Parliamentary questions

1335. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of prosecutions in total thus far initiated by Gardaí for breaches of regulations under the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020; the number of such prosecutions currently pending or being pursued by the courts; and to provide a breakdown of …

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 …

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 con…

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 cont…

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]

1340. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total amount spent by his Department on public procurement in 2025; to provide a breakdown, where available, by goods, services, works procurement expenditure, by expenditure procured directly by his Department and expenditure procured through central purchasing arrangements or frameworks; and if he will make …

1341. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department is fully compliant with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Model Publication Scheme Guidance, issued under section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, specifically the requirements under section D and section E (details supplied); to publish quarterly the contracts awarded …

1342. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if the certificate in question could be issued in the manner outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42223/26]

1343. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which funds are allocated from seized funds by the Criminal Assets Bureau. [42233/26]

1344. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of domestic violence refuge spaces currently available across the Midlands region, including Longford and Westmeath; whether additional refuge or family support accommodation is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42244/26]

1345. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of bicycle shelters installed across the State by his Department on behalf of Government Departments, local authorities, and State agencies in each of the past five years; the total expenditure incurred in each year; the average cost per unit; and if he will provide a breakdown by Department, local aut…

1346. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total amount spent on IT systems and related projects by his Department and agencies under its remit in each of the past five years; to provide a detailed breakdown of all such projects, including original budget, final cost, and delivery timelines; the number and value of projects that exceeded their origina…

1347. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to implement any of the recommendations of the report by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying during the term of this Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42302/26]

1348. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of humanitarian visa or family reunification cases involving residents of Longford and Westmeath currently being processed by his Department. [42311/26]

1349. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current Garda staffing levels at each Garda station across Longford-Westmeath; and the number of vacancies currently unfilled. [42316/26]

1350. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of reported burglaries, thefts, and assaults recorded in counties Longford and Westmeath over the past five years; and the measures being taken to address rural crime concerns. [42317/26]

1351. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average waiting time for immigration and citizenship applications; and whether additional processing capacity is being provide (details supplied). [42318/26]

1352. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he has met formally with his German counterpart to date in 2026. [42348/26]

1353. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on the response to serious concerns regarding the impact of the Citywest IPAS accommodation centre (details supplied); the duty-of-care assessment that has been carried out for the existing local community and for businesses operating within the Citywest campus since the State acquired the complex; th…

1354. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of fines issued arising from the operation of the GoSafe speed-detection van positioned on the Cashel Road in Clonmel, near the railway crossing, during the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42354/26]

1355. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current average processing times for Irish residence permit (IRP) renewals; the steps being taken to address ongoing delays and backlogs within immigration service delivery; whether he is considering the introduction of a further temporary extension to the validity of IRP cards in light of reported processing d…

1356. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration given the implementation of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact and the increasing long-term use of large-scale international protection accommodation centres, whether new operational standards or regulations will be introduced governing the management of such centres (details supplied), the interaction between ce…

1357. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide clarity on the new guidelines for temporary protection supports for Ukrainians (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42405/26]

1358. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42429/26]

1359. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when an IRP renewal application will be processed and the IRP card issued for a person (details supplied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42470/26]