Written Answers Nos. 389-408
389. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether employment opportunities will become available in the near future with the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in Killarney, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52934/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has an office in Killarney and any vacancies are filled on a case-by case basis. At present, my Department has no plans to expand the number of staff working in this office.
Public Jobs is the primary recruiter for the Civil Service and any open recruitment competitions are typically advertised on publicjobs.ie.
390. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the date by which he will appoint the members of the new South Dublin Local Community Safety Partnership so they may meet and begin their work. [52941/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, which I commenced on Wednesday 2 April 2025, provides for the establishment of Local Community Safety Partnerships (LCSP) within each local authority area.
The regulations for these Safety Partnerships came into operation on Monday 30 June. 36 Partnerships are in the process of being established in local authority areas across the country.
Members have now been appointed to 8 Local Community Safety Partnerships. Further members will be appointed in October and November with a view to establishing all Safety Partnerships by the end of the year.
The first meeting of a Local Community Safety Partnership took place in Wexford on 30 September when members elected their own chair and vice chair. It is anticipated that other partnerships will host their first meetings in the coming weeks.
LCSPs represent a significant step towards a more collaborative, responsive, and locally driven model of public safety and will play a major role in enhancing public safety alongside An Garda Síochána, residents, businesses and state agencies.
391. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on a citizenship application submitted by a person (details supplied) in County Louth who is working as an anaesthesiologist since March 2023. [52986/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand that the Deputy has been in contact with my Department's Immigration Oireachtas service regarding the person cited and a status update was recently provided. This application continues to be processed by the citizenship division of my Department.
I am aware that extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants, particularly considering the current processing times. I want to assure anyone who has an application for naturalisation submitted, that the Citizenship Division is doing everything possible to progress applications as quickly as possible.
I expect that going forward, the majority of applicants will continue to receive a decision within one year, however, it is important to note that no two naturalisation applications are the same and some take longer than others to process.
Given the importance of citizenship, robust and comprehensive checks must take place on each application. Unfortunately, some international checks can take a considerable amount of time and these are largely outside of the control of the Immigration Service.
Citizenship Division have also taken a significant number of steps to speed up the process for applicants. These included introducing an online digital application, online payments, and the introduction of eVetting. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that these changes are dramatically reducing processing times.
The length of time taken to process an application has dropped from 15 months in 2023, to 8 months in 2024.
The person concerned can now directly check the status of their immigration application on the Immigration Service’s new Customer Service Portal. They can register for, or log in to their existing account, at: portal.irishimmigration.ie/en/
As an Oireachtas member, you can also request the status of individual immigration cases by e-mail, using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: IMoireachtasmail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process.
392. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the mandatory training in place for staff in workplaces within his Department, or bodies under its aegis, that deal with the public, including the Garda, on recognising, responding to and supporting victims of sexually based violence, specifically, whether such training is mandatory; the content and format of the training and how frequently staff are required to complete or retake this training; and the measures in place to ensure all personnel are competent and confident in responding appropriately to cases of sexual violence. [52993/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt 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.
393. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to consider the creation of a statutory offence or a defined sub-offence under sexual assault specifically addressing sibling sexual abuse, to reflect the unique betrayal and coercion dynamics present in intra-familial abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53067/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI recognise that sibling sexual abuse is a highly damaging crime.
Through the implementation of the “Supporting a Victim’s Journey”, the Government has committed to ongoing reform aimed at reducing the re-traumatisation of victims and ensuring every step of the legal process, from reporting to trial, reflects a victim-centred and trauma-aware approach.
There is a comprehensive legal framework in place to address the issue of sexual abuse and exploitation of vulnerable persons.
The Punishment of Incest Act, which was updated in 2019, criminalises sexual intercourse between family members, including half-brothers and half-sisters. More broadly, sexual acts with children are a criminal offence under the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2006.
The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act enacted in 2017, is a wide-ranging piece of legislation, which significantly enhanced the laws combatting the sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children.
The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2019 made further amendments to the 2017 Act to provide for specified minimum penalties for repeat sexual offenders. This applies where a person is convicted on indictment of a sexual offence and sentenced to five years or more in prison.
If that person commits a subsequent sexual offence within ten years of their first conviction, the court must impose a minimum jail term of not less than three quarters of the maximum term for the sexual offence in question.
If the maximum term is life imprisonment, then the term imposed must be a minimum of 10 years. This can be disregarded where the court feels it would be disproportionate in all the circumstances of the case; it also does not apply to child offenders.
The Sex Offenders (Amendment) Act 2023 strengthened our already robust system for monitoring sex offenders on release from prison and provides for changes to the notification requirements for sex offenders.
While there are currently no plans to create a specific statutory offence, all legislation is kept under continual review, to ensure it addresses emerging issues and aligns with constitutional requirements.
I am absolutely committed to ongoing engagement with victims and survivors, advocacy groups, and legal professionals to ensure improvements in policy, legislation, and support systems available for people harmed by sexual abuse.
394. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if any engagement took place with local representatives, NGOs, schools, healthcare providers, or community groups in relation to the use of facilities (details supplied) prior to the establishment of the Community Engagement Team in 2023; and if he will publish minutes or summaries of the eight stakeholder meetings and seven information notes referenced in the reply. [53082/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe State purchase of the Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre for international protection accommodation is now completed.
The purchase of the site is a key part of the Government’s strategy to develop a stable and sustainable accommodation system for people seeking international protection. State-owned centres are part of the Government’s long-term plan to reduce the reliance on private accommodation providers resulting in better value for money of public funds and a more efficient international protection system.
The Community Engagement Team was established at the end of 2023. In line with commitments in the Programme for Government, since the purchase of the site was confirmed, the Community Engagement Team has been engaging broadly with local stakeholders, including members of the Community Integration Forum in South Dublin County Council.
Prior to the establishment of the Community Engagement Team, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth (DCEDIY) would have had engagement with local stakeholders in relation to some sites. However, a formal team and approach to engagement was not in place before the establishment of the Community Engagement Team at the end of 2023.
The Department is committed to ensuring that the local community has access to accurate information and that structures to plan for provision of essential and support services, such as healthcare and education, are in place to assist with the integration process.
Since 19 June 2025, the Community Engagement Team has held 8 engagement meetings with stakeholders and provided 7 information notes to local elected representatives.
A dedicated webpage to support the community to keep them informed of developments has been published at www.gov.ie/citywest.
The website is updated with all issues raised at engagement meetings, or included in information notes.
395. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if any portion of the associated land at a location (details supplied) is intended for use in developing modular homes or additional accommodation blocks in future; and if consultation has taken place with South Dublin County Council or other planning authorities regarding land-use. [53086/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe State purchase of the Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre for international protection accommodation is now completed.
As stated in previous updates issued to local elected representatives and residents’ groups, the Department can confirm that there are no plans in place to increase capacity on the site or on the grounds.
It is important to emphasise that accommodation for people seeking international protection and responses to crisis events, like the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, are demand-led. The Department will engage with elected representatives and the local authority if any emergency use or further capacity development is required.
The Department has no plans to develop the cemetery area and has no plans to use this land for any other purpose.
The Department hopes to seek approval for the development of a solar farm on the site, allowing for the necessary technical assessments needed. This would be a positive development for the site and make a contribution to sustainability for the site.
Any such plans will include advance engagement with local elected representatives, South Dublin County Council and other partners.
396. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the Comptroller & Auditor General or an independent external auditor has reviewed the value-for-money assessment underpinning the €148m purchase of a facility (details supplied); and to publish the detailed methodology used to support the claim that the purchase price will be recouped within four years.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53087/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, Cabinet approval for the State purchase of the Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre for international protection accommodation was secured this year, on 17 June 2025.
The purchase of the site is a key part of the Government’s strategy to develop a stable and sustainable accommodation system for people seeking international protection. State-owned centres are part of the Government’s long-term plan to reduce the reliance on private accommodation providers resulting in better value for money of public funds and a more efficient international protection system.
The purchase was approved following an extensive due diligence process, including appropriate survey, legal review and independent valuation, in line with the Government Infrastructure Guidelines. These guidelines set out the value for money guidelines for the evaluation, planning and management of public investment projects, including purchase or acquisitions of assets or shareholdings, in Ireland.
The full purchase price for the Citywest centre (including VAT) was €148,253,530 which is in line with the Government decision of 17 June 2025.
Compared to the costs of the previous leasing model, the savings to the State will pay back the purchase price within 4 years.
This estimate is based on expenditure in 2024 under the previous leasing model for accommodation for people from Ukraine and international protection at this location. It also includes consideration of the ongoing running costs to the State of providing accommodation at the site after the purchase.
The purchase model represents prudent financial sense for the State in this regard, while also delivering a permanent State asset.
As the purchase expenditure was incurred in 2025, it will form part of the 2025 Appropriation Account in due course which will be subject to audit by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) next year.
397. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if legal advice was sought from the Attorney General in relation to proceeding with the use of facilities (details supplied) without planning permission; and whether any monitoring mechanism has been put in place to ensure that the exempted development provisions of S.I. 605 of 2022 and S.I. 376 of 2023 are properly applied in this case.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53091/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre is an existing accommodation centre for people seeking international protection, and for people fleeing the war in Ukraine who are Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection.
The Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations (S.I. 605 of 2022) were introduced to assist the State in meeting Ireland’s legal obligation to provide accommodation to international protection applicants.
As a hotel and convention centre, the Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre’s change of use is permitted as exempt development under the provisions of Class 20F of the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations (S.I. 605 of 2022).
The Regulations 2023 (S.I. 376 of 2023) extended the planning exemption provided by S.I. 605 of 2022, from 31 December 2024 to 31 December 2028.
This means that the Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre can continue to operate as an accommodation centre for people seeking international protection under the provisions of that legislation for as long as it is applicable.
398. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration given that 134 submissions were received under the 2024 Expression of Interest process for potential international protection accommodation, the reason the purchase of facilities (details supplied) proceeded before assessments of these submissions were completed; and if this indicates that the decision to purchase the facilities was pre-determined irrespective of the outcome of the EOI process. [53093/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn line with the Programme for Government 2025, and the Comprehensive Accommodation Strategy (CAS) for International Protection approved in 2024, the State is working to develop more State-owned international protection accommodation, and reduce reliance on commercial providers over time.
This will see a move away from full reliance on private providers and towards a core of State-owned accommodation, delivering a targeted 14,000 State-owned beds by 2028. This will be supplemented, as required, by high standard commercial providers.
This strategy is being implemented through a range of strands:
• Use of State land for prefabricated and modular units
• Conversion of commercial buildings
• Targeted purchase of medium and larger turnkey properties
• Design and build of new Reception and Integration Centres
• Upgrading of IPAS centres.
In terms of purchases, an Expression of Interest (EOI) process was launched in 2024 for the sourcing of suitable properties for acquisition or lease. 134 submissions have been received to date, and these options are being assessed.
Separate to this expression of interest process, Cabinet approval for the State purchase of the Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre for international protection accommodation was secured this year, on 17 June 2025.
The EOI process mentioned above and the direct purchase of Citywest are separate strands of the same strategy, and do not interfere with one another, but rather allow the State to progress towards its goals.
With the purchase of Citywest now complete, the IPAS system has increased its State-owned beds from 900 in mid-2024, to 4,000 today.
399. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures his Department is taking in response to the reported 13 percent increase in overall crime in Cork city in the past year, with particular reference to the 23 percent rise in thefts and shoplifting. [53126/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAt the outset I would like to assure the Deputy that An Garda Síochána and this Government are fully committed to tackling all forms of crime and anti-social behaviour and building stronger, safer communities.
While the Garda Commissioner is responsible for all operational policing matters, I am committed to providing An Garda Síochána with the resources they need to Keep People Safe. This is reflected in the unprecedented allocation of €2.59 billion in Budget 2026 which is providing for sustained investment in recruitment, equipment and technology.
As the Deputy will be aware, 154 new Gardaí attested from the Garda College on 22 August 2025 and have been assigned to stations across the country. This cohort was the largest allocation of probationer Gardaí to areas outside of Dublin in the past year, including 25 Probationer who were assigned to Garda Divisions Cork City and County.
With regard to theft, this Government takes this issue extremely seriously. While almost all property crime types have seen decreases at a nationwide level, I am conscious of recent increases in thefts from shops.
Garda Operation Táirge was introduced in December 2023 to target Organised Retail Crime. I am assured that An Garda Síochána continues to investigate and detect retail theft and are supporting retailers to increase the first instance prevention of retail theft.
We can see that An Garda Síochána are having a significant impact on those who engage in retail crime. Under Operation Táirge, in the 12 month period from April 2024 to April 2025 the number of arrests associated with the offence of 'Thefts from Shop' increased by 8% (over 8,300 arrests) compared to the 12 month period to end of April 2023.
Also during this period, the number of court proceedings (charges/ summonses) associated with 'Thefts from Shop' has increased by over 30% (over 20,200 charges/ summonses) compared to the 12 month period to end of April 2023.
My Department is currently progressing work to develop a Retail Crime Strategy. An evidence-based framework to tackling the complex and evolving nature of retail crime will be considered, including enforcement operations, preventative measures and supports for retail workers.
I am also conscious that this is not just about organised retail crime and that there is a large amount of lower level, everyday shoplifting which has just as serious an impact on smaller retailers and their staff. The Government recognises the significant economic damage this crime causes and by developing the Retail Crime Strategy will build on existing initiatives to tackle this criminality.
We are also beginning to see the rollout of Local Community Safety Partnerships (LCSP) nationwide. A total of 36 Safety Partnerships will be established, each with up to 30 members. Every LCSP will be required to develop its own tailored Community Safety Plan, with specific projects and actions to improve community safety in their area. These LCSPs will play a major role in enhancing community safety nationwide and are a collaboration between state agencies, elected members, local residents, businesses and An Garda Síochána.
Members have been appointed to a number of Safety Partnerships and further appointments will be made in the coming weeks.
400. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a comparison of Garda personnel strength in the Cork city division in 2020 versus 2025. [53129/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn the interest of transparency, An Garda Síochána publishes data on the allocation of Gardaí by Division, Station and rank. This can be found at the following link:
www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/human-resources-and-people-development/garda-hr-directorate/garda-strength-breakdown-2025/
The Deputy should select the Garda Workforce figures for the latest available month (August 2025) and access the file titled “Garda members by Division District Station 2009 to 31st August 2025” for a breakdown of Gardaí by Garda station going back to 2009.
The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution and stationing of Garda personnel throughout the State under Section 33 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024. As Minister I have no role in these independent functions.
401. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total value of payments made by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality on behalf of his Department since 1 May 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53133/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraResponsibility for International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) and Ukraine accommodation moved from the Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE) to my Department on 1 May 2025. As part of the Transfer of Functions process, some more complex services remain in transition, including aspects of technology and finance systems. A temporary transition arrangement has been put in place whereby DCDE continues to make certain payments on behalf of my Department. Full transition of finance systems is expected to take place later this year.
Payments that Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE) made on behalf of my Department from 1 May to 30 September 2025 amount to €778,624,821.01. This expenditure will be recorded against my Department's Vote and included in reporting on overall Departmental expenditure.
402. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current status of an application by a person (details supplied); the expected timeline for a decision to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53144/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person referred to by the Deputy has been issued with a proposal of intention to be deported under the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, and has made representations to remain in the State in response to this proposal.
I can assure the Deputy that a full consideration of all aspects of this case will be carried out before a decision is made to grant the person concerned permission to remain in Ireland or to make a Deportation Order.
It is not possible to provide a specific indication as to when this case will be finalised. However, the person concerned can be assured that there will be no avoidable delay in having their case brought to finality.
Further information on this process is available here: www.irishimmigration.ie/my-situation-has-changed-since-i-arrived-in-ireland/repatriation-division/
403. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 2071 of 29 July 2025, if he has received the necessary information from the Garda Authorities to answer this Parliamentary Question. [53147/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand that Parliamentary Question No 2071 of 29 July sought "the number of mountain bikes training courses held for Gardaí within Clare-Tipperary Division in the years of 2024 and to-date in 2025, and the number of Gardai that attended each course."
I can confirm that a response issued to the Deputy from my Department on 12 September 2025.
404. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide figures on the number of domestic violence victims presenting to services under the umbrella of Cuan in 2024. [53161/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraCombatting domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) is a priority for Government, and ensuring reliable date on service use is central to this work.
In January 2024, Cuan, the new statutory agency dedicated to tackling DSGBV was established. Cuan’s role is to coordinate our national response and Government actions in the Third National Strategy on DSGBV and ensure better services and supports for victims and survivors. A key part of this is strengthening how data is gathered and used.
Cuan has a dedicated research and data function responsible for collecting and analysing data across the DSGBV sector, to enable better monitoring and planning for services.
As the Deputy's question relates to work being carried out under the remit of Cuan, I have referred it to the Agency for direct response.
405. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average percentage of bed capacity used in Irish prisons, by male and female, in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53193/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can inform the Deputy that based on end of year capacity figures and average occupancy figures for 2024, the following is the position. There were 251 females in custody and a bed capacity of 202 which equates to 124%. There were 4,690 males in custody and a bed capacity of 4329 which equates to 108%.
Prison governors are required to accept into custody everyone committed to prison by the Courts. As such, the Irish Prison Service has no control over the numbers committed to custody at any given time.
Since 2022, capacity across the prison estate has been increased by 380 new spaces, with plans to deliver a further 98 additional spaces this year.
The target is to deliver 1,595 individual prison spaces by 2031. A record capital investment of €495 million is being provided to IPS over the next 5 years which will provide for the largest ever prison building programme. This includes a new prison on the site of the old Cork prison, a new block in Wheatfield, an additional block extension at Midlands prison, and additional spaces at Castlerea, Mountjoy and Dóchas. A new mental health therapeutic centre is also planned for Mountjoy. An exemption under the Infrastructure Guidelines will allow for delivery of 960 new places to be accelerated and this is expected to speed up delivery timelines by 12 to 18 months.
The Irish Prison Service has confirmed that information regarding prison capacity and the numbers of prisoners in custody is collated daily by the Irish Prison Service Statistics Unit and published on its website (www.irishprisons.ie). This information can be found in the Information Centre under Statistics & Information, Daily Prisoner Population.
406. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plan to ensure that people living here on stamp 3 visas are supported to go to university; access work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53199/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra434. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to ensure international students on stamp 3 visas can work to support themselves during university; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53587/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 406 and 434 together.
I can advise the Deputy that a Stamp 3 immigration permission is granted to dependent children of Employment Permit holders, people in the state as Ministers of Religion and volunteers working with charitable organisations.
A Stamp 3 immigration permission does not prevent the holder from engaging in study, however, they do not have the same rights to work as students on a Stamp 2 immigration permission. Stamp 2 holders are allowed to take up casual employment, up to 20 hours a week during term time and up to 40 hours a week in the holidays.
A Stamp 3 holder is permitted to undertake an internship once it forms part of their course, contributes to the final course award, and the course is listed on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP). This would be regarded as part of their studies and not considered employment.
Where the holder of a Stamp 3 permission wishes to move to a Stamp 2 student permission, they can apply to my Department with the necessary documentation– an acceptance letter from a school/college, evidence of private medical insurance and evidence of finances.
Detailed information on how to change immigration status is available on the Immigration Service website at: www.irishimmigration.ie/registering-your-immigration-permission/changing-your-immigration-permission/
Finally, Stamp 3 holders may apply for an Employment Permit in their own right if they wish to work in Ireland. Matters relating to employment permits are a matter for the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment. Further information relating to employment permits can be found on that Department's website, www.enterprise.gov.ie.
407. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of probationer Gardaí and other additional Gardaí assigned to Cork, by rank, in each of the past five years. [53269/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra408. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí by station in Cork city. [53270/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 407 and 408 together.
In the interest of transparency, An Garda Síochána publishes data on the allocation of Gardaí by Division, Station and rank. This can be found at the following link:
www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/human-resources-and-people-development/garda-hr-directorate/garda-strength-breakdown-2025/
The Deputy should select the Garda Workforce figures for August 2025 (the latest date for when information is published), and access the file titled “Garda members by Division District Station 2009 to 31st August 2025” for a breakdown of Gardaí by Garda station and rank going back to 2009.
In relation to the number of Probationer Gardaí assigned to a Division from the Garda College, the Deputy should choose the sheet titled 'Allocation of Probationer Gardaí by Division and Station 2015 to 31st August 2025 '.
154 new Gardaí attested from the Garda College on 22 August 2025 and have been assigned to stations across the country. This cohort was the largest allocation of probationer Gardaí to Regions outside of Dublin in the past year, including 25 Probationer who were assigned to Garda Divisions in Cork City and County.
The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution and stationing of Garda personnel throughout the State under Section 33 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024.
