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Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that as of the 31 October 2011, the total strength of An Garda Síochána was 14,099 which is a net reduction of 453 since the moratorium on recruitment was introduced in March 2009.

Written Answers — Illegal Trespass: Illegal Trespass (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The position is that trespass to land is a civil wrong or tort, which for the most part, falls to be dealt with by a civil remedy, usually a court order directing the trespasser to leave the land in question. The nature and scope of any such order is a matter for the courts to determine. Separately, in certain circumstances trespass may be dealt with under the criminal law. The Prohibition...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (15 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 — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that, in accordance with the Civil Legal Act 1995, as passed by the Oireachtas, the Legal Aid Board is independent in the operation of its functions. However to be of assistance, I can inform the Deputy that the Legal Aid Board does not provide information to third parties regarding any individual who may or may not be a client of the Board. The solicitor/client...

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will appreciate that the issue and the service of a summons in civil proceedings is as regulated by rules of court or statute and, since a summons is a means by which a court action is commenced, the process in relation to it is one that comes under the control of the court. While I have no proposals for change at present in relation to the role of summons servers I can say that...

Written Answers — Prison Education Service: Prison Education Service (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 431 and 450 together. Prison educational services are available in all institutions and are provided in partnership with the Vocational Education Committees (VECs) and a range of other educational agencies. Broad programmes of education are provided which generally follow an adult education approach. The Department of Education and Skills provide an...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that, following the death of a person which is the subject of investigation, blood and urine samples are taken by the pathologist during the post mortem process for toxicology analysis. At the time the samples are taken by the pathologist they are immediately provided to members of An Garda Síochána attending the post mortem examination for...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: A final decision on whether station closures will take place, and if so what stations, will be taken in the context of the Commissioner's draft Policing Plan for 2012 and will be announced shortly. The policing plan will also be laid before each House of the Oireachtas. It is the case that, as with every other public sector organisation, the Garda Síochána is going to have to manage with...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that current policing measures in place, in support of regular uniform and plain clothes patrols, in the areas referred to include patrols under dedicated crime prevention and detection initiatives established by local Garda management. Such patrols are undertaken daily at times when an increased risk of criminal behaviour has been identified, through...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I wish to advise the Deputy that the person in question applied for a permanent residence card under the provisions of the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2006 and 2008 on 7 December 2010. By letter dated 9 June 2011 the applicant was advised that their application for a permanent residence card had been refused and the reasons for the refusal were as set out...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Garda authorities that refurbishment work at the station referred to by the Deputy is being finalised and that it is expected to be available for Garda use in a matter of weeks.

Written Answers — Croke Park Agreement: Croke Park Agreement (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Implementation Plans of the Department and its Agencies under the Public Service Agreement involve 295 actions. The latest progress reports (covering the period April to September 2011), which are currently being considered by the Implementation Body, show that 224 of these actions are proceeding according to schedule. The Body is due to publish a summary of the progress reported to it on...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The family referred to in the question is currently availing of accommodation at the Old Convent accommodation centre, Ballyhaunis, County Mayo. If the family wish to transfer to an alternative direct provision accommodation they should apply using the transfer request form available at the centre and provide any medical or other relevant documentation in support of their request. The request...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned applied for asylum on 26th January, 2010. In accordance with the provisions of Section 9 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended), the person concerned was entitled to remain in the State until her application for asylum was decided. On 2nd February, 2010, the person concerned applied to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to voluntarily return to her country...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: Applications for a certificate of naturalisation from the persons referred to in the Deputy's Question were received in the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) in June 2010 and December 2008 respectively. In relation to the application from the first-named person, my predecessor refused the application and the person concerned was informed of that...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: It is open to any visa required national to apply for a visa for any purpose and citizens of Bosnia are no different from other visa required nationalities in this regard. Each visa application is considered on its individual merits. In assessing any Visa application, the Visa Officer will consider various matters, including whether it is reasonable in the circumstances to conclude that...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: A final decision on whether station closures will take place, and if so what stations, will be taken in the context of the Commissioner's draft Policing Plan for 2012 and will be announced shortly. The policing plan will also be laid before each House of the Oireachtas. It is the case that, as with every other public sector organisation, the Garda Síochána is going to have to manage with...

Written Answers — Crime Statistics: Crime Statistics (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 443 and 444 together. The Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010, which came into effect on 23 August 2010, is one element of the State's approach to targeting the activities of 'headshops' and the sale of unregulated psychoactive substances. The Act works in tandem with the ongoing controlling, as appropriate, of identified harmful substances...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda Authorities, and when I have that information to hand I will write to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Procedures: Garda Complaints Procedures (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is an independent statutory body which was set up under the Garda Siochana Act 2005 and has oversight functions in relation to the Garda Siochana. GSOC reports annually to me in relation to the performance of its functions and their annual reports are laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas. As Minister for Justice and Equality, I have no...