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Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (19 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned is a failed asylum applicant. Arising from the refusal of his asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 31st August, 2006, that the then Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him. He was given the options, to be exercised within...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (19 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 from the person referred to by the Deputy in November, 2011. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (19 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned has had her permission to remain in the State renewed for a further two year period, to 7th June, 2012. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 21st July, 2010. This communication advised the person concerned of the conditions attaching to her permission to remain and of the requirement that she attend at her local Garda...

Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (19 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: Under the Coroners Act, 1962, coroners are independent office holders with responsibility under the law for the medicolegal investigation of the circumstances of sudden, unexplained, violent and unnatural deaths. They are required under the Coroners Act 1962 (section 29) to retain relevant records of an inquest, including post-mortem examination reports, and to transfer the records to the...

Written Answers — EU Agencies: EU Agencies (19 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: FRONTEX (European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union) is the European Union agency responsible for border security cooperation. While ultimate responsibility for the control of the external borders of the European Union lies with the Member States the Agency strengthens border security by ensuring the proper...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (19 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: Other than the flight which returned in July 2011 which was dealt with in my reply to PQ 1241/12 (Order Number 647), there was one other occasion where a deportation flight was returned to Ireland with the deportees on board. This occurred on 15th December 2010 when a flight travelling to Lagos, Nigeria via Athens, Greece, could not continue due to the aircraft developing a technical fault...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (19 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: In reply to the Deputy's Question, of the 20 persons returned to Ireland, one has been removed to Nigeria, 14 persons are still due for deportation; however nine of these are currently evading deportation. They are liable for arrest, detention and removal if encountered by the Garda National Immigration Bureau. However, in general, the experience has been that persons evading their...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (19 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: Payment of the gratuity will be made to the estate of the person in question on receipt of grant of probate or letters of administration. Payment of a spouse's pension to the person's spouse will be made on receipt of documentation recently requested by my Department in correspondence with the spouse's legal representatives in this case.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (19 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: There are 48 married quarters currently being occupied by overholders throughout the country – 34 in the Curragh Camp, 11 in Cathal Brugha Barracks Rathmines, 2 in Dublin 7 and 1 in Fort Templebreedy, Co Cork. 10 of the properties at Cathal Brugha Barracks are in the process of being sold to the current occupants. The number of quarters with overholders located within military barracks is...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Operations: Defence Forces Operations (19 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The total cost of the assistance provided by the Defence Forces to An Garda Síochána at Shannon Airport during 2011 was €259,739. This figure comprises the cost of Security Duty Allowances, rations and fuel.

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (19 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: Discussions are ongoing between my Department and Longford County Council in relation to the disposal of the former Connolly Barracks, Longford. As these discussions are confidential to the parties concerned the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment further on the matter at this stage.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The number of civil servants from the Department of Defence assigned to the Permanent Representation of Ireland to the EU in Brussels is five: one Principal Officer, two Assistant Principal Officers, one Executive Officer and one Clerical Officer. Their work involves participation in the development and monitoring of the Common Security and Defence Policy, the European Defence Agency and...

Written Answers — House Prices: House Prices (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to improve the quality of information available on the Irish housing market by requiring that the selling price of all dwellings be recorded in a publicly available national housing price database. This commitment has been given effect in the recently-enacted Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011. Under the Act, the statutory functions of...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Reception & Integration Agency (RIA) is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers while their applications for international protection are being processed. In relation to expenditure by RIA, the following are the details sought. Year Expenditure 2010 €79 million 2011 €69.5 million 2012 €63.5 million (estimate) The 2010 RIA Annual Report, available on RIA's website...

Written Answers — Legal Proceedings: Legal Proceedings (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am sure that the Deputy will be aware that it is not appropriate for me as Minister to comment on any matter currently before the Courts either here or in the UK.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy again when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The provision and allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his operational priorities and available finance. I am advised by the Garda authorities that Garda patrol cars are retired for a variety of reasons including, on safety grounds, having reached an odometer reading of 300,000 kilometres. I am further informed that...

Written Answers — Witness Protection: Witness Protection (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will understand that it is not the policy nor would it be in the public interest to comment in detail on matters relating to the personal security of individuals, including witnesses in criminal trials. A high level of confidentiality is essential to protect the individuals involved who may be subject to Garda protection measures. The question of the level of protection afforded...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 478 and 479 together. The Agreement between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United States of America on Enhancing Cooperation in Preventing and Combating Serious Crime was signed on the 21st July 2011. It requires the approval of the Dail under Article 29.5.2 of the Constitution and a motion seeking the approval of the Dail is due to be...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that a valid application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy in March, 2011. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation...