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Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (13 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that the Auctioneering/Estate Agency Review Group considered the question of whether intending vendors of property at auction or by private treaty should be required to prepare a 'seller pack' containing a surveyor's report, title search, local authority search and draft contract, during preparation of its 2005 Report. The Review Group was not convinced that the case...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (13 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: It is Government policy for all aspects of the Good Friday and Saint Andrews Agreements to be fully implemented. It is important that all appropriate steps are taken to ensure that the institutional architecture of the Agreements is reflected as faithfully as possible in all relevant implementing measures in both jurisdictions. However, an equivalence requirement is not the same as a...

Written Answers — Magdalene Laundries: Magdalene Laundries (13 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that the Government considered the circumstances of women and girls who resided in the Laundries at its meeting on 14 June, 2011. As a first step, the Government decided that it was essential to fully establish the true facts and circumstances relating to the Magdalen Laundries and a number of actions were agreed. This included the setting up of an Inter-Departmental...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (13 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Forensic Science Laboratory works closely with An Garda Síochána in order to prioritise those cases where it can add value to an investigation. An arrangement is also in place with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions whereby the Laboratory is alerted in the event of a case awaiting a DNA result. The Deputy will appreciate that DNA evidence only forms one component of the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (13 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: A valid application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) in May 2008. The application is at an advanced stage of processing and the person concerned will be informed of my decision on their application in due course. The granting of Irish citizenship...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (13 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I wish to advise the Deputy that in the limited time available it has not been possible to provide the information required. However, the information is currently being collated and will be sent to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (13 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that a valid application for certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy in July, 2007. The application is at an advanced stage of processing and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. As the processing requirements and time...

Written Answers — Marriages of Convenience: Marriages of Convenience (13 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: Free movement is a fundamental right for citizens of the EU. However, this country is no different to other Member States in its experience that this right of all EU citizens is being abused by those seeking to circumvent proper immigration controls on entering the Union. One such abuse is the well documented evidence of highly unusual patterns of marriage involving EU citizens and third...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (13 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: 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 27th March, 2009, that the then Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him. He was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily,...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (13 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that on 6 October 2011, the person concerned was instructed by the Garda National Immigration Bureau to contact the General Immigration Section, INIS giving details of her current circumstances in the State. This is for the purpose of assessing her request for an extension of permission to remain in the State....

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (13 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is charged with responsibility for the accommodation of asylum seekers while their applications for protection are being processed. Currently, there almost 5,300 persons accommodated in 38 RIA centres located throughout the State. The scenario outlined in this question does not arise. RIA does not have a contract with the hotel...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (13 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will appreciate that in the absence of any detail on the current immigration status of the person concerned including the type of visa he possessed to enter the State, I can only answer in general terms. I would point out that information is available on www.inis.ie and www.djei.ie in relation to immigration and employment permit requirements respectively. In order to take up...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (13 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Irish Visa Office, Abu Dhabi on the 24 January 2012. The visa application fee (whilst not the full amount) was confirmed as being paid on the 26 February 2012. Further supporting documents were requested that same day and were provided the following day, 27 February 2012. The visa application was thoroughly considered by a...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (13 Mar 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. This allocation of resources is constantly monitored in the context of crime trends, policing needs and other operational strategies in place on a District, Divisional and Regional level to...

Written Answers — Courts Service Staff: Courts Service Staff (13 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Probate Office is an office of the High Court. Management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that District Probate Registries located outside Dublin are located...

Written Answers — Garda Retirements: Garda Retirements (13 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Garda Authorities that no member from County Offaly is currently seeking early retirement. Members of An Garda Síochána who joined the force prior to 1 April 2004 may retire on full pension once they have served for at least 30 years and they have reached 50 years of age. Members of An Garda Síochána who joined the Force on or after 1 April 2004 may retire on...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (13 Mar 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 16 Garda stations in County Offaly of which 7 are currently connected to the Garda Network providing them with broadband facilities. While the remaining 9 stations are not linked to the Garda Network personnel serving at these stations access...

Written Answers — Crime Statistics: Crime Statistics (13 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 437, 438 and 439 together. In the time available it has not been possible for the Garda authorities to supply all of the information sought by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand. Insofar as statistics are concerned, the Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime...

Written Answers — Garda Auctions: Garda Auctions (13 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the amounts of money realised by An Garda Síochána through the sale of unclaimed property by public auction, including bicycles, in the years 2009 to 2011 are as detailed in the following table: Year Amount of Money Raised from Auctioning Unclaimed Property 2009 €128,730 2010 €84,802 2011 €82,607 Money received from the sale of...

Written Answers — Firearms Licences: Firearms Licences (13 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I take it the Deputy is referring to a recent High Court case involving Judicial Reviews of decisions by Chief Superintendents in firearms cases. What was at issue were decisions by Chief Superintendents to refuse applications for licenses for high calibre handguns. That case was settled with no admission of wrongdoing on the part of the State but with an undertaking to consider applications...