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Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am pleased to be able to tell the Deputy that the Government's legislative programme published earlier this week provides for a new Bill on spent convictions, with publication expected before the end of this term. The new Bill will build on the proposals from the Law Reform Commission. Unlike the previous Government's Bill, which lapsed upon the dissolution of the last Dáil, it will...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (7 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No.1 of today's date. I would like, nevertheless, to repeat that the Government is fully committed to supporting the Garda Síochána in its continuing anti- and counter-terrorist activities and to ensuring, in line with the Programme for Government, that it has all the resources required to defeat this menace. Cross-border security...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 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 October 2009. The application is currently 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...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (7 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Commission for the Support of Victims of Crime, an independent body under the aegis of my Department, provides funding to the voluntary body One in Four. One in Four provides professional support to men and women who have experienced sexual violence, many of them during childhood. Such assistance may be considered appropriate, having regard to the details supplied. I am not in a position...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (7 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: A decision on when Garda recruitment will re-commence will take into account the rate of retirement in the Garda Síochána and Government targets for reductions in public service numbers. I am informed by the Garda authorities that on 31 December 2010 the number of dedicated Community Gardaí attached to Dublin's North and South Central Garda Division's was 159 and 96 respectively. I am...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (7 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that a request by the applicant for a review of the decision in this case was received on 23rd February, 2011. The EU Treaty Rights Review section of INIS wrote to the applicant on 5th April, 2011 advising them that the application had been received. Each application for review is examined on its own merits and a...

Written Answers — Property Services: Property Services (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009, which has passed through the Seanad and is currently awaiting Dail Committee Stage, contains provisions which will greatly strengthen consumer protection for intending purchasers of houses and apartments. The Bill provides for establishment of the Property Services Regulatory Authority to control and supervise auctioneers, estate agents and...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: Section 28 of the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964, inserted by section 11 of the Children Act 1997, regarding appointment of a guardian ad litem for a child and provision for separate representation of the guardian ad litem, has not been commenced. I am presently considering the possible commencement of the section.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that registration in the Land Registry is governed by the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 1964 & 2006 and the Land Registration Rules 1972 – 2010. The usual practice is to seek the advice of a practising solicitor who would be in a position to advise the client and prepare the necessary documentation based on a consideration of all of the factors relevant to the...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: During 2010 a total of 24 retired public servants were retained by my Department and the agencies under its remit for the purposes outlined by the Deputy, at a cost of approximately €122,000. These figures do not include An Garda Síochána as it was not possible to obtain the details in the time available. I will revert to the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Official Languages Act: Official Languages Act (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 279 and 280 together. I can inform the Deputy that no cost has been incurred as a result of changing signs where existing signs in Irish did not meet the requirements in terms of Irish text required by 2012. In relation to the anticipated cost of ensuring compliance with the requirements under the Official Languages Act to replace any sign currently in English...

Written Answers — Official Languages Act: Official Languages Act (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service and my Department has no role 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 services for...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned applied for asylum on 6 March, 2002. Her asylum application was considered by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal, both of whom concluded that the person concerned did not meet the criteria for recognition as a refugee. Arising from the refusal of her asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of...

Written Answers — Commercial Rent Review: Commercial Rent Review (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: Section 132 of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 prohibits upward only rent reviews in respect of leases entered into after 28 February 2010. As regards leases which existed prior to that date, the Programme for Government indicates that legislation will be introduced to end upward only rent reviews for such leases. I am in consultation with the Attorney General with a view to...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The position is that the courts are, subject only to the Constitution and the law, independent in the exercise of their judicial functions. It would not be appropriate for me to comment on the verdict in specific cases. A specific offence of assault of a peace officer (including a member of an Garda Síochána) acting in the course of his or her duty is provided for in section 19 of the...

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (12 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 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 services for the...

Written Answers — Immigration Policy: Immigration Policy (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: It is my intention that in immigration-related matters, civil partnerships registered in Ireland or recognised by Irish law will, so far as is possible, be treated the same as marriages. It would be consistent with this approach to apply the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 (as amended) to the civil partners of Irish citizens. It would be my intention to bring...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my detailed reply to his recent Parliamentary Question, No. 208 of Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, in this matter. The position in the State of the person concerned is as set out in that Reply. I should remind the Deputy that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has...

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 288 and 293 together. I am aware of the website referred to. Section 23 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 provides for offences in relation to the advertisement of services in circumstances or manner which give rise to the reasonable inference that the premises is a brothel or that the service is one of prostitution. Advertisement in this...

Written Answers — Court Accommodation: Court Accommodation (12 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...