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Matt Carthy Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1958. 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]
Peadar Tóibín Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1959. 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]
Barry Ward Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1960. 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]
Conor D McGuinness Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1961. 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]
Michael Murphy Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1962. 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]
Paul McAuliffe Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1963. 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]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1964. 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]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1965. 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]
John Connolly Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1966. 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]
Rory Hearne Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1967. 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]
Brian Brennan Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1968. 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]
Mairéad Farrell Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1969. 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]
Joanna Byrne Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1970. 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]
Joanna Byrne Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1971. 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]
Matt Carthy Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1972. 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 Ref…
Matt Carthy Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1973. 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]
Matt Carthy Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1974. 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]
Matt Carthy Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1975. 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. [2…
Matt Carthy Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1976. 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]
Matt Carthy Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1977. 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]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1978. 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]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1979. 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]
Joanna Byrne Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1980. 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]
Colm Burke Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1981. 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]
Richard Boyd Barrett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
1982. 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]