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Emergency Aeromedical Service (20 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I will deal with some of the issues raised by the Deputy, although I cannot respond to certain questions because I will not prejudge the outcome of the investigation being conducted. Issues raised by the Deputy are directly relevant to that investigation and it is appropriate that we learn the answers from the investigation. The helicopter involved in the unfortunate accident yesterday was...

Written Answers — Illegal Moneylenders: Illegal Moneylenders (20 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy may be aware that the regulation of moneylending is a matter primarily for the Central Bank which is the competent Authority for licensing moneylending and has responsibility for overseeing and regulating that activity and it thus comes within the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Finance. Legislative provisions relating to moneylending are contained in the...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (20 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the Garda Síochána and I have no function in that matter. It is therefore not possible for me to say how many members will be assigned to the stations in question in the coming year. I have been informed by the Commissioner that the strength of...

Written Answers — Repatriation Costs: Repatriation Costs (20 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The majority of failed asylum seekers and illegal immigrants including persons refused entry into the State, persons who are removed as a result of being made subject to a Deportation Order, persons who were transferred under the Dublin Regulation to the EU member state in which they first applied for asylum and EU nationals who were returned to their countries of origin on foot of an EU...

Written Answers — Seized Property: Seized Property (20 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The making of arrangements for the property that comes into the possession of An Garda Síochána is an operational matter for the Garda Commissioner. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that such property is managed under a dedicated property management system which is designed to facilitate the safe custody of the property. In that context specific regulations and requirements...

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (20 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am very conscious that, notwithstanding the fact that public order offences decreased by 10.8% during 2011, anti-social behaviour causes great distress and the Programme for Government underscores our commitment to address this problem. The Garda Síochána Policing Plan for 2012 includes as key actions measures to reduce public disorder and criminal damage including · identified...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (20 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Personal Insolvency Bill is currently being drafted by my Department in cooperation with the Office of the Attorney General and Parliamentary Counsel. This is a very lengthy and complex Bill from a legal standpoint, with proposed provisions which do not currently exist in Irish law. While it was hoped that the Bill would be published by 30 April, work on its development is still...

Written Answers — Subsidiary Protection: Subsidiary Protection (20 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The great majority of subsidiary protection applications are from persons who have already been refused refugee status following consideration of their asylum claim by an independent process comprising the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner (ORAC) and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal (RAT). Each application for subsidiary protection is examined in my Department under S.I. 518 of...

Written Answers — Child Abduction: Child Abduction (20 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: Child Rescue Ireland (CRI) Alert is a system which enables An Garda Síochána to seek the assistance of members of the public in circumstances where a child has been abducted and there is a reasonable belief that there is an immediate and serious risk to the health or welfare of a child. The system was launched by myself and the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána on 25 May, 2012,...

Written Answers — Restorative Justice: Restorative Justice (20 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that the Irish Youth Justice Service operates as a joint task force staffed by officials from my Department and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. I have retained responsibility for the diversion and community aspects of the work of the Irish Youth Justice Service, while my colleague the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has taken responsibility...

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (20 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The 1983 Council of Europe Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons provides a mechanism whereby prisoners can be repatriated to their home state in order to serve prison sentences they have incurred abroad. The Convention is provided for in legislation in this State by virtue of the Transfer of Sentenced Persons Acts 1995 and 1997, and the process is administered by my Department....

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (20 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: Garda CCTV systems are planned and implemented on the basis of the Garda Commissioner's identified operational needs and priorities. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that there is currently a Garda CCTV system in operation in Finglas and that the question of extending the system is being considered. This is a matter which will be pursued in the light of the overall policing...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (20 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 — Joint Policing Committees: Joint Policing Committees (20 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The functions and powers of Joint Policing Committees (JPCs) are set out in the Garda Síochána Act 2005, which provides for a Committee in each local authority area. The Act provides that JPCs operate under guidelines issued by the Minister for Justice and Equality after consultation with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government. The current guidelines were issued...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (20 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána. The programme is progressed in co-operation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for capital expenditure in respect of Garda accommodation. I am advised by the Garda authorities that a premises is being acquired to serve as a new Garda...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (20 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: Let me firstly say that I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the family of Garda Fallon. His murder was not only a dreadful tragedy but also a shameful crime against this State. The Deputy may wish to note that the case is currently being examined by An Garda Síochána's Serious Crime Review Team. I am informed that members of the Team have met with the Fallon family and continue to...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (20 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: Under the Garda Síochána Acts 2005 - 2007, the Commissioner is required to submit, before November of each year, a policing plan for the forthcoming year. Any proposals for the closure of Garda stations or the altering of Regional or Divisional boundaries must be set out in the plan. The Policing Plan for 2013 has not yet been prepared and therefore it is not possible to say at this stage...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (20 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: Information regarding the number of searches involving the removal of clothing that have taken place in Bellmullet Garda Station since the incident in question took place on 31 March 2011, as compared to the number that took place there prior to it, is not readily available and would require a disproportionate amount of Garda time and resources to attempt to extrapolate. Garda management have...

Written Answers — Treatment of Prisoners: Treatment of Prisoners (20 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 30 and 131 together. The Irish Prison Service provides a wide range of rehabilitative programmes that include education, vocational training, healthcare, psychiatric, psychological, counselling, welfare and spiritual services. All prisoners are eligible to apply for such courses and the Prison Service will endeavour to facilitate as many prisoners as...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (20 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: Audio Visual CCTV systems have been installed in 4 Garda Stations, namely Letterkenny Station in Donegal and Pearse Street, Store Street and the Bridewell Prisoner Custody area in Dublin. CCTV systems are due to be installed this year in a further 15 Garda Stations , namely Irishtown, Ballymun, Finglas, Lucan, Ronanstown, Carrickmacross, Ballymote, Buncrana, Navan, Leixlip, Castlerea,...