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- Army Barracks (24 May 2011)
Alan Shatter: I will not play political games with the Defence Forces or encourage any Deputy to seek some sort of political notoriety in his constituency-----
- Army Barracks (24 May 2011)
Alan Shatter: -----by making a declaration of war on behalf of his constituents.
- Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)
Alan Shatter: This is Fianna Fáil's funny money.
- Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)
Alan Shatter: We will now get an apology.
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (24 May 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...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (24 May 2011)
Alan Shatter: The commencement of a comprehensive review of expenditure across all Government Departments was recently announced. This review will assist the Government in consolidating the public finances and in targeting resources at Government objectives. In this context, officials from my Department, in consultation with the Military authorities, are currently examining Defence expenditure. The...
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Training: Defence Forces Training (24 May 2011)
Alan Shatter: The Defence Forces ensures that its personnel deploying on active service to missions throughout the world receive detailed instruction in the areas of human rights afforded to minorities and women, cultural awareness issues and codes of conduct and behaviour, both for the conduct of their respective missions and also their individual behaviour. Furthermore, the Defence Forces have a...
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Deployment: Defence Forces Deployment (24 May 2011)
Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 58 and 308 together. On 20 December 2001, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1386 under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, authorising the establishment of an International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. Ireland has participated in the NATOâled UN mandated mission since 5 July 2002, following the Government Decision of 2...
- Written Answers — Parental Leave: Parental Leave (24 May 2011)
Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that parental leave is available to a parent if they are the natural parent, the adoptive parent, the adopting parent or acting in loco parentisto the child. It is not my function as Minister to interpret the law in particular cases. I suggest the person concerned could consult with the Equality Authority, the National Employment Rights Authority or their own legal adviser.
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (24 May 2011)
Alan Shatter: The Garda Commissioner is the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote in accordance with the Garda SÃochána Act 2005. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information sought by the Deputy is not currently available. I have, however, asked that the details be provided and I will contact the Deputy when this has been done.
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (24 May 2011)
Alan Shatter: The Garda Commissioner is the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote in accordance with the Garda SÃochána Act 2005. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information sought by the Deputy is not currently available. I have, however, asked that the details be provided and I will contact the Deputy when this has been done.
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 May 2011)
Alan Shatter: Valid applications for a certificate of naturalisation from the persons referred to in the Deputy's Question were received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in April 2009. The applications are currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicants meet the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as...
- Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (24 May 2011)
Alan Shatter: Part 11 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 provides for civil proceedings in relation to anti-social behaviour by adults, and Part 13 of the Act relates to anti-social behaviour by children. The Act provides that a person behaves in an anti-social manner if the person causes or, in the circumstances, is likely to cause, to one or more persons who are not of the same household as the person...
- Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (24 May 2011)
Alan Shatter: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda SÃochána. This programme is progressed by the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I am advised by the Garda authorities that work on the refurbishment of Mountjoy Garda station is currently under...
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (24 May 2011)
Alan Shatter: The asylum application lodged by the person concerned 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 his asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999...
- Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (24 May 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. A response will issue to the registered organisation involved in due course.
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (24 May 2011)
Alan Shatter: The person concerned applied for asylum on 3 August 2004. The Refugee Applications Commissioner refused her a declaration of refugee status. This decision was subsequently affirmed by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Following an examination of the file under section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999 and section 5 of the Refugee Act, 1996 the Minister decided to sign a Deportation Order in...
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (24 May 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 25th May, 2005, 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 — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 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 — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 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 March 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...