Results 8,221-8,240 of 19,162 for speaker:Alan Shatter
- Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (7 Jun 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 — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (7 Jun 2012)
Alan Shatter: As previously outlined to the House, I intend to re-introduce the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2010 later this year which will comprehensively reform and simplify the current refugee status determination process by the introduction of a single procedure system. In the interim, I have no plans to introduce the proposals outlined in the correspondence supplied with the Deputies...
- Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (7 Jun 2012)
Alan Shatter: As I have previously advised the Deputy, I am informed by the Garda authorities that following an investigation of the incident referred to, a person was arrested, charged with assault and convicted following a plea of guilty. The court ordered compensation to be paid to the injured party, and I understand this was done. I am also informed that subsequently civil proceedings instituted by the...
- Order of Business (12 Jun 2012)
Alan Shatter: Maybe the Deputy will pay the household charge.
- Order of Business (12 Jun 2012)
Alan Shatter: What about the household charge?
- Announcement by Minister for Defence (12 Jun 2012)
Alan Shatter: Pursuant to a decision made by Cabinet today, I would like to make the following announcement. On behalf of the State, the Government apologises for the manner in which those members of the Defence Forces who left to fight on the Allied side during the Second World War, from 1939 to 1945, were treated after the war by the State. The Government recognises the value and importance of their...
- Announcement by Minister for Defence (12 Jun 2012)
Alan Shatter: If Members of the House so wish, it is proposed that there be statements next week on this matter. It is a matter for the Whips to discuss.
- Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (12 Jun 2012)
Alan Shatter: Under the Coroners Act, 1962, coroner remuneration is fixed by local authorities, with my approval, following consultation with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government. Coroners are graded according to their work-load, and are paid a basic fee (a "retainer") which is intended to cover administration and support costs. This is either â¬12,807(Grade 3), â¬17,932...
- Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (12 Jun 2012)
Alan Shatter: No date has been fixed for future intakes into the Garda College or for the commencement of a recruitment competition. What will ultimately determine the sustainable level of Garda numbers, and therefore establish when recruitment will recommence, is the level of budgetary provision that can be made for the Force. Difficult decisions will continue to have to be made, right across the public...
- Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (12 Jun 2012)
Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 459 and 507 together. Under the Coroners Act 1962, a coroner is an independent office holder with responsibility under the law for the medico-legal investigation of the circumstances of sudden, unexplained, violent and unnatural deaths. Regrettably, there are an increasing number of cases in our society that involve suicide and that fall to be investigated by...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 Jun 2012)
Alan Shatter: My Department last sought applications from Executive Officers and Higher Executive Officers for posts in visa offices overseas in April 2010. The Office Notice seeking applications was issued to all staff in the grades referenced by the Deputy as well as Administrative Officers. All candidates who applied were interviewed and a panel was created. As part of the application process all...
- Written Answers — Legal Matters: Legal Matters (12 Jun 2012)
Alan Shatter: The Deputy will appreciate that it is outside the scope of my functions to provide legal advice on a civil matter and it would not be appropriate for me to do so. If the person in question has safety concerns, they should be brought to the attention of An Garda SÃochána. If the Deputy wishes to supply the details of the case he is referring to I will have enquiries made and respond further.
- Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (12 Jun 2012)
Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 462 and 463 together. The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA), a functional unit of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department, is responsible for the accommodation of persons while their applications for international protection are being processed. Currently, over 5,100 persons are being accommodated throughout the State in...
- Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (12 Jun 2012)
Alan Shatter: The moratorium on Public Service Recruitment does not apply to the Garda Reserve, and recruitment to the Reserve is ongoing. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that as of the 30 April, 2012, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the strength of the Garda Reserve was 921 with an additional 228 in training. The target strength of the Garda Reserve remains at 10%...
- Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (12 Jun 2012)
Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Garda Authorities that as of the 30 April 2012, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the total strength of the Garda Reserve was 921. The distribution of the Reserve throughout the state on the same date was as set out in the table below. Recruitment to the Reserve is ongoing and nationwide. The last Garda Reserve Graduation took place on 17...
- Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (12 Jun 2012)
Alan Shatter: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a 'visit' visa for the individual referred to was approved on the 6 June 2012. Queries in relation to general immigration matters may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to...
- Written Answers — Auctioneering Licences: Auctioneering Licences (12 Jun 2012)
Alan Shatter: I will write to the Deputy directly on this matter in the near future.
- Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (12 Jun 2012)
Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the persons referred to by the Deputy met with officials from the INIS on 31 May, 2012 regarding their request to remain in the State. Their request is being examined and a decision will issue shortly. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail...
- Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (12 Jun 2012)
Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 469 and 504 together. No date has been fixed for future intakes into the Garda College or for the commencement of a recruitment competition. What will ultimately determine the sustainable level of Garda numbers, and therefore establish when recruitment will recommence, is the level of budgetary provision that can be made for the Force. Difficult decisions...
- Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (12 Jun 2012)
Alan Shatter: An Garda SÃochána, in partnership with Muintir na TÃre, has established 1,345 Community Alert groups throughout rural Ireland, relying on the support and voluntary efforts of many individual members of the community. Funding is provided by my Department to Muintir na TÃre in relation to the employment and associated costs of a National Coordinator and Development Officers which I believe...