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Written Answers — Fines Collection: Fines Collection (29 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: Under the current system for fines collection, the value of fines outstanding is assessed on the basis of a rolling 12 month period. For the 12 months to the end of December 2010, the total number of fines imposed was 120,000 with a value of €43m. After adjusting for appeals and cancellations the total number of fines collectable was 92,000 with a value of €29m. The number of...

Written Answers — Public Sector Remuneration: Public Sector Remuneration (29 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I assume the Deputy is referring to the announcement by my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform concerning pay ceilings for CEOs of Semi States and senior public sector posts. I await the issuing of formal guidelines in relation to the new policy by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform which will set out the posts to which the policy will apply and the posts...

Written Answers — Public Sector Remuneration: Public Sector Remuneration (29 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: There are no positions under the aegis of the Department of Defence which will be affected by the introduction of the new pay ceilings for higher posts across the public service and for CEO posts in Commercial State Companies.

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (30 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. A report on this matter was commissioned by the Irish Nightclub Industry Association and I recently met with members of the Association to discuss their concerns. While I am aware...

Written Answers — Commercial Rents: Commercial Rents (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question Number 184 of 29 June 2011 which indicated the following: I intend to bring proposals before Government in the near future to address the commitment in the Programme for Government to abolish upwards only rent reviews in existing business leases. No decision has yet been taken as to when any legislative proposals will be published.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (30 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 number of attested members of the Garda Reserve was 761 with approximately a further 181 in training. 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 duties...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: Peace Commissioners are appointed by the Minister pursuant to section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act, 1924. The Office of Peace Commissioner is an honorary appointment for which there is no remuneration or compensation by way of fees or expenses for their services. An application for appointment may be submitted by a person on their own behalf or a third party may submit a nomination in...

Written Answers — Judicial Appointments: Judicial Appointments (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The maximum retirement age for judges of the High and Supreme Courts is 72 years for persons appointed prior to 15 December 1995 and 70 years for persons appointed on or after that date. A person serving prior to that date in the Circuit, District or European Courts who is subsequently appointed to the High or Supreme Court can also serve to 72 years of age. The maximum retirement age for...

Written Answers — Garda Powers: Garda Powers (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The position is that section 37A of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1988, as inserted by section 14 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008, contains detailed provisions permitting a member of the Garda Síochána to seize intoxicating liquor in the possession of a person under 18 years of age. This power may be exercised where the member believes with reasonable cause that intoxicating liquor in a...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Training: Defence Forces Training (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The military authorities, on occasion, make use of Magee Barracks for training. My Department will ensure that any future training will have due regard to the residential nature of the neighbourhood.

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: Since the mid 1990s the Department of Defence has been engaged in a programme of disposing of surplus properties and using the proceeds for reinvestment in equipment and infrastructure for the Defence Forces. The former Connolly Barracks is one such property. I wish to advise the Deputy that I have received no proposal in relation to Connolly Barracks. The Midland Regional Authority...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I apologise to Members for being slightly delayed. The Government launched the new visa waiver scheme this morning and I hope it will result in a great many more tourists and business people visiting here. The Long Title of this Bill is unusually long. It refers to the many Acts of the Oireachtas the Bill amends. This is an indication of the scope of the Bill and the many reforms of the...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: If those pages are missing, I will ensure they are provided. It is not that we were trying to deprive the Senator of crucial information. I hope the missing pages are included in the script he now has.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Senator will notice that I occasionally go off script, but on this Bill I have not done so. It was my belief that both organisations truly had as an objective the encouragement of social responsibility in the sale and consumption of alcohol. The announcement made is open to the interpretation that they no longer support this important objective. It would be most unfortunate if that were...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I hope the individual involved did not fall down because he was intoxicated.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I thank everyone who contributed to this debate. This really is a potpourri of legislative proposals. I am sure we all could go on inventing different ways of describing it. Mention was made of a smorgasbord and I must say, as we got to a quarter to two, I would have been delighted if someone had brought one into the Chamber, but I am sure it is contrary to the rules of the House. I will...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 114 of 6 April 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. The Bill will reform the law on mental capacity taking into account the Law Reform Commission's Report on Vulnerable Adults and the Law. The Bill will...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy may be aware, I recently announced a series of measures within my Department to provide for speedier processing of citizenship applications to bring about a substantial reduction in the processing timescale. The new arrangements include improved application forms that came into force on Friday, 24th June 2011, and are currently available online with an associated online...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 455 and 471 together. 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. An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 Jul 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 2010. 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...