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Written Answers — Garda Retirement: Garda Retirement (21 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: Public servants, including Gardaí, who retire on or before 29 February 2012 will receive pension benefits based on their salary scales applicable on 31st December 2009 and they, like others presently in receipt of public service pensions, will pay a Public Service Pension Reduction (P.S.P.R.) on their pensions thereafter. This reduction is a scaled percentage of their actual pension....

Written Answers — Garda Telecommunications: Garda Telecommunications (21 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: The provision of Garda information technology resources is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are 14 Garda stations in County Laois of which eight are currently connected to the Garda Network providing them with broadband facilities. While the remaining six stations are not linked to the Garda Network personnel serving at these stations...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (21 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 and I have no function in that process. Notwithstanding this, I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of Ballyfermot Garda Station on 31 December 2010, 2011...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: In reaching a decision on the closure and the reduction of public opening hours 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...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (21 Feb 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 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 and will...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (21 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: The collection of payments under the Fixed Charge Processing System was outsourced to An Post in January 2006. I am informed by the Garda authorities that information provided by An Post details the amount collected in respect of all fixed charge offence notices (road traffic, public order etc.) that attract penalty points and those that do not. These are referred to as Declaration Notices...

Written Answers — Garda Traffic Corps: Garda Traffic Corps (21 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Commissioner is the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote. In that context I am informed by the Garda authorities that records in relation to the overall cost of the Traffic Corps service are not readily available due to the fact that the Corps operates on a Divisional basis throughout the country. I am further advised that the provision of this information would require the...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (21 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently 49 forensic collision investigators (13 sergeants and 36 gardaí) assisting in traffic collision investigation, appointed on a regional basis throughout the country, as follows: Region Sgt Garda Total Dublin Metropolitan Region 1 4 5 Northern Region 6 5 11 Southern Region 1 10 11 Eastern Region - 6 6 Western Region 4 5 9...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (21 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities and I will write to the Deputy directly when it is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (21 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: In the time available it has not been possible to supply the information requested by the Deputy in relation to Garda activity. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (21 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 547 to 549, inclusive, together. In the time available it has not been possible for the Garda authorities to supply the information requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (21 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: As I have previously advised the House, the Fines Act 2010 is being commenced on a phased basis. Section 14, which placed an obligation on a court to assess a person's capacity to pay, was among the first sections of the legislation commenced in January of this year. The remainder of the Act will be commenced as soon as the necessary arrangements have been put in place by the Courts Service...

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (21 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: Statutory Instruments may be amended in accordance with the technical requirements of the relevant primary legislation. Normally this involves the Minister making the amendment in a new Statutory Instrument. A suggestion to amend a particular Statutory Instrument may be made by anyone, preferably in writing to the Minister or Department, setting out the reasons why the amendment is being...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (21 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will be in contact with the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (21 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that DNA analysis constitutes part of the range of services provided by the Forensic Science Laboratory. All cases submitted are subjected to a prioritisation process. Priority is assigned based on a combination of factors that include the nature of the crime, the urgency associated with its investigation and the potential for forensic examination to progress an...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (21 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Government has decided to accept my recommendations that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force will be maintained at 9,500. I believe that this is the optimum level required to fulfil all roles assigned by Government. I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 31 December, 2011, the latest date for which details are available, was...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (21 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: The museum collection in Columb Barracks is primarily associated with the history of the 4th Field Artillery Regiment. It is presently intended to make provision to house the museum in a suitable location in Custume Barracks, Athlone, which will be the new location for the 4th Field Artillery Regiment. This arrangement is in keeping with the normal military practice and tradition. The...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below: Date Occasion Cost Breakdown of Cost 25/3/2011 Ministerial File Portrait Package €393.25 (Including VAT) Portrait packageSetup and head shotOnline viewing galleryOne high resolution image 9/11/2011 Launch of Winter Ready Campaign €849.42 (Including VAT) Booking feeTaking and processingDigital contact sheetImages...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (21 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: The table below outlines the number of vacancies in the Permanent Defence Force by rank. The number of vacancies, by rank, is based on the Employment Control Framework of 10,000 all ranks in the Permanent Defence Force versus the strength of 9,438 as at 31 December 2011, the latest date for which figures are available. As the Deputy will be aware a major re-organisation of the Defence...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (21 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: Compilation of the required information has necessitated a detailed search of the relevant official records. This task is progressing as quickly as resources will permit and once complete I will then revert to the Deputy in the matter.