Written Answers Nos. 814-833
814. Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of fines issued for speeding on the N25 near Glenmore, County Kilkenny between the speed of 80-90km per hour, 90 -100km per hour and 100 to 110km per hour for November and December 2025 and January, February, March and April 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39440/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.
815. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if, in connection with the State's use, acquisition or operation of a centre (details supplied), any issues have arisen regarding access rights, legal title, easements, wayleaves, licences, council-owned access strips, public road status, Roads Act procedures, or Section 183 disposals relating to lands or roads serving the campus; if so, to provide details of any such issues, including the public bodies involved, the nature of the concern, and the current status of its resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39449/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra816. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Office of Public Works (OPW) has carried out, commissioned, received or relied upon any due diligence concerning title, mapping, access arrangements, easements, wayleaves, road status, Section 183 procedures, Roads Act compliance, or land transfers in relation to a centre (details supplied) since 1 January 2023; whether any records, reports or correspondence exist between the OPW and South Dublin County Council, his Department, the Chief State Solicitor's Office, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, or any other public authority concerning access roads, verges, service corridors, or council-owned lands serving the campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39450/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 815 and 816 together.
The Office of Public Works (OPW) to date, has had no involvement with the Citywest Hotel and the Convention Centre campus.
Furthermore, I can confirm that there have been no issues raised with my department regarding access rights, legal title, easements, wayleaves, licences, council-owned access strips, public road status, Roads Act procedures, or Section 183 disposals relating to lands purchased at the site.
Ireland provides accommodation and other basic supports to people seeking international protection, as is required by law.
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 by moving away from commercial properties to State-owned centres.
Developing more State-owned options will assist in reducing the current degree of reliance on commercial provision in this sector. The purchase of the Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre in 2025 was an important step in this strategy, and increased State-owned beds to 4,000 in 2025, compared to 900 in early 2024.
The new International Protection Bill 2026 gives effect to the measures of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact and was passed into law last month. The new rules will take effect on 12 June 2026 and my department continues to prepare in advance of this date. Reforming and speeding up processing of applications should also serve over time to reduce the scale of the demand for international protection accommodation.
The Act represents the most significant reform of Irish asylum laws in the history of the State. It will put in place a new framework to manage migration and asylum for the long term.
It will improve decision-making structures within the international protection system and provide faster timelines for the processing of international protection applications. The overall objective of the Bill is to provide a fair, sustainable and efficient asylum procedure.
817. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide the number of fixed charge notices and prosecutions issued in each of the years 2023 to 2025 for offences relating to illegal, obscured or unreadable motorcycle registration plates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39494/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraRoad traffic laws are enforced by Gardaí assigned to Roads Policing and as part of the day-to-day duties of uniformed Gardaí nationwide. This includes a programme of high-visibility road safety and enforcement operations carried out in partnership with other state agencies. My Department has no operational role in these matters and does not collate or hold data on the number of Fixed Charge Penalty Notices (FCPN) issued for any offence.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that since the implementation of legislation to address the regulation of non-compliant registration plates by An Garda Síochána in October 2025 there have been 49 FCPNs issued for non-compliant number plates where the vehicle type was a motorcycle as of April 2026. This information is based upon operational data from the FCPS system as of 21 May 2026 and is liable to change.
I understand that if an individual does not pay a fixed charge amount on receipt of a Fixed Charge Notice at any of the three payment points, they will be summonsed to appear in court and, if convicted of a fixed charge offence, the ensuing fine is paid to the Courts Service.
The management of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions, are matters for the Courts and the Judiciary. As a result, my Department does not keep statistics on convictions in the courts or the number of driver numbers recorded by the court on conviction. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Oireachtas. That email address is oireachtasenquiries@courts.ie.
818. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average processing times for short-stay "C" visas for applicants from the Russian Federation in each of the past three years and to date in 2026; the way these compare with the corresponding processing times for applicants of other nationalities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39545/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra819. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number and proportion of short-stay visa applications from Russian nationals that were approved and refused in each of the past three years and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39546/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra820. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when the processing of visa applications from Russian nationals was centralised to the Dublin visa office; the reasons for this change; the impact this has had on processing times and decision outcomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39547/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra821. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current number of pending short-stay visa applications from Russian nationals awaiting decision; the average waiting time for these applications; the measures being taken to address any backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39548/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra822. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether additional security, verification or administrative checks are applied to visa applications from Russian nationals compared to other applicants; if so, the nature of these checks and the impact on processing times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39549/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 818, 819, 820, 821 and 822 together.
I can advise the Deputy that my Department currently operates seven overseas Visa Offices in addition to the Visa Office in Dublin. These are located in Abuja, Beijing, London, Moscow, Ankara, Abu Dhabi and New Delhi. In addition, staff of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade process certain visa applications in Irish Embassies abroad under delegated authority from my Department.
In the context of the staffing restrictions arising at the Embassy of Ireland in Moscow (more information is available on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website: www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/advice/russian-federation/, to ensure continuity of service, visa applications received by the Embassy of Ireland in Moscow are currently sent to the Dublin Visa Office for examination and processing. Every effort is being made to process applications as efficiently as possible and this is being kept under ongoing review.
Visa and preclearance applications provide legal avenues for people moving to Ireland for employment, study and family reasons and also to facilitate visitors who wish to travel for business and/or tourism. It is important to recall these applications are screening processes, designed to establish that the person has a legitimate reason to come to Ireland prior to travel. Verifying an application is an important part of our immigration system and the checks involved can take time to complete.
I can confirm that there has been no recent change to visa processing procedures, approval criteria or documentation requirements in any of my Department's Visa Offices. It should be noted that each application, regardless of nationality, is decided on its own merit. All visa applicants are advised that the responsibility is on them to provide as much information in support of their applications as they feel is necessary. Guidelines in this regard are posted on our website.
Processing times for all applications are influenced by a number of factors. The time it can take varies depending on the type and complexity of application; individual circumstances; peak application periods; such as holidays or the start of the school year; and, crucially, the quality and completeness of the application lodged. Verifying an application is an important part of our immigration system and the checks involved can take time to complete.
The tables below outline the data sought by the deputy regarding numbers of applications received, approved and refused, as well as the average processing times. There are currently 1,238 short stay C visa applications from Russian nationals on hand pending a decision.
Table 1. Number of Short-stay visa applications received, approved and refused from Russian nationals 2023-2026 (up to 31/03).
|
Year |
Received |
Granted |
Refused |
|
2023 |
3,279 |
3,014 |
103 |
|
2024 |
3,515 |
3,258 |
69 |
|
2025 |
4,469 |
3,623 |
187 |
|
2026 (up to 31/03) |
1,043 |
400 |
136 |
* Please note, figures are correct at time of issue, however, all statistics may be subject to data cleansing.
* A decision made in any particular year may relate to an application made in a previous year.
* All figures are calendar days and based on a 7-day week. There is no allowance made for weekends, public, bank or religious holidays in the various jurisdictions.
Table 2. Average processing time for short stay C visa applications from Russian nationals.
|
Year |
Average Processing Time |
|
2023 |
30 days |
|
2024 |
31 days |
|
2025 |
32 days |
|
2026 (up to 31/03) |
85 days |
* Please note, figures are correct at time of issue, however, all statistics may be subject to data cleansing.
* All figures are calendar days and based on a 7-day week. There is no allowance made for weekends, public, bank or religious holidays in the various jurisdictions.
Table 3. Average processing time for short stay C visa applications from all nationalities.
|
Year |
Average Processing Time |
|
2023 |
25 days |
|
2024 |
27 days |
|
2025 |
37 days |
|
2026 (up to 31/03) |
43 days |
* Please note, figures are correct at time of issue, however, all statistics may be subject to data cleansing.
* All figures are calendar days and based on a 7-day week. There is no allowance made for weekends, public, bank or religious holidays in the various jurisdictions.
The current processing times for Dublin and Overseas Visa Offices are available here: www.irishimmigration.ie/visa-decisions/.
823. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his office can ensure two joint family visa applications can be examined and expedited (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39609/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can advise the Deputy that the pre-clearance and Join Family visa applications referred to were created on 25 and 26 April 2026 respectively. Supporting documentation for both was received in the Dublin Visa Office on 20 May 2026 where the applications await examination and processing.
My Department's business target for join family visa applications is 12 months. It must be made clear that these are business targets for the immigration service and some applications can take longer than others. The business target reflects the detailed and often complex assessment that is required to be carried out in relation to applications for family reunification.
While I acknowledge the personal difficulties an applicant might be experiencing; it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order, based on date order of receipt.
While every effort is made to process applications as soon as possible, processing times will vary having regard to the volume and complexity of applications, the possible need for the Immigration Service Delivery function of my Department to investigate, inquire into, or seek further information, and the resources available.
The current processing times for Dublin visa decisions is available here: www.irishimmigration.ie/visa-decisions/.
The date published on the website is the oldest date of application currently being processed under a given category. However, it should be noted that the Visa team continue to process and make decisions on applications received after the published processing date. If a particular application takes longer to consider this may result in the published processing date remaining unchanged. I can assure you that this does not indicate the processing of these applications has halted overall.
I am acutely aware that join family applications are very important for the people impacted. I understand that people are eager to have their families join them in Ireland, and I am committed to improving the service my Department provides.
The person concerned can now directly check the status of their visa application on the Immigration Service’s Customer Service Portal. They can register for, or log in to their existing account, at: portal.irishimmigration.ie/en/.
Expediting a visa application is usually confined to time-sensitive instances, such as, if a family member has been hospitalised, in a life-threatening situation, or in the unfortunate event of a bereavement. Requests to expedite an existing visa application or for an emergency visa can be made through the Customer Service Portal. Applicants should also engage with the relevant Embassy of Ireland and provide supporting evidence of the nature of the emergency. Each request is assessed individually, and while every effort is made to process urgent cases quickly, not all requests to expedite an application can be granted.
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.
824. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of the ongoing financial consequences faced by people with lifelong disabilities who received medical negligence or catastrophic personal injury awards (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39644/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra825. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware that many medical negligence or catastrophic personal injury awards were agreed on a full and final settlement basis (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39645/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 824 and 825 together.
I am aware of the potential difficulties that may arise in some situations where settlements are agreed by parties to litigation on a full and final basis. In this context, two expert working groups were established in 2023 by the then Minister for Justice, one relating to the index rate to be applied to Periodic Payments Orders (PPOs) and the other relating to the discount rate to be applied to lump sum awards, to future proof such amounts against financial loss.
PPOs are an alternative to lump sum awards as a method of paying compensation to catastrophically injured people. Instead of receiving compensation in one tranche, a payment is made annually on an agreed date. The annual payment amount is calculated to meet the cost of permanent and long-term care and treatment. An indexation rate is applied to the annual payment amount to ensure that the amount keeps pace with inflation. PPOs have only been available as a legal alternative to lump sum award since October 2018.
The Periodic Payment Orders Indexation Rate - Report of the Inter Departmental Working Group was submitted to the then Minister in 2024. It recommended that the Periodic Payment Index should comprise a combination of harmonised index of consumer prices and Annual Rate of Change in nominal hourly health earnings for the health sector.
The discount rate is the rate used by the courts in cases involving catastrophic injuries to determine the size of a lump sum award necessary to compensate a person for future loss. At present, the discount rate, as determined by the High Court and the Court of Appeal in the Russell vs. HSE case, stands at 1% for future care costs and 1.5% for other economic or pecuniary losses.
Following on a consultation exercise undertaken by the Department, the policy decision was taken that the discount rate would, where appropriate, be set by the Minister for Justice by way of regulations made under Section 24 of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004. To assist in setting an appropriate discount rate for use in cases involving catastrophic injuries the Expert Working Group was established in June, 2023. The Group was tasked with providing advice to the Minister on an appropriate discount rate for use in personal injury cases and was also asked to advise on the assumed risk profile of claimants.
The Setting of the Discount Rate Report of the Inter Departmental Working Group was submitted to the Minister in 2024. It recommended:
• There should not be any change in the discount rate set by the High Court, and confirmed by the Court of Appeal in Russell v HSE.
• Plaintiffs in catastrophic injury cases should be considered as having a risk averse profile.
• The discount rate should be kept under review and periodically assessed at 3-yearly intervals.
• A “trigger” mechanism should be introduced to enable the commencement of a review of the discount rate if there is a marked change in economic circumstances, or the rate is successfully challenged in court.
The then Minister approved the recommendations of both of the above reports in 2024.
Drafting instructions have been issued to the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel in relation to two sets of Regulations, one in relation to the indexation factors for PPOs and the other in relation to the discount rate to be applied to lump sum awards. Drafting of the necessary regulations is continuing with a number of legal matters being considered. I intend to sign and commence both regulations as soon as these matters have been resolved.
826. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average processing times for join family (non-EEA national) spouse visa applications and appeals; and the steps being taken to improve these timelines. [39673/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can advise the Deputy that my Department currently operates seven overseas Visa Offices in addition to the Visa Office in Dublin. These are located in Abuja, Beijing, London, Moscow, Ankara, Abu Dhabi and New Delhi. In addition, staff of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade process certain visa applications in Irish Embassies abroad under delegated authority from my Department.
I can assure the Deputy that while processing times can vary across the different Visa Offices and Irish Embassies, the majority of visas are processed within stated target times.
The current processing times of applications for join family visas varies depending on the circumstances when the application is made. If a non-EEA national is moving to Ireland because they have been granted a Critical Skills Employment Permit they can apply for join family visas at the same time as their own employment visa. When these visas are applied for together, they are processed in tandem and are typically completed in under eight weeks. My Department aims to process join family visa applications made in other circumstances within 12 months.
I can assure the Deputy the majority of join family visas receive a first instance decision within the 12 month business target. In 2025 the average processing time for a join family application where a sponsor was a non-EEA national was approximately 100 days. The average processing time for visa appeals for the same category was 509 days.
Processing times for all applications are influenced by a number of factors. The time it can take varies depending on the type and complexity of application; individual circumstances; peak application periods; such as holidays or the start of the school year; and, crucially, the quality and completeness of the application lodged. Verifying an application is an important part of our immigration system and the checks involved can take time to complete.
I understand that extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants, and I want to assure anyone who has made an application for a visa that my Department is doing everything possible to progress these applications as quickly as possible.
In December 2025, the Immigration Service of my Department introduced online payment functionality to my Department's online visa system. This allows applicants to pay visa fees as part of the online application process. The initiative is being rolled out on a phased basis and is currently live in 40 countries, with South Africa added in January 2026. This reduces the administrative burden on Irish Missions and visa teams, and allows visa officers to dedicate more time to core application processing and decision-making, contributing to improved processing efficiency over time.
In 2025, approximately 206,000 visa applications, of all types, were received by the Visa Division of my Department. This reflects an increase of 2% compared to 2024, with over 3,900 additional applications received. This follows a 21% increase in applications in 2024 compared to 2023. In the first three months of 2026, my Department's Visa Division received approximately 43,000 visa applications and has issued almost 36,000 decisions.
Processing times and decisions at the Dublin Visa Office and the Overseas Visa Offices can be checked at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/visa-decisions/.
827. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when a citizenship application will be completed (details supplied) given that it is 12 months since the application was first lodged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39677/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe naturalisation application referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department.
I understand that extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants. I want to assure anyone who has an application for naturalisation submitted that the Citizenship Division of my Department is doing everything possible to progress applications as quickly as possible.
The Citizenship Division will contact the applicant in due course.
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.
828. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide the number of detections and fixed charge notices issued for breaches of the HGV permit scheme in Dublin city, broken down by Garda district and month, since 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39936/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraRoad traffic legislation is enforced as part of the day-to-day duties of members of An Garda Síochána, as well as through a programme of high-visibility road safety and enforcement operations carried out in partnership with other state agencies, in order to make our roads safer for all.
The Garda Authorities have advised heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) with five or more axles are not permitted to enter certain restricted areas between certain hours unless they have a permit.
Any such offences are dealt with by way of summons. I am informed that less than ten summonses were issued between 1 January 2020 and 30 April 2026. In line with An Garda Síochána Analysis Services (GSAS) reporting standards a breakdown of figures for offences with less than ten records are not provided.
An Garda Síochána have further advised this information is based upon operational data from the PULSE system that was available on 21 May 2026.
It may be of interest to the Deputy to know that An Garda Síochána also publish information in relation to roads policing offences which is publicly available and can be found at the following link: www.garda.ie/en/roads-policing/statistics/roads%20policing%20offences%20by%20region%20and%20division/.
829. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of motorists caught exceeding the speed limit on a static camera at locations (details supplied), since 30 May 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39949/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.
830. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding a review carried out into the Irish prison system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39972/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are a number of reviews and assessments that have been carried out, and reports published, in recent years relating to the operation of various aspects of the prison system. For ease of reference I have listed them below for the Deputy.
Prison Overcrowding Risk Assessment Taskforce
The Prison Overcrowding Risk Assessment Taskforce was established in 2024 by the Irish Prison Service Director General following a recommendation from the State Claims Agency (SCA). The SCA chaired the Taskforce and provided technical support, convening a series of focused workshops to identify risks, map existing controls, and determine additional short, medium and long-term measures needed to further mitigate prison overcrowding. This final risk assessment was forwarded to my Department and the Irish Prison Service in November 2025. The risk assessment sets out key recommendations across a range of thematic areas.
Future Prison Capacity Working Group Report
In response to the ongoing issue of overcrowding in the Irish prison system, the Future Prison Capacity Working Group was established in July 2024 to further consider future prison capacity needs and to make recommendations on the numbers and types of prison capacity needed out to 2035. The purpose of the FPCWG was to assess the future needs and develop a prison building programme that delivers adequate capacity, while also ensuring a modern and fit for purpose prison estate that is humane, safe and secure and which provides the most effective supports for the rehabilitation of offenders, and ensuring alignment with evolving legislative, demographic and societal trends. The Minister brought the report of the group to Cabinet for the Information of Government on 4 June 2025, and the report was published on 4 July 2025.
Review of Personal Protective Equipment
A Personal Protective Equipment review group was established in 2024 to conduct a fresh review of the requirement for Personal Protective Equipment for operational staff in light of the challenges and dangers posed by overcrowding.
Chaplains review
The Irish Prison Service undertook a review of the Chaplaincy Services in January 2024 in order to provide an independent perspective on the Chaplaincy service and to recommend changes to the service where appropriate. A formal review of the Chaplaincy was conducted by a research consortium from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, and the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice, Dublin and concluded in March 2025.
Review of Assaults on Operational Prison Staff by Prisoners
In 2015, following a number of violent physical assaults on Irish Prison Service staff by prisoners, the State Claims Agency, in their risk management capacity, conducted a “Review of Assaults on Operational Prison Staff by Prisoners”. The report made a series of recommendations, not just on weapons and protective equipment for operational prison staff but also to address prisoner issues such as mental health, risk assessment, etc.
Committee on the Prevention of Torture Report
The Council of Europe Committee on the Prevention of Torture (CPT) published their report on their periodic visit in May 2024, and responses were returned by Ireland in July 2025 in respect of the issues raised by the Committee.
"New Connections" Embedding Psychology Services and Practice in the Irish Prison Service
This report was commissioned by Mr. Michael Donnellan Director General, Irish Prison Service in 2015 and published by Professor Frank Porporino. The scope was to review of the Psychological services in the IPS (both current status and future potential).
There are also a number of published reports in relation to health and mental health in prisons including the Irish Prison Service Strategy 2023 – 2027, the Irish Prison Service Drugs Strategy 2023 – 2026, the 2020 Report from the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, the High Level Taskforce on the mental health and addiction challenges of persons interacting with the criminal justice system (2022), the Health Needs Analysis (2022), Health Needs Assessment (2022), Sharing the Vision: A Mental Health Policy for Everyone (2020 – 2030), the Inspector of Prisons Thematic Inspection Report on the Provision of Psychiatric Care in the Irish Prison System (2023), Connecting for Life: Ireland’s National Strategy to Reduce Suicide 2015 – 2024, the HSE Model of Care for People with Mental Disorder and Co-existing Substance Use Disorder (Dual Diagnosis; 2023) and the National Drug Strategy.
831. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the annual report into the Irish Prison Service for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39973/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra832. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason for the delay in publishing the annual report into the Irish Prison Service for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39974/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra833. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the timeline for publication for the Annual Report into the Irish Prison Service for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39975/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 831, 832 and 833 together.
Annual Reports of the Irish Prison Service are submitted to me as Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration by the Director General within four months of each year-end. My Department is currently engaging with the Irish Prison Service with regards to the submission of the 2025 Annual Report and expects to receive it shortly. Once the report has been received, I intend to publish it as soon as is practicable.
