Questions

121. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the application by a person (details supplied) to be appointed as a peace commissioner; whether it is still being processed; whether it is likely to be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74661/26]

599. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether discussions have taken place, or are planned, between An Garda Síochána, Government Departments, the HSE, disability representative organisations and family advocacy groups regarding the potential development of a national rapid public notification system for vulnerable missing persons; and the current status of any s…

545. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason a citizenship application by a person (details supplied) has not received a decision, despite initially applying 20 months ago, and having found no offences or criminal charges following a subject access report from the Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50949/26]

177. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the evidence that exists that Ireland has the capacity to absorb any additional obligations under the EU Migration and Asylum Pact; whether different minimum/maximum scenarios have been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44442/26]

178. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the assessment that has been conducted regarding the cumulative impact of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact on housing demand, accommodation requirements and public services in Ireland versus pre-existing law; if the Government has published any projections regarding the likely financial cost of implementing the pact over the …

179. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measurable benefits that will accrue to Irish citizens because of Ireland’s participation in the EU Migration and Asylum Pact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44444/26]

180. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the point at which the Government would conclude that Ireland’s accommodation and service capacity has been exceeded vis-a-vis our capacity to service our own population in terms of permitted international protection and non-essential immigration employment levels; the autonomy that exists in this regard after the EU Migratio…

1336. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to outline the process whereby a facility is scheduled to transition to a processing centre in the coming weeks; whether a curfew will be introduced given that none of the new residents will be expected to be working during this period; whether consideration can be given to indoor and outdoor socialising areas in their own r…

1337. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans for the existing residents in a facility (details supplied) who are not subject to deportation orders, and will need to leave following its transition to a processing centre; the consideration that has been given to facilitate them continuing in their existing employment, and for children to continue attendance in …

1338. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the future plans for the Ukrainian residents currently at a facility (details supplied) in terms of the length of time they are guaranteed accommodation; whether their employment and school needs will be facilitated in terms of future accommodation on a staggered basis while the occupation of Ukraine continues; and if he wil…

1339. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the communications he has received from the Garda Commissioner or local Superintendent of actions being taken to deal with antisocial behaviour in a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42117/26]

815. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if, in connection with the State's use, acquisition or operation of a centre (details supplied), any issues have arisen regarding access rights, legal title, easements, wayleaves, licences, council-owned access strips, public road status, Roads Act procedures, or Section 183 disposals relating to lands or roads serving the ca…

816. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Office of Public Works (OPW) has carried out, commissioned, received or relied upon any due diligence concerning title, mapping, access arrangements, easements, wayleaves, road status, Section 183 procedures, Roads Act compliance, or land transfers in relation to a centre (details supplied) since 1 January 2023;…

824. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department can investigate the reason a citizenship application (details supplied) has been delayed for over 28 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30111/26]

825. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way an applicant’s family received their citizenship years in advance to their own (details supplied); the specific reason holding up their application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30112/26]

842. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration which of the 21 recommendations from the 2025 Review of the Operation of the in Camera Rule in Family Law Proceedings are to be enacted; the recommendations that may be enacted following the review; the recommendations that definitely will not be enacted; the timeframe for implementation of agreed recommendations; and if he w…

843. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will address the significant cost barriers associated with Section 32 Voice of the Child reports which can range from €700 to €5,000; the steps being taken to ensure that children from lower income families are not denied the opportunity to have their views heard in family law proceedings; and if he will make a statemen…

844. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when the proposed national panel of accredited assessors for Section 32 and Section 47 reports will be established, as recommended in the 2024 Review of Expert Reports in the Family Law Process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30307/26]

845. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration he will introduce statutory minimum qualifications and regulatory oversight for all court appointed assessors, including those offering opinions on parental alienation, in light of concerns raised in Dáil Éireann regarding unqualified and unregistered experts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30308/26]

419. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration regarding the provision of land at the state-owned Citywest complex for the promised 24-hour Garda station; if his Department will facilitate the acceleration of this project as a key community safety requirement for the Saggart area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29439/26]

420. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will conduct an immediate management audit following the latest reports of repeated breaches of house rules related to public intoxication and aggressive behaviour in Saggart village; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29440/26]

421. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will establish a permanent community oversight committee for the Citywest site to ensure local residents have a formal and transparent role in monitoring centre safety and management performance until the promised Garda station is delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29441/26]

438. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will exercise his power under the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024 to issue a specific directive to the Garda Commissioner to prioritise high-visibility, 24-hour patrols in Saggart Village, County Dublin, as an interim measure until the promised Citywest Garda station is operational; and if he will make …

439. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the communications that have issued between the community engagement team and local groups (details supplied) in relation to the most recent incidences of antisocial behaviour in Saggart; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29437/26]

440. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the community engagement team will facilitate a drop-in questions and answers/feedback day for residents of Citywest, Saggart and Rathcoole in relation to the operation of the IPAS centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29438/26]