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Private Members' Business. (2 Nov 2010)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy's party has been in Government for 14 years.

Private Members' Business. (2 Nov 2010)

Alan Shatter: This has happened on Fianna Fail's watch.

Private Members' Business. (2 Nov 2010)

Alan Shatter: It should not take two years.

Written Answers — Croke Park Agreement: Croke Park Agreement (2 Nov 2010)

Alan Shatter: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the proposals detailed in the action plan prepared by him relating to his Department under the terms of the Croke Park Agreement to bring about reform, efficiencies and financial savings in the justice and law reform area and the steps taken to date to agree implementation of what is proposed in the plan [39757/10]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (2 Nov 2010)

Alan Shatter: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the current visa arrangements applicable to Chinese citizens who wish to attend a recognised school or third level college here and to visit Ireland as tourists; the reforms, if any, he intends to introduce to make it easier for Chinese tourists to visit the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39953/10]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (2 Nov 2010)

Alan Shatter: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if the legislation is being prepared to facilitate this State to ratify the Hague Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance adopted on the 23 November 2007 to better facilitate the international enforcement of spousal maintenance and child support orders; the reason for the...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (2 Nov 2010)

Alan Shatter: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the progress made to date in cross-Border discussions with regard to the management of sex offenders between Northern Ireland and this State; the legislation, if any, he proposes to introduce to facilitate the harmonisation of laws in practice in both Northern Ireland and this State in this area; the differences to date identified...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (2 Nov 2010)

Alan Shatter: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the steps being taken by the Garda Síochána to counteract the upsurge in the use of illegal mobile phone jammers; if they are being used by gangland criminals during bank raids to prevent persons from calling the Garda Síochána; his views that the current law is adequate to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (2 Nov 2010)

Alan Shatter: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding the announced review into the cases of asylum seekers who are waiting five years or more to receive a final decision on applications made to continue residing here; the number of individuals in such circumstances; when the review will be complete and to detail the purpose of the review. [39957/10]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Nov 2010)

Alan Shatter: Question 323: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of non-EU nationals who have applied for continuing residency here this year to date as a spouse who has married a non-Irish EU national here; the breakdown of the nationality and gender of the applicants and their EU spouses; the nationalities and number of applicants granted such residence to date; the numbers awaiting...

Written Answers — Marriage Statistics: Marriage Statistics (2 Nov 2010)

Alan Shatter: Question 379: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of marriages that took place in the State between 1 January 2010 and 30 September 2010 where one party to the marriage was a non-Irish EU national and the other party was a non-EU national; the breakdown of the nationalities of the parties who participated in such marriages; the number of such marriages notified to be...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (2 Nov 2010)

Alan Shatter: Question 560: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs if a review of the family mediation service was carried out by a consultancy (details supplied) at the request of the Family Support Agency and a report on the review completed; the date on which the report was completed; the cost of the consultancy and report; the reason the report has not to date been published...

Issue of Writs (3 Nov 2010)

Alan Shatter: The Minister of State, Deputy Curran, is opposite but where is the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government? He was going in two different directions on this issue several hours ago.

Issue of Writs (3 Nov 2010)

Alan Shatter: The Minister of State is accountable to this House.

Issue of Writs (3 Nov 2010)

Alan Shatter: First he said there was a meeting and then that the meeting may not make a decision anyway.

Issue of Writs (3 Nov 2010)

Alan Shatter: Would the Minister of State agree that it is difficult to take seriously his suggestion that raising this issue at this time in the Dáil is premature, when the seat has been vacant for 17 months, these court proceedings commenced five months ago, it has been known for some days that the judgment would be delivered this morning-----

Issue of Writs (3 Nov 2010)

Alan Shatter: Will you let me conclude, Sir? There could have been only one of two results. Does the Minister of State agree that either the result would have been a declaration that the delay in holding the by-election was unreasonable or that it was not unreasonable? That was the only issue before the court. At any stage in the past two months did the Government sit down and consider what it would do...

Issue of Writs (3 Nov 2010)

Alan Shatter: Will the Minister of State not agree that the extent to which the Government has not merely destroyed the economy but is now undermining the constitutional fabric of the country indicates that it has completely lost its moral compass, it should leave this House and that the Taoiseach should go to the park? Does he not agree that instead of having a by-election what this country needs and...

Issue of Writs (3 Nov 2010)

Alan Shatter: The tail of the Government is prancing on the grounds of Leinster House making a pretence of a concern for democracy and seeking to appeal against a decision of the courts, which seeks to uphold democracy.

Issue of Writs (3 Nov 2010)

Alan Shatter: There was only one of two possible outcomes.