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Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (16 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to made an application for family reunification in April 2010. The application was forwarded to the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. This investigation has been completed and the Commissioner forwarded a report...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (16 Jun 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 October, 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 — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (16 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The site of the former Magee Barracks in Kildare Town comprises some 64 acres. On 30 July, 2002 the then Minister, at a meeting with public representatives, local interest groups and council officials agreed to dispose of 10 acres of the site free of charge for community gain and not 10% of the land or 10% of its value as intimated by the Deputy. The then Government decided on 1 July 2003...

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I move: That Dáil Éireann resolves that section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 (No. 32 of 2009) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 1st July, 2011 and ending on 29th June, 2012 The purpose of this resolution is to provide for the continuation in operation of section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 for a further period of a year from 1 July....

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I join Deputy Calleary in congratulating Deputies Stanton and Tuffy on being elected Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively, of the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality. I look forward to working with them. Deputy Calleary and I will use the committee constructively to deal with legislative and policy matters. I thank Deputy Calleary for supporting the extension of the...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I move: That Dáil Éireann resolves that sections 2 to 4, 6 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the period of 12 months beginning on 30th June, 2011. The resolution before the Dáil seeks approval for the continuance in operation of those sections of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 which...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: Yet again I thank Deputy Calleary for his support on this important motion. He referred to democracy. There is a basic and simple principle: a democracy must protect itself against the tyranny of those intent on its subversion. We must consider the reality in dealing with this legislation and resolution. We must consider the reality of what is needed to deal with the threat which,...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question Number 34 of 18 May, 2011 which indicated the following: "A Personal Insolvency Bill is in the course of being developed in my Department to provide for a new framework for settlement and enforcement of debt and for personal insolvency. It is a commitment under the EU/IMF Programme for publication in Q1 2012, however, it is my objective to publish...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (21 Jun 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. I have no proposals at the present time to reduce this fee.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána and it is progressed in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), who have responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that, due to its condition, it...

Written Answers — Seirbhís Chúirteanna: Seirbhís Chúirteanna (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: Tá curtha in iúl dom go bhfuil beann ag an tSeirbhís Chúirteanna ar a cuid oibleagáidí faoi alt 8 d'Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003. Glacann an tSeirbhís Chúirteanna cúram chun a chinntiú go gcuirtear seirbhísí cúirteanna ar fáil sa phríomhtheanga oifigiúil i gcás ina gcuireann aon pháirtí in aon imeachtaí cúirte in iúl gur mian leis nó léi a cheart nó a ceart a...

Written Answers — Seirbhís Chúirteanna: Seirbhís Chúirteanna (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 278 and 279 together. Is ceart dom a chur in iúl don Teachta, cé nach bhfuil amhras ar bith ná go bhfuil an Teachta ar an eolas faoi seo, go bhfuil an tSeirbhís Chúirteanna, faoi fhorálacha alt 5 den Acht um Sheirbhís Chúirteanna 1998, freagrach go neamhspleách as foirgnimh chúirte a sholáthar, a bhainistiú agus a chothabháil. Chuireas...

Written Answers — Court Orders: Court Orders (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: Section 5(2) of the Courts (No 2) Act 1986 makes it a criminal offence for the person having custody of a child to refuse to comply with a court order in relation to the custody of that child. The following table sets out details of applications made to the court for failure to comply with a court order made under Sections 7 or 11 of the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964 during 2009 and...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that an application for Long Term Residency was received in this Department on the 29th October 2009 in respect of the person referred to by the Deputy. This application was subsequently refused on the 10th November 2009 as the person referred to by the Deputy did not meet the qualifying criteria. The person referred...

Written Answers — Detention Centres: Detention Centres (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 282 and 283 together. The programme for Government states that we will end the practice of detaining children aged 16 and 17 years old in St. Patrick's Institution. I have been informed that as of Wednesday 15 June 2011, there were 41 males aged 16 and 17 years old residing in St. Patrick's Institution. Responsibility for the development and provision of...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The location of Garda stations is primarily a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that currently there are no plans to open a new station in Donabate and that the existing policing arrangements for the area make the optimum use of Garda resources.

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Government Legislation Programme provides for publication of the Sale of Alcohol Bill in late 2011. Work on preparation of the Bill is progressing within my Department and the Office of the Attorney General.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: Local Garda management in the Garda District where the location referred to is situated is aware of a number of incidents at the location, and they are the subject of ongoing investigation by An Garda Síochána. There is no record of any incidents or allegations concerning the person referred to being reported to An Garda Síochána. I understand that the relevant local authority is...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The case of the person concerned has been finalised. His application for Subsidiary Protection was considered and a decision was taken to refuse that application. This position was notified to the person concerned by letter dated 13th May, 2011. His case was then considered under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and, as an exceptional measure, the person concerned was...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a vetting application was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit in respect of the person to whom the Deputy refers. A response to the application was returned to the registered organisation involved on 14 June 2011.