Written Answers Nos. 137-156
137. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of fines and penalties issued from these safety camera vans and speeding vans operated by An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14409/25]
View answerUnder the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, which includes the enforcement of road traffic legislation and the Fixed Charge Notice system. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.
Below is a yearly breakdown, provided by An Garda Síochána, of the number of instances in which a party was issued with a Fixed Charge Notice for the offences of speeding and the evidence was obtained by speed camera for 2023 and 2024.
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2023 |
2024 |
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110,656 |
96,800 |
Figures are based on incidents which occurred from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024, inclusive. All information contained in this report is based upon operational data from the FCPS system as was available on 26 March 2025 and is liable to change.
140. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of fines and penalties issued from these safety camera vans and speeding vans operated by third party contracted providers in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14413/25]
View answerIt has not been possible to gather the required information in the time available. Minister will write to the Deputy when the information is available.
142. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of handheld and tripod mounted laser guns operated by An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14415/25]
View answerI have sought the information requested by the Deputy and I am informed by the Commissioner that it has not been possible to collate the information in the time available.
I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.
143. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of valid calibration certificates issued for tripod mounted laser guns operated by An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14416/25]
View answerI have sought the information requested by the Deputy and I am informed by the Commissioner that it has not been possible to collate the information requested in the time available.
I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.
144. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of vehicle mounted Puma speed detection equipment, both marked and unmarked vehicles, operated by An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14419/25]
View answer146. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of vehicle mounted Puma speed detection equipment, both marked and unmarked vehicles, in use by An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14421/25]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 144 and 146 together.
I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, regrettably this was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy again once the information is to hand.
145. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of valid calibration certificates issued for mounted Puma speed detection equipment, both marked and unmarked vehicles, operated by An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14420/25]
View answerI have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, regrettably this was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy again once the information is to hand.
147. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of fines and penalties issued from vehicle mounted Puma speed detection equipment, both marked and unmarked vehicles, in use by An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14422/25]
View answerI have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, regrettably this was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy again once the information is to hand.
151. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of fines and penalties issued from van mounted automatic speed detection radars, Garda operated, in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14426/25]
View answerIt has not been possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy in the time available.
I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.
152. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice when his Department was made aware by An Garda Síochána that defective ammunition was on issue to the Garda Emergency Response Unit. [14430/25]
View answerThe Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), which includes the purchase and allocation of all equipment for the service. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána purchased ammunition in 2017, and it was discovered during testing that the waterproof lacquer sealant on the primer pocket affected its functionality. I am further advised that there was no risk posed to any members of An Garda Síochána as the ammunition was not issued to members and was withdrawn fully. The manufacturing company replaced the ammunition in 2018 at no additional cost.
153. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the structural or personnel changes made to his Department since he took office. [14431/25]
View answerThe Programme for Government includes a number of commitments that are being progressed and will lead to changes in the structure and responsibilities of my Department.
Responsibility for integration, international protection accommodation and Ukraine accommodation will transfer back to my Department from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Responsibility for the National Cyber Security Centre will be transferred from the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications to my Department. In addition, responsibility for matters related to property services will transfer to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, while censorship will transfer to the Department of Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport.
The implementation of the transfer of functions is guided by the Transfer of Functions Guidelines and Best Practice Handbook developed by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform. This is available online at www.gov.ie/en/publication/a490d1-transfer-of-functions-guidelines-and-best-practice-handbook/.
Work to give effect to these commitments is being prioritised for early completion. The effective date for the transfer will be determined by a Transfer of Function Order under the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 which will require the prior approval of Government.
154. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of section 41 reports the Garda Commissioner has sent to him or previous Ministers between 2016 and 20 March 2025. [14432/25]
View answerIt has not been possible to gather the required information and I will write to the Deputy when the information is available.
155. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice when his Department officials last met with the Data Protection Commissioner to ensure the highest standards are being met by the Department, and all agencies under its remit, in terms of compliance with data protection legislation. [14445/25]
View answerIt has not been possible to collate the information in the time available. I will write to the Deputy when this is completed.
156. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice to provide the number of new applications made to Immigration Service Delivery under each stamp category in 2023 and 2024; the cumulative data on the outcome of each application, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14486/25]
View answer157. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice to provide the number of renewal applications made to Immigration Service Delivery under each stamp category in 2023 and 2024; the cumulative data on the outcome of each renewal application, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14487/25]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 156 and 157 together.
I understand the Deputy’s questions to relate to the work of the Registration Office of Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) of my Department. People who are non-EU/EEA/UK or Swiss nationals proposing to reside in the State for more than 90 days must register an immigration residence permission with the Registration Office.
Since13 January 2025, the nationwide responsibility of immigration registrations transferred from An Garda Siochana to the Registration Office of my Department, therefore completing the civilianisation of administrative immigration functions. Renewals of permission are completed using the ISD online renewal portal. Applicants do not need to attend the Burgh Quay Registration Office in person unless it is deemed necessary. Applications are accepted up to 12 weeks prior to expiry of a current Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card to allow sufficient time for processing.
I can advise the Deputy that the Registration Office of my Department does not collate information on the number of applications submitted under each immigration stamp category, however, data is gathered on the number of successful first-time registrations and renewals under each stamp category.
Table 1 shows the total number of first-time Immigration permissions successfully registered, along with the total number of successful renewals of Immigration permissions, in 2023 and 2024.
Table 2 shows the number of individuals registered or renewed for 2023 and 2024, broken down by stamp category. It indicates unique individuals registered or renewed in a calendar year. It excludes individuals not obliged to register in that calendar year, and excludes multiple registrations of unique individuals in a calendar year. For example, a person on stamp 2 could be registered and granted an 8 month permission and would renew their application in the same year.
Table 1
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Year |
Total First Registrations |
Total Renewals |
Total all Registrations |
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2024 |
104,676 |
236,927 |
341,603 |
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2023 |
103,772 |
197,003 |
300,775 |
