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Written Answers — Stray Horses: Stray Horses (3 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána makes appropriate use of the powers conferred on it by the Control of Horses Act 1996 to seize and detain stray horses. The following table shows the number of incidents recorded, by Garda Division, relating to the control of horses in 2010 and in 2011 up to 26 April. In 2010, An Garda Síochána expended €24,600 on the...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (3 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that, given the need for sensitivity and confidentiality in the investigation of certain crimes, there is a clear advantage from an investigative perspective for both An Garda Síochána and victims of such crimes in conducting interviews away from Garda stations. Dedicated victim interview suites have therefore been established in six strategically...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (INIS) of my Department that the persons referred to by the Deputy have permission to be in the State until 22 September 2011 on student conditions. I understand they have availed of the special six-month "timed out" permission for non-EEA students, as outlined under the new immigration regime for full-time non-EEA students. This...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (3 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision and dispersal. Since 2002, RIA has had in place House Rules and Procedures for asylum seekers living in direct provision asylum accommodation centres. These Rules set out the entitlements and obligations placed on centre management and...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (3 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The detailed allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to decide in accordance with his identified operational requirements and priorities. I am advised by the Garda authorities that all Garda fleet requirements are kept under review in the context of An Garda Síochána's operational requirements. This is an ongoing process.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (3 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently three Sergeants and thirteen gardaí allocated to the Garda Water Unit. The unit has two patrol boats, four rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) and six inflatable boats at its disposal.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (3 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Responsibility for the allocation of resources, including personnel, within the Force rests with the Garda Commissioner in consultation with his senior management team. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Computer Crime Investigation Unit forms part of the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation and the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Investigation Unit and the Stolen Motor...

Written Answers — Impounded Vehicles: Impounded Vehicles (3 May 2011)

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

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (3 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy again as soon as the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (3 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Garda authorities that, whilst all Garda cars are capable of being driven in the snow, An Garda Síochána also utilises snow socks. These items are designed for use in adverse conditions when normal contact with the road surface is lost as the result of snow and hard packed ice. I am further informed that the requirements of the Garda fleet are subject to regular review...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (3 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that 47 Garda vehicles were withdrawn from service in 2009, 124 in 2010 and 123 to date in 2011. During the same period, 165 new vehicles were purchased in 2010 and a further seven vehicles have been purchased to date this year.

Written Answers — Garda Complaints: Garda Complaints (3 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I have asked the Garda Commissioner for the information sought in the Deputy's question. I will revert to the Deputy as soon as the information becomes available.

Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (3 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that the following amounts were paid to solicitors under the Criminal and Civil Legal Aid (including Refugee Legal Services) schemes during the period 2006-2010. I will forward more detailed information to the Deputy when it becomes available. The Deputy should note, however, that I may not be in a position to provide all of the details requested, as to do so might...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 May 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 in respect of his wife and daughter 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 recently issued...

Written Answers — Programme for Government: Programme for Government (3 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputies know, the Programme of Government, at pages 47 to 51 inclusive, sets out a substantial agenda for reform in the area of Justice and Equality. The initiatives being pursued include those described in the following paragraphs. The scheme of a Legal Services Bill is currently in hand in my Department. A key objective of the EU/IMF Programme of Financial Support for Ireland is to...

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

Alan Shatter: I have no plans to introduce a Garda Authority or a Policing Board and there is no such commitment in the Programme for Government. The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes clear that the Garda Commissioner is accountable to my Department and to me as Minister for the performance of his functions and those of the Force, and of course I am politically answerable in the House in respect of these...

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (3 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am pleased to say that one of the first things I did on becoming Minister was to visit the Mountjoy Prison campus. I conducted a full tour of Mountjoy Prison including the landings, workshops, school and medical facilities. I also visited the Dóchas Centre and St. Patrick's Institution. During my visit, I met with prison management and staff. I was impressed by the commitment and level...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (3 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy again as soon as the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 May 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 January 2009. The application is currently being processed 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 as...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (3 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner (ORAC) that they have no record of an application for asylum under the details as supplied by the Deputy. All applicants for asylum are given an asylum reference number and I am informed by the ORAC that if the Deputy can provide this asylum reference number, it would facilitate the tracking of any such application in...