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Written Answers — Drug Treatment Programmes: Drug Treatment Programmes (11 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: There are a range of drug rehabilitation programmes available for prisoners which involve a significant multidimensional input by a diverse range of general and specialist services provided both by the Irish Prison Service and visiting statutory and non-statutory organisations.The programmes seek to reduce the demand for drugs within the prison system through education, treatment and...

Written Answers — Prisoner Complaints Procedures: Prisoner Complaints Procedures (11 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: It is not possible, in the time available, to collate the information requested by the Deputy. I will furnish the information to the Deputy as soon as possible. In respect of a complaints system I can inform the Deputy that prisoners may make a complaint about treatment in custody through a number of channels, including local prison management, the Prison Visiting Committee, the Inspector of...

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (11 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that Prison Officers working in visiting areas, gates, security, screening units, external posts or any other area where there may come into contact with members of the public, receive 'area specific' training. All of these training programmes highlight the critical necessity for prison staff to behave in a professional,...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (11 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that the information requested by him in respect of Bills published by my Department since I came into office is set out below under the relevant headings: Bills published by my Department since I came into office 2011 Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 Criminal Justice Bill 2011 Criminal Justice (Community Service) (Amendment) Bill 2011 European...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (11 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Department of Justice and Equality undertakes Regulatory Impact Analyses and Poverty Impact Assessments in accordance with the latest relevant guidelines provided by the Department of the Taoiseach and the Social Inclusion Division of the Department of Social Protection respectively. The Regulatory Impact Assessment procedure incorporates the Poverty Impact Assessment through the...

Order of Business (12 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy does not like profit. Apparently every business should operate on the basis of a loss.

Order of Business (12 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I said Deputy Higgins does not seem to like profit. That is what destroyed the Soviet Union.

Order of Business (12 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: Bring back Stalin.

Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Order for Report Stage (12 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I thank the Members for their co-operation in facilitating the passage of the Bill. I thank the Opposition Members for their co-operation and constructive contribution to the important debate on the Bill both in this House and in the committee. I also thank the members of the Fine Gael and Labour Party for their support. This is very important child protection legislation. It creates a new...

Written Answers — Property Services Regulation: Property Services Regulation (12 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: Part 12 of the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011, which includes Sections 87 and 88, came into operation on 3 April 2012 (S.I. No. 112 of 2012 refers). Section 94 of the Act deals with general offences and, among other matters, specifies that it is an offence to give false or misleading information to the Property Services Regulatory Authority. That provision has been in operation in...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (12 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed that An Garda Síochána is very much aware of the increase in the theft of metal and is targeting such crime, and burglaries and theft related crimes generally, through a number of policing initiatives. The Garda response is also informed by its work with the metal theft forum which draws together a range of key stakeholders affected by this sort of crime. I am informed by...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (12 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that the Courts Service has confirmed that the necessary arrangements are in place to ensure that summonses issued since 16 May 2012 include wording to advise persons charged with an offence under the Road Traffic Acts to bring their driving licence with them, together with a photocopy of the licence, when they are attending court. As the Deputy is aware the...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Legislation: Road Traffic Legislation (12 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: As road traffic legislation is the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, the question of the commencement of section 54 of the Road Traffic Act, 2010 is a matter for consideration by him. As with any changes to the fixed charge system, technical and administrative measures have to be addressed to facilitate their introduction. I am informed by an An...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (12 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the review of the case in question is not yet finalised and that a number of matters remain outstanding. I expect to receive an update from the Garda Commissioner when these are finalised. As I indicated in my reply to the Deputy's question on 20 June, I am very aware of the concerns which have been expressed about this case, but feel it is...

Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (12 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The procedures for preparing a budget by a local authority are set out in the Local Government Act 2001. I have no function in that process, which is reserved under the Act to members of the local authority concerned. As I explained in my answer to question no. 31793/12 on 3 July 2012, the relevant Statutory Instrument (no. 155 of 2009) sets out on a statutory basis the various fees and...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (12 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that as of 31 May 2012, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of the Traffic Corps in the Dublin Metropolitan Region North was 20. The Garda Traffic Corps is a Divisional Unit and not a Station Unit. The information in relation to the number of marked and unmarked traffic cars, jeeps, motorbikes allocated to DMR...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (12 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The provision and allocation of Garda vehicles is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his identified policing priorities. At Divisional level responsibility for the efficient deployment of Garda vehicles is assigned to the Divisional Officer, who may allocate vehicles between Districts and stations in the light of operational requirements. I am informed by the Garda...

Written Answers — Garda Resources: Garda Resources (12 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team, is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no function in the matter. Garda management closely monitors this allocation of resources, including transfers and retirements, in the context of crime trends, policing needs and...

Written Answers — Naturalisation Applications: Naturalisation Applications (12 Jul 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 December, 2011. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation,...