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Written Answers — Property Service Regulatory Authority: Property Service Regulatory Authority (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that the Property Services Regulatory Authority was formally established on 3 April 2012 pursuant to the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011. The Authority consists of a Chairperson and ten ordinary members. One of the main statutory functions of the Property Services Regulatory Authority is the licensing of property service providers, i.e. auctioneers, letting...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have received correspondence in relation to the matter raised by the Deputy and replies have been issued to the parties concerned. The overall position is that section 30 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 provides a statutory basis for the Garda Commissioner to charge for police services for certain events, including sporting events. Therefore, a decision to charge for policing services,...

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the person in question was reported missing to the Spanish Police in January 2008 and that their disappearance is being investigated by the Guardia Civil in Spain. An Garda Síochána is liaising with the Spanish authorities in providing whatever assistance is required to progress the investigation in that jurisdiction. I am further informed that...

Written Answers — Refuge Status: Refuge Status (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned arrived in the State in June 2005 on a work visa and was permitted to remain in the State until September 2005. After the expiration of his permission, he remained in the State illegally until he applied for asylum on 10 January 2008. Later that month, he was informed that the Refugee Applications Commissioner was recommending that he not be declared a refugee. He...

Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: It would not be appropriate for me to comment on the particular circumstances referred to by the Deputy. Under the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act 1962, free legal aid may be granted, in certain circumstances, for the defence of any person of insufficient means in criminal proceedings. An applicant for legal aid must establish to the satisfaction of the court that his/her means are...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Employment Permits Acts 2003 and 2006 provided for the establishment of the "Green Card" employment permit for occupations where high level strategic skills shortages exist. This Green Card Scheme replaces the work visa/work authorisation scheme which has been discontinued. The Deputy will be aware that the issuing of Green Cards and employment permits to non-EEA nationals is, along...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am of course concerned at the increase in number of burglaries in 2011, while noting that for most crime groups, including robbery, the most recent statistics indicate a decline in recorded crime. All crime trends are monitored closely by Garda management, with intelligence-led initiatives put in place to target burglary and other criminality. The Deputy will be aware that the Garda...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will be aware the new immigration regime for full time non-EEA students has been in operation since 1 January 2011. Under this regime I have introduced maximum periods of residence in the State on foot of a student permission and introduced a differentiated approach as between "Degree Programme" courses and those at the "Language or Non Degree Programme" level. In relation to...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will appreciate, speeding is a significant contributory factor in road traffic collisions. As part of the Road Safety Strategy 2007 - 2012 and in accordance with the strategic goals of the Garda Síochána Policing Plan, a targeted approach to speed enforcement is being undertaken in order to reduce the incidence of fatal and serious injuries on our roads and improve road...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Jun 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 October 2009. 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 — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I think it is important to point out that even if a person was granted long term residence in advance of his trip, they would still be required to obtain a re-entry visa and to pay the necessary fees for that visa on top of the €500 they would be required to pay for long term residence. An application for long term residency generally takes about 6 months to process. For instance, if a...

Written Answers — Court Procedures: Court Procedures (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy is aware, the Courts are, subject only to the Constitution and the law, independent in the exercise of their judicial functions. Practice and procedure relating to the operation of the courts is determined either by relevant legislation or by Rules of Court defined by the Rules Committees of the various court jurisdictions. Any person being a party to civil proceedings would be...

Written Answers — Court Procedures: Court Procedures (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The summary summons procedure is one whereby civil proceedings can be commenced in the High Court and those proceedings are heard on affidavit without pleadings and with or without oral evidence. The special summons procedure is one that may be adopted where there is no other procedure prescribed by the Rules of the Superior Courts and the proceeding is one which is required or authorised by...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Jun 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 January, 2012. The application is at an advanced stage of processing and the person concerned will be informed of the outcome in due course. It is recognised that all...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no function in the matter. 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 ensure optimum...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 663, 664 and 667 together. I wish to inform the Deputy that it has not been possible to provide the information required in the time available. The data sought is currently being collated by An Garda Síochána and all available information will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is to hand.

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Garda authorities that the following table provides the available data relating to the type, quantity and value of prescription drugs seized by An Garda Síochána during the arrest of persons engaged in the illegal sale of prescription drugs for the first quarter of 2012 (January 1 to 31 March inclusive). Garda data from arrests of persons engaged in the illegal sale...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no function in the matter. 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 ensure optimum...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The position is that Part 8 (Chapter 1) of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 updated the law concerning the acquisition of easements, including rights of way other than public rights of way. Parts 12 and 13 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011 contain amendments to the 2009 Act and the Registration of Title Act 1964 respectively which simplify the procedures for...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: There are currently no capital projects being undertaken by my Department. Additionally, it is not currently envisaged that any such capital projects will be undertaken by my Department in the immediate future. However, with regard to the agencies under my remit, a total of €56 million is available for capital projects in 2012. Given that much of this funding is currently subject to, or...