Questions

20. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of deportation orders overturned by the Minister for persons who had failed in a judicial review they had taken against the International Protection Appeals Tribunal in each of the past ten years and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69998/26]

68. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason he overturned in excess of 500 deportation orders last year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69997/26]

378. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of deportation orders that have been revoked by his Department in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67703/26]

381. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of judicial reviews that were undertaken by asylum seekers against IPAT rulings for each of the past five years; the cost to the State in terms of free legal aid for those taking the judicial reviews and also for those defending against these judicial reviews, for each of the past five years. [67700/26]

383. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current Garda strength assigned to the Mayo Garda Division, including community policing personnel; the number of Garda vacancies in the division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67828/26]

384. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being taken to address repeat offending and anti social behaviour in towns and rural communities; the number of persons convicted of repeat theft and public order offences in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67827/26]

386. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration To ask the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the Department, or any agency under the Department's aegis, funds, part-funds, or reimburses driving lessons, driving instructor fees, or driving test fees for asylum seekers or refugees; if so, the name of the scheme, its eligibility criteria, the total spend in each year…

299. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average length of time taken, from application to the issuing of a grant, for grants of probate and grants of administration in the Probate Office and District Probate Registries in each of the past five years, in tabular form; if this average processing time has increased or decreased over that period; the reasons for any such ch…

300. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average processing time, broken down by year for each of the past five years, for citation applications to the Probate Office and for applications to the High Court under section 27 of the Succession Act 1965 to appoint or replace an executor or administrator, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53831/…

301. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is considering reforms to streamline the process by which beneficiaries can seek the removal or replacement of an unresponsive or non-cooperative executor, with a view to reducing delays for families awaiting the administration of an estate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53832/26]

60. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he can provide the Garda to population ratio per county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49840/26]

71. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total number of new Gardaí recruited over the past ten years; and the total number of Gardaí to leave the force in that period. [49841/26]

510. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being taken to reduce Garda vetting application waiting times and support local clubs (details supplied) who are experiencing difficulties due to volunteers awaiting vetting approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47027/26]

412. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether there are plans to expand the community CCTV grant aid scheme to address gaps in coverage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46703/26]

413. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the level of funding allocated under the community CCTV grant aid scheme in 2024, 2025 and to-date in 2026; the number of successful applications from County Mayo within that period; and whether additional funding will be made available to support towns seeking to improve public safety. [46704/26]

414. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda personnel currently assigned to Ballina Garda Station; the way in which this compares with previous years. [46706/26]

415. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to introduce a more consistent national framework for the installation and maintenance of CCTV systems in towns across Ireland; and the measures being taken to support local authorities in delivering such infrastructure. [46707/26]

416. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the supports available to victims of assault in cases where prosecutions do not proceed, including where mental health issues arise in relation to the alleged perpetrator; and if additional supports are being considered in such circumstances. [46708/26]

417. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is engaging with other Departments and local authorities to improve public safety in town centres, particularly in relation to lighting, urban design, and community safety initiatives; and if he will outline any current or planned strategies. [46709/26]

635. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the amount paid out under the accommodation recognition payment in each year since its establishment, in tabular form. [45765/26]

657. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of concerns regarding the potential misuse of interim protection orders within the Family Law Court system in the context of high-conflict parental disputes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45209/26]

658. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the legal threshold and evidential basis required for the granting of an interim protection order in the Family Law Courts; the safeguards in place to ensure such orders are proportionate and necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45211/26]

659. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether consideration has been given to introducing consequences or deterrents in cases where the Family Law Court process is found to have been knowingly misused, including through the making of false or misleading allegations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45213/26]

660. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures in place within the Family Law Court system to ensure that children are protected from the potential negative effects of prolonged or high-conflict parental disputes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45214/26]

661. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department is considering any review of the operation of interim protection orders or broader Family Law Court procedures to ensure an appropriate balance between safeguarding individuals and protecting parental relationships where safe to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45215/26]