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Gary Gannon Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
812. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of disclosures authorised under section 14E and publications authorised under section 14G of the Sex Offenders Act 2001, as amended, since those provisions commenced; the guidance applied by An Garda Síochána when deciding whether disclosure is necessary; and whether the operation and adequacy of these provisions have been r…
George Lawlor Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
813. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of appeals submitted for penalty points fines issued at two locations (details supplied); and the number of appeals that were successful. [64140/26]
Eoin Hayes Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
814. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of interventions made in Dublin, by area within Dublin, and by age in each of the years from 2015 to 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64132/26]
Carol Nolan Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
815. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the extent to which he has implemented the recommendations of the Comptroller and Auditor General’s 2024 report on IPAS contracting, particularly regarding proof of ownership, fire certification, insurance documentation, and planning compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64240/26]
Carol Nolan Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
816. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures he has introduced to prevent the awarding or renewal of IPAS contracts to companies whose directors or beneficial owners have been associated with criminal gangs, including those implicated in the Drogheda feud; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64239/26]
Carol Nolan Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
817. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of IPAS contracts currently under review or terminated due to concerns relating to ownership structures, undisclosed overseas funding sources, or links to organised criminality, as highlighted in recent media reporting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64238/26]
Carol Nolan Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
818. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps he is taking to ensure that companies awarded International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) contracts are subject to full criminal background and financial probity checks, in view of recent reports that contracts were previously issued to entities linked to individuals investigated by the Criminal Assets Bureau and th…
Carol Nolan Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
819. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of legacy IPAS contracts that have been renewed despite documented lapses in planning permission, fire safety certification, or insurance compliance; the rationale for allowing such renewals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64241/26]
Barry Heneghan Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
820. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of garda interviews of persons in custody that have taken place in Garda stations since 1 July 2026 without the accused having consultation or representation by defence solicitors. [64128/26]
Niall Collins Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
821. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when a service provider will receive payment due (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64351/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
822. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of actioned Garda transfer requests (D19 applications) across the State in each of the past five years to date in 2026, in tabular form. [64304/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
823. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí transferred into the Galway division in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; and the districts and stations these Gardaí were assigned to as part of these transfers, in tabular form. [64296/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
824. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí transferred out of the Galway division in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025; the districts and stations these Gardaí were removed from as part of these transfers; and the division they were transferred to, in tabular form. [64295/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
825. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the education bond scheme has a restriction in place regarding the nationality of applicants. [64407/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
826. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the education bond scheme, which may be used by certain students as an alternative to bank statements for demonstrating financial means, permits the bond to be paid by a third party on behalf of a student visa applicant; and whether there are restrictions regarding the residence or nationality of such third-party fun…
Paula Butterly Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
827. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide measurable evidence demonstrating the actual changes for a victim of domestic violence seeking immediate protection and support in Ireland today as a direct consequence of the establishment of Cuan. [64424/26]
Paula Butterly Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
828. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being incorporated to ensure victims and survivors of domestic violence have safe, private, trauma-informed and appropriately separated facilities, including secure waiting areas so that victims are not required to wait in close proximity to alleged perpetrators in the new Dublin Family Courts; the dedicated facilities …
Paula Butterly Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
829. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide a current update on the proposed new Dublin Family Courts complex at Hammond Lane, Smithfield; the present status of the project; the current stage of procurement; the anticipated contract award date; the confirmed or anticipated date for construction to commence; and the estimated completion and opening date; an…
Mattie McGrath Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
830. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a list of student accommodation facilities which are currently in use housing IPAS applicants and not available to students for the 2026-2027 school year. [64376/26]
Carol Nolan Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
831. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of accommodation contracts between IPAS and private companies that have been withdrawn or terminated since 1 January 2025; if he will provide a list of the companies concerned; the centres which they operated; and the reasons for the withdrawal or termination. [64498/26]
Naoise Ó Muirí Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
832. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the Hammond Lane Courthouse; the actions taken to ensure its delivery; the date on which this facility will be open for use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64514/26]
Naoise Ó Muirí Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
833. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the net number of Garda members assigned to DMR north in each year since 2022, having regard to recruitment, retirements and all other departures from the force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64515/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
834. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if an IPAS inspection of Dolcain House accommodation centre, Monastery Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 (report reference IPPSI0073) has been carried out since the most recently published inspection report dated 1 August 2025; if so, the date on which any such inspection was carried; when the resulting report will be published; if not, when…
Matt Carthy Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
835. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average cost per bed, per night in designated IPAS accommodation centres; the average cost per bed, per night in those centres where contracts are due to expire in 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030 and after, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64557/26]
Matt Carthy Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
836. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current number of IPAS accommodation centres; the number with capacity for residents in ranges of 50, from 1-50, 51-100 and so on; and the number therein with contracts due to expire in 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030 and after, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64556/26]