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Leaders' Questions (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy should not laugh about the standards.

Leaders' Questions (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy's party lost 450,000 jobs.

Order of Business (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Does the Deputy not feel embarrassed raising this?

Order of Business (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy is so used to dig outs that now that he is in a hole, he cannot stop digging.

Order of Business (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Will he get the JLC rate?

Order of Business (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: We have been in office for ten weeks. Do you think we can enact the entire programme for Government in ten weeks?

Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy has done very well so far.

Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: That is not necessary.

Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I hope the three of us do not feature in handcuffs.

Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I thank the Deputies on all sides of the House for contributing to this debate and for what could correctly be described as the broad support for the measure contained in the Bill. I listened with interest to Deputies Kirk and Calleary and others from Fianna Fáil. It is correct that the previous Government started some work on this measure but this work was by no means complete. The Bill...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Based on the information supplied by the Deputy, I am informed by officials in my Department that they can find no record of a current visa application for the persons referred to. When completing an on-line visa application the applicant is assigned a unique visa transaction number. This detail must be provided where a query on the status of a visa application arises. The provision of...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: As Minister for Justice and Equality, I have no role in relation to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions or the conduct of prosecutions. It is also the case that the Director of Public Prosecutions is independent in the exercise of his functions.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The signing of deportation orders is the culmination of a lengthy process during which time the full details of each application is examined and due consideration given to all aspects of the case, including the legal requirements, by officials of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS). This process also includes review of the relevant papers and submissions at more senior...

Written Answers — Scaoileadh Priosúnaigh: Scaoileadh Priosúnaigh (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Tá an Dara Céim den Bhille um Cheartas Coiriúil (Seirbhís Pobail) (Leasú) 2011, atá ceaptha chun úsáid Orduithe Seirbhíse Pobail a leathnú, curtha i gcrích cheana féin. Cuirfear tús le Céim an Choiste den Bhille nuair a bheidh an coiste cuí curtha ar bun. Tugann an Bille seo éifeacht do ghealltanas an Rialtais córas gearrtha pianbhreitheanna a áirithíonn sochaí níos...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that there is no set maximum area in square kilometres that a station, with one Garda assigned to it, is expected to patrol. Senior Garda management continually monitor available resources and policing initiatives to ensure the service being provided by Garda personnel is maintained at the highest level possible.

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that 230 adults and 311 children were reported missing in the State from 2000 to 2010 who remain untraced. All incidents where people have been reported missing remain under investigation until such time as the person is located. The District Officer (Superintendent) in the area where a person has gone missing takes direct responsibility for all...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a statement of complaint made on behalf of the person referred to by the Deputy has been received and the matter is under investigation. An investigation file is currently being prepared and will be submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions for directions. The Deputy will appreciate that, as the matter is under investigation, it would not...

Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The range of powers and duties of Reserve gardaí is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to determine under section 15 (5) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. The role of the Garda Reserve has, as recommended by the Garda Inspectorate, been under review and I look forward to the outcome of that review. The Government remains strongly committed to the development of the Reserve.

Written Answers — Organised Crime: Organised Crime (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that they are aware of the potential involvement of organised crime gangs in the collection and sale of used clothes and that intelligence-led operations are in place to target and disrupt any such activity. Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud) Offences Act 2001, which provides for the offence of making gain or causing loss by deception,...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Public Service Management Act, 1997 provides for the appointment of two special advisers to assist Ministers in performing their roles and achieving the objectives of the Government. Ms Jane Lehane and Mr. Thomas Cooney have been appointed as my special advisers. They are both paid at the Principal Officer Standard Scale (€80,051 - €98,424) and their role is to advise me on...