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Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 609 and 634 together. I need firstly to explain that asylum seekers deemed to be unaccompanied minors by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner (ORAC) are referred to the HSE which has responsibility for their care under the Child Care Act, 1991 until they reach 18 years of age. Upon reaching that age, such 'aged out minors' are referred by the...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána is aware of an increase in the theft of metal and is targeting such crime, and burglaries and theft-related crimes generally, through a number of initiatives. These include Supporting Safer Communities, which lays particular emphasis on burglary prevention and reduction, and a targeted response to burglary, taking into account...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended provides that the Minister may, in his absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain statutory conditions are fulfilled. One such condition is that the applicant be of good character. I am advised that an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by...

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have no plans to amend SI No. 338 of 2005 (Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 (Section 40(4) Order 2005) which prescribes a comprehensive set of persons who may, for the purpose of performing their functions, be given copies of orders or relevant extracts of orders arising from family law proceedings. However, my Department continues to keep the matter under review.

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

Alan Shatter: In reaching a decision on the closure of Garda stations throughout the State, including the Garda stations in Coothall, Loughglynn and Tarmonbarry, 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...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have regular and useful contact with Minister Ford particularly under the auspices of the Intergovernmental Agreement on Cooperation in Criminal Justice Matters. Our discussions revolve around a wide range of issues of mutual interest including prison matters. I should add that I understand that the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade raised the situation at Maghaberry...

Written Answers — Immigration Services: Immigration Services (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: Under current national immigration rules a non-EEA national child under 16 years of age who is residing in the State is not required to register his/her presence with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. The child would be regarded as present in the State on the basis of the parents' immigration permission. On reaching 16 years of age they are required to be registered in their own right...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: Section 15 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, provides that the Minister may, in his absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain statutory conditions are fulfilled. The conditions are that the applicant must - be of full age be of good character have had a period of one year's continuous residency in the State...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that an application for a certificate of naturalisation was received in January 2010 from the person referred to by the Deputy. The application is at an advanced stage of processing and will be finalised as expeditiously as possible. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that an application for a certificate of naturalisation was received in January 2010 from the person referred to by the Deputy. The application is at an advanced stage of processing and will be finalised as expeditiously as possible. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is...

Written Answers — Legal Costs: Legal Costs (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that I have no function or responsibility in relation to the matters raised. Under the terms of the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995, as passed by the Oireachtas, the Legal Aid Board is independent in the operation of its functions and decisions on individual cases are a matter for the Board. Under Section 7(3) of the Act, I am precluded from exercising any power or...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy attended his local Immigration Office in Maynooth on 3 January, 2012. The person referred to by the Deputy was issued with a Stamp 2 residency permission which expires on the 10 November, 2012. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made...

Written Answers — Judicial Investigations: Judicial Investigations (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy may be aware, the management and administration of the courts is a matter for the Courts Service. The allocation of the business of the courts, scheduling of court cases and the management of court lists are matters for the judiciary and the Presidents of the courts. The Deputy may also be aware that judges are, subject to the Constitution and the law, independent in the...

Written Answers — Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I presume that the Deputy is referring to the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted. This scheme is administered by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal. The Tribunal considers applications from people who suffer a personal injury or death as a result of a crime of violence. Compensation may be awarded on the basis of any vouched out of pocket expenses,...

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...

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

Alan Shatter: On 1 December, 2011 there were four individuals serving in the Department that I had appointed in my capacity as Minister for Justice and Equality. Ms Jane Lehane and Mr. Thomas Cooney had been appointed as my Special Advisers. They are both paid at the Principal Officer Standard Scale (€80,051 - €98,424). Ms Lorraine Hall had been appointed as my Personal Assistant (salary scale...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: My Department has been offering temporary work experience opportunities for a number of years through an Intern Scheme and, under the FÁS Work Placement Programme, focusing primarily, but not exclusively, on law graduates and final year law students. Since July 2011, my Department is actively engaging in the Government's new National Internship Scheme - JobBridge. We have advertised...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy was granted permission to remain in the State for one year in 2000 under the arrangements then in place for the non-EEA parents of Irish born children. This permission was renewed subsequently and the last renewal period was valid to 1 September 2008, the expiry date on her...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the person referred to was presented with a certificate of naturalisation at a citizenship ceremony held at Cork City Hall on 9 December 2011. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service...

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

Alan Shatter: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works, who have responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that approximately €130,000 was spent on refurbishment works at Farranfore...