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Reserve Defence Force (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I hope the review will be finished shortly and that it will give us an opportunity to consider any changes that need to be effected. I see the Reserve as an important part of the Defence Forces and look forward to its continued involvement in the Defence Forces. Some of the plans previously put in place did not work in practice and some aspects had to be postponed. The review will provide...

Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: Yes, the news has broken now but it happened last November.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy had 14 years to address that.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy's party did not establish a Department for children for ten years.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy is complaining after five weeks.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: Has Deputy Wallace paid the banks back yet?

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: No one takes such a comment seriously.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: No legislation has been promised.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The armchair protester from Dún Laoghaire.

Passenger Name Record Data: Motion (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed...

Passenger Name Record Data: Motion (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I thank the Deputies who contributed to the debate. I particularly thank Deputy Dara Calleary who has taken a balanced and considered approach to the motion and who has indicated his support for it. The subject of the motion is a proposal to facilitate us in opting into discussions in Europe in respect of an important measure. The discussion in respect of this measure will not only occur...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Government is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for men and women throughout the Defence Forces and to the full participation by women in all aspects of Defence Forces activities. Unlike many other national armed forces, the Defence Forces have no restrictions as regards the assignment of men or women to the full range of operational and administrative duties. All promotions and...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I have no plans to reduce the fee payable on the granting of citizenship.

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Question Nos. 215 to 217, inclusive, together. I refer the Deputies to my reply below to Parliamentary Question No. 6084/11 of 30 March 2011. The position remains unchanged since then. As the moratorium on Public Service Recruitment continues to apply to An Garda Síochána, no date has been fixed for future intakes into the Garda College or for the commencement of a...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on the 6 April 2011 having been forwarded by the Embassy of Ireland, Cairo for decision on the 30 March 2011. The application is currently awaiting consideration by a Visa Officer. Applicants are advised to apply at least eight weeks prior to the proposed date of travel. Visa Officers are currently...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (19 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 — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I do have concerns at the length of time currently being taken to process vetting applications. I recognise that it is important to process these applications within a reasonable time frame both for the benefit of the applicants and the organisations involved. I am informed by the Garda authorities that at present there are a total of five Gardaí, 76 full-time Garda civilian personnel and...

Written Answers — Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that under the terms of the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal is entirely independent in the matter of individual applications that fall to be considered under the Scheme. However, to assist the Deputy, I have had enquires made with the Tribunal on his behalf. I understand from the Tribunal...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: There is 1 Personal Secretary and 2 Clerical Officers in my constituency office. The staff concerned handle and process representations made to me on matters of concern to constituents.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management is aware of the incident referred to, which occurred on 8 April, 2011 and was reported to Coolock Garda Station. It is currently being investigated by Gardaí who have spoken to the complainants, who will be kept informed of the progress of the investigation. As the investigation is ongoing, it would be inappropriate for me...