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Written Answers — Immigration Policy: Immigration Policy (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: My Department has been working on new immigration schemes in the area of entrepreneurship and investment. I believe there is scope for a proactive approach from my Department in this sphere so as to contribute to our national recovery. I anticipate being in a position to publish the details of these schemes shortly.

Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 478 to 481, inclusive, together. Unfortunately, I am not in a position to advise the Deputy in relation to the number of accused persons in the past 10 years who have been awarded more than one legal aid certificate and the cost to the State in respect of such class of persons as this information is not currently collated in the system. This is also the...

Written Answers — Court Sittings: Court Sittings (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions which includes management of court venues and designation of court areas and I have no role in the matter. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that, due to...

Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I wish to advise the Deputy that I am currently in the process of appointing members to the Legal Aid Board. I expect that the new Board will be in place in the coming weeks and that the appeals on hand will be addressed promptly.

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions which includes the provision of information on the operation of the courts and I have no role in the matter. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that in 2010...

Written Answers — Proceeds of Crime: Proceeds of Crime (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Proceeds of Crime Acts 1996 and 2005 target property which has been received as a result of, or in connection with, criminal conduct. The legislation does not make any particular provision in relation to PPS numbers in connection with the sale and purchase of assets.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 486 and 487 together. As I indicated in my reply to Questions Nos. 166 and 173 on 17 November, consideration of this matter is ongoing in the context of recent advices received from the Attorney General in relation to proposals which had been forwarded to her earlier this year. I hope that I will shortly be in a position to provide some additional clarity as...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Garda authorities that expenditure on the purchase of vehicles for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011 is outlined in the table. Year Cost 2007 €11,403,105 2008 € 8,117,641 2009 Nil 2010 € 3,074,236 2011 € 238,535

Written Answers — Garda Civilian Staff: Garda Civilian Staff (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are no civilians attached to either the Garda Dog Unit or the Garda Mounted Unit.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Commissioner is the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote. In that context I have been 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 certain expenditure in respect of a Garda station premises is funded separately by the Office of Public...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that the details requested in respect of my Department and agencies/bodies within its aegis are as follows: ICT My Department has recently put in place a framework of 17 companies to supply a range of specified ICT skills. No contracts have yet been placed. Auditing A range of auditing services are provided to my Department by Capita (formerly Tribal Consulting...

Written Answers — Judicial Appointments: Judicial Appointments (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I understand that the President of the District Court had hoped to provide an additional District Court judge to Limerick city to facilitate the sitting of a second court with effect from 1 November 2011. However, this was not possible due to a number of District Judge vacancies. A second District Court judge will be available from 28 November to 22 December 2011 subject to the availability...

Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Act 2008 (which came into effect on 7 June, 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...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: Garda vetting disclosures are provided to organisations registered with the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) in respect of a particular post or employment in response to a written request and with the permission of the person who is the subject of that request. Decisions on the suitability for the recruitment/engagement of the person concerned rest at all times with the recruiting...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The provision and allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his identified policing priorities and available finance. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the policing requirements of the Monaghan Garda District, which includes the station referred to by the Deputy, are continually monitored and reviewed to ensure that...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda investigation into the matters referred to by the Deputy is ongoing. When the investigation is completed, an investigation file will be submitted to the Law Officers for a decision regarding what criminal charges, if any, are to be preferred. The Deputy will appreciate that it would therefore be inappropriate for me to comment further at...

Written Answers — Severe Weather Events: Severe Weather Events (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: Following a number of severe weather events, advice was sought of the Attorney General in relation to certain legal matters that arose during the response, including questions relating to whether there is any liability arising for individuals and community groups who clear snow from footpaths during a period of severe weather. The Attorney General subsequently provided that advice, which...

Written Answers — Information Technology: Information Technology (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: In total there are three (3) computer servers leased by the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces as follows: Two (2) servers are leased by the Department, both of which have a capacity of 50GB. No maintenance costs are associated with these servers. One (1) server is leased by the Defence Forces with a capacity of 4GB. No maintenance costs are associated with this server. No...

Written Answers — Information Technology: Information Technology (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The use of computer servers in my Department , the Defence Forces and the Office of the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces is spread over a number of mainstream applications, including Local and Wide Area Networks, business, administrative and financial systems, web hosting, mission-critical support systems and a wide range of local and specialist applications. The capacity varies according to...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy is mistaken in his belief that the closure of Columb Barracks will cost money. As I have said previously annual savings in respect of utilities, security duty allowances and maintenance amount to approximately €1.3 million per annum in respect of the four closures. In addition to the cost of utilities each barracks requires a security detail and additional further personnel are...