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Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Central Vetting Unit has no record of a vetting application in respect of the person to whom the Deputy refers. In the circumstances, I can only suggest that the person seeks clarification from the organisation submitting the application.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: The allocation of Garda resources, including the distribution of personnel, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner, his senior managers and Divisional Officers. Garda management is aided in this by a distribution model known as the Garda Establishment Redistribution Model (GERM). I am advised by the Commissioner that this model provides a scientific, rational and pragmatic aid in the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's question was received in the Citizenship section of my Department in July 2008. My predecessor considered the application in February, 2011 and decided to defer making a final decision in this case until mid 2012. The person concerned was notified of this position and the reasons for it. The...

Written Answers — Trade in Illicit Tobacco Products: Trade in Illicit Tobacco Products (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: Law enforcement in relation to the smuggling of tobacco products and the sale of illicit or counterfeit tobacco products within the State is primarily a matter for the Revenue Commissioners. In tackling this trade, the strategy employed by Revenue Commissioners includes not only interception measures at points of importation, but also the targeting of this illicit trade at the...

Written Answers — Magdalene Laundries: Magdalene Laundries (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I can advise the Deputy that the inter-departmental committee is charged with establishing the facts of the State's involvement and clarifying any State interaction with the Magdalen Laundries and with producing a narrative detailing such interaction. The working arrangements of the committee will be a matter for the chairperson of the committee, Senator Martin McAleese.

Written Answers — Control of Firearms: Control of Firearms (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Garda authorities have informed my officials that in 2001 a decision was made to revoke two firearms certificates issued to this person. The local Superintendent considered the person could not, without danger to public safety and security, be permitted to have the firearms in his possession. Decisions regarding firearms licensing are an operational matter for the Gardai and I have no...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: It is worth noting that Section 19 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 as amended by Section 185 of the Criminal Justice Act of 20006 already provides that any person who assaults or threatens to assault a peace officer acting in the execution of his or her duty, knowing that he or she is, or being reckless as to whether he or she is, a peace officer so acting, shall be guilty of...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (12 Jul 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 Rush and that the existing policing arrangements for the area make the best use of Garda resources.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (12 Jul 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 best use of Garda resources.

Written Answers — Temporary Travel Documents: Temporary Travel Documents (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Immigration Division of the Irish Naturalisation & Immigration Service (INIS) that work on the project to introduce a new format of travel document which complies with the international standards set out in ICAO Document 9303 is at an advanced stage. It is envisaged that final testing of the system will take place later this month. Following the completion of the final...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned applied for Asylum on 8th October, 2004. Her application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. On 9th August, 2007, the person concerned made an application for residency in the State on the basis of being the spouse of an EU National. However, following...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: Arising from the refusal of her 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 17th November, 2005, that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of her. She was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily, of...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: As I indicated in my reply to Question No. 280 of 21 June 2011 a total of 165 cases had applications granted in 2010. I am informed by the Courts Service that this equates to sanctions imposed. The equivalent figure for 2009 was 202. The penalties on summary conviction under the Courts (No 2) Act 1986 as amended, are a fine of between €1,000 and €2,500 and/or imprisonment for a term...

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Question Nos. 335 to 337, inclusive, together. The views of the Chairman of the Smithwick Tribunal of Inquiry with regard to the amendment of the Tribunal's terms of reference, which was made by Resolutions passed by Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann on 1 June 2011, were first conveyed to me and my Department by the Chairman of the Tribunal in his letter of 27 May 2011,...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: Valid applications for a certificate of naturalisation from the persons referred to in the Deputy's Question were received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in October, 2010. Letters have been issued to the parent of the persons concerned on 11 July 2011 requesting documentation necessary to finalise the applications. Upon receipt of that documentation, the applications will be...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (12 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 September, 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 — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy was granted a Stamp 2A (study) permission to remain in the State for a period of 3 months on 29th June last. No application has been received for a Stamp 4 residency from the person concerned. I should remind the Deputy that queries in relation to the status of individual...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (12 Jul 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 who takes account of all the requirements involved, including factors such as...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that multi-agency checkpoints are regularly carried out by Garda personnel with personnel from the Road Safety Authority, the Taxi Regulation Directorate of the National Transport Authority, the Revenue Commissioners, including the Customs and Excise Branch, and the Department of Social Protection. I am advised by the Garda authorities that their...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that this initiative has been in operation in the Bridewell Garda District since November, 2010. It is focused on diverting women away from street-based prostitution and the prosecution of persons who solicit for the purpose of prostitution. It makes use of high visibility uniform patrols and plain-clothes surveillance and patrols. There is liaison...