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Service with UNIFIL: Motion (21 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I thank the House for its recognition of the importance of the contribution of Ireland's Defence Forces to international peace and security. I am grateful for the kind words, support and compliments from Deputies regarding the manner in which the Defence Forces have discharged themselves on overseas missions, in Lebanon and elsewhere. I had the privilege of visiting southern Lebanon in 2001...

Criminal Justice (Community Service) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011 - Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The rest are on temporary release.

Criminal Justice (Community Service) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011 - Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I begin by thanking everyone who has participated in the debate. In particular, I thank Deputies for the support they have expressed for the Bill. Also, I congratulate the speakers who have made their maiden speeches. I congratulate Deputy Flanagan for temporarily becoming Leader of the Opposition in the House. I thank Deputies for the kind comments they have made and for their good...

Criminal Justice (Community Service) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011 - Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: As soon as possible after the Easter recess. I cannot provide an exact date. Unfortunately, we must await the formation of the committees before Committee Stage can be taken.

Criminal Justice (Community Service) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011 - Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: Okay. On Tuesday, 3 May 2011. I will stick with the formula.

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (21 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that there has been a significant increase in the number of outlets offering to buy gold for cash in towns and cities in the State. I am aware that the trade gives rise to concerns reported in communities about crime that may be linked to the cash for gold trade. The informal purchase of jewellery is not specifically regulated in criminal legislation; however the...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (21 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am reviewing the current entry requirements into An Garda Síochána in consultation with the Commissioner. This review will of course take into account the recommendations of the Report referred to by the Deputy, including the recommendations on educational qualifications.

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (21 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that vetting applications in respect of the persons to whom the Deputy refers have been received at the Garda Central Vetting Unit and are in the course of being processed. Responses will issue to the registered organisation involved in due course.

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (21 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that a vetting application in respect of the person to whom the Deputy refers was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit and is in the course of being processed. It is anticipated that a response should issue shortly. The average processing time for vetting applications fluctuates in line with periods of increased demand. In processing an...

Written Answers — Commercial Rent Reviews: Commercial Rent Reviews (21 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will be aware, 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. That consultation will, of course, take account of all relevant factors which pertain to this matter.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (21 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: Ireland has comprehensive legal protection against discrimination on the ground of disability. Persons with disabilities, including persons with autism, are protected from discrimination and afforded reasonable accommodation in access to goods and services and in the field of employment, under the Equal Status Acts 2000 to 2008 and the Employment Equality Acts 1998 to 2008, respectively. In...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (21 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Garda authorities that an application in respect of the person to whom the Deputy refers was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit and is in the course of being processed. It is anticipated that a response should issue shortly.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (21 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: Arising from the refusal of his asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 24th May, 2004, that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him. He was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily, of...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (21 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 — Gaming Regulation: Gaming Regulation (21 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am aware of the action launched by US law enforcement authorities under its Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, 2006. Internet gaming, including internet poker, is not licensed in the State, therefore none of the gaming sites mentioned by the Deputy can claim to have any authorisation from the State to provide services to jurisdictions where such gaming is prohibited. I understand...

International Terrorism (3 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The use of explosive devices such as that employed recently in Trim is a matter of ongoing concern to me and to the Garda authorities, no matter who is responsible for them. Garda strategies are very firmly focused on disrupting their use and, where sufficient evidence is available, proffering charges and bringing such persons before the courts. The House should remember that there are...

School Transport (3 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, Deputy Ciarán Cannon. I will draw to his attention the comments made by the Deputy and will respond as best I can with the information available to me. A number of changes to the school transport scheme were introduced in the 2011 budget by the previous Fianna...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (3 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Under current legislation the Chief Executive of the Commission is accountable to the Public Accounts Committee. The Commission can also be required to make a presentation to an Oireachtas Committee on any matter that has been considered by the Commission. I am satisfied that the independence of the Commission and its ability under current arrangements to discharge its responsibilities in a...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (3 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Traveller Policy Division of my Department has had discussions with the five National Traveller Groups about the ethnicity issue. The question has also been the subject of extensive discussion at meetings of the National Traveller Monitoring and Advisory Committee. Discussions with the five National Traveller Organisations around the issue of ethnicity have shown that there is a wide...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (3 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Employment equality legislation aims to strike a necessary and appropriate balance between the right to the free profession and practice of religion, recognised by the Constitution and the principle of equality and has done so by providing a qualified exception, of limited scope, in Section 37(1) of the Employment Equality Act. Only where it is reasonable to do so and in order to maintain the...