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Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (8 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: It was not possible to provide the detailed information sought by the Deputy in the time available. My Department is currently seeking to compile the relevant data and I will provide the information directly to the Deputy once it comes to hand.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (8 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The bodies under the aegis of my Department are the Civil Defence Board, the Army Pensions Board and the Board of Coiste an Asgard. In July, the Government approved a proposal to begin drafting legislation to transfer the functions of the Civil Defence Board back into the Department of Defence. The Heads of the Civil Defence (Repeal) Bill were subsequently agreed by Government in August....

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (8 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The three field ambulances in the Western Brigade are located as follows: Finner Camp, County Donegal 1 x Ambulance Custume Barracks, Athlone, Co. Westmeath 2 x Ambulances In addition to the fleet of eleven field ambulances, eleven standard ambulances are currently in service with the Defence Forces. The standard...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (8 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware of the restrictions on recruitment to the public service generally arising from the necessity to restore balance to the public finances. In the context of this challenge, the Government intends to maintain the operational efficiency of the Defence Forces to the greatest extent possible. I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Permanent...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (8 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 396 and 397 together. I can confirm that no former Government office holder has been appointed to any agency under the aegis of the Department.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (9 Nov 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 — Immigration Policy: Immigration Policy (9 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The 'New Immigration Regime for Full Time Non-EEA Students' was published in September 2010 and has been in operation since 1 January 2011. The new regime introduced maximum periods for residence in the State on foot of a student permission and provided for a differentiated approach between "Degree Programme" courses and those at the "Language or Non-Degree Programme" level. Existing...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (9 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. In that context the efficient deployment of Garda vehicles within each Garda Division is a matter for the Divisional Officer in the light of operational requirements. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the situation with regard to Sneem Garda station is being kept under on-going review....

Written Answers — Court Accommodation: Court Accommodation (9 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service and I have no role in the matter. Section 4(3) of the 1998 Act provides that the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which includes the maintenance of court buildings. However, in order to be of assistance to...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (9 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Commissioner is the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote. In that context I am informed by the Garda authorities that financial operating cost statements are maintained at District Headquarters level rather than at Garda station level. Additionally it is the case that the costs arising in respect of individual stations can vary considerably owing to a number of factors. These...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (9 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 the Garda Commissioner must each year prepare a policing plan setting out the proposed arrangements for the policing of the State, including any proposals in relation to Garda stations. The policing plan, once it has been approved by the Minister, is laid before each House.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (9 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the location referred to is within the Clontarf Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of difficulties being experienced by local residents as a result of anti-social behaviour at the location and is closely monitoring the situation and following up on complaints received. The area is the subject of regular patrols by uniform and plain...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (9 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: Cosc, the National Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence, an executive office within my Department, actively contributed to all stages of the drafting process in relation to the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence. That process took place over a period of almost two years. I am aware that 16...

Written Answers — Garda Expenditure: Garda Expenditure (9 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the relevant amounts paid by An Garda Síochána in travel costs (including mileage), motoring allowances and subsistence costs in 2008, 2009 and 2010 and to date in 2011 are outlined in the table below. 2008€ 2009€ 2010€ Jan - Oct 2011€ Travel 7,568,419 3,973,932 3,272,530 2,457,044 Motoring Allowance 3,292,920 2,777,632 2,378,368...

Written Answers — Traffic Fines: Traffic Fines (9 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy again when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (9 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned is a failed asylum applicant. Arising from the refusal of his 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 12th March, 2009, that the then Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him. He was given the options, to be exercised within...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (9 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The visa applications referred to by the Deputy were received in the Visa Office, Dublin on the 22 September 2011. They were refused by the Visa Officer on the 7 November 2011 for the following reasons: 1. There was insufficient documentation submitted in support of the applications. The Visa Officer noted that insufficient evidence regarding the marital and family status of the contact...

Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (9 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Act 2008 criminalises the trafficking of persons for the purposes of labour exploitation (including forced labour), sexual exploitation and exploitation consisting of the removal of a person's organs. For the purposes of the Act, the term "trafficks" is broadly defined. For example, the commission of an offence does not require cross-border movement or...

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (9 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 153 to 155, inclusive, together. The Irish Red Cross Society is an independent charitable body corporate which, in accordance with relevant legislation, is responsible for handling its own internal affairs. On 16 May 2011, I wrote to the Chairman of the Irish Red Cross Society regarding corporate governance, emphasising my views on turnover and rotation at...

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (9 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: My Department pays an annual grant to the Society of €951,000 which includes the Government's annual contribution (currently €130,000) to the International Committee of the Red Cross. The balance of the grant goes towards the salary and administration costs of running the headquarters of the Irish Society. The grant for this year has been paid in full. I am satisfied that the annual...