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Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (27 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently fourteen horses attached to the Garda Mounted Unit. The allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I am advised that there are no plans to expand the Unit at present.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (27 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: The detailed allocation of Garda resources, including mountain bikes, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his identified operational requirements and priorities. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the current mountain bike stock is sufficient to meet policing requirements in the Districts referred to by the Deputy and that there are currently no plans to increase...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: I can assure the Deputy and the House that it is a priority for this Government to maintain frontline services at the highest level possible. I have been advised by the Garda authorities that the Commissioner is currently carrying out a review of the entire Garda organisation in the context of ensuring that the Force will be in a position to match the deployment of resources to its policing...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: Responsibility for the allocation of resources, including personnel, within the Force and for determining the powers and duties of members of the Garda Reserve rests with the Garda Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team. I have been advised that the Commissioner is currently carrying out a review of the entire Garda organisation in the context of ensuring that the...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (27 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by my officials that to provide the Deputy with the information requested in the form she has sought would require a detailed examination of almost 900 files of staff in general service and equivalent grades in my Department. In addition, to provide a breakdown of the pension entitlements of each staff member would require personalised pension entitlement statements to be...

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (27 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will appreciate that it is not a matter for me to interpret the application of the law in particular circumstances. However, the following general information relating to anti-social behaviour by tenants may be helpful. I am informed that in the case of private rented dwellings landlords are responsible for enforcing the obligations that apply to their tenants under the...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (27 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities, that the personnel strength of each Garda station in the Dublin Metropolitan Region on 28 February and 31 August 2011 was as set out in the following table: 28 February 2011 Division C/SUPT SUPT INSP SGT GDA Total DMR South Central Donnybrook 1 3 13 113 130 Irishtown - - 1 7 43 51 Kevin Street 1 6 13 138 158 Kilmainham - - - 16 65 81 Harcourt...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (27 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: The visa applications referred to by the Deputy were received in the Visa Office, Dublin on the 5 September 2011. Following consideration by a Visa Officer both applications were refused on the 23 September 2011 for the following reason: It was the opinion on the Visa Officer that the applicants did not have sufficient obligations to return to their country of origin and that they may not...

Written Answers — Departmental Strategy Statements: Departmental Strategy Statements (27 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: My Department has submitted a Strategy Statement for the period 2011-2014 to me recently. It is my intention to publish it in due course in accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Management Act 1997.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: I can assure the Deputy and the House that it is a priority for this Government to maintain frontline services at the highest level possible. I have been advised by the Garda authorities that the Commissioner is currently carrying out a review of the entire Garda organisation in the context of ensuring that the Force will be in a position to match the deployment of resources to its policing...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the individual referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in August 2005 and my predecessor decided in his absolute discretion to refuse the application. The person concerned was informed of that decision in a letter issued, via her solicitor, on 31 March 2009. The person concerned has...

Written Answers — Judicial Reviews: Judicial Reviews (27 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, the management and administration of the courts including responsibility for maintaining and publishing court statistics is a function of the Courts Service. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that the parties to a judicial review involving District or...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (27 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: The 2000 White Paper on Defence and the earlier Defence Force Review Implementation Plan both identified the requirement to address the age profile in the Defence Forces. The key element in military life is the need for personnel to maintain a level of fitness for combat readiness. This requirement must be balanced with the need to retain experience and expertise, particularly at managerial...

Written Answers — Military Barracks: Military Barracks (27 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: As of now no decision has been made in relation to the future of any particular military installation. However various commissions, reports and studies back to the 1990s identified barrack closure as a fundamental requirement towards improving military effectiveness and efficiency. Since then there has been a number of consolidation programmes which has seen the number of barracks occupied...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (27 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has introduced a temporary three month minimum notice period for retirement from the Civil Service, following the extension of the "Grace Period" to 29 February 2012, i.e. the period during which the calculation of public service pensions is unaffected by the pay reductions applied under the "Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest...

Written Answers — White Paper on Defence: White Paper on Defence (27 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: The first White Paper on Defence was published in February 2000 and was intended to encompass the period to end 2010. Whilst preliminary work on the preparation of a new White Paper had been ongoing, I decided to expand the planned consultative process by initiating the preparation of a Green Paper on Defence. This discussion paper will act as a catalyst to ensure an appropriate level of...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (27 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: The current payscales for civil servants from Secretary General to Higher Executive Officer is set out as follows. Pay Scales for Established Officers Appointed pre 6 April 1995 Grade No of Staff Current Salary Scale€ Secretary General 1 188,640 Assistant Secretary 2 127,796 – 146,191 PO Higher Scale 2 85,957 – 99,236 PO Standard 12 80,051 – 92,672 AP Higher Scale 7 67,913...

Written Answers — Military Barracks: Military Barracks (27 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: As of now no decision has been made in relation to the future of any particular military installation. However various commissions, reports and studies back to the 1990s identified barrack closure as a fundamental requirement towards improving military effectiveness and efficiency. Since then there has been a number of consolidation programmes which has seen the number of barracks occupied...

Written Answers — Departmental Strategy Statements: Departmental Strategy Statements (27 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: A draft Strategy Statement for the period 2011-2014 was submitted to me in accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Management Act, 1997. The Government is currently undertaking a Comprehensive Review of Expenditure. The outcome from this process may further influence the content of the Strategy Statement, which will be finalised and published in due course.

Seanad: Army Barracks (27 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: I thank Senator Wilson for raising this matter on the Adjournment. As of now, no decision has been made by the Government on the future of Cavan barracks or any other military installation. The issue of the closure of barracks no longer required for operational reasons to effect necessary savings will, however, be considered shortly by Government. Various commissions, reports and studies...