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Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that the current legislation already makes provision for the non-disclosure of the criminal records of young offenders in certain circumstances. The governing statutory provision is section 258 of the Children Act 2001. Section 258 (1) of the Children Act 2001 provides for the non-disclosure of most offences committed by persons under 18 once specific conditions...

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I can assure the Deputy that this Government is committed to the elimination of slopping out in all prisons and places of detention. Along with the proposal to review the Thornton Hall project, I would like to point out that the Programme for Government acknowledges the need to provide in-cell sanitation to all prisons, and in so far as resources permit, to upgrade prison facilities. As...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: In preparing the Bill, I have asked my Department to examine a number of matters in the current law to ensure that the bail regime can operate in as tight and effective a way as possible. One of the measures I am looking at is the extent to which the law can give greater guidance to the courts on the need to protect the public against those who present an unacceptable risk of committing a...

Written Answers — Citizen Applications: Citizen Applications (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: A valid application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in February 2010. The application is being processed in the normal way with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision...

Written Answers — Citizen Applications: Citizen Applications (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the Division is currently commencing further processing of applications received in mid 2009. The average processing time from application to decision for the generality of valid applications for a certificate of naturalisation is currently 25 months and this has been maintained despite...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: Long term residency is granted on the basis that a non EEA national has completed a minimum of five years legal residence in the State on work permit conditions. This is a major concession with successful applicants being granted Permission to Remain on a Stamp 4 which is valid for 5 years thus obviating the need to re-register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau on an annual basis. I...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: Under SI No. 649 of 2010, civil partnerships registered in the United Kingdom are recognised in this jurisdiction and are entitled to the same treatment under Irish law as civil partnerships registered in the State. That Order came into force on 12 January 2011. In relation to the proposed changes to the tax code, I refer the Deputy to the responses of the Minister for Finance to...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: A valid application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in July 2010. The application is being processed in the normal way with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision in...

Written Answers — Judicial Appointments: Judicial Appointments (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: There are two judicial vacancies currently, one in the Dublin Circuit Court and one in District Number 10 (Meath) of the District Court.

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the most recent available information is in respect of the years 2007 to 2010. The tables set out the drug type, quantity and estimated street value of drugs seized in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. The information has been compiled on the basis of cases reported to the Forensic Science Laboratory for Cork City, Cork North and Cork West Garda...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The appointment of the Legal Services Ombudsman is a matter for Government. However, in advance of bringing a proposal to Government, my Department is considering the implications for the making of an appointment, of the commitment in the Memorandum of Understanding on Specific Economic Policy Conditionality related to the EU/IMF Programme of Financial Support to Ireland, to legislate for...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The persons concerned are a husband, his wife and the couple's child. The husband and wife lodged separate asylum applications on 18 September, 2009. The child made an asylum application on 28 July, 2010. All three asylum applications were individually considered and it was found that none of the persons concerned met the criteria for recognition as a refugee. Arising from the refusal of...

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of courthouses is the responsibility of the Courts Service and my Department has no role or responsibility in the matter. Section 4(3) of the 1998 Act provides that the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which are specified in section 5 as follows: management of the Courts; provision of support...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in December 2007. On examination of the application submitted it was determined that the person in question did not meet that statutory residency requirements as set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Garda accommodation programme is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána and it is brought forward in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. Capital funding for significant refurbishment work in excess of €65,000 is a matter for the Office of Public Works. The Office of...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that as of the latest date (31 March 2011) for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána was 14,330. I am further informed that for security and operational reasons it is Garda policy not to disclose the number of personnel attached to the public order units.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that, as of the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of each Divisional Traffic Unit, and the number of traffic vehicles allocated to each Divisional Traffic Unit is as set out in the attached table. In addition to this there is a Superintendent attached to each of the 6 Garda regions in the Country. The Deputy...

Written Answers — Departmental Policy: Departmental Policy (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that, as indicated in the Programme for Government, it is intended to promote policies that integrate minority ethnic groups in Ireland and that promote social inclusion, equality, diversity and the participation of immigrants in the economic, social, political and cultural life of their communities. Lead responsibility for these matters has been assigned to my...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy made a Family Reunification application on 23rd August 2010 and the application was forwarded to the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. I am further informed by INIS that a letter regarding his refugee status...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 166 of 29 March 2011. As the Deputy notes, the Programme for Government indicates that legislation will be introduced to end upward only rent reviews for existing leases. I am in consultation with the Attorney General with a view to progressing this matter as expeditiously as possible.