Written answers
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Department of Justice, Equality and Defence
- Garda Vetting of Personnel
Question 601: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has satisfied himself with the level of Garda vetting in place for sports organisations here; the sports organisations that are... - National Lottery Funding
Question 602: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the reduction of the budget of an association (details supplied) by 30%; and the steps he will take to reinstate... - Proposed Legislation
Question 604: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the Personal Insolvency Bill; and when same is expected to enacted. [23428/11] - Financial Legislation
Question 605: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the Start Mortgages decision; and the steps that are being taken to revise the 2009 legislation in... - Departmental Schemes
Question 606: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of the contribution from the Exchequer to the Garda health scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24012/11] - Proposed Legislation
Question 607: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when changes to right of way law will come into effect; if he will give details of these changes; and if he will make a statement on... - Legal Aid Service
Question 608: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the waiting period for persons applying for free legal aid; if his further attention has been drawn... - Garda Vetting of Personnel
Question 609: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on a proposal to speed up the Garda vetting process by introducing a system that allows a person who receives Garda clearance... - Departmental Expenditure
Question 611: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of money that was spent on taxis by his Department in the past year; the amount of money that has been provided for in the... - Deportation Orders
Question 612: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the practices and procedures that are in place to ensure that both the human rights and dignity of individuals subject to deportation... - Illegal Immigrants
Question 613: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to review the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008 whereby non-EU volunteers may extend the period beyond the... - Direct Provision System
Question 614: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the direct provision system that is in need of fundamental reform; his plans to review this system; and when that review... - Garda Strength
Question 615: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of reserve gardaí operational; his views on recruiting some of these into serving full time with the Garda; and if he will... - Departmental Expenditure
Question 616: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality, further to Parliamentary Question No. 246 of 14 July 2011, the position regarding same. [22871/11] - Departmental Bodies
Question 617: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a person (details supplied) did not receive a security clearance. [22876/11] - Asylum Applications
Question 618: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an asylum application in respect of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Proposed Legislation
Question 619: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the revised Spent Convictions Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22911/11] - Drug Courts
Question 620: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the positive results in drug courts which can reduce substance abuse and crime.. [22920/11] - Proposed Legislation
Question 621: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on upward only rent review clauses; the impact that action will have on Ireland's image abroad as a stable home for foreign... - Departmental Expenditure
Question 622: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding a cleaning contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22964/11] - Sentencing Policy
Question 623: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on reforming sentencing guidelines for the Judiciary to allow for multiple life sentences to be awarded for multiple murders... - Citizenship Applications
Question 624: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will... - Proposed Legislation
Question 625: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will respond to a matter (details supplied) regarding casinos and private gambling clubs; and if he will make a statement on the... - Citizenship Applications
Question 626: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will expedite the naturalisation case of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the... - Traveller Community
Question 627: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will respond to a matter (details supplied) regarding illegal Traveller encampments; and if he will make a statement on the... - Organised Crime
Question 628: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will comment on a matter (details supplied) regarding prostitution and drug trafficking here; and if he will make a statement on... - Asylum Applications
Question 629: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount paid by his Department to a company (details supplied) in County Mayo since 2004 for facilities in County Sligo; and if he... - Investigation into Anglo Irish Bank
Question 630: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will reply to a matter (details supplied) regarding the delay in the investigation into Anglo Irish Bank; and if he will make a... - State Visits
Question 631: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many Garda divisions in Dublin will have to scale back their normal policing levels... - Garda Vetting of Personnel
Question 632: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there is a fast tracking mechanism introduced for Garda vetting for persons that are required to work in the health and care areas... - Prisoner Transfers
Question 634: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if Irish citizens who are imprisoned overseas are entitled to repatriation when their permanent residence is within Northern Ireland.... - Road Safety
Question 635: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the gardaí have the power, through existing legislation, to confiscate scramblers or motorised bikes which use public open spaces... - Garda Deployment
Question 637: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí currently employed and on active duty in the Border area (details supplied); if this number has increased or... - Proposed Legislation
Question 638: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce regulations on the marketing and operation of money for gold outlets and agents to ensure the safety of the... - Garda Vetting of Personnel
Question 639: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the average waiting time to have Garda vetting completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23133/11] - Citizenship Applications
Question 640: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding persons who are living legally here for some years and have been working here and have applied for a certificate... - Garda Deployment
Question 641: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will increase the number of immigration officers at Dublin Airport (details supplied) [23162/11] - Asylum Applications
Question 643: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will grant subsidiary protection to a person (details supplied) in view of the offer of refuge from the International Cities of... - Residency Permits
Question 644: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will confirm the residency status of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Proposed Legislation
Question 645: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will amend section 2(2)([i]e[/i]) of the Civil Registration Act 2004 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the... - Prison Medical Service
Question 646: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the medical condition of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Legal Aid Service
Question 647: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the waiting times for free legal aid by FLAC by location; the number of clients that are on the waiting list; the arrangement that are... - Garda Stations
Question 648: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the Garda Station at Rathcoole, County Dublin; if he will address the concerns of the local community who are... - Garda Deployment
Question 649: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider requesting the review of the policing of a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a... - Departmental Expenditure
Question 650: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the budget available to his Department for IT expenditure in 2010 and 2011; the provisions within his Department for the purchasing of... - Departmental Expenditure
Question 652: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the details of spending, using departmental credit cards held by Department staff over the past four years; the numbers of persons in... - Ministerial Staff
Question 653: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons employed in each of the private offices and the constituency offices of his Ministers of State; the annual amount... - Expenditure Reviews
Question 656: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will publish the details of his Department's submission and all correspondence to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform... - Garda Stations
Question 657: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of garda stations that are operating in counties Longford and Westmeath; the number of staff at each station and the opening... - Garda Stations
Question 658: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding plans for an extension and refurbishment of Athlone Garda station, County Westmeath; and if he will make a... - Crime Levels
Question 659: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of person's subject to the requirements of Part 2 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001; the number of prosecutions and convictions... - Citizenship Applications
Question 660: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the determination of an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15;... - Residency Permits
Question 661: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a residency application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a... - Citizenship Applications
Question 665: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will... - Residency Permits
Question 666: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a residency application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 2; and if he will make a statement... - Asylum Applications
Question 668: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for asylum in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a... - Residency Permits
Question 669: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for residency in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a... - Citizenship Applications
Question 672: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the process of an application for citizenship will be completed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and... - Residency Permits
Question 674: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed in the matter of an application for residency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare;... - Citizenship Applications
Question 676: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the correct procedure to be followed in respect of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied) in County... - Residency Permits
Question 677: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a residency application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a... - Citizenship Applications
Question 679: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if an application for family reunification will be decided in the current year in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24;... - Deportation Orders
Question 680: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a residency application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 14; and if he will make a statement... - Citizenship Applications
Question 681: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 2; and if he will make a... - Residency Permits
Question 682: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected status regarding an application for residency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and... - Deportation Orders
Question 683: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for residency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a... - Residency Permits
Question 684: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected status regarding an application for residency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and... - Deportation Orders
Question 686: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current of expected residency status in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement... - Visa Applications
Question 687: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when renewal of stamp 4 visa will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on... - Residency Permits
Question 688: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected residency status in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on... - Refugee Status
Question 689: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the determination of refugee status in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will... - Citizenship Applications
Question 690: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will issue on an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied). [23728/11] - Garda Reserve
Question 691: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the report of the Garda Reserve will be published.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23734/11] - Residency Permits
Question 692: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will expedite an application for permanent residency in respect of a person (details supplied). [23745/11] - Extradition Applications
Question 693: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will deal with an extradition matter in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Citizenship Applications
Question 694: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the citizenship application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 18; and if he will make a... - Garda Recruitment
Question 695: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding persons who have passed all three stages of the Garda recruitment competition, after passing a medical these... - Court Sittings
Question 696: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of District Court sittings that were held at Swords and Balbriggan District Courts, County Dublin in each of 2008, 2009,... - Garda Training
Question 697: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the training facilities available at Garda headquarters and the Garda Training College for the Garda dog unit, Garda mounted unit,... - Garda Transport
Question 698: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the types of vehicles that are being used by the Garda traffic corps and the Garda regional armed support unit. [23926/11] - Proposed Legislation
Question 699: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he will bring legislation establishing a judicial council before the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Electronic Tagging
Question 700: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider post release electronically tagging those convicted of drug trafficking and organised criminality; and if he will... - Proposed Legislation
Question 702: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if all unimplemented recommendations from the Competition Authority in its report on the legal professions will be implemented in the... - Court Staff
Question 703: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the salary payable to individual High Court registrars, to the Chief Registrar of the High Court and to county registrars of the... - Citizenship Applications
Question 704: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the actions available to him to fast-track decisions for naturalisation applicants, some of whom applied more than two years ago.... - Court Staff
Question 705: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of tipstaff employed in the courts; the level of salary paid; if he will give a breakdown by court; and if he will make a... - Citizenship Applications
Question 706: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position of an application for citizenship in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a... - Proposed Legislation
Question 707: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views regarding a matter (details supplied); the actions in proposing to address the issues stated; the meetings he has had or is... - Legal Profession
Question 708: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of solicitors and barristers struck off over the past ten years; if he will provide a breakdown of the number per year; and... - Court Procedures
Question 709: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of judgments made by the Master of the High Court in 2009; the number of these which were subsequently reviewed by the High... - Residency Permits
Question 710: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a residency application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; if this case was adequately... - Asylum Applications
Question 711: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if an application to remain in the State can be reconsidered on humanitarian grounds in the case of a person (details supplied) in... - Naval Service Operations
Question 712: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22644/11] - Departmental Expenditure
Question 713: To ask the Minister for Defence the amount of money that was spent on taxis by his Department in the past year; the amount of money that has been provided for in the next year for... - Departmental Staff
Question 714: To ask the Minister for Defence further to Question No. 253 of 14 July 2011, the reason for Department personnel being seconded to the Civil and Public Services Union, the... - Defence Forces Reserve
Question 715: To ask the Minister for Defence what was the establishment of the Naval Service Reserve in each of the years November 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. [23153/11] - Departmental Expenditure
Question 722: To ask the Minister for Defence the details of spending, using departmental credit cards held by Department staff over the past four years; the numbers of persons in his Department... - Ministerial Staff
Question 723: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of persons employed in each of the private offices and the constituency offices of his Ministers of State; the annual amount paid in... - Departmental Expenditure
Question 726: To ask the Minister for Defence the budget available to his Department for IT expenditure in 2010 and 2011; the provisions within his Department for the purchasing of IT equipment;... - Expenditure Reviews
Question 727: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will publish the details of his Department's submission and all correspondence to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for... - Defence Forces Personnel
Question 728: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of personnel in the Defence Forces and in his Department for the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011. [23618/11] - Defence Forces Recruitment
Question 730: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to lift the embargo on the recruitment of army officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23749/11] - Pension Provisions
Question 731: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of retired Defence Force personnel who are in receipt of an Army service pension who are not in receipt of the military service... - Departmental Expenditure
Question 732: To ask the Minister for Defence the potential savings to the Exchequer by reducing professional fees paid by the State by 25%. [24280/11]
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