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Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: As I have previously outlined to the House the consolidation of the Defence Forces formations into a smaller number of locations is a key objective in the ongoing defence modernisation programme and has been recommended in many reports over the past number of years. This was a key consideration of Government in addressing this issue as releasing personnel from security and support functions...

Written Answers — Military Archives: Military Archives (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Military Archives are located in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines, Dublin 6. The Military Archives are the designated place of deposit for the records of the Department of Defence, the Defence Forces and the Army Pensions Board under the terms of the National Archives Act 1986. Archives are held there and, because of space constraints, in other locations. The function of the Military...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Deployment: Defence Forces Deployment (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: To assist the NPWS in its role in securing the conservation of a representative range of ecosystems and to maintain and enhance populations of flora and fauna in Ireland, the Air Corps provides transport for NPWS personnel in order to facilitate surveys of species that are difficult to view from the ground or at sea, such as waterfowl, seals and deer, as well as surveys of habitats such as...

Written Answers — Cyber Security Policy: Cyber Security Policy (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: My colleague the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources is devising a national cyber security policy aimed at protecting economic infrastructure, informing and assisting citizens. The Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources regularly briefs the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning on matters relating to this policy and on cyber security issues...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: On 20 December 2001, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1386 under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, authorising the establishment of an International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. Ireland has participated in the NATO–led UN mandated mission since 5 July 2002, following the Government Decision of 2 July 2002, authorising the provision of seven (7)...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 26, 130 to 132, inclusive, and 136 together. As I have previously outlined to the House the consolidation of the Defence Forces formations into a smaller number of locations is a key objective in the ongoing defence modernisation programme and has been recommended in many reports over the past number of years. This was a key consideration of Government in...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 27 and 133 together. Arising from the Comprehensive Review of Expenditure, the Government decided to reduce the strength ceiling of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) to 9,500 personnel. In response to this reduced strength ceiling, I initiated a major re-organisation of the Defence Forces, both permanent and reserve. The re-organisation will ensure that,...

Written Answers — Liquor Licences: Liquor Licences (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service. The Act provides that the Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which includes the provision of statistics. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has...

Written Answers — Garda National Immigration Bureau: Garda National Immigration Bureau (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: Enquiries with members of the Garda National Immigration Bureau and officials of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, who carry out immigration control at Dublin Airport, did not identify any incident similar to that described by the Deputy. However, if details regarding the flight on which the persons concerned travelled to Dublin airport can be provided, it would greatly...

Written Answers — Personal Debt: Personal Debt (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I would refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 353 of 7 February, 2012, which was as follows: The reform of personal insolvency law, the Heads of Bill which I have published, will involve the introduction of three new non-judicial debt settlement systems, subject to relevant conditions in each case. These are as follows: A Debt Relief Certificate to allow for the full write-off of...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (21 Jun 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 May, 2011. On examination of the application submitted it was determined that the person in question did not meet the statutory residency requirements as set out in the Irish...

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 502 for written answer on 19 June, 2012. While I cannot be more specific at this time, consideration continues to be given to issues relating to the former Bethany Home and how they might be addressed.

Written Answers — Crime Statistics: Crime Statistics (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide statistics directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Prison Medical Service: Prison Medical Service (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Irish Prison Service provides general healthcare services for the assessment, treatment and care of prisoners comparable to those available in a community primary care setting and which are appropriate to a custodial environment. Prisoners are referred to external specialist services as clinically indicated by the prison doctor and referrals are on the same basis as for citizens in the...

Written Answers — Control of Firearms: Control of Firearms (21 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 — Family Reunification: Family Reunification (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy was issued with a negative decision on her family reunification application on the 9th January 2012 and a copy of the consideration detailing the reasons for the decision was also provided. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to...

Written Answers — Naturalisation Applications: Naturalisation Applications (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) in October 2011. On examination of the application submitted it was determined that the person in question did not meet the statutory residency requirements as set out in the Irish...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned is a failed asylum applicant. Arising from the refusal of her 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 30 March, 2010, that the then Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of her. She was given the options, to be exercised within 15...

Written Answers — Naturalisation Applications: Naturalisation Applications (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned was granted permission to remain in the State on the basis of family dependency on 20 April, 2011. This permission is currently valid until 18 January, 2014. Officials in the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service inform me that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to. It is...

Written Answers — Naturalisation Applications: Naturalisation Applications (21 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 July, 2011. The application is at an advanced stage of processing and the applicant will be informed of my decision in due course. It is recognised that all applicants for...