126. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Justice the number of new class intakes that will enter Templemore this year; the expected overall number of students to enter Templemore in 2025; and the number of recruits in 2023 and 2024. [24765/25]
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127. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice to provide an update on the number of gardaí who have resigned from the force in each of the past three years, broken down by rank; if his Department has conducted any analysis into the reasons behind the increase in resignations; if it is intended to introduce specific retention initiatives, to stem attrition and retain experienced members of An Garda Síochána; …
128. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Justice to outline his strategy towards stemming the tide of domestic abuse and supporting survivors of domestic abuse; the work under way in his Department in this regard; if the number of refuge spaces will increase in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24866/25]
129. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice his plans to increase funding for and expand youth diversion programmes in County Meath and more generally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23598/25]
130. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 1516 of 29 April 2025, his views on the ‘Impact on Safety and Well-being’ chapter of the Review of the Operation of Section 7A of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 1993, specifically that sex workers who contributed to the review outlined that the legislation had made their circumstances more dangerous; the steps …
131. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice if he will outline any engagement there has been between his Department and any other agency on the preparation of the establishment of the community safety partnerships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23475/25]
132. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the roll-out of local community safety partnerships in Dublin West; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24783/25]
133. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice whether he will bring forward policy changes regarding the right of migrant workers with work permits to reunify with family members here in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24872/25]
134. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Justice to provide an update on the establishment of local community safety partnerships in Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24264/25]
135. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the number of contracts with private accommodation providers for IPAS that have been terminated between 1 January 2025 and 7 May 2025; the number of beds associated with those terminated contracts; the number of new contracts awarded in the same period; the number of beds associated with those new contracts; in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the…
136. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice the timeline for the operationalisation of the community safety partnerships; if any changes to the partnerships are under consideration; if there are plans to have interim meetings while the partnerships are being established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23474/25]
137. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice to outline the steps he is taking to increase the number of gardaí on the beat in the Dublin metropolitan region north. [24736/25]
138. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice when, in accordance with the programme for Government, he expects to reintroduce the electronic tagging of individuals convicted for certain crimes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24444/25]
139. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice to provide an update on his work in tackling antisocial behaviour in the Dublin metropolitan region north. [24735/25]
140. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 1562 of 29 April 2025, if he will provide an update on the ongoing activities and outcomes of the temporary community response team established in February 2025; if he believes the unit should become permanent, given the positive impact reported by local residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24877/25]
141. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí who left the force within five years of joining the force, in each of the past ten years and to date in 2025. [24062/25]
142. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Justice to provide an update on funding for a new courthouse and services, in Portlaoise, County Laois; to give a timeframe around commencement and completion of the works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24769/25]
143. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the outcome of his recent meeting with a family (details supplied); if a public inquiry will be established, as mandated by the Dáil on two separate occasions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24760/25]
144. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice his plans to strengthen and expand the Garda youth diversion programme in the coming years, particularly in areas with consistently high referral rates; 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. [24876/25]
145. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice the measures he is taking to tackle retail crime and how these measures are being rolled out in towns across Kerry. [24782/25]
146. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice the number of deportation orders issued in 2024 and in 2025 to date; the number of those orders that were complied with voluntarily; the number that were enforced by the authorities, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24537/25]
147. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice for an update on his work on recruitment to An Garda Síochána. [24781/25]
148. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Justice for his position on the use of facial recognition technology by An Garda Síochána, particularly in the context of combating serious crime and retail theft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24663/25]
149. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice the steps he is taking to address prison overcrowding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24603/25]
150. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice if there will be any changes regarding the rationalisation of Garda stations to reflect growing population centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24833/25]