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

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table outlines the expenditure details sought by the Deputy from 2008 to end May 2011: Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 (Jan-May) Expenditure on petrol & diesel €11,234,169 €10,877,032 €11,749,143 €4,415,399 Following a tender competition conducted by the National Procurement Service of the Office of Public Works, a contract which...

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

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Garda authorities that there are currently 38 stations in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) with custody cells. The total number of cells in these stations is 142. There are also 24 holding areas for juveniles in the DMR which are utilised for persons aged under 18 years. There is one cell in the Bridewell Garda Station specifically reserved for female prisoners....

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

Alan Shatter: The detailed allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to decide in accordance with his identified operational requirements and priorities. At Divisional level responsibility for the efficient deployment of Garda vehicles is a matter for the Divisional Officer. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that they are satisfied that a full...

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

Alan Shatter: The law already provides, in Article 40 of the Constitution, that all citizens shall, as persons, be held equal before the law and the question of legislating further on that fundamental right in our Constitution, as suggested by the Deputy, does not arise.

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Programme for Government provides for the initiation of a detailed legal review of the basis, structures and governance of the Red Cross in Ireland to improve its functioning in the light of changing circumstances. I have now initiated the process to implement the commitment in the Programme and I have engaged with the Society with regard to governance matters. I am satisfied that...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: Furious Pier is surplus to military requirements and has been earmarked for disposal subject to favourable market conditions. In January, 2010 the Department received a request from Beara Tourism which I understand was supported by Cork County Council, who wished to carry out a feasibility study on Furious Pier. The Department agreed to this study being carried out and is awaiting the...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association submitted a claim in relation to Instructor Allowance for six personnel serving in instructor appointments, Transport Coy 1 LSB. The claim has been dealt with at Conciliation Council and following discussions it was the subject of a disagreed report under the Conciliation and Arbitration Scheme. The Permanent Defence Force...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (22 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: In a decision issued on 1 March 2011, the European Court of Justice, having reviewed Article 5(2) of Directive 2004/113/EC which enables the Member States to maintain an exemption from the rule of unisex premiums and benefits in insurance, concluded there was a risk that the permitted derogation from the equal treatment of men and women could persist indefinitely. As such a provision would...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (22 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities, that as of 31 May 2011, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of each Garda Division, including the Garda Reserve, and the strength of Garda Headquarters and the Garda College, was as set out in the following table. Division Garda Strength Reserve Strength DMR South Central 753 42 DMR North Central 674 27...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (22 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: In accordance with the provisions of the Road Traffic Acts, the Minister for Transport has declared a number of offences, including parking offences, as offences in respect of which fixed charge notices may be issued. I am informed by the Garda authorities that members of An Garda Síochána have the statutory authority to issue fixed charge notices for these offences.

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (22 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that applications for Garda vetting received from registered organisations are recorded by name and date of birth of the person for whom a vetting request is being made and not by reference to geographical origin. Accordingly, it is not possible to provide the information sought by the Deputy. The length of time currently being taken to process vetting...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (22 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended provides that the Minister may, in his absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain statutory conditions are fulfilled. One such condition is that the Minister must be satisfied that the applicant is of good character. In pursuance of this condition, the Citizenship Division of my...

Written Answers — Magdalene Laundries: Magdalene Laundries (22 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that the Government decided on a number of actions following its meeting last week which considered the circumstances of the women and girls who resided in the Magdalen Laundries. The Government believes it is essential to fully establish the true facts and circumstances relating to the Laundries as a first step. Along with my colleague, the Minister for State for...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (22 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of each Garda Station in the Kerry Garda Division on 31 December 2005 to 2010 and on 31 May 2011, latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the following table: District/Station 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 31/05/11 Caherciveen Ballinskelligs 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 Caherciveen 21 23 23 23 23...

Written Answers — Sentencing Policy: Sentencing Policy (22 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will appreciate that the courts are, subject only to the Constitution and the law, independent in the exercise of their judicial functions and the sentencing of offenders is clearly a matter for the presiding judge. As the Deputy will be aware the legislation in relation to fiscal smuggling including cigarette smuggling or illegal cigarettes is the responsibility of the Minister...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (22 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: As indicated in the Government Legislation Programme for the Summer Session announced by the Chief Whip on 5 April 2011, the Judicial Council Bill is in the course of being drafted with a view to being published in late 2011.

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (22 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question Number 419 of 17 May 2011 which indicated the following: "The Government Legislation Programme announced on 5 April 2011 indicates that the Mental Capacity Bill is expected to be published in late 2011."

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (22 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 December, 2008. The application is at an advanced stage of processing and will be finalised as expeditiously as possible. In that context, I can inform the Deputy that I have announced steps within my Department to provide...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (22 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: Following the submission in 2004 of a report and recommendations by an expert group on crime statistics, it was decided that the compilation and publication of crime statistics should be taken over by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, from An Garda Síochána. The Garda Síochána Act 2005 consequently makes provision for this and the CSO has established a...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (22 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: My Department does not have a unit that deals exclusively with North-South issues. Work in relation to these issues, which arise primarily in the context of criminal justice co-operation, is carried out across a range of Divisions in my Department depending on the nature of the work involved.