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Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (31 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 24 August 2009, that the then 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 — Prison Committals: Prison Committals (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 248 to 250, inclusive, together. The information requested by the Deputy, which relates to the number of prisoners who fall into specific age categories, is set out in the table. Institution Age 60 to

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

Alan Shatter: The Garda Commissioner is the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote. In that context, I have been informed by the Garda authorities that a large proportion of the financial claims arising in respect of the visits mentioned by the Deputy have yet to be processed and, accordingly, they are not currently in a position to provide projected figures for the overall costs involved.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (31 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 June, 2008. Documentation received from the person concerned has been accepted and the application is at an advanced stage of processing. It will be submitted to me for a decision as expeditiously as possible. As I outlined...

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

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is within the Coolock Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of difficulties being experienced by the residents referred to, and a number of incidents are currently under investigation. Two community gardaí have been specifically allocated to the area and regularly meet local residents to address any issues that...

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

Alan Shatter: As I outlined in response to Question No. 69 of 7 April last, I have initiated steps within my Department to provide for speedier processing of applications for citizenship to bring about a substantial reduction in the processing timescale. These new arrangements will be publicly announced once my Department is in a position to implement them. The granting of Irish citizenship through...

Written Answers — Housing Management Companies: Housing Management Companies (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Section 17 of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2009 imposes specific reporting obligations on owners' management companies. Subsection (1) requires such a company to prepare an annual report and to hold a meeting at least once a year to consider its contents, while subsection (2) specifies various matters to be included in that report. These include details of income and expenditure as well...

Written Answers — Adoptive Leave: Adoptive Leave (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The issue of principle raised by the Deputy's question goes beyond adoptive leave as any proposal to allow either parent avail of such leave would require consideration of maternity leave issues also. I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 115 of 19 May last: "there is currently no general entitlement to paternity leave in Irish law". The position is unchanged since then. There are...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: There are no plans to amend section 23 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. Section 23 provides for a minor of 16 or more to consent, as if he or she were of full age, to medical treatment that would in the absence of consent constitute a trespass to the person. Changing the reference from "parent" to "parents" would not have any effect on those circumstances where parental...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Under the law as it stands, a solicitor who falsely certifies that he or she has informed a client of the possibility of engaging in mediation in a child custody, guardianship or access dispute, as required under Section 20(2)(b) of the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964 (inserted by Section 11 of the Children Act 1997), may face a complaint of misconduct and be the subject of disciplinary...

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

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB), Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) and the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (NBCI) broken down by rank, on the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the table. Unit C/Supt Supt Insp Sgt Gda CAB 1 1 2 5 27 GNIB 1 2 5 19 151 NBCI 1...

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

Alan Shatter: I have requested this information from the Commissioner and I will revert to the Deputy immediately upon its receipt.

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

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that there are currently 54 Forensic Collision Investigators assisting in traffic collision investigation. Region Sergeants Gardaí Dublin Metropolitan Region - 6 Eastern Region - 8 Northern Region 4 9 South East Region 1 3 Southern Region 1 11 Western Region 3 7 Garda College 1 - TOTAL 10 44

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Central Vetting Unit, based in Thurles, provides centralised vetting for all registered organisations nationwide. The organisation of concern to the Deputy is registered with the GCVU. The length of time currently being taken to process vetting applications is a matter which I am determined to bring down to an acceptable level. I recognise that it is important to process these...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The increase in fees applicable to Special Exemption Orders provided for in the District Courts (Fees) Order 2008 (S.I. No. 202 of 2008) was the first such increase since 2004. The current court fee is €300. The report referred to by the Deputy which was commissioned by the Irish Nightclub Industry Association has been brought to my attention. While I am aware of the pressures on...

Written Answers — Earcaíocht Fórsaí Cosanta: Earcaíocht Fórsaí Cosanta (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Cuireadh earcaíocht sna Buan-Óglaigh ar fionraí amach i dtreo dheireadh 2008 go dtí go mbeadh athbhreithniú déanta ar na bealaí is fearr leis an laghdú 3% ar chostais párolla, a cuireadh i bhfeidhm ar Óglaigh na hÉireann, mar a rinneadh i réimsí eile sa tseirbhís phoiblí, a bhaint amach. Laistigh den chomhthéacs comhdhlúthú a dheánamh ar airgeadas poiblí tá an Rialtas...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Security arrangements for the visits of Queen Elizabeth II and the President of the United States were primarily an operational matter for An Garda Síochána. Amongst the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence (2000) is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) - meaning in practice to assist, when requested, An Garda Síochána. In relation to these two...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: As the person referred to has initiated legal proceedings by way of judicial review in this matter, I cannot comment in regard to any issue in this case. The person would be best advised to consult his legal representative regarding the status of his case.

Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (1 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I move: That Dáil Éireann resolves that the terms of reference contained in the Resolution passed by Dáil Éireann on 23 March 2005 and by Seanad Éireann on 24 March 2005, pursuant to the Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Acts 1921 to 2004, be amended as follows: 1. in paragraph (I) — (a) by substituting 'not later than 30 June, 2011' for 'as soon as may be after the tenth day of any oral...