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Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (22 Mar 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy has no application pending for residency. The person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order following a comprehensive and thorough examination of his asylum claim, his application for subsidiary protection and his representations under Section 3 of the Immigration Act,...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (22 Mar 2011)

Alan Shatter: I have been appointed by the Taoiseach as both the Minister for Justice and Equality and as the Minister for Defence. As a Minister with two separate portfolios, I intend retaining a private office in the Department of Justice & Equality in Dublin and a separate private office in the Department of Defence headquarters in Newbridge, Co Kildare. The Deputy can be assured that I will fully...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (22 Mar 2011)

Alan Shatter: I will not have a constituency office in the Department of Defence. My constituency office will be based in the Department of Justice and Law Reform.

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (22 Mar 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Minister of State at my Department, Mr Paul Kehoe, TD, also performs the role of Government Chief Whip and Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach. I am currently considering the issue of formal delegation of functions and will inform the House in due course on the matter.

Leaders' Questions (23 Mar 2011)

Alan Shatter: Deputy Adams would know a great deal more about that than would anybody on this side of the House.

Leaders' Questions (23 Mar 2011)

Alan Shatter: How can Deputy Martin say that word with a straight face?

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (23 Mar 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Question Nos. 68 to 71, inclusive, together. I wish to inform the Deputy that it is not possible to provide the information requested as statistics are not compiled by my Department in a manner which readily identifies if a person is the parent of an Irish citizen. In addition, a number of parents of Irish citizen children may have left the State voluntarily before becoming...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (23 Mar 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 72 and 73 together. In reply to the Deputy's question, I refer to the statement I issued on 21st March in relation to the implications of the Zambrano judgment which I have appended to this reply. Statement by Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr Alan Shatter, TD, on the implications of the recent ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (23 Mar 2011)

Alan Shatter: Responsibility for the allocation of personnel, both uniformed and plain clothes, in An Garda Síochána rests with the Garda Commissioner. I have been informed by him that the full time dedicated Divisional Drugs Unit for the Roscommon/Longford Division is based in Roscommon Garda Station and comprises six Gardaí under the supervision of a Detective Sergeant. Local Garda Management is of...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (23 Mar 2011)

Alan Shatter: In accordance with the provisions of the Garda Síochána Acts, proposals to alter the boundaries of a divisional geographical area are a matter in the first instance for the Garda Commissioner in the context of the Annual Policing Plan. The 2008 Policing Plan, which was laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas, contained proposals from the Commissioner to realign Garda boundaries in a...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (23 Mar 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to made a Family Reunification Application in February 2010. A decision on this case issued to the legal representative of the above named on 24 February 2011 and a copy of the consideration detailing the reasons for the decision was also provided. I should remind the Deputy that queries in...

Seanad: Programme for Government: Motion (23 Mar 2011)

Alan Shatter: Thank you very much, a Chathaoirligh. I also thank Senators for giving me my first opportunity to address the House and speak about the programme for Government. I was told I would have 20 minutes to speak, but I gather I have only ten. A copy of my script is available to be circulated, but I intend——

Seanad: Programme for Government: Motion (23 Mar 2011)

Alan Shatter: That is good news. I understood I would have ten minutes.

Seanad: Programme for Government: Motion (23 Mar 2011)

Alan Shatter: On 25 February the people had their opportunity to speak and their verdict was clear. They voted overwhelming for change and reform. The new Government has been formed to deliver on that change and reform. To respond directly to Senator O'Toole, we are in a hurry to implement change. The Government comprises parties which between them obtained in excess of 55% of the popular vote. This...

Seanad: Programme for Government: Motion (23 Mar 2011)

Alan Shatter: I thank Senators from all sides of the House who participated in this debate for their generous comments. Most of those who spoke expressed their support for the programme for Government. As a new Minister, it is a particular privilege for me to represent the Government for the first time in the Seanad. I have not yet had an opportunity to engage in a debate in the Dáil Chamber or to make...

Seanad: Programme for Government: Motion (23 Mar 2011)

Alan Shatter: It could not.

Seanad: Programme for Government: Motion (23 Mar 2011)

Alan Shatter: It could not have formed——

Seanad: Programme for Government: Motion (23 Mar 2011)

Alan Shatter: Perhaps the Senator would restrain himself.

Seanad: Programme for Government: Motion (23 Mar 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Senator clearly has a difficulty with people responding to him in a quiet tone. I merely pointed out to him that no party in the Dáil would have a majority with 76 seats. The electorate clearly determined, in its wisdom, that the new Government should be a coalition and as we face a jobs crisis of 440,000 unemployed, a crisis in our public finances and a banking crisis, all of which...

Seanad: Programme for Government: Motion (23 Mar 2011)

Alan Shatter: I will conclude, if I may, by again thanking the Senators who contributed. I have taken note of the issues raised to which I had not an opportunity to respond. Those Senators who are currently engaged in election campaigns I wish well and I thank those who are retiring when this Seanad concludes its term for their contributions to public life.