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Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (10 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy's question confuses two reports. The report "Globalisation, Sex Trafficking and Prostitution - The Experiences of Migrant Women in Ireland" commissioned by the Immigrant Council of Ireland is separate from the report referred to by the Deputy as having been produced by the voluntary and NGO Group 'Turn off the Red Light' lodged with the Attorney General's Office. The Anti-Human...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (10 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply below to Parliamentary Question No. 212 of Tuesday, 22 March, 2011. The position is unchanged since then. 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 13 January 2006, that the Minister proposed to make a...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (10 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply below to Parliamentary Question No. 164 of 14 October 2008, Parliamentary Question No. 264 on Tuesday 3 February 2009, Parliamentary Question No. 197 on Wednesday 1 July 2009, Parliamentary Question No. 277 on Tuesday 8 December 2009 and Parliamentary Question No. 134 on Thursday 25 November 2010. The status of the person concerned remains largely unchanged...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (10 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I have examined the correspondence in question and the previous correspondence that it also refers to. My position in relation to the issues raised in the parliamentary questions that are mentioned in the correspondence is as set out in my responses to each such question.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (10 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: A breakdown of the above information is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it becomes available.

Written Answers — Fire Services: Fire Services (10 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The provision of fire fighting services is primarily a matter for the local authorities. Fire service provision, including the assessment of fire cover needs and the making of such other provisions as it considers necessary or desirable, is a statutory function of individual fire authorities under Section 10 of the Fire Services Act 1981. The White Paper on Defence (2000) does however...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (10 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Recruitment to the Permanent Defence Force was suspended in late 2008 pending a review of the best means by which to achieve the reduction of 3% in payroll costs that had been applied, in common with other areas of the public service, to the Defence Forces. The present position is that, within the context of consolidating the public finances, the Government is focused firmly on maintaining...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (10 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Military Authorities that the person in question has an appointment today to see the Defence Forces Optician. The Deputy will appreciate that it would not be prudent for me to prejudge the outcome of this appointment.

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (11 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I hope to give Deputy McHugh more than two minutes of my time and I would appreciate if the Acting Chairman would indicate when I have spoken for five minutes.

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (11 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The devastating economic legacy inherited by this Government demands that we fundamentally re-examine what we do and look for new approaches. Our economic difficulties may be daunting but they also present us with an opportunity to question existing practices, how we do business and the role of Departments. For too long Government has made piecemeal decisions and policy has developed on a...

Written Answers — National Identity Card: National Identity Card (11 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Under section 31 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1988 (as amended), a licensee shall not sell or deliver, or permit any person to sell or deliver, intoxicating liquor to any person for consumption by a person under 18 years on the licensed premises. While that section does not specify the manner in which the licensee must establish that a person is over the age of 18 years, it provides that...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (11 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are six evidential breath testing instruments (intoxilysers) in use in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR), with one located in each of the Garda Divisions comprising the DMR. The allocation of evidential breath testing instruments remains under review by Garda management. Following the deployment of new evidential breath testing...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (11 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 — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (11 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that on the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength in each Garda Division was as set out in the following table. Division Strength Division Strength Division Strength DMR South Central 760 Tipperary 383 Sligo / Leitrim 324 DMR North Central 677 Cork City 697 Clare 317 DMR North 800 Cork North 307 Mayo 313 DMR...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (11 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table outlines the vehicle details sought by the Deputy from 2007 to date in 2011: Year 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 No. of Vehicles PurchasedCars, Motorcycles & Vans 363 190 0 165 7 Marked Cars 100 56 0 90 0 Unmarked Cars 103 64 0 69 0 Future transport requirements will be pursued in the context of identified Garda priorities and in...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Fees) Regulations 2008, which came into effect on 1 August 2008, the prescribed fee to be paid by the applicant on the issue of a certificate of naturalisation is as follows: (a) where the application is made on behalf of a minor, a fee of €200.00; (b) where the application is made by a widow or widower whose spouse was, immediately before...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 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 December, 2007. 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 — Extradition Arrangements: Extradition Arrangements (11 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The European Arrest Warrant Act 2003, which became law on 1 January 2004, gives effect to the European Union Council Framework Decision of 13 June 2002 on the European Arrest Warrant and the surrender procedures between Member States. It puts in place simplified procedures for the surrender of persons between the Member States of the EU. Under the provisions of the Act, a court may, upon...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Garda authorities that the following table shows the number of Garda cells in each of the stations comprising the Raheny and Coolock Garda Districts: District Garda Station No. of Cells Raheny ('J') Raheny 2 Clontarf 3 Howth 2 Coolock ('R') Coolock 4 Malahide 2 Swords 2 There is currently no provision for segregated cells in the Raheny or Coolock Garda Districts....

Written Answers — Court Accommodation: Court Accommodation (11 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am asking the Chief Executive of the Courts Service for a report in the matter and I will revert to the Deputy at the earliest opportunity.