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Niamh Smyth Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
2175. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will review a case (details supplied); if he will consider circumstances outlined and provide an update on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27086/26]
Eoin Ó Broin Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
2176. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware current processing times for IRP renewal applications are impacting some individuals attempting to renew their learner driver permit, given that an in date IRP card is a necessary supporting document; if there are plans to address these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27191/26]
Emer Currie Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
2177. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí deployed on regular policing units in each Garda division in March 2023, March 2024, March 2025 and March 2026. [27325/26]
Emer Currie Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
2178. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the most recent figures available for the number of active Gardaí deployed in roads policing. [27326/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Justice
344. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on whether Russian spies or persons engaged in surveillance on behalf of Russia are operating in Ireland. [23390/26]
Ruth Coppinger Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Justice
345. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to expediate an IRP application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23129/26]
Erin McGreehan Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Justice
346. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his proposals with regard to alleviating the current overcrowding within prisons; if his Department or the Irish Prison Service carried out a risk and impact assessment with regard to the current levels of overcrowding within prisons relevant to dangers it poses to inmates and dangers to prison officers and staff; if such an assessm…
Eoin Hayes Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Justice
347. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of people who have died in State care provided accommodation under his Department's remit, broken down by accommodation type and cause of death; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23143/26]
Noel McCarthy Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Justice
348. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if there are any instances where the two-year cohabitation requirement for the purpose of applying for permission as a de facto partner of an Irish national is waived; if it is possible to prove evidence of a durable two-year relationship to his Department without providing a history of two-years cohabitation; and if he will make a s…
Claire Kerrane Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Justice
349. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on an application as per correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23149/26]
Claire Kerrane Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Justice
350. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will issue a document required for renewal of Stamp 3 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23150/26]
Matt Carthy Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Justice
351. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of properties currently in receipt of the accommodation recognition payment, per county; the number of hosts in each county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23152/26]
Matt Carthy Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Justice
352. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of properties participating in the accommodation recognition payment scheme at the end of each quarter since its establishment, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23153/26]
Matt Carthy Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Justice
353. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of beneficiaries accommodated under the ARP scheme, by county; the average occupancy per property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23154/26]
Matt Carthy Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Justice
354. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total expenditure on the accommodation recognition payment scheme for each month since its introduction, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23155/26]
Matt Carthy Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Justice
355. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the timeline for any proposed changes to the accommodation recognition payment, including any planned reduction in payment rates; when a final decision will be made; when it is intended that any such changes will take effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23156/26]
Matt Carthy Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Justice
356. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any analysis has been carried out by or received by his Department on the impact of the accommodation recognition payment on the private rental market, including any distortionary effects on supply or pricing; and if he will provide copies or summaries of such analysis. [23157/26]
Matt Carthy Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Justice
357. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has provided analysis or advice regarding the impact of the accommodation recognition payment on housing supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23158/26]
Matt Carthy Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Justice
358. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any comparison has been undertaken between the accommodation recognition payment and other State-supported accommodation schemes in terms of cost-effectiveness and market impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23159/26]
Matt Carthy Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Justice
359. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of complaints received regarding hosts seeking additional or “top-up” payments from beneficiaries of the accommodation recognition payment; the number of investigations initiated; the outcomes of such investigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23160/26]
Matt Carthy Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Justice
360. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the enforcement mechanisms in place to prevent inappropriate additional charges under the accommodation recognition payment; the number of inspections or audits carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23161/26]
Matt Carthy Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Justice
361. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of hosts removed from the accommodation recognition payment scheme due to non-compliance, including the reasons for such removals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23162/26]
Matt Carthy Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Justice
362. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the systems used to administer and track payments under the accommodation recognition payment scheme; and whether these systems allow for real-time monitoring of occupancy and compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23163/26]
Matt Carthy Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Justice
363. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will publish any briefing documents, memos or submissions prepared for him regarding the future of the accommodation recognition payment scheme since 1 January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23164/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Justice
364. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the arrangements in place for individuals (details supplied) whose current employment permit expires while a renewal or new application is still under consideration; whether such individuals are permitted to continue working and travelling during this period; the immigration status that applies in these circumstances; and if he will ma…