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Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (31 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 Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The moratorium on Public Service Recruitment continues to apply to the Garda Síochána and no date has been fixed for future intakes into the Garda College. A decision on when recruitment will re-commence will take into account the rate of retirements and Government targets, set in the context of the agreement with the EU and the IMF, to reduce the number of public servants. Recruitment to...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The information sought by the Deputy regarding salaries and allowances paid to private secretaries in the Department of Defence is set out in the following table. Position Number Salary Scale Allowance Private Secretary to Minister 1 €43,816 - €55,415 (Higher Executive Officer Standard Scale ) €19,653 Private Secretary to Minister of State 1 €43,816 - €55,415 (Higher Executive...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The bodies under the aegis of my Department are the Civil Defence Board, the Army Pensions Board and the Board of Coiste an Asgard. The Civil Defence Act 2002 provides that the Board shall consist of at least eight but not more than fourteen members who shall be appointed by the Minister for Defence. Legislation is currently being drafted to dissolve the Civil Defence Board and transfer the...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: Since I took office in March 2011, my Department has engaged two retired public servants to act as civilian drivers to the Minister of State, Mr. Paul Kehoe T.D. These appointments are temporary, unestablished positions in the Civil Service on a fixed-term contract basis. No further retired public servants have been rehired as employees by my Department, the Defence Forces or the bodies...

Written Answers — Business of Dáil: Business of Dáil (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 512 and 513 together. Following a Government Decision to (a) lay a Memorandum of Understanding for the Austro-German Battlegroup before Dáil Éireann, and, to (b) the moving of a resolution in Dáil Éireann seeking its approval, my Department notified the Journal Office of the intention to move the motion. This notification issued on 10 November, 2011 and...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: Arising from the Comprehensive Review of Expenditure, the Government decided to maintain the strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500 personnel. In response to the revised strength ceiling, a major re-organisation of the Defence Forces, including the Reserve Defence Force, has been initiated. This will encompass a reduction in the number of Army Brigades from the current three to...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: There are currently a total of 902 military personnel and 35 civilians based at Custume Barracks Athlone giving a total of 937. Based on the numbers of military and civilian personnel currently based in Cavan and Mullingar Barracks this could rise to 1,161 military personnel and 54 civilians once the closure of those barracks are complete.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: It was not possible to provide the detailed information sought by the Deputy in the time available. My Department is currently seeking to compile the relevant data and I will provide the information directly to the Deputy once it comes to hand.

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: When the Government took the decision to close a number of Military Barracks, I asked my Department to enter into discussions with other Government Departments, Local Authorities, State Agencies and community groups regarding the possible purchase of the properties to benefit the local community as a whole but with particular emphasis on job creation measures. In this regard officials from my...

Written Answers — Investor Visa Programme: Investor Visa Programme (1 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 138 to 140, inclusive, together. The Immigrant Investor Programme, which has been approved by the Government, will provide a portfolio of investment options for potential migrant investors. Details of these together with the broad outline on how the scheme will operate are set out in the press release issued by me on 24 January, 2012. The level of investment...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that valid applications for certificates of naturalisation were received from the persons referred to by the Deputy in December, 2008. The applications are currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicants meet the statutory conditions for the granting of...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (1 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 498 of Tuesday 24 January 2012 and the written Reply to that Question. The Deputy might wish to note that the case of the person concerned is amongst a large volume of such cases to be considered by my Department and will be processed to finality as soon as possible. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made...

Written Answers — Court Accommodation: Court Accommodation (1 Feb 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 Tipperary courthouse is owned by South Tipperary County Council. I understand that due to its general...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (1 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: Decisions in relation to the deployment of Garda resources, including transport, are a matter for the Garda Commissioner. In that context the efficient deployment of Garda vehicles within each Garda Division is a matter for the Divisional Officer in the light of operational requirements. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the allocation of Garda vehicles within each Garda District is...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (1 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team, is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation. There is no getting away from the reality that public expenditure and public service numbers have to be reduced in the context of the agreement with the EU and the IMF. Notwithstanding this...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Service: Garda Vetting Service (1 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a vetting application on behalf of the individual concerned was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit on 23 January 2012. I am further advised that the application was processed and returned to the Registered Organisation concerned on the 31st January 2012.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (1 Feb 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 co-operation with the Office of Public Works, who have responsibility for capital expenditure in relation to Garda accommodation. I am informed by the Garda authorities that planning approval for the Athlone scheme has been...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (1 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I understand that the Deputy is referring to an exchange between herself and the Tánaiste on the Order of Business on 26 January. There are no plans for legislation relating specifically to the collection of fines in respect of household charges. The current position in relation to general legislation on fines was set out in my reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 514 and 516 on 24...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the costs for the Garda National Drugs Unit in 2010 and 2011 are outlined in the table. Subhead Item 2010 € 2011 € Salaries, Wages & Allowances 5,128,750 5,424,807 Travel & Subsistence 193,274 164,114 Other Subhead Items 358,553 390,856 Total 5,680,577 5,979,777