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Seanad: Garda Stations (15 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: I thank the Senator for raising the issue. However, I do not think that a single garda in a station in Tarmonbarry can provide protection for the local community from criminal gangs. It requires a great deal more than that from the Garda Síochána than can be undertaken by any single member of the Garda, no matter how dedicated. A similar issue was raised in the House yesterday, as the...

Seanad: Garda Stations (15 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: There are 703 Garda stations throughout the country which developed piecemeal. There was no plan in respect of their creation by this or previous Governments. In 2001, Northern Ireland had 140 police stations. The PSNI has 83 stations and under its reforming measures it is envisaged that approximately a further 35 stations will close in the period leading into 2015. The reality is that we...

Seanad: Garda Stations (15 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: I wish all Members a happy Christmas and a peaceful new year.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: Deputy Higgins is now against property taxes and in favour of bankers' bonuses. He has done a U-turn.

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Order for Second Stage (16 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (16 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The programme for Government undertakes to "establish independent regulation of the legal professions to improve access and competition, make legal costs more transparent and ensure adequate procedures for addressing consumer complaints". The Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011, presented to the House on 10 October, provides the statutory...

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (16 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy would know a lot about that. He was with a party who gave jobs to the boys and girls for about 15 years.

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (16 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: He got a few jobs for his own pals also.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that under the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority (PRA) was established as and from 4 November 2006. The PRA replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the performance of its functions. The Deputy...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 594 and 608 together. I will revert directly to the Deputy in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that a comprehensive internal review was conducted in 2009/2010 which included the administrative...

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 598, 599 and 640 together. Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service. The Act provides that the Service is independent in the performance of its functions including the maintenance and provision of courthouse facilities. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I...

Written Answers — Prison Education Service: Prison Education Service (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Irish Prison Service that it is not possible to provide the information in the format requested as this would require a disproportionate and inordinate amount of staff time and effort which could not be justified where there are other significant demands on resources. However, as explained previously, I can confirm that the Irish Prison Service provides a range...

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that its main priority is to ensure that it can continue to support the judiciary and maintain court...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill will provide for the establishment and operation of a DNA Database, a commitment in the Programme for Government. Work on the preparation of the legislation is well advanced and I expect to be in a position to publish the Bill shortly. In addition, I have ensured that the Forensic Science Laboratory, which is to host and...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: Decisions in relation to the provision and deployment of Garda transport are matters for the Garda Commissioner. In that regard I am informed that the arrangements in place for maintaining Garda vehicles are kept under on-going review from a financial perspective. In addition, the Garda authorities have indicated that the current arrangements represent the most effective use of Garda...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána. This programme is progressed in cooperation with the Office of Public Works, who have responsibility for capital expenditure in relation to Garda accommodation. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the project referred to by the Deputy will be...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The term of office of the three Commissioners in the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission expired in December 2011. I asked my Department to arrange for public expressions of interest to be sought from candidates interested in serving in this role for the five year period from 2012 to 2016. Advertisements were placed on the Department's website, as well as on the website of the Public...

Written Answers — Council of Europe: Council of Europe (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 606 and 612 together. For the first time in this State, expressions of interest were sought through public advertisement in August from suitably qualified and experienced persons for nomination as Ireland's representative to the Council of Europe's Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT). Advertisements...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: In reaching a decision on the closure of Garda stations, the Commissioner reviewed all aspects of the Garda Síochána's policing model, including the deployment of personnel, the utilisation of modern technologies and the operation of Garda stations, both in terms of opening hours and possible closures. In addition, all Divisional Officers were asked to assess the level of activity in each...