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Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions including the provision of statistical information. However, I have made enquiries of the Courts Service in relation to the matter raised by the Deputy and I have been advised that statistics of the nature requested by the Deputy are not maintained. I am informed that...

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

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána on 31 December 2011, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 13,894. The personnel strength of the Garda Reserve and Civilians (Whole Time Equivalents) on the same date was 877 and 2,074 respectively.

Written Answers — Garda Disciplinary Proceedings: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (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 Compensation: Garda Compensation (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Compensation Acts 1941 and 1945 provide for compensation for malicious injury or death inflicted upon members of An Garda Síochána while they are on duty or related to their service as such members. Annual data relating to such awards is posted on the Department's website. The number of such awards in each of the last seven years is set out in the following table. 2011 2010...

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

Alan Shatter: It is not possible to provide the information sought by the Deputy within the time available. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

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 July, 2011. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (24 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 — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: In accordance with the provisions of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, it is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to determine the manner in which members of An Garda Síochána are deployed and located throughout the State. In that context, I am advised by the Garda authorities that the allocation of Garda personnel, including specialist units, is continually monitored and reviewed in the light...

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

Alan Shatter: The Garda Commissioner, under Section 22 of the Garda Síochána Acts 2005 - 2007, prepares a policing plan for the forthcoming year which must be submitted to me, before the month of November each year, for approval. Any plans the Commissioner has in relation to the closure of Garda Stations must be detailed in that annual policing plan. As the Deputy is aware, the 2012 policing plan...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 514 and 516 together. The Fines Act 2010 contains a number of provisions designed to improve the collection of fines and reduce the number of people committed to prison for the non-payment of fines. Among these provisions is the requirement that the court take the person's financial circumstances into account when fixing the fine. Other provisions, which...

Written Answers — Commercial Rent Reviews: Commercial Rent Reviews (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have no plans to review the situation regarding upwards only rent review clauses in existing commercial leases. The Deputy will recall that the Government announced in December last that it had decided not to proceed with legislation in this area.

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

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the table shows the number of incidents of counterfeiting notes and coins recorded in the years 2008 to 2011, inclusive. The information requested relating to the notional value in euros is not readily available and would necessitate the expenditure of a disproportionate amount of Garda time and resources to collate. Year Number of Incidents...

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

Alan Shatter: An Garda Síochána has undertaken a number of initiatives to raise awareness of metal theft. As part of the Supporting Safer Communities campaign, advice has been developed on the prevention of theft of farm machinery and securing vulnerable metal farm equipment and a farm security initiative has been launched, with the support of the Irish Farmers Association. All Divisional Officers have...

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

Alan Shatter: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on the 6 September 2011. Following consideration by a Visa Officer it was refused on the 14 November 2011 for the following reasons: 1. There was insufficient documentation submitted in support of the visa application, specifically the Visa Officer noted that the contact/host in Ireland had not provided...

Written Answers — Garda Disciplinary Proceedings: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The information sought by the Deputy is not available at present and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

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

Alan Shatter: The provision and allocation of Garda resources, including mountain bikes, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his identified operational requirements and available finance. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the current mountain bike stock is sufficient to meet policing requirements and that there are no plans to increase the number of such bikes in 2012.

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

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the average age at which a dog is retired from operational duties with the Garda Dog Unit is eight years old. I have also been advised that one dog is due to be retired during 2012. I am further informed that, following a selection, assessment and training process, two dogs were allocated to the Garda Dog Unit in 2011.

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

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the average age at which horses are retired from operational duties is eighteen years. I have also been advised that two horses are due to be retired in 2012. I am further informed that, following a selection, assessment and training process, two horses were allocated to the Garda Mounted Unit in 2011.

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

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Garda authorities that the costs of repairing Garda vehicles for the period 2008 to 23 January 2012 are outlined in the table. Year Cost 2008 € 8,144,219 2009 €10,075,614 2010 €13,073,412 2011 €11,496,945 2012 (as at 23/1/12) € 565,909 I am advised by the Garda authorities that the costs of repairing Garda vehicles for the period 2008 to 23 January...

Written Answers — Garda Interpretation Services: Garda Interpretation Services (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that a range of interpretation and translation services is available to the Force in accordance with contracts that have been put in place. These services, which are available nationally on a 24 hour/365 day basis, cover a wide variety of languages and they include both face to face and telephone interpretation. The Garda authorities have...