting with each . Subsequently, a meeting with Ciara Murray, Aodhán Ó RÍORDÁIN's advisor, took place and covered issues relating to returning Irish emigrants to Ireland.
• 2025-08-22
  LOBBY
  Polio Survivors Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Wrote to the Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
• 2025-08-08
  LOBBY
  Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland Justice and Equality

  • In June 2025, JRS Ireland was a joint signatory to a policy paper submitted to the Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, containing a series of recommendations regarding the General Scheme of the International Protection Bill 2025 and Ireland's implementation of the EU Pact on Asylum and Migration.
• 2025-06-15
  LOBBY
  Professor Doctor Joseph Chikelue Obi GKB (State Counsellor of Biafraland , Honorary Humanitarian Activist President of an Independent Transterritorial Global Medical Healthcare Network beyond Ireland , and Eminent International Black Irish Advocate for Peaceful Pan-Africanism) Foreign Affairs

  • Professor Doctor Joseph Chikelue Obi (Prof Dr Joseph Obi) has been Lawfully Working as a Fully Licensed Medical Doctor COVERING the Mediterranean (EU / European Union) Area (For Many Years). Dr Obi's Worldwide Humanitarian Activism WILL CONTINE, Even if Elected as the First (or Next) Black Irish President of Ireland. A NOTABLE ICC (INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT) REFERENCE NUMBER IS OTP-CR-208/20 (*PROF OBI'S GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN INTERVENTIONS ARE STILL SAVING LOTS OF "MIGRANT / REFUGEE" LIVES).
• 2025-06-12
  LOBBY
  Simon Communities of Ireland Housing

  • Meeting to discuss housing and migration
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality

  • LGBT Ireland policy asks
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters

  • Follow up email to letter sharing our priorities for the new P for G, emphasising the particular urgency of extending ARP
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Comhlámh Justice and Equality

  • Letter (sent as email attachment) congratulating Minister on his appointment, and expressing concerns regarding violence and deaths at EU borders, international protection applicants subjected to homelessness, implementation of Catherine Day report, and difficulties in navigating process of applying for international protection
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Ibec 2 returns Economic Development and IndustryJustice and Equality

  • Priorities for Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
  • Shared key priorities on migration and integration
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Allianz plc Justice and Equality

  • Letter from Allianz Ireland CEO Phillip Gronemeyer, to Minister Jim O'Callaghan - Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, sharing Allianz Ireland's Allies Action collaboration with Women's Aid aimed at highlighting the issue of domestic violence towards women in Ireland
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Volunteering Ireland 2 returns Community

  • Meeting with Colm Brophy TD, Minister of State for Migration
  • Post Election Engagement Letter 1
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Nasc Ireland 2 returns Children and Youth AffairsJustice and Equality

  • Bring to Minister's attention issues relating to supports for migrant women, international protection applicants and beneficiaries of temporary protection
  • Recommendations on priorities for integration, migration, hate crime and international protection post election
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Outhouse CLG 2 returns Justice and Equality

  • Issues affecting LGBTQ+ International Protection Applicants
  • Designation of safe countries of origin for international protection applicants.
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Council of The Bar of Ireland Justice and Equality

  • EU Migration & Asylum Pact
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  The Wheel Justice and Equality

  • As a member of the Alliance for Insurance Reform, The Wheel sent a letter to Jim O’Callaghan, Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, on the proposed increase of almost 17% in personal injury awards.
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Immigrant Council of Ireland Community

  • To invite to participate in the Political Internship Scheme
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED 3 returns Children and Youth Affairs

  • Communication regarding the issues raised in the HIQA report on IPAS accommodation and seeking a meeting re: same.
  • To call for the implementation of an international protection child payment based on the allocation of funding in Budget 2024 and Budget 2025.
  • Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2025.
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland Justice and Equality

  • In April 2025, JRS Ireland was a signatory to a policy paper submitted to Department of Justice officials, containing a series of recommendations regarding Ireland's implementation of the EU Pact on Asylum and Migration.
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  Ruhama 3 returns Justice and Equality

  • Invitation to the Minister for Justice to launch a Ruhama event
  • Meeting with Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O'Callaghan
  • Request to meet with Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O'Callaghan
• 2025-05-17
  LOBBY
  Chambers Ireland Social Protection

  • Sharing inputs regarding the Department of Social Protection's Statement of Strategy 2025-2028
• 2025-05-15
  LOBBY
  Uplift Housing

  • Uplift members were asked to email their TDs telling them to take action and stop asylum seeker men being evicted back onto the streets after the cold snap is over.
• 2025-05-15
  LOBBY
  Oxfam Ireland Justice and Equality

  • EU Migration and Asylum Pact NGO Forum
• 2025-05-13
  LOBBY
  Cork Chamber Justice and Equality

  • Meeting to discuss members' concerns related to justice and equality
• 2025-05-07
  LOBBY
  The Open Doors Initiative Justice and Equality

  • Sharing of information and policy position on inclusive migration and business.
• 2025-05-01
  LOBBY
  Focus Ireland Housing

  • International Protection Applicants and Homelessness
• 2025-04-29
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council Justice and Equality

  • Meeting with Minister Colm Brophy TD. Homeless protection applicants, deteriorating conditions in IPAS accommdoation and HIQA mandate, Implementation of the International Protection Child Payment (IPCP)S accommodation, Transition from IPAS accommodation.
• 2025-04-29
  LOBBY
  Doras Luimní 3 returns Justice and Equality

  • Civil Society Recommendations for Pact Implementation
  • International Protection Child Payment
  • Joint letter with other NGOs on : Implementation of EU Pact on Migration and Asylum; civil society dialogue
• 2025-04-29
  LOBBY
  Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tourism

  • Enquiry as to government policy with regards to asylum seekers currently occupying hotel bed stock
• 2025-04-23
  LOBBY
  Permits Foundation Justice and Equality

  • Request to reduce lengthy processing times for family visa applications
• 2025-03-25
  LOBBY
  Polio Survivors Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Responded to an email from TD
• 2025-03-11
  LOBBY
  Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Call for International Protection Child Payment to commence
• 2025-03-10
  LOBBY
  Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland 2 returns Justice and Equality

  • In February 2025, JRS Ireland was a signatory to a joint NGO letter in relation to the implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum.
  • Attendance at series of NGO stakeholder meetings convened by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
• 2025-01-22
  LOBBY
  Immigrant Council of Ireland Community

  • Invitation to attend in-person Gathering of Frontline Refugee Support Workers
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  One Family 2 returns Children and Youth AffairsJustice and Equality

  • To ask Government to roll out enhanced payment for children living in Intl Protection Accommodation
  • Co-Signed letter steered by Action Aid re families with leave to remain status being evicted from International Protection Accommodation
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Red Cross 2 returns EU AffairsBudgetary matters

  • Sent welcome letters (jointly with Red Cross EU office) to new MEPs setting out the Red Cross' key priorities, including how IRC can collaborate and support MEPs by providing briefings, analysis and contributions on international humanitarian law and migration issues including temporary protection, migrant integration, accommodation solutions, family reunification and resettlement.
  • Submitted letters with IRCs priorities for the Programme for Government
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Unite the Union, Ireland Region Employment

  • Pay discrimination and denial of family reunification for migrant Healthcare Assistants.
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs

  • To call for the implementation of an international protection child payment based on the allocation of funding in Budget 2024.
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

  • Raising issues in relation to treatment services for international protection applicants
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Saoirse Housing Association CLG Housing

  • Assistant Refuge Manager Cora McCann and key worker Stacey Dwyer advocated with two local representatives on behalf of a service user around homeless accommodation/local authority housing.
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Comhlámh Justice and Equality

  • Comhlámh emailed relevant ministers to request reforms to the direct provision system, aligning with the government's commitment to replace it with a more humane and community-focused model.
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Council of The Bar of Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Implementation Plan of the EU Migration & Asylum Pact
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  Doras Luimní 2 returns Justice and Equality

  • Call for Payment of the International Protection Child Payment (joint letter sent by CRA)
  • Lobbying for inclusion of migration status as a protected characteristic in revised Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Ark Childrens Cultural Centre CLG (The Ark) Children and Youth Affairs

  • Joint letter calling for the implementation of the International Protection Child Payment
• 2025-01-10
  LOBBY
  Outhouse CLG Justice and Equality

  • Designation of safe countries of origin for international protection applicants.
• 2025-01-08
  LOBBY
  The Open Doors Initiative Employment

  • Request for Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment to set up Business Taskforce to support cohesive integration for the migrant community.
• 2024-12-18
  LOBBY
  Helping Irish Hosts CLG Community

  • Submission to inform Programme For Govt: Dec 11 & 17
• 2024-12-12
  LOBBY
  Helping Irish Hosts CLG Community

  • Pre Budget Submission
• 2024-11-29
  LOBBY
  Helping Irish Hosts CLG Community

  • Letter of feedback on SF migration policy doc
• 2024-11-12
  LOBBY
  Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland Children and Youth Affairs

  • JRS Ireland issued, via email, the recommendations contained within the published article "Well-Founded Fear of Reception in Ireland: No Accommodation, No Minimum Standards, No Red Lines" to relevant policy officials. The original article appears in the Working Notes Publication (of the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice).
• 2024-11-08
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council Children and Youth Affairs

  • Email to all TDs requesting support for the implementation of the 'International Protection Child Payment'
• 2024-09-21
  LOBBY
  Drogheda & District Chamber Communications

  • Letter sent to Minister O'Gorman re International Protection Applicants - to ask for improved communications to Chambers
• 2024-09-21
  LOBBY
  Nasc Ireland 4 returns HousingJustice and Equality

  • Housing applications for refugee families
  • Letter forwarded on behalf of Nasc's Empowering Women group (women living in direct provision) on their voting priorities in advance of the local elections
  • Discussion of EU Migration Pact, reception conditions for international protection applicants and beneficiaries of temporary protection
  • Homelessness of International Protection Applicants
• 2024-09-21
  LOBBY
  Arthur Cox LLP Justice and Equality

  • Attendance at meeting regarding refugee family reunification and issues arising under section 56 International Protection Act, as well as administrative processing of applications, with a particular focus on the issues arising for minor refugees
• 2024-09-21
  LOBBY
  Amnesty International Ireland Justice and Equality

  • 9 May joint letter from AI Ireland and AI United Kingdom to Minister for Justice copying Taoiseach conveying grave concern at reports of Irish Government's proposing designation of UK as a safe third country for purposes of international protection (asylum)
• 2024-09-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Medical Organisation Housing

  • Homelessness
• 2024-09-20
  LOBBY
  Chambers Ireland 5 returns CommunityEconomic Development and IndustryEducation and TrainingEmploymentSocial Protection

  • Demonstrating the benefits for businesses of intensive English language training.
  • Demonstrating the benefits for businesses of intensive English language training.
  • Demonstrating the benefits for businesses of intensive English language training.
  • Demonstrating the benefits for businesses of intensive English language training.
  • Demonstrating the benefits for businesses of intensive English language training.
• 2024-09-20
  LOBBY
  Matheson LLP Justice and Equality

  • Attendance at meeting regarding refugee family reunification and issues arising under section 56 International Protection Act, as well as administrative processing of applications, with a particular focus on the issues arising for minor refugees
• 2024-09-20
  LOBBY
  ActionAid Ireland 4 returns Justice and Equality

  • To raise the issue of women and children being evicted living in direct provision.
  • Raise the issue of lone parents and their children being evicted from direct provision.
  • Evictions notices for lone parents living in Direct Provision.
  • Sharing a video celebrating migrants in Ireland
• 2024-09-20
  LOBBY
  Doras Luimní Justice and Equality

  • Meeting with Mary Lou McDonald, Sinn Fein leader, on migration policy
• 2024-09-20
  LOBBY
  A&L Goodbody Justice and Equality

  • Attendance at meeting regarding refugee family reunification and issues arising under section 56 International Protection Act 2015, as well as administrative processing of applications, with a particular focus on the issues arising for minor refugees
• 2024-09-20
  LOBBY
  CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs

  • Policy in relation children seeking international protection
• 2024-09-20
  LOBBY
  Immigrant Council of Ireland 3 returns Justice and EqualityHealthLocal Government

  • Refugee family reunification and issues arising under section 56 International Protection Act, as well as administrative processing of applications, with a particular focus on the issues arising for minor applicants, and access to Civil Legal Aid.
  • Access to medical services abroad
  • Cllrs were invited to fill in an anonymous questionnaire and to attend focus groups to share their experiences. Cllrs were also invited to attend the launch of the report on Sept 19th
• 2024-09-19
  LOBBY
  Comhlámh Foreign Affairs

  • Comhlámh's Ireland Says Welcome group sent a letter to An Taoiseach regarding the politicisation of international protection and Ireland's legal responsibilities to those seeking international protection here.
• 2024-09-18
  LOBBY
  Focus Ireland Housing

  • Migration and homelessness
• 2024-09-17
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council Justice and Equality

  • Letter to Taoiseach, Minister McEntee and Minister O'Gorman concerning the situation of homeless international protection applicants.
• 2024-09-16
  LOBBY
  Uplift Housing

  • DPOs were emailed asking them to intervene to prevent the eviction of Ferry Ediagbonya and his wife and five children from a direct provision centre in Meath.
• 2024-09-09
  LOBBY
  Didean Children and Youth Affairs

  • International protection applicants update
• 2024-09-09
  LOBBY
  COPE Galway CLG Housing

  • Male refugees from countries other than Ukraine are being forced into street homelessness due to a direct decision by a department of the state. The accommodation response taken towards this group of individuals has been unfairly decided based on nationality and gender.
• 2024-09-05
  LOBBY
  Polio Survivors Ireland Health

  • Wrote to the Minister for Social Protection to ask if Free Travel Scheme could be extended to people in International Protection with disabilities
• 2024-08-30
  LOBBY
  Delta Centre Health

  • One of our employees who is here on international protection received 3 days notice of a move from the area and is now not available to work in our service. In a time when Section 39 health care agencies are struggling to retain employees, this is creates a further challenge regarding delivering quality services.
• 2024-08-26
  LOBBY
  ITOA - Inbound Tourism Operators Association Ireland Tourism

  • Budget 2025 Submission - To ask the Government to consider policy to support the ongoing recovery of Irish Tourism in 2024 including the continued funding support at 2023 levels to Tourism Ireland for international marketing and Failte Ireland to continue to deliver training and education, sustianability training and funding for businessess to meet Government Climate Change policy; to develop a robust plan to lessen the dependancy on tourism accommodation for refugee and asylum seekers and
• 2024-06-26
  VOTE
  International Protection, Asylum and Migration · the motion · motion passed 79–72

  International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (Resumed)
• 2024-06-26
  VOTE
  International Protection, Asylum and Migration · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 63–88

  International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (Resumed)
• 2024-05-28
  LOBBY
  Comhlámh Justice and Equality

  • Comhlámh together with their member group 'Ireland Says Welcome' ask the government to provide adequate housing and protection for IPAs
• 2024-05-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Red Cross Children and Youth Affairs

  • Submitted a proposal to DCEDIY seeking financial support for the provision of direct services to migrant populations
• 2024-05-21
  LOBBY
  Nasc Ireland Community

  • White Paper on Ending Direct Provision and standards in IPAS accommodation
• 2024-05-21
  LOBBY
  Doras Luimní Community

  • Letter to Minister of State, Joe O'Brien, calling for supports for communities to welcome people seeking protection, particularly when a new accommodation centre is opening
• 2024-05-21
  LOBBY
  Oxfam Ireland EU Affairs

  • EU Pact on Migration and Asylum
• 2024-05-21
  LOBBY
  ActionAid Ireland 2 returns Foreign Affairs

  • Request sent to Deputy Whitmore to raise a PQ about eviction notices facing direct provision residents
  • Letter sent in collaboration with women in direct provision raising concerns about eviction notices.
• 2024-05-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council Social Protection

  • Email to Ministers and Secretary Generals requesting civil society be given opportunity to input in to review of the entitlements of International Protection applicants.
• 2024-05-20
  LOBBY
  Clare Public Participation Network Local Government

  • On behalf of Clare PPN Sarah Clancy contacted an elected TD to ascertain what provisions had been made for IP applicants to verify their identities in order to participate in the forthcoming local elections
• 2024-05-20
  LOBBY
  Immigrant Council of Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Access to residence permission for migrant victims of domestic violence, legislative and policy changes to address same- recommendations as set out in published paper. Discussion around EU Treaty Rights Unit practices (both first instance and review units) in cases where the applicant has experienced domestic abuse.
• 2024-05-20
  LOBBY
  UNICEF Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Recommendations for Safeguarding Child Rights in the Implementation of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact.
• 2024-05-20
  LOBBY
  CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs

  • Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2024
• 2024-05-20
  LOBBY
  Chambers Ireland Budgetary matters

  • (99) The need to provide intensive english language training for people seeking international protection in Ireland.
• 2024-05-19
  LOBBY
  Chambers Ireland 2 returns Education and TrainingEmployment

  • Proposal to utilise a portion of the National Training Fund surplus to provide intensive english language training to people seeking international protection
  • Proposal to utilise a portion of the National Training Fund surplus to provide intensive english language training to people seeking international protection.
• 2024-05-16
  LOBBY
  Safetynet Primary Care Housing

  • International Protection Applicants sleeping rough in City Centre
• 2024-05-16
  LOBBY
  Unite the Union, Ireland Region Employment

  • Salary and Family reunification for Migrant Health Care Assistants
• 2024-05-13
  LOBBY
  Amnesty International Ireland Justice and Equality

  • As a member of the the STAD coalition, letter to Minister Roderic O’Gorman calling for urgent action on accommodation for asylum seekers
• 2024-05-13
  LOBBY
  Inner City Enterprise Education and Training

  • Development of social enterprise hub in Dublin 7
• 2024-05-09
  LOBBY
  Twitter International Company Justice and Equality

  • Response to Justice Committee
• 2024-05-09
  LOBBY
  Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tourism

  • Enquiry as to government policy with regards to asylum seekers currently occupying hotel bed stock
• 2024-05-07
  LOBBY
  Crosscare 2 returns Housing

  • On the 18 April 2024 Ciara McGrath of Crosscare co-signed a letter sent by post and by email to Darragh O'Brien T.D. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The letter was about the General Scheme of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 and raised concern at the proposals to introduce “right to reside” and “habitual residence” conditions for access to social housing supports as set out in Part 2 of the General Scheme.
  • On the 18 April 2024, Ciara McGrath of Crosscare co-signed a letter sent by post and by email to Steven Matthews T.D. Chair of Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage . The letter was about the General Scheme of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 and raised concern at the proposals to introduce “right to reside” and “habitual residence” conditions for access to social housing supports as set out in Part 2 of the General Scheme.
• 2024-05-02
  LOBBY
  COPE Galway CLG Housing

  • With 1200 men seeking International Protection having been denied basic accommodation and sleeping on the streets of Dublin City Centre since January 2024. The Taoiseach is asked on behalf of the state to fulfil our legal obligations to provide for the basic needs of these international protection applicants, including the provision of shelter, food and access to basic hygiene facilities.
• 2024-05-02
  LOBBY
  Didean Children and Youth Affairs

  • International protection applicants update
• 2024-05-02
  LOBBY
  Crosscare Justice and Equality

  • Crosscare CEO, Conor Hickey, and multiple other organisations wrote to the Taoisech to ask that the basic needs of International Protection applicants (currently homeless) be met
• 2024-05-01
  LOBBY
  Crosscare Social Protection

  • On 4.4.24 Yvonne Fleming of Crosscare emailed Minister Joe O Brien to see if he could update Crosscare on when the decisions would be made in Dept CEDIY on the next AMIF (Asylum Migration Integration Fund) funding round.
• 2024-05-01
  VOTE
  European Union Migration and Asylum Pact · the motion · motion passed 70–58

  European Union Migration and Asylum Pact: Motion [Private Members]
• 2024-05-01
  VOTE
  European Union Migration and Asylum Pact · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 71–58

  European Union Migration and Asylum Pact: Motion [Private Members]
• 2024-04-29
  LOBBY
  Galway Simon Community Communications

  • Joint letter regarding people seeking international protection in Ireland sent to An Taoiseach by Depaul (Ireland)
• 2024-04-17
  VOTE
  EU Regulations on International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Referral to Joint Committee (Resumed) · the motion · motion passed 71–58

  EU Regulations on International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Referral to Joint Committee (Resumed)
• 2024-04-14
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council 2 returns Justice and Equality

  • Email to the Chief International Protection Officer requesting that homeless international protection applicants are given the option of pausing their application prior to interview to avoid being interviewed while homeless.
  • Email to government requesting people seeking international protection are not place back on to street after being removed following bad weather
• 2024-03-07
  LOBBY
  Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Housing

  • Accommodation that had been used for short term/ tourism is, in many cases being used for international protection, reducing tourism footfall & spend locally impacting on an entire sector.
• 2024-01-30
  LOBBY
  Immigrant Council of Ireland 4 returns Justice and EqualityChildren and Youth AffairsCommunityEducation and Training

  • Issues of domestic violence as experienced by migrant women – policy paper composed by Immigrant Council as a service provider
  • To arrange a meeting re youth services support for refugee integration
  • To raise concerns regarding accommodation of refugees and rise in anti-migrant rhetoric
  • To discuss education of refugee Children, EAL, Ukrainian school, trauma and multi-cultural classroom.
• 2024-01-21
  LOBBY
  Nasc Ireland 3 returns Justice and EqualityHousing

  • Signatory to letter by the Irish Refugee Council for increase in supports to children and families living in IPAS accommodation.
  • Refusal of emergency accommodation to refugee families
  • Policy on non-EEA family reunification
• 2024-01-21
  LOBBY
  Amnesty International Ireland EU Affairs

  • Letter ahead of final trialogue negotiations on the new EU pact on migration and asylum
• 2024-01-21
  LOBBY
  LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality

  • Protection of LGBT+ Refugees
• 2024-01-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Red Cross Children and Youth Affairs

  • Submitted a letter to the Minister seeking that Children's Rights would be upheld in the negotiations on the EU Pact in Asylum and Migration
• 2024-01-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality

  • Family Reunification Policy
• 2024-01-19
  LOBBY
  Society of St. Vincent de Paul 2 returns Justice and EqualityBudgetary matters

  • Meeting with Minister Joe O'Brien on issues affecting refugees and asylum seekers
  • Engagement with elected officials on SVP pre-budget submission
• 2024-01-19
  LOBBY
  Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd 2 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • High-level discussion on digital opportunities for Ireland of cloud migration and AI.
  • High-level discussion on digital opportunities for Ireland including cloud, AI and quantum.
• 2024-01-18
  LOBBY
  CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs

  • Implementation of the White Paper on Direct Provision
• 2024-01-18
  LOBBY
  Business in the Community Ireland Education and Training

  • Discussing BITCI's EPIC Programme support for newly arrived Ukrainians.
• 2024-01-18
  LOBBY
  Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland 3 returns Children and Youth Affairs

  • During October - December 2023, JRS Ireland participated in the Tusla 'Stakeholder Engagement on Issues Facing Unaccompanied Minors and Separated Children'. Representatives from NGOs and civil society and officials from Government Departments and State bodies were in attendance.
  • In November 2023, JRS Ireland presented at the DCEDIY International Protection Integration Fund showcase.
  • In November 2023, JRS Ireland coordinated an Information Day in Balseskin Reception Centre for recently arrived International Protection applicants, as part of Fingal Inclusion Week.
• 2024-01-18
  LOBBY
  Unite the Union, Ireland Region Employment

  • work permits in construction sector
• 2024-01-17
  LOBBY
  Chambers Ireland Economic Development and Industry

  • Migration
• 2024-01-03
  LOBBY
  Doras Luimní Justice and Equality

  • Signed letter the Irish Refugee Council regarding Budget 2024 to call for increase support to children and families in IPAS accommodation
• 2023-12-12
  LOBBY
  Didean Children and Youth Affairs

  • International protection and refugee accommodation (Family with children)
• 2023-11-24
  LOBBY
  Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Finance

  • Support for tourism related businesses impacted by removal of accommodation from tourism market to house refugees
• 2023-11-07
  LOBBY
  Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry Budgetary matters

  • Meeting to convey Chamber issues to ministers in advance of budget 2024, specifically around infrastructure, asylum seeker accommodation, housing, energy supply and security and public transportation
• 2023-11-04
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council 2 returns Children and Youth AffairsForeign Affairs

  • Letter regarding the current policy of the Department of Children to write to people with refugee status or permission to remain, who are residing in Direct Provision centres, and giving them dates by which they would have to leave the Direct Provision centre or be moved to another centre.
  • Letter to Government about situation in Gaza
• 2023-10-19
  LOBBY
  UNICEF Ireland EU Affairs

  • EU Pact on Migration and Asylum
• 2023-10-13
  LOBBY
  Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Budgetary matters

  • Pre Budget Lobby
• 2023-09-21
  LOBBY
  National Youth Council of Ireland Housing

  • Parliamentary Questions regarding youth housing
• 2023-09-21
  LOBBY
  LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality

  • Protection of LGBT+ Refugees
• 2023-09-21
  LOBBY
  Society of St. Vincent de Paul Justice and Equality

  • Engagement with elected officials on supports for people seeking international protection
• 2023-09-21
  LOBBY
  Hanover Media Strategy Limited Economic Development and Industry

  • Sharing key policy documents with key stakeholders across Goverment
• 2023-09-21
  LOBBY
  Nasc Ireland Community

  • AMIF Funding
• 2023-09-21
  LOBBY
  Law Society of Ireland Justice and Equality

  • International Protection Procedure
• 2023-09-21
  LOBBY
  ITOA - Inbound Tourism Operators Association Ireland Tourism

  • Budget 2024 Submission - To ask the Government to consider policy to support the ongoing recovery of Irish Tourism in 2024 including the continued funding support at 2023 levels to Tourism Ireland for international marketing and Failte Ireland to continue to deliver training and education, sustianability training and funding for businessess to meet Government Climate Change policy; to develop a robust plan to lessen the dependancy on tourism accommodation for refugee and asylum seekers and
• 2023-09-21
  LOBBY
  Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland 3 returns Justice and EqualityChildren and Youth Affairs

  • In May 2023, JRS Ireland engaged with officials from the International Protection Office (IPO) and International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) to facilitate a group of former IPAS residents attend the IPO, commence their applications for international protection and access transfers to appropriate IPAS accommodation.
  • During May - June 2023, JRS Ireland engaged with senior departmental officials in relation to a cohort of homeless international protection applicants temporarily having recourse to accessing accommodation in an unoccupied building in Dublin city centre.
  • JRS Ireland attended and participated in all 'NGO Stakeholder Engagement Forum on Ukraine' meetings during the period under review.
• 2023-09-21
  LOBBY
  Immigrant Council of Ireland 2 returns Justice and Equality

  • Ireland’s Ukrainian Refugee Response - Follow up letter on progression of actions
  • Ireland’s Ukrainian Refugee Response. Recommendations on employment, language acquisition, access to 3rd level, access to IRP cards, Standards in accommodation centres etc
• 2023-09-21
  LOBBY
  Doras Luimní Justice and Equality

  • Letter to Minister Roderic O’Gorman, regarding concerns regarding the provision of emergency accommodation for beneficiaries of temporary protection
• 2023-09-20
  LOBBY
  Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) EU Affairs

  • Letter on Crisis Regulation Derogations to EU Asylum law.
• 2023-09-20
  LOBBY
  CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs

  • Advocacy on programme for government commitments on youth mental health; ending direct provision; and family homelessness
  • Standards for Children living in Direct Provision; Income supports for children living in Direct Provision
• 2023-09-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Community

  • Attended online meeting of the NGO Stakeholder Forum on Ukraine chaired by Minister Joe O'Brien
• 2023-09-20
  LOBBY
  Tiglin Challenge Ltd Health

  • There to meet many of our refugee and homeless clients
• 2023-09-20
  LOBBY
  Comhlámh Housing

  • "Ireland Says Welcome - a Member Group of Comhlámh, appeal to Minister O’Gorman to address disparities in access to housing and social supports for marginalised groups, that are leading to a degradation in social cohesion."
• 2023-09-19
  LOBBY
  Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Justice and Equality

  • FLAC emailed Carol Baxter, Assistant Secretary General, International Protection, Integration and Equality Division, Department of Children Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, in relation to the constitutional referendums planned for November this year
• 2023-09-15
  LOBBY
  Safetynet Primary Care Justice and Equality

  • Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth invites
• 2023-09-14
  LOBBY
  The Open Doors Initiative Arts

  • Met with the Lord Mayor and requested funding for a photography exhibition
• 2023-09-13
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Work permits for Horticultural Sector
• 2023-09-13
  LOBBY
  Oxfam Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Oxfam Ireland policy officer invited to speak at event organised by Just Transition Greens.
• 2023-09-12
  LOBBY
  Oxfam Ireland 2 returns Justice and EqualityEU Affairs

  • share Oxfam's work on pushbacks at the EU’s borders. a letter which details some of our research findings and proposals for helping to end these abuses, a report by our partner the Greek Council for Refugees
  • Met MEP Frances Fitzgerald to discuss EU migration and asylum policy, pushbacks at EU borders, criminalisation of human rights defenders, closed camps and the externalisation of EU migration policy.
• 2023-09-08
  LOBBY
  Business in the Community Ireland Employment

  • Present our work on employment support of migrant jobseekers through our EPIC Programme.
• 2023-09-01
  LOBBY
  Image Learning and Development Training Network, company Limited by Guarantee T/A HABIC Economic Development and Industry

  • Review of the Economic Migration Policy - to remove personal services from the Ineligible Occupations List - removal of Hairdressers, Barbers, Beauticians.
• 2023-08-10
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council Education and Training

  • Letter setting out barriers to further and higher education for international protection applicants and give recommendations as to how those barriers can be removed
• 2023-07-27
  LOBBY
  Society of St. Vincent de Paul Children and Youth Affairs

  • Disseminating findings of research on the MESL costs for families living in Direct Provision
• 2023-06-23
  LOBBY
  Social Justice Ireland Justice and Equality

  • To disseminate our policy briefing 'Migrations in Our Common Home - Forecasting for Change' on migration, population projection and planning for services and infrastructure.
• 2023-05-22
  LOBBY
  Immigrant Council of Ireland 5 returns Local GovernmentChildren and Youth AffairsJustice and EqualityHousing

  • Increase diversity in Irish politics, ethnic and gender diversity. Sought Department support to raise awareness about migrant political rights
  • Discuss how, in response to recent events (Far right protests), civil society might best work to support integration and tackle racism in Irish society.
  • To receive feedback from the Local Authority about the challenges, services and best practices to cope with the Ukrainian emergency in their local area and other areas of migrant integration
  • Introduction and overview of remit of the Immigrant Council of Ireland
  • Ukrainian Refugee Response
• 2023-05-21
  LOBBY
  Amnesty International Ireland EU Affairs

  • Special European Council meeting 9-10 February – need to address key challenges in migration in a sustainable and human rights compliant manner
• 2023-05-21
  LOBBY
  Doras Luimní Justice and Equality

  • Letter outlining concerns in relation to the reception and accommodation of international protection applicants
• 2023-05-20
  LOBBY
  Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd Economic Development and Industry

  • Site visit to Microsoft and discussion on digital opportunities for Ireland including cloud, AI and quantum.
• 2023-05-20
  LOBBY
  Nasc Ireland Community

  • AMIF Funding
• 2023-05-20
  LOBBY
  Community Workers' Limited Community

  • Communication with Minister Joe O' Brien in relation to protests and violence against asylum seekers
• 2023-05-19
  LOBBY
  Chambers Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Geopolitical risks
• 2023-05-19
  LOBBY
  Oxfam Ireland 2 returns Justice and Equality

  • I emailed MEPs to ask for a meeting with myself and Jim Clarken while we visited Brussels.
  • EU migration and asylum policy.Human rights at the borders of the EU, pushbacks.
• 2023-05-19
  LOBBY
  Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions

  • SME and overdraft issues
• 2023-05-19
  LOBBY
  Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland Children and Youth Affairs

  • JRS Ireland attended and participated in all 'NGO Stakeholder Engagement Forum on Ukraine' meetings during the period under review.
• 2023-05-19
  LOBBY
  Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Reception and support of refugees and asylum seekers and a strong response to far right activity
• 2023-05-19
  LOBBY
  Freight Transport Association of Ireland 2 returns Transport

  • Ukrainian HGV Licence, OPerational Costs, Security at French Ports (Migrant issues) non eu work permit
  • Ukrainian Driving Licence, Non EU Permit, Migrant issues(security Cherbourg Port) Operational Costs
• 2023-05-18
  LOBBY
  National Youth Council of Ireland Justice and Equality

  • National Action Plan Against Racism
• 2023-05-18
  LOBBY
  Council of The Bar of Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Proposed approach for utilisation of barristers in international protection cases
• 2023-05-18
  LOBBY
  CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs

  • Refugee Accommodation and welfare issues for child refugees
• 2023-05-18
  LOBBY
  Oxfam Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Oxfam Ireland lobbying on human rights at EU borders
• 2023-05-17
  LOBBY
  Galway City Community Network Education and Training

  • A member of staff lobbied three city councilors regarding funding for a community support group assisting in bringing a refugee to Ireland to study at University of Galway.
• 2023-05-05
  LOBBY
  Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI) Education and Training

  • Migrant teachers experiencing difficulties gaining work permit status due to non-permanent employment status
• 2023-03-22
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council Justice and Equality

  • Letter to various government departments seeking services and support to homeless international protection applicants
• 2023-03-02
  LOBBY
  Sisters of Mercy Education and Training

  • Request permission for Helena Cala and her family to remain in Ireland so that she can complete her education in NUIG Helena has spent 8 years of her life in direct provision in Ballyhaunis. At present she is experiencing some distress that is affecting her BSc studies in NUIM Funding fees are €15,000 per annum and accommodation is difficult to source too
• 2023-02-01
  LOBBY
  Oxfam Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Met with 3 MEPs in online meetings to discuss Oxfam's work on human rights and international protection in EU migration and asylum policy negotiations and in Greece, specifically illegal pushbacks by the Greek coast guard, closed camps and the persecution of human rights defenders.
• 2023-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality

  • Security at Refugee Reception Centres
• 2023-01-20
  LOBBY
  Community Workers' Limited Community

  • CWI continues to work with a range of NGOs to lobby government to improve the community response to the Ukraine crisis
• 2023-01-20
  LOBBY
  Focus Ireland 2 returns Housing

  • Ukrainian Refugee Response Stakeholder Forum to discuss Ukrainian Refugee Crisis and public policy response
  • Communications with Department concerning the situation of an asylum seeker without shelter during the December cold spell
• 2023-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Tourist Industry Confederation Tourism

  • Impact of Ukraine conflict on tourist accommodation
• 2023-01-20
  LOBBY
  CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs

  • Supports for Refugee Children and Young People
• 2023-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance

  • SME Roundtable Discussion on Banking Industry
• 2023-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Red Cross Children and Youth Affairs

  • Submitted a proposal to DCEDIY seeking financial support for the provision of direct services to migrant populations
• 2023-01-20
  LOBBY
  Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland 4 returns Justice and EqualityChildren and Youth Affairs

  • JRS Ireland engaged in discussions, with senior officials in Tusla and the International Protection Office, in relation to serious concerns and shortfalls in the current age assessment process for age disputed unaccompanied minors.
  • In November 2022, a joint letter was issued by the Irish Refugee Council and JRS Ireland, calling on senior officials in Tusla and the International Protection Office to progress discussions in relation to highlighted concerns and shortfalls in the age assessment process for age disputed unaccompanied minors.
  • JRS Ireland attended a series of workshops convened by the International Protection Office.
  • JRS Ireland attends and participates on the NGO Stakeholder Engagement Forum on Ukraine, convened by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
• 2023-01-20
  LOBBY
  Immigrant Council of Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Ukraine Refugee Crisis – need for greater communication, planning etc. Concern re accommodation in medium term.
• 2023-01-20
  LOBBY
  Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Reception and support of refugees and asylum seekers
• 2023-01-19
  LOBBY
  Chambers Ireland Economic Development and Industry

  • Migration restrictions/Work permits
• 2023-01-19
  LOBBY
  Immigrant Council of Ireland 8 returns Justice and EqualityChildren and Youth AffairsLocal GovernmentCommunity

  • Ukraine Refugee Crisis – need for greater communication, planning etc. Concern re accommodation in medium term.
  • Ukraine Refugee Crisis – need for greater communication, planning etc. Concern re accommodation in medium term.
  • Ukraine Refugee Crisis – need for greater communication, planning etc. Concern re accommodation in medium term.
  • Clarification re commitment given re equitable treatment of all refugee children
  • Ukraine Refugee Crisis – need for greater communication, planning etc. Concern re accommodation in medium term.
  • Invite to attend as a keynote speaker the Migrant Leadership Academy graduation ceremony to introduce the Mayor to migrant leaders.
  • Event to launch of three ICI projects: 1. Indicators for Local Integration (ILI) a national comparative tool to evaluate migrant integration from the Local Authorities. 2. Launch of the Toolkit for migrant candidates running in local elections and 3. Discussion of the EU Commision project Sustainable alliances against anti-muslim hatred (SALAAM) for the integration of Muslims communities at the local level.
  • Networking event to present some of the 2022 census findings (with the increased population) and the possibilities to advocate for migrant representation at the next elections for the Dáil
• 2023-01-18
  LOBBY
  LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality

  • Protection of LGBT+ Refugees
• 2023-01-17
  LOBBY
  Doras Luimní Justice and Equality

  • Joint letter to Minister Humphreys, Minister McGrath, Minister O’Donoghue and Minister O’Gorman calling on the Government to allocate adequate resources towards meeting its obligations to people living in Direct Provision and the international protection process ahead of Budget 2023.
• 2023-01-16
  LOBBY
  Uplift Justice and Equality

  • Sharing information about far right instigated protests against people seeking asylum
• 2023-01-11
  LOBBY
  Uplift Justice and Equality

  • Sharing information about protests against people seeking asylum
• 2022-12-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council Justice and Equality

  • Letter to Minister Simon Harris TD and colleagues re concerns about the new procedures that have been introduced at the International Protection Office (IPO) and the consequences of the European Communities (International Protection Procedures) Regulations 2022 and the International Protection Act 2015 (Procedures and Periods for Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2022.
• 2022-11-24
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council Justice and Equality

  • Letter to Minister Helen McEntee TD and colleagues re concerns about the new procedures that have been introduced at the International Protection Office (IPO) and the consequences of the European Communities (International Protection Procedures) Regulations 2022 and the International Protection Act 2015 (Procedures and Periods for Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2022.
• 2022-09-21
  LOBBY
  Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed Children and Youth Affairs

  • As part of the Community & Voluntary Pillar the INOU met with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Amongst the issues discussed were the equality legislation review; White paper on ending Direct provision; Assisted Decision Making bill; and EU Child Guarantee.
• 2022-09-21
  LOBBY
  Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Ukraine Response: Urgent appointment of National Director to lead response; to mandate Housing Agency to deliver accommodation for refugees, & establish a Refugee Agency as per white paper
• 2022-09-21
  LOBBY
  Focus Ireland Housing

  • Met with Director DRHE to discuss responses to family and migrant homelessness, youth homelessness and FEANTSA conference
• 2022-09-21
  LOBBY
  Q4PR Housing

  • Coordination of Government action in response to Ukrainian refugee crisis
• 2022-09-21
  LOBBY
  DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs

  • Global humanitarian needs, ODA, Climate, Ukraine, Refugee Costs
• 2022-09-21
  LOBBY
  Oxfam Ireland 2 returns Justice and EqualityEU Affairs

  • Oxfam Ireland pre-budget submission was sent to elected representatives with an email highlighting the call for funding the Irish Refugee Protection Programme.
  • EU migration and asylum policy
• 2022-09-20
  LOBBY
  Youth Work Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Need to support young people in Direct Provision and role of youth work in this
• 2022-09-20
  LOBBY
  Chambers Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Migration restrictions
• 2022-09-20
  LOBBY
  Local Development Companies Network CLG Community

  • ILDN was invited to ongoing engagement by DRCD on community response to Ukrainian Refugees.
• 2022-09-20
  LOBBY
  Immigrant Council of Ireland 3 returns Justice and Equality

  • Cllr JK Onwumereh, along with other political party staff, was invited to a Workshop for Political Parties re: Migrant Political Participation
  • Sought and secured a meeting with Minister McEntee concerning the Department of Justice's stated intention to develop a new National Referral Mechanism for the identification of victims of human trafficking.
  • DPOs listed below invited to participated in the Immigrant Council of Ireland's Irish National Integration Conference in May 2022
• 2022-09-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council Social Protection

  • Budget submission: Increase of the Daily Expenses Allowance by €20.00 (or by the same amount other payments are increased in budget 2023; Child benefit (or International Protection Child Payment) for all children in the protection process to make universal child benefit truly universal; • Ensuring that community and voluntary organisations are fully resourced to support people fleeing war in Ukraine; • Increase in civil legal aid for protection applicants and resources to the Legal Aid Board.
• 2022-09-20
  LOBBY
  Nasc Ireland 2 returns CommunityChildren and Youth Affairs

  • Ireland's response to Ukrainian beneficiaries of temporary protection
  • Request to announce new call for funding under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF)
• 2022-09-20
  LOBBY
  Home and Community Care Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Immigration Permissions
• 2022-09-15
  LOBBY
  Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland 7 returns Children and Youth AffairsJustice and Equality

  • In July 2022, JRS Ireland submitted a joint letter with the Irish Refugee Council, to the TUSLA CEO and other relevant officials, raising concerns about current age assessment procedures for age disputed International Protection applicants.
  • In July 2022, JRS Ireland wrote to the relevant Government minister and officials in relation to ongoing concerns regarding living conditions for International Protection applicants in the Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre.
  • In June 2022, JRS Ireland submitted a joint letter with the Irish Refugee Council and attended a virtual meeting with NGO representatives and relevant Government ministers and officials, raising specific concerns about the conditions for International Protection applicants living in "overflow" in the Red Cow Moran Hotel.
  • In June 2022, JRS Ireland submitted representations to officials at the IPO, on behalf of a number of service users seeking to apply for the International Protection strand of the Regularisation Scheme.
  • In June 2022, JRS Ireland issued a letter to relevant departmental officials reiterating concerns about the living conditions of International Protection applicants being accommodated in an "overflow" section of the Red Cow Moran Hotel.
  • In May 2022, JRS Ireland contacted relevant departmental officials to raise concerns about the living conditions of International Protection applicants being accommodated in an "overflow" area in the Red Cow Moran Hotel.
  • In May 2022, JRS Ireland issued a letter to relevant departmental officials raising concerns about the living conditions of International Protection applicants being accommodated in Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre.
• 2022-09-14
  LOBBY
  LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality

  • Protection of LGBT+ Refugees
• 2022-09-08
  LOBBY
  The Open Doors Initiative 2 returns Education and TrainingEmployment

  • Employment and education - request for costs of PLC courses to be removed for every applicant
  • Employment and education - request for costs of PLC courses to be removed for every applicant
• 2022-09-05
  LOBBY
  European Network Against Racism (ENAR) Ireland CLG Health

  • Migrant Rights and access to health and employment
• 2022-09-05
  LOBBY
  Crosscare Foreign Affairs

  • Crosscare emailed Deputies on Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence of the 33rd Dáil and the 26th Seanad, who were in attendance on 26 April 2022 for Crosscare Migrant Project's presentation on barriers affecting Irish citizens. 5 recommendations to address barriers for returning Irish emigrants were outlined..
• 2022-09-01
  LOBBY
  National Union of Journalists Justice and Equality

  • Urgent appeal by Unitarian Refugee Community Sponsorship Group on behalf of named Afghan journalists seeking protection in Ireland
• 2022-08-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council Justice and Equality

  • Letter to the International Protection Office and The Child and Family Agency, raising concerns relating to current practice assessing the age of international protection applicants
• 2022-06-22
  LOBBY
  Social Justice Ireland Foreign Affairs

  • To disseminate the Policy Briefing on Ireland's Response to the Ukrainian Crisis from the Roundtable on Migrations in Our Common Home.
• 2022-05-21
  LOBBY
  Horse Sport Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Migrant visa applications within the equestrian industry
• 2022-05-21
  LOBBY
  Amnesty International Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Joint letter from STAD (Standing Together Against Direct Provision) coalition expressing concern at delays accessing Temporary Residence Cards and resulting inability to access PPSN, Medical Cards and DP Allowance payment; requesting information on steps Department is taking and calingl for immediate action to resolve this situation
• 2022-05-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality

  • Rohingya Refugee Complaint Against Facebook Ireland
• 2022-05-20
  LOBBY
  Olympic Federation of Ireland Sports and Recreation

  • Letter from OFI CEO to Minister Martin in relation to visa waivers for refugee athletes
• 2022-05-20
  LOBBY
  Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions

  • Meeting to discuss housing Ukrainians
• 2022-05-20
  LOBBY
  Oxfam Ireland Justice and Equality

  • EU migration and refugee policy and human rights. The topics related to mistreatment of refugees and migrants in EU countries, violations of international and EU law by EU member states including Greece, and the role of Ireland as an EU member state. We sent Oxfam reports and wrote to Irish politicians on this matter. We also held an event on human rights violations in Libya and invited Irish politicians to attend this event. Oxfam Ireland met with politicians and civil servants.
• 2022-05-19
  LOBBY
  The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training

  • Direct provision (in relation to Ukranian Refugees), provision of accommodation for Ukranian refugees, academic allowances for those seeking asylum, provision of English language courses for those seeking asylum.
• 2022-05-19
  LOBBY
  Doras Luimní 2 returns Justice and Equality

  • Meeting raising issues relating to response to people fleeing Ukraine, White Paper on Ending Direct Provision and other matters
  • Joint letter with other NGOs on delays in providing Temporary Residence Certificates (TRCs) to international protection applicants
• 2022-05-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Environment

  • Climate Action - Carbon Budgets
• 2022-05-18
  LOBBY
  Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Foreign Affairs

  • Presentation to the Joint Committee of Foreign Affairs and Defence on MSF's medical humanitarian response in Afghanistan, Belarus-Poland border and on equitable Access to Covid vaccines, tests and treatment
• 2022-05-18
  LOBBY
  Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Request Minister to take action on delays in accessing Temporary Residence Cards for international protection applicants
• 2022-05-18
  LOBBY
  Irish Association of Social Workers Justice and Equality

  • IASW Letter Refugee Program
• 2022-05-17
  LOBBY
  Chambers Ireland Education and Training

  • Ukrainian refugee crisis
• 2022-05-17
  LOBBY
  Community Workers' Limited Community

  • On April 8th, CWI signed a joint letter to the Taoiseach concerning national and local co-ordination in relation to the Governments response to Ukrainian refugees and seeking a meeting to discuss our proposals. CWI attended the meeting with the Taoiseach with other civil society groups on April 22nd.
• 2022-05-04
  LOBBY
  The Open Doors Initiative Employment

  • Sent email regarding a policy document outling areas for improving the employment opportunities for people with disabilities and required changes to current support structure. Also developed into looking at the stamp system to allow greater freedom for migrants to work in PAS
• 2022-05-04
  LOBBY
  Local Development Companies Network CLG Community

  • ILDN was invited to ongoing engagement by DRCD on community response to Ukrainian refugees
• 2022-04-29
  LOBBY
  Bassline Strategy Ltd Foreign Affairs

  • Video meeting between Deputy Bacik, David Carroll (CEO of Depaul Ireland) and Matthew Carter (CEO of Depaul International) regarding the impact of the war in Ukraine on the work of Depaul’s organisations and service users in Ukraine and neighbouring countries; as well as the response of Ireland and other states.
• 2022-04-14
  LOBBY
  UNICEF Ireland Foreign Affairs

  • Pledge/take measures to protect and empower children in the context of migration the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF)
• 2022-01-21
  LOBBY
  Amnesty International Ireland 3 returns Justice and EqualityEU Affairs

  • Amnesty International End Direct Provision Pledge: seeking Green Party sign-up
  • European Council meeting on 16-17 December: Letter calling for temporary measures on asylum and return to be rejected
  • Follow-up to July email to Oireachtas members asking them to sign up to Amnesty International End Direct Provision Pledge
• 2022-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Council for Civil Liberties Health

  • Covid-19 and Human Rights
• 2022-01-21
  LOBBY
  Migrant Rights Centre Ireland 3 returns EmploymentJustice and Equality

  • Call for better working conditions for migrant workers in agrifood
  • Call for improved avenues for people to claim asylum
  • Access to insolvency payments scheme for migrant workers
• 2022-01-21
  LOBBY
  CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs

  • Seeking that the voices of children and young people are heard in development of next Migrant Integration strategy
• 2022-01-21
  LOBBY
  Scale Ireland Foreign Affairs

  • How tech companies could assist around refugee relocation
• 2022-01-21
  LOBBY
  Law Society of Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Programme for Government commitment to end direct provision
• 2022-01-21
  LOBBY
  Immigrant Council of Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Text to Minister Joe O'Brien to invite him to speak at a graduation event for the Migrant-Councillor Internship scheme.
• 2022-01-20
  LOBBY
  EPIC Empowering People in Care Children and Youth Affairs

  • Budget 2022; lobbied to secure increased funding for children in care and aftercare within the Budget 2022, as well as raise awareness around policy and legislative shortfalls.
• 2022-01-20
  LOBBY
  INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation Education and Training

  • Ensure safety and welfare of primary school teachers and children during the Omicron wave of the Pandemic
• 2022-01-20
  LOBBY
  Image Learning and Development Training Network, company Limited by Guarantee T/A HABIC Employment

  • Review of the Economic Migration Policy - to remove personal services from the Ineligible Occupations List - removal of Hairdressers, Barbers, Beauticians; Hairdressing and Beauty Salon Managers
• 2022-01-20
  LOBBY
  Olympic Federation of Ireland Sports and Recreation

  • Support for entry to Ireland of European Athletics Cross Country Championships Refugee Team which would be held in Blachardstown, Dublin
• 2022-01-19
  LOBBY
  Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed Children and Youth Affairs

  • As part of the Community and Voluntary Pillar, the INOU met with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to explore a range of equality, human rights and legislative issues including the reform and review of childcare; the equality legislation review and the ground of socio-economic status; equality data; an update on a range of disability issues; and the White paper on ending Direct Provision.
• 2022-01-19
  LOBBY
  ActionAid Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Invitation to Minister Roderic O'Gorman to speak at the Amplify Our Voices conference and highlighting the main points of the conference
• 2022-01-19
  LOBBY
  Safetynet Primary Care Justice and Equality

  • Invited to speak to the Joint Committee on Children, Disability, Equality, and Integration relating to the agenda item “Experiences of Migrant Communities engaging with State Bodies, the health care system and other social services”, Submitted a statement and attended a live
• 2022-01-19
  LOBBY
  Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Asylum. Migration & Integration Funding 2022-2025
• 2022-01-13
  LOBBY
  Crosscare Children and Youth Affairs

  • Letter to Minister Roderic O'Gorman re Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund funding 2022-2024 - update on when it will be available and request for certain areas funding in prior funding rounds to continue to be funded. Letter copied to Minister for State JoeO'Brien
• 2022-01-13
  LOBBY
  LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality

  • Implementation of measures as per White Paper to end Direct Provision System
• 2022-01-10
  LOBBY
  Didean Justice and Equality

  • An update on Didean International Protection Applicant Services and it's importance to the new Government's White Paper to end direct provision
• 2021-09-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Council for Civil Liberties Foreign Affairs

  • Afghanistan Crisis
• 2021-09-21
  LOBBY
  Amnesty International Ireland 4 returns Foreign Affairs Justice and Equality

  • Joint letter regarding the situation in Afghanistan with other NGOs working on migrant, asylum and refugee rights in Ireland, welcoming initial Government commitments; calling on Government to take further actions to respond to the crisis
  • Communication calling on all TDs and Senators to sign our Pledge to End Direct Provision
  • Letter to Minister outlining our response to and recommendations on White Paper to End Direct Provision and to Establish a new International Protection Support Service
  • Email thanking Minister and senators for participating in our '21 Years Too Late Show' online event on ending Direct Provision
• 2021-09-21
  LOBBY
  Migrant Rights Centre Ireland 2 returns Social ProtectionJustice and Equality

  • Letter regarding access to insolvency fund for migrant worker
  • Increased Resettlement of Afghan Refugees
• 2021-09-21
  LOBBY
  CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs

  • Implementation of the White Paper to End Direct Provision
• 2021-09-21
  LOBBY
  Oxfam Ireland Foreign Affairs

  • Cosignatory to letter to An Taoiseach re Afghan refugees
• 2021-09-21
  LOBBY
  Immigrant Council of Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Participation in a migrant integration project including facilitation of political internships for migrants with local Councillors
• 2021-09-21
  LOBBY
  Edelman Ireland Children and Youth Affairs

  • Outlining Didean’s alternative solution to current Direct Provision services
• 2021-09-21
  LOBBY
  Society of St. Vincent de Paul Justice and Equality

  • Bilateral meeting with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth as part of the Community and Voluntary pillar
• 2021-09-20
  LOBBY
  Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) EU Affairs

  • Highlighting detrimental EU Policies on Migration - Alerting to ineffective European maritime coordination to assist refugees and migrants at sea - concern for the continued return of refugees and migrants to Libya - announcing MSF's return to search and rescue activities in the Mediterranean Sea.
• 2021-09-20
  LOBBY
  Spiritan Asylum Services Initiative CLG Foreign Affairs

  • Suggestions of actions govement could take in relaion to the crisis in Afghanistan
• 2021-09-20
  LOBBY
  Scale Ireland Foreign Affairs

  • Afganistan migrant relocation: how companies could assist
• 2021-09-16
  LOBBY
  ActionAid Ireland Health

  • ActionAid were invited to speak about our work with regards to FGM in Ireland to the FGM Working Group of the Oireachtas Women's Caucus on July 7th, 2021. We were there to speak, along with our colleagues from AkiDwA and IFPA about the actions required for the elimination of FGM.
• 2021-09-16
  LOBBY
  Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland 2 returns Justice and EqualityChildren and Youth Affairs

  • In July 2021, JRS Ireland requested the submission of parliamentary questions to the Department of Justice.
  • In July 2021, JRS Ireland requested the submission of parliamentary questions to the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
• 2021-09-09
  LOBBY
  Irish Association of Social Workers Justice and Equality

  • IASW Submission - National Action Plan Against Racism For Ireland Public Consultation
• 2021-09-07
  LOBBY
  Crosscare 2 returns Justice and Equality

  • Breege Keenan of Crosscare Refugee Service wrote to Minister Heather Humphries re matters relating to people coming to Ireland through the Family Reunification process and practical matters relating to Mandatory Hotel Quarantine
  • Crosscare Migrant Project (with 3 other NGOs) wrote to Minister H. Humphries requesting a Humanitarian Assistance Programme and a more flexible and broad visa process for people from Afghanistan.
• 2021-09-03
  LOBBY
  The Open Doors Initiative Employment

  • Looking for funding for a Migrant Hub and Remote working hub
• 2021-09-02
  LOBBY
  LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality

  • White Paper on Ending Direct Provision
• 2021-08-19
  LOBBY
  Presentation Interprovincial Justice Desk Foreign Affairs

  • Afghanistan and the places being made available for refugees.
• 2021-08-12
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council Social Protection

  • Eligibility for Community Employment schemes be extended to international protection applicants
• 2021-07-27
  LOBBY
  Didean Justice and Equality

  • A briefing on Didean International Protection Applicant Services and it's importance to the new Government's White Paper to end direct provision
• 2021-07-12
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council Justice and Equality

  • Email to TDs inviting them to launch of report on delays in the international protection process.
• 2021-06-02
  LOBBY
  Doras Luimní 6 returns Justice and EqualityHealth

  • Email to Minister O'Gorman on 1 Mar 2021
  • Letter to Minister Roderic O'Gorman, 17 May 2021
  • Letter to Minister Donnelly, 24 Apr 2021
  • Meeting with Minister O'Gorman, 4 Feb 2021
  • Meeting with Eoin O'Brion TD, 3 Feb 2021
  • Letter to Minister Roderic O'Gorman, 23 Feb 2021
• 2021-05-28
  LOBBY
  O'Connell Court Foreign Affairs

  • To assist 400 people seeking asylum from Greese
• 2021-05-25
  LOBBY
  Nasc Ireland 2 returns Justice and EqualityHealth

  • International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2015
  • Health (Amendment) Bill 2021
• 2021-05-24
  LOBBY
  Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Delays in international protection cases & implementing Day Report recommendations
• 2021-05-21
  LOBBY
  Amnesty International Ireland 3 returns Justice and Equality

  • Invitation to attend online event co-hosted with Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland (MASI) on ending Direct Provision, called the 21 Years Too Late Show
  • Invitation to participate in Amnesty and Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland (MASI) online public event on ending Direct Provision, called the 21 Years Too Late Show
  • Joint letter on remote access to education needs of children in Direct Provision during lockdown and school closures
• 2021-05-21
  LOBBY
  Comhlámh Housing

  • Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (DHPLG) regarding the Department’s submission to the Advisory Group on Direct Provision
• 2021-05-21
  LOBBY
  Disability Federation of Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Submission to the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth on Direct Provision & Disability
• 2021-05-21
  LOBBY
  Immigrant Council of Ireland 2 returns Justice and Equality

  • Letter to Minister Roderic O'Gorman and Minister Joe O'Brien on Direct Provision Reform.
  • Speakers at Immigrant Council of Ireland Migrant Political Empowerment Training Course.
• 2021-05-21
  LOBBY
  Oxfam Ireland Foreign Affairs

  • Requesting their support in ensuring that the previous Government pledge of relocation of 50 ayslum seekers from Levos to Ireland be fulfilled.
• 2021-05-20
  LOBBY
  CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs

  • Ending Direct Provision and the White paper
• 2021-05-20
  LOBBY
  The Victims Alliance Community

  • Highlighting conditions in local Direct Provision centre
• 2021-05-20
  LOBBY
  Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions

  • Difficulties for asylum seekers and refugees in opening bank accounts
• 2021-05-17
  LOBBY
  Crosscare Social Protection

  • Ciara McGrath emailed Minister Joe O' Brien with a document outlining difficulties faced by migrants in accessing social protection supports
• 2021-05-14
  LOBBY
  Fórsa trade union Housing

  • Letter sent to Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien concerning a number of housing issues raised at a Fórsa Local Government conference including the direct provision of public housing; HAP payments and that HAP tenants should be allowed maintain their position on a local authority housing list.
• 2021-05-10
  LOBBY
  ActionAid Ireland Justice and Equality

  • A letter and email sent to the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth commending the government on the White Paper on Direct Provision and asking the government to adopt the recommendation of the Catherine Day Advisory Group to give permission for the right to remain to those people already two, or more, years in the system.
• 2021-05-07
  LOBBY
  Respond 2 returns Housing

  • Housing issues for refugee families
  • Housing issues for refugee families
• 2021-05-06
  LOBBY
  Crosscare Justice and Equality

  • Email to Deputy Secretary Oonagh Buckley, Dept, of Justice, to request inclusion of specific migrant-focussed NGOs in the consultation process for the audit of the State's response to domestic and sexual violence
• 2021-05-05
  LOBBY
  The Open Doors Initiative 2 returns Employment

  • Asked for funding towards a position to run a Migrant Employment Hub
  • Asking about possible funding for a Migrant Employment Hub and a Remote working hub
• 2021-05-04
  LOBBY
  Safetynet Primary Care Justice and Equality

  • Ireland can do better Campaign - Medical Professionals across Ireland Campaign for Ireland to welcome at least 400 persons seeking asylum and refuge from Lesvos, Greece.
• 2021-04-29
  LOBBY
  LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality

  • White Paper on Ending Direct Provision
• 2021-04-29
  LOBBY
  Síol Foundation Children and Youth Affairs

  • Asylum seeker's children and safeguarding, rights to live in normal accommodation, ending Direct Provision and standards of care and accommodation, availability of good quality accommodation.
• 2021-02-18
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council Justice and Equality

  • Letter regarding hotel quarantining and access to the international protection process
• 2021-02-04
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council Justice and Equality

  • Sending report: 'Implementing Alternatives to Direct Provision'
• 2021-01-21
  LOBBY
  Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) EU Affairs

  • MSF Ireland urged the Irish Government to speed up efforts to relocate unaccompanied minors and other vulnerable people from Greece following fires at Moria refugee camp on Lesvos.
• 2021-01-21
  LOBBY
  Amnesty International Ireland 5 returns Justice and EqualityEU Affairs

  • Meeting with Minister and officials to discuss Programme for Government commitments on ending Direct Provision and expanding Legal Gender Recognition
  • Joint NGO correspondence seeking assurances that individuals with refugee status, subsidiary protection or permission living in Direct Provision will not be required to move out of IPAS-provided accommodation and into temporary emergency accommodation
  • Email seeking phone call on Direct Provision and the upcoming publication of the Advisory Group report
  • Joint NGO open letter to the Irish government to increase the number of unaccompanied children that Ireland takes from Moria refugee camp, Greece
  • Letter re need for urgent, coordinated and meaningful response from EU and its Member States, including Ireland, to the humanitarian emergency resulting from fires in Moria refugee camp, Lesvos, Greece, and for the Irish Government to significantly increase relocation numbers from the Greek Islands.
• 2021-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Council for Civil Liberties Foreign Affairs

  • Moira Refugee Camp Fire
• 2021-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Tax Institute 2 returns Taxation

  • Submission to Revenue requesting an amendment to the Stamp Duty provisions in Finance Bill 2020.
  • Submission to the Department of Finance requesting an amendment to the Stamp Duty provisions in Finance Bill 2020.
• 2021-01-21
  LOBBY
  Oxfam Ireland 2 returns Foreign Affairs

  • Meeting with Dep Brady to further brief on Oxfam Ireland Pre budget submission, and overview of humanitarian and programme key issues inclusive of migration, business and human rights and UNSC.
  • Regarding the Moria Camp tragedy and relocation of unaccompanied minors and Oxfam's engagement with the European Commission on the development of a new pact on Migration and Asylum.
• 2021-01-21
  LOBBY
  Law Society of Ireland 2 returns Economic Development and IndustryFinance

  • Consideration of the General Scheme of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill by the Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
  • Finance Bill 2020 and the impact of same on the Stamp Duties Consolidation Act 1999
• 2021-01-21
  LOBBY
  American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Visa processing and policies
• 2021-01-21
  LOBBY
  Edelman Ireland 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs

  • Arranging a meeting with Tom Sheppard, Special Advisor to Minister O'Gorman.
  • Making representations on behalf of Didean outlining their alternative solution to current Direct Provision services
• 2021-01-21
  LOBBY
  Didean 2 returns Justice and Equality

  • International Protection Applicant Services
  • International Protection Applicant Services
• 2021-01-21
  LOBBY
  Migrant Rights Centre Ireland 2 returns Justice and EqualityForeign Affairs

  • Access to labour justice, safe workplaces, and inclusion in policy response to Brexit for migrant workers
  • Impact of Brexit on migrant workers in the border region in ROI
• 2021-01-21
  LOBBY
  Immigrant Council of Ireland 6 returns Justice and Equality

  • Key note presentation at the Transatlantic Migrant Democracy Dialogue’s annual Democracy Summit on the crucial importance of migrant political participation.
  • Sought virtual meetings with new Govt and opposition spokespeople in our priority areas: immigration, integration, anti-racism & anti-trafficking - follow up requests for meetings.
  • Virtual meeting with Deputy Carroll MacNeill on Immigrant Council of Ireland priority areas: immigration, integration, anti-racism and anti-trafficking.
  • Virtual meeting with Minister O'Gorman and other migration NGOs on Immigrant Council work and priority areas.
  • Virtual meeting with Minister O'Gorman on the issue of unaccompanied minors and children in the care of the State, and recommendations for the next iteration of the Migrant Integration Strategy.
  • Virtual meeting on alternatives to Direct Provision
• 2021-01-21
  LOBBY
  Peter McVerry Trust Children and Youth Affairs

  • Housing for people exiting Direct provision
• 2021-01-21
  LOBBY
  CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs

  • Ending Direct Provision
• 2021-01-20
  LOBBY
  Society of St. Vincent de Paul Budgetary matters

  • Engagement with Government Minister to ensure SVP's priorities and solutions regard housing, child poverty, direct provision, childcare, energy poverty and access to higher education are considered in the implementation of the Programme for Government
• 2021-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Rescue of Unaccompanied Children from Lesbos Refugee Camp. A request for the Government to answer the humanitarian call for other EU countries to accept unaccompanied children, victims of the recent fire at the Lesbos Refugee Camp by accepting a group of the children to Ireland. The need for reassessment of ages of children was highlighted and asking for Ireland to provide leadership in this humanitraian tragedy.
• 2021-01-20
  LOBBY
  Nasc Ireland 3 returns Justice and Equality

  • Seeking the abolition of Direct Provision, following the publication of the day Report and the forthcoming publication of the White Paper
  • Seeking the abolition of Direct Provision, following the publication of the day Report and the forthcoming publication of the White Paper
  • Seeking the abolition of Direct Provision, following the publication of the day Report and the forthcoming publication of the White Paper
• 2021-01-20
  LOBBY
  Ruhama Justice and Equality

  • Meeting with Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
• 2018-12-13
  VOTE
  International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad] · the motion · motion passed 78–39

  International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2015-12-16
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2015 [Seanad] · the motion · motion passed 89–31

  International Protection Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages
• 2015-12-16
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2015 [Seanad] · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 38–69

  International Protection Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages
• 2015-12-16
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2015 [Seanad] · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 61–31

  International Protection Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee Stage
• 2015-12-10
  VOTE
  International Protection Bill 2015 [Seanad] · the motion · motion passed 71–20

  International Protection Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed)