Parliamentary questions

298. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the length of time it is taking from Irish citizenship ceremonies to when new citizens receive their certification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36782/25]

299. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on a visa stamp 4 application by a person (details supplied); and if the case will be expedited. [36783/25]

300. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will intervene in a case regarding an application for leave to remain (details supplied). [36799/25]

301. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide a detailed report on the current average processing times for visa applications submitted by Irish citizens for their non-EEA spouses; the number of such applications presently awaiting a decision; the total number of spousal visa applications submitted by Irish citizens over the past 24 months; t…

302. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of outdoor recreation businesses and others in relation to the consistent issue of signed personal liability waivers not being regarded in court proceedings; if he will consider amending existing legislation to strengthen laws regarding personal responsibility in liabil…

303. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to deny any future IPAS application for a hotel (details supplied) and to support the reinstatement of the hotel for tourist accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36894/25]

304. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to commit to a balanced approach to national refugee support that considers the unique economic needs of towns such as Youghal, County Cork. [36895/25]

305. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí at each level in An Garda Síochána from trainee Garda to Commissioner who, prior to joining An Garda Síochána, had served in police services of other states, including specifying which police service, for the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36953…

306. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the details of all refurbishment or expansion planned for Garda training college in the next five years including projected costs, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36955/25]

307. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of gardaí who retired in each of the past five years, and in to date in 2025, upon reaching 30 years of service, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36961/25]

308. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of gardaí currently working in the protective services units in An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36962/25]

309. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the annual cost of increasing the strength of the roads policing unit of An Garda Síochána by 100; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36965/25]

166. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on the absence of a security clearance system for commercial entities in Ireland. [36395/25]

167. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will give detailed consideration to the issues raised in correspondence from a national association (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36568/25]

168. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the channels that exist for a prisoner in the UK, with family connections in Ireland, to be transferred to the Irish prison system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36253/25]

169. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on efforts to develop recommendations for the Government on a contribution model for people in international protection accommodation; if he has contracted any external consultancy provider to assist in this process; if so, if he will provide the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the …

170. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 920 of 11 February 2025, the number of calls made to An Garda Síochána, by month and by year, from 2016 to 2024, that would fall under the heading of domestic violence, in tabular form.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36282/25]

171. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is satisfied with the current approach to the possession of knives in public places; if he will review sentencing guidelines and enforcement practices to ensure a tougher stance on knife crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36306/25]

172. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being taken to strengthen the enforcement of section 9 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990, particularly regarding the possession of knives in public without lawful excuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36307/25]

173. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department will consider developing a dedicated strategy to address knife crime, drawing on examples from other jurisdictions such as London, where rising knife-related incidents have led to targeted policy responses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36309/25]

174. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when community safety partnerships will be established; if he is aware that the delay is impacting communities where task forces on antisocial behaviour are unable to be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36318/25]

175. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on his Department’s engagement with, and contribution to, the Government’s position on the EU proposal for a ban on lead in ammunition and fishing tackle under the reach regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36348/25]

176. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration how a person (details supplied) can go about getting a visa refund given the long delays in processing times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36357/25]

177. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to introduce legislation that will criminalise individuals who use artificial intelligence to produce and distribute deepfake images and videos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36381/25]

178. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the timeframe for processing of Irish citizenship applications via Irish association, in particular those who submitted additional requested documentation as per the new guidelines published by his Department in April 2025, taking into account that no timeframe has been given and many applicants have been waiting ove…