Parliamentary questions

28. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on the forthcoming Code of Practice on Public CCTV; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49375/26]

29. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to implement the recommendation in the ‘An Assessment of the Efficacy of Bail Laws in Ireland’ that Section 33 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018 - breach of a domestic violence court order be added as a scheduled offence to the Bail Act 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49291/26]

30. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the proposed process and timeline for the two new prisons in the Glen. [49365/26]

31. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether consideration is being given to expanding the use of CCTV in public areas where concerns have been raised regarding anti-social behaviour and public safety in north Dublin; the supports available to local authorities and community groups for such projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49…

32. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on recruitment of members of An Garda Síochána; and to set out his recruitment targets for the remaining years of this Government, for both members and civilian staff. [49765/26]

33. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he has engaged with the Law Society of Ireland following the commencement of industrial action by some solicitors; whether the changes to the legal aid structure will go ahead as planned on 1 July 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49235/26]

34. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to the recent Government decision to wind down the use of commercial accommodation contracts for persons fleeing the war in Ukraine, the future plans for State-funded modular accommodation developments (details supplied); whether occupancy levels at such sites are expected to reduce; and if he will make a …

35. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current number of domestic violence refuge spaces within the State; the number of safe home units; and the number of each he intends to be operational by years end. [49802/26]

36. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of prosecutions under the Criminal Justice (Engagement of Children in Criminal Activity) Act 2024 since its commencement in May 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49370/26]

37. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the plans for increasing the Garda training allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49294/26]

38. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he intends to introduce any new legislation in relation to the dismissal of serving members of An Garda Síochána who have criminal convictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49341/26]

39. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans for managing work and education visas to ensure immigration numbers are sustainable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49293/26]

40. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will reform the scheme for civil legal aid so that social welfare, employment, discrimination and landlord/tenant law are included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49379/26]

41. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the transfer of River Lodge, Newtownmountkennedy from his Department to the HSE; the timeline for the site to be returned to the HSE; the planned future use of the site; the level of ongoing day to day costs; the status of any existing contracts with providers at the site, including security; and if h…

42. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on the ongoing delays in the processing of Irish Residency Permit renewal applications, in view of delays currently being experienced by applicants and taking into account that it may take up to a further 15 business days from when the application is completed to receive the new approved IRP card by post [48…

43. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to outline progress on the Programme for Government commitment to introduce stronger penalties for assaults on emergency workers performing their duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49838/26]

44. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the supports that are available to young people in Dún Laoghaire to prevent involvement in crime and anti-social behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49852/26]

45. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current average processing times for visa applications, including family reunification and employment visas; the steps being taken to reduce delays; and to outline any specific measures to address cases raised by applicants in Galway East experiencing prolonged waiting periods. [49847/26]

46. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total number of drug seizures nationally in each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the total value, quantity and type of each seizure, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49773/26]

47. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which compliance with visa conditions, including permitted length of stay, is monitored and enforced in the absence of a comprehensive entry–exit tracking system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49292/26]

48. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his Department’s assessment of the risks posed by emerging AI-enabled cyber tools; the measures in place to ensure that the Defence Forces and the NCSC can counter such threats during the EU Presidency and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43591/26]

49. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the progress made in 2026 in implementing the Statement of Strategy 2025-2028, including the way in which delivery is being measured and reported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49771/26]

50. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to consider allowing Garda trainees to undergo part of their training course in regionally based universities or technological universities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49289/26]

51. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his response to the findings contained in a report by an organisation (details supplied); the additional measures his Department intends to take to strengthen supports for victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence; whether additional funding will be provided to the organisation and frontline service…

52. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being taken to expand participation in Garda Youth Diversion Projects in north Dublin; whether additional funding or resources are being considered to support early intervention programmes aimed at preventing young people from becoming involved in criminal activity; and if he will make a statement on …