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Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (10 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that the application has entered the final stage of processing and I intend to grant citizenship. A letter issued on 27 June 2012 to the person referred to by the Deputy asking him to submit the prescribed fee and other documents so he can attend the next citizenship ceremony at which he will make a declaration of fidelity to the Irish Nation and loyalty to the State...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (10 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The information detailed in the table below is in respect of agencies, offices and other bodies staffed by and/or reporting to my Department. Agency/Body >5 days >10 days >15 days 20 days >21 days The Equality Authority 4 3 1 0 3 The Equality Tribunal 4 1 0 0 4 Office of the Data Protection Commissioner 1 2 0 0 3 Private Security Authority 9 0 1 0 0 National Property Services...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (10 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide statistics directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (10 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The provision and allocation of Garda vehicles is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his identified policing priorities. At Divisional level responsibility for the efficient deployment of Garda vehicles is assigned to the Divisional Officer, who may allocate vehicles between Districts on the basis of operational requirements. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (10 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: Under the Garda Síochána Acts 2005 - 2007, the Commissioner is required to submit, before November of each year, a policing plan for the forthcoming year. Any proposals for the closure of Garda stations or the altering of Regional or Divisional boundaries must be set out in that plan. The Policing Plan for 2013 has not yet been prepared and therefore it is not possible to say at this...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (10 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service that the number of Certificates of Naturalisation issued in the years 2005 to 2012 were approximately 1 400, 1 400, 1 500, 3 100, 4 500, 6 400, 10 700, and 12 300 in the year to date respectively. The top ten nationalities naturalised since 2005 are Nigerian, Filipino, Indian, South African, Chinese (including Hong Kong...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (10 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I very much share the Deputy's concern about the incidence of street violence and anti-social behaviour. There is little doubt that much of this is fuelled by excessive drinking, as well as the use of illegal drugs. An Garda Síochána is using the strong legal powers available under the Public Order Acts and the Intoxicating Liquor Acts to keep our streets as safe as possible, including...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (10 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have sought information from the Garda authorities in relation to the matters raised in this Question and I will respond further to the Deputy as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (10 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the strength of each Garda District and Station in Donegal, as of 31 May 2012, the latest date for which figures are readily available was as set out in the table below. District Station 31/05/2012 Letterkenny Letterkenny 107 Carrigans 5 Castlefin 4 Brocach 0 Newtowncunningham 2 Raphoe 3 Lifford 17 Ballybofey 22 Convoy 3 Total...

Written Answers — Firearms and Ammunition Security: Firearms and Ammunition Security (10 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 359 to 362, inclusive, together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that firearms which had been held at Clancy Barracks were destroyed at another location on thirty-two occasions between 1st July, 2000 and 31st December, 2001. The destruction of these firearms was authorised by the Chief Superintendent in charge of the Garda Technical Bureau. I am...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (10 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) provides employment vetting for a large number of organisations in Ireland which are registered with the Gardaí for this purpose and which employ persons in a full-time, part-time, voluntary or training capacity to work with children and/or vulnerable adults. The primary purpose of the process is the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Garda...

Written Answers — Legal Complaints Procedures: Legal Complaints Procedures (10 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The matter referred to by the Deputy concerns the client of a solicitor who is dissatisfied with the legal services provided by that solicitor. Under the current regulatory regime, the Law Society of Ireland, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and the Office of the Independent Adjudicator are the statutorily independent bodies charged with investigating or resolving complaints against...

Written Answers — Naturalisation Applications: Naturalisation Applications (10 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that a decision letter has issued to the person referred to by the Deputy. The person concerned has exceeded the maximum 3 year period permitted under the regime for full time non EEA nationals to remain in the State to pursue a course at Language and Non Degree level. The person referred to by the Deputy...

Written Answers — Garda Civilian Staff: Garda Civilian Staff (10 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that as of 30 June 2012, the number of Garda civilian staff attached to the Garda College in Templemore and Garda Headquarters in the Phoenix Park was 51 and 278 (Whole Time Equivalents) respectively. A breakdown of the grades concerned was as set out in the table below. Garda College Templemore Teacher 20 H.E.O. 1 E.O. 3 S.O. 8 C.O. 19 Total 51...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (10 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: Section 6A of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act,1956 as inserted by section 4 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 2004 provides that a person born in the island of Ireland shall not be entitled to be an Irish citizen unless a parent of that person has, during the period of 4 years immediately preceding the person's birth, been resident in the island of Ireland for a period of...

Written Answers — Property Transaction Register: Property Transaction Register (10 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: Section 86 of the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011 provides that the Property Services Regulatory Authority shall prepare and maintain a register of residential property sales prices in the State. I am advised by the Authority that it expects to publish the register by the end of September 2012. It is anticipated that the residential property sales prices register will comprise a...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (10 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) provides employment vetting for over 19,000 organisations in Ireland who are registered with the Gardaí for this purpose and which employ/engage persons in a full-time, part-time, voluntary or training capacity to positions where they would have substantial, unsupervised access to children and/or vulnerable adults. The current average processing time at...

Written Answers — Garda Powers: Garda Powers (10 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The law relating to powers of entry and search for the purposes of criminal and civil investigations is detailed and complex. Members of the Garda Síochána and many other persons by virtue of the particular office that they hold have powers to enter or search private property without the consent of the occupier, and in some instances without a search warrant. It should be said that the...

Written Answers — Naturalisation Applications: Naturalisation Applications (10 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that an application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy in April, 2011. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation, such...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (10 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána. The programme is progressed in co-operation with the Office of Public Works, who have responsibility for capital expenditure in respect of Garda accommodation. I am informed by the Garda authorities that a tender for repair works in respect of Ballygar...