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

Alan Shatter: In July 2009 the Garda Commissioner forwarded to my Department and to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission a detailed report of the Garda inquiry carried out by an Assistant Commissioner into events related to the case to which the Deputy refers. This case is the subject of an ongoing public interest inquiry by the Ombudsman Commission under section 102(4) of the Garda Síochána Act...

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

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that no prisoners were transported to hospital, in the years mentioned, for medical procedures for cosmetic reasons. Prisoners have an entitlement to the same standard of healthcare as members of the public who hold a medical card. Most prisoners receive care through the primary care system (involving doctors, nurses and other healthcare...

Written Answers — Family Law Proceedings: Family Law Proceedings (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will appreciate that I am not in a position as Minister for Justice and Equality to provide legal advice in response to Parliamentary Questions. However, I can indicate the following by way of general information. Under the law as it stands the giving of false evidence in any court proceedings, including family law proceedings, is an offence punishable by imprisonment. Since the...

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

Alan Shatter: The establishment of new Divisions and a realignment of Divisional boundaries within An Garda Síochána took place in January 2009. In that context I am advised by the Garda authorities that the Longford/Westmeath Division was divided into (1) the Westmeath Division and (2) the Roscommon/Longford Division. In response to the information sought by the Deputy the Garda authorities have...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: My Department operates a Financial Shared Services Centre in Killarney, County Kerry and there are no plans to move the staff in it to another county.

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that I recently advertised for expressions of interest from members of the public interested in serving on the 3-person Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. No appointments have been made yet but when the selection process is completed appointments will be made by the President on the nomination of the Government. The following vacancies in respect of positions...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that the Forensic Science Laboratory is independent of me in its work and I have no role in its day to day operations. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy I have had enquiries made with Forensic Science Laboratory and I am informed that the Laboratory's analysis focusses on the identification of the controlled drug. Other contaminants may be noted but...

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

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 455 and 456 together. I have asked the Garda authorities for an update of the costs of the policing operation and I will revert to the Deputy as soon as the information becomes available. The deployment of Garda resources to police protest actions in the North Mayo area connected with the Corrib Gas Project is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. The aim is...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy is no doubt aware, this Government provided for a reduction in the number of staff in a Minister's Private and Constituency Offices. Three of my four permitted appointments as Minister for Justice & Equality had worked for me immediately prior to my appointment. The salary details of these three staff are set out below. Details Salary (as of November 2011) Special Advisor...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The pension of a retired Garda who takes up employment elsewhere in the public sector is not affected by such employment. A Bill to provide for a Single Public Service Pension Scheme has been initiated in the Dáil by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform which, I understand, will address this matter.

Written Answers — Surrogacy Issues: Surrogacy Issues (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: A guidance document for people who are considering arranging for a surrogate mother to give birth to a child outside the State is at an advanced stage of preparation by an interdepartmental group coordinated by the Office of the Attorney General. I expect that the guidance document will be finalised for publication shortly.

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

Alan Shatter: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on the 26 August 2011. Whilst a preliminary assessment of the application has been completed, the application referred to is awaiting a comprehensive examination. Applicants are advised to make their application at least eight weeks in advance of the proposed date of travel. It should however be borne in...

Written Answers — Identity Cards: Identity Cards (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table contains the number of Garda National Age Cards issued from 2007 to 2011 (up to 31 October) and the amounts paid in fees. Year Number of Cards Issued Fees Paid 2011 (up to 31 October) 35,744 €478,680 2010 39,952 €399,520 2009 36,351 €363,510 2008 35,268 €352,680 2007 31,653 €316,530 In the years 2007 - 2010...

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

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that as of the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of the Garda Air Support Unit was as set out hereunder: Rank Number Sergeant 5 Gardaí 16 Civilians 0 Total 21

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

Alan Shatter: I can advise the Deputy that there has been no change or alteration in the visa application procedures for Libyan nationals notwithstanding the recent political developments to which the Deputy refers. However, the Deputy may be interested to learn that officials in my Department are currently expediting the issuing of visas for a small number of Libyan patients who will be receiving urgent...

Written Answers — Traffic Fines: Traffic Fines (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The objective of the outsourced Garda mobile safety camera network is to reduce the number of speed related collisions and so save lives and prevent serious injury, as excessive or inappropriate speeding is a major factor in road traffic collisions. Based on an extensive analysis by An Garda Síochána, in conjunction with the National Roads Authority, of the collision history of the road...

Written Answers — Capital Projects: Capital Projects (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: In response to the Deputy's question, the annual expenditure on my Department's Capital Programme for 2009, 2010 and 2011 is set out below, along with the proportion of that expenditure awarded to companies outside of this jurisdiction. 2009 2010 2011 Capital Programme Spend €117m €105m 50m Of which Companies classified as non-domestic €8m €5m €1.3m Number of Contracts 572 466...

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

Alan Shatter: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on the 22 June 2011. Following full consideration by a Visa Officer this application was refused on the 2 September, 2011 for the following reasons: There was insufficient documentation submitted in support of the application. In particular, the Visa Officer noted that the father of the applicant had...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: Under the provisions of Defence Force Regulation A10, an enlisted member of the Permanent Defence Force who has completed less than 12 years' service in the Permanent Defence Force is entitled to his or her discharge by purchase upon payment of the appropriate sum. There are certain provisions and exclusions in the Regulation which allow for reductions in the amount of this payment up to a...

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

Alan Shatter: The bodies under the aegis of my Department are the Civil Defence Board, the Army Pensions Board and 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. The Bill is...