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Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the Garda Central Vetting Unit has no record of a vetting application in respect of the person to whom the Deputy refers. In the circumstances, I can only suggest that the person seeks clarification from the organisation submitting the application.

Written Answers — International Conventions: International Conventions (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Government is committed to consolidating and reforming the law on corruption. My officials have commenced work with a view to bringing proposals to Government in due course. The provisions of the Council of Europe Criminal Law Convention on Corruption, along with the provisions of all other relevant international instruments, will be considered in the development of those proposals.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: Within the context of consolidating the public finances, the Government is focused firmly on maintaining the operational efficiency of the Permanent Defence Force. In the context of Budget 2010 the previous Government approved a level of 10,000 all ranks. This reflects the reductions in personnel recommended in the Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The person in question was discharged from the Defence Forces on 20 February, 2011. I understand that the Leabhair Airm (LA 89) was sent by registered post to his home address on 25 March, 2011. The delay in dispatching the documents was due to a changeover of administrative staff in the Headquarters of Finner Camp, Co. Donegal.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The following table outlines the number of vacancies in the Permanent Defence Force by rank. The number of vacancies is based on the agreed Employment Control Framework of 10,000 all ranks in the Permanent Defence Force versus the strength of 9582 as at 28 February, 2011, the latest date for which figures are available. Rank Agreed ECF Strength Total Current Strength Vacancies Lt. Gen 1...

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

Alan Shatter: The bodies under the aegis of my Department are the Civil Defence Board and the Army Pensions Board. The payroll function for each of these bodies is carried out by my Department.

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

Alan Shatter: The position is that there is one vacant house in Orchard Park at present. The Department accepted an offer in February, 2011 for the purchase of this property. The Chief State Solicitors Office is acting on behalf of the Department and has been instructed to liaise with the purchaser's solicitor regarding the sale.

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

Alan Shatter: The Department has not refused to supply any information to the local authority concerning the estate in County Kildare. On the contrary, the Department has written to the relevant Co. Council on a number of occasions, most recently the 23 February and 23 March 2011 and is awaiting a reply. The Department is eager to progress this matter and will finalise the issue once it is made aware...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Training: Defence Forces Training (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 318 to 321, inclusive, together. The 2008 report of the Independent Monitoring Group included 46 recommendations to chart the way ahead in continuing to meet the demands for dignity and equality in the military workplace. The 2008 report highlighted the initiatives undertaken by the Defence Forces in the area of human resource management and workplace culture...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Review: Defence Forces Review (5 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Reserve Defence Force was selected for review as part of the 2009 – 2011 phase of the Government's Value for Money and Policy Review initiative and this review commenced in February 2010. A Steering Committee comprising representatives from the Department of Defence, the Defence Forces and the Department of Finance is overseeing the Review. In accordance with revised guidelines for...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The position is that the Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009, which has already passed through the Seanad, is currently awaiting Dail Committee Stage. I intend to bring forward amendments to the Bill at Committee Stage to provide for the publication of residential property sales prices by the Property Services Regulatory Authority.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: In developing the National Drug Strategy 2009-2016 a Steering Group was established to review the progress and impact made under the 2001-2008 Strategy and to make recommendations for the 2009-2016 Strategy. In its Report the Steering Group recognised that criminal convictions, acquired as a consequence of drug use, can in certain circumstances act as a significant barrier in terms of...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (6 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: Recommendation 15.1.9 of a Vision for Change is being fully implemented within An Garda Síochána. A Memorandum of Understanding on the removal or return of a person to an Approved Centre in accordance with section 13 and section 27 of the Mental Health Act 2001, and the removal of a person to an Approved Centre in accordance with section 12, was agreed between the Garda Síochána, the HSE,...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (6 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Government Legislation Programme announced on 5 April 2011 indicates that the Mental Capacity Bill is expected to be published in late 2011. The Bill will reform the law on mental capacity taking into account the Law Reform Commission's Report on Vulnerable Adults and the Law. The Bill will replace the Wards of Court system with a modern statutory framework governing decision-making on...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (6 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that it is the Government's intention to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) as quickly as possible, taking into account the need to ensure that all necessary legislative and administrative requirements under the Convention are being met. As the Deputy may be aware, Ireland does not tend to become party to treaties until it is...

Written Answers — Court Procedures: Court Procedures (6 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 and 121 together. These matters are currently under consideration in my Department.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (6 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: In the time available it has not been possible for the Garda authorities to supply the information relating to the number of arrested requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The fees in relation to Irish Nationality and Citizenship are set-out in Statutory Instrument No. 294/2008. This provides that where the application is made by a widow or widower whose spouse was, immediately before death, an Irish citizen, and who has not, subsequent to the spouse's death, become a naturalised citizen of a state other than this State, that a fee of €200.00 applies. I am...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (6 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: Under the Garda Síochána Act the Garda Commissioner has operational control of the force including responsibility for the allocation of resources. I have been informed by him that Store Street Garda Station covers the area referred to by the Deputy and that the personnel strength of Store Street Garda station, on the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 284. While the...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (6 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that an operational policing plan is prepared by local Garda management for each occasion on which this event is held. Following the incidents which occurred at the event recently, additional resources will be deployed, including specialist units and high visibility uniform patrols, to ensure the safety of those attending and to prevent incidents of...