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Written Answers — Ministerial Correspondence: Ministerial Correspondence (27 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I wish to advise the Deputy that I have not received any correspondence from the person concerned. I have however received correspondence on his behalf from a third party to which I am currently preparing a response. On the basis that the correspondence from this third party is confidential, I cannot provide specific details on the subject matter or the manner in which I will be responding.

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (27 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The provision of Garda CCTV systems is undertaken by the Garda Commissioner on the basis of his identified operational needs and requirements. I have no direct function in this area and I have not received the request referred to by the Deputy. The Deputy will recall that in my reply to Question No. 23 on 20th June 2012 I indicated to him that the Garda authorities are considering the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 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 February, 2011. The application is at an advanced stage of processing and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. It is recognised that all...

Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (27 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government introduced a number of changes for the provision of Office Holder transport during 2011. One of the consequences of that decision was that the transport arrangements in place for Ministers of State became applicable to Government Ministers, subject to very limited exceptions on security grounds. In addition, it was decided that former Presidents...

Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (27 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Ministerial Air Transport Service (MATS) is primarily provided by the Gulfstream IV and Learjet 45 aircraft, which were specifically acquired for that purpose. The CASA maritime patrol aircraft have been used infrequently for Ministerial Air Transport missions where no MATS aircraft has been available for operational or technical reasons. The Department follows the normal practice in the...

Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (27 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: In accordance with Government Decision of 15 March 2011, I retain a State car and Garda drivers in my capacity as the Minister for Justice & Equality. The cost of this service is funded from the Vote for an Garda Síochána. Following on from the Government decision, the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Defence, Paul Kehoe T.D., has been assigned...

Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012 [Seanad] - Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I thank every Member who has contributed to this debate. This is a hugely important issue. It is about ensuring that the children of this country are protected and that where there are individuals who prey on children or sexually abuse them and where third parties know of these events, there is maximum co-operation with An Garda Síochána and all information available is furnished to the...

Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a).

Written Answers — Rights of Way: Rights of Way (28 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. Section 35 of the Act, which entered into operation on 1 December 2009, contained specific provisions in respect of easements acquired by prescription, i.e. acquired on the basis of long enjoyment of the easement concerned....

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 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, who have responsibility for capital expenditure in respect of Garda accommodation. I am advised by the Garda authorities that they are currently engaging with the Office of Public...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 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. I have been informed by the Commissioner that Malin Garda Station is open to the public from 6pm to 7pm Monday to Friday. When Malin Garda Station is not open Public Access Call Box and Call...

Written Answers — Legal Services Regulation: Legal Services Regulation (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: During the Second Stage debate on the Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011 which concluded on 23rd February, I recalled to the House the decision taken in May 2011 not to proceed with the appointment of a Legal Services Ombudsman. This is because the oversight model proposed in the Legal Services Ombudsman Act of 2009 does not meet this Government's policy commitment to greater independence...

Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: Vehicles within the Office Holder fleet form part of the overall Garda fleet. In that context I am informed by the Garda authorities that, following a competitive tender competition, seventeen vehicles allocated to the Office Holder fleet were disposed of by public auction in 2012 and that the total amount secured for the Exchequer was €44,448. Currently, there are twenty-two vehicles...

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management is aware of difficulties being experienced by local residents through anti-social behaviour, particularly during periods of good weather when there is an influx of visitors to the locality. I am further informed that policing measures are in place to address difficulties experienced by local residents due to public disorder...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The person referred to by the Deputy is a national of the Philippines and in accordance with Statutory Instrument 345 of 2011 Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (No 2) Order 2011 is required to be in possession of a valid Irish visa when seeking entry to the State. The visa application was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 16 November 2011. Following full consideration, the visa officer...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The person referred to by the Deputy is a national of the Philippines and in accordance with Statutory Instrument 345 of 2011 Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (No 2) Order 2011 is required to be in possession of a valid Irish visa when seeking entry to the State. The visa application was received in the Visa Office, Dublin, on the 18 November 2011. Following full consideration, the visa...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: 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 23 November, 2009, that the then Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of her. She was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily,...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned and her two children applied for asylum on 25 October 2006. The two children were included on their mother's asylum application. In accordance with Section 9 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended), the person concerned and her two children were entitled to remain in the State until her application for asylum was decided. The person concerned and her two children's asylum...

Written Answers — Naturalisation Applications: Naturalisation Applications (28 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 April, 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...

Written Answers — Naturalisation Applications: Naturalisation Applications (28 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 April, 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...