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Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (28 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 541 and 542 together. 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 — International Agreements: International Agreements (28 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my response to PQ numbers 485 and 521 of Tuesday, 14th February, 2012, where I stated that the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence is a very detailed Convention with a very broad scope across a number of policy areas. Cosc, the National Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (28 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: Claims from property owners for damage caused to their properties arising from searches undertaken by the Garda Síochána are delegated to and managed by the State Claims Agency. Each claim is considered separately depending on the particular facts of the case. The general policy of the State Claims Agency, however, in relation to such claims is that where the Gardaí cause damage to...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (28 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 — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (28 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 — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (28 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 — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (28 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 — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (28 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: Under the new arrangements for Office Holder transport, Garda cars and drivers were withdrawn from former Presidents and Taoisigh with effect from 16 June 2011 but official transport may be provided to them on important State occasions. 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 — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (28 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that under the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority (PRA) was established as and from 4 November 2006. The PRA replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the performance of its functions. The Deputy will...

Written Answers — Departmental Meetings: Departmental Meetings (28 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I understand the Deputy is referring to meetings that may have taken place with this company in relation to 'upward only rent reviews'. I can confirm that neither my Special Advisors nor I have met with representatives from the company in question. I am also informed that no Senior Officials from my Department have held meetings with this company in relation to the matter.

Written Answers — Prisoner Rights: Prisoner Rights (28 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that the then Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform in exercise of the powers conferred on him by Section 35 of the Prisons Act, 2007 made the Prison Rules, 2007 (S.I. No. 252 of 2007). These Rules came into operation on 1st October 2007. Section 34 of the Rules covers the practice of religious, spiritual and moral life by prisoners, including access to...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (28 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am pleased to say that earlier today the Government approved my proposals for the Mediation Bill which will give effect to the undertaking in the Government's Programme for National Recovery (2011 – 2016) to encourage and facilitate the use of mediation to resolve civil, commercial and family disputes. As indicated in Section G of the Government Legislation Programme published on 11...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (28 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply below to Parliamentary Question No. 168 of 17 November 2011. The position is unchanged since then. I am aware that there have been proposals of this nature and of course my Department will give due consideration to the issue. However great caution should be exercised before embarking on such a project. A proposal of this nature could give rise to very large,...

Written Answers — Security Industry: Security Industry (28 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Private Security Services Act 2004 (as amended) provides that the Private Security Authority (PSA) is the regulatory body responsible for the regulation and licensing of the security industry in Ireland. The Authority is an independent body under the aegis of my Department. The PSA undertook a phased roll out of licensing of the private security industry. It commenced licensing of...

Written Answers — Court Sittings: Court Sittings (28 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: The allocation of the business of the courts, scheduling of court cases and the management of court lists are matters for the judiciary and in particular the Presidents of the courts and it would not be appropriate for me to make any comment in relation to this matter. The Deputy will be aware that judges are, subject to the Constitution and the law, independent in the exercise of their...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (28 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: The position is that legislation providing for same-sex marriage cannot be enacted without an amendment to the Constitution following a Yes vote in a referendum on the matter. In this regard the Programme for Government includes a commitment to establish a Constitutional Convention to consider constitutional reform on a number of issues including provision for same-sex marriage.

Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (28 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that there have not been any amounts claimed or paid from my Department in respect of Ministerial mileage expenses since March 2011.

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (28 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the current average processing time at the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) is 2 weeks approximately. Seasonal fluctuations and the necessity to seek additional information on particular applications can, however, result in this processing time being exceeded on occasion. There is no protocol in place for fast tracking applications of TÚS...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: The total amount spent on entertainment expenses in my Department since being appointed is €1,254. Ministerial entertainment expenses are €858. Entertainment expenses for The Junior Minister are nil. Entertainment expenses in 2011 for The Secretary General are €396 Entertainment expenses in 2011 for Senior Civil Servants are nil. March 2011 to January 2012 2011 Minister €858...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 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 December, 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...