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Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The full details of this case are as explained in my answer to Parliamentary Question No. 393 of 10 July 2012. Given the extent of the advance notice provided to the person concerned that she was to be dispersed outside Dublin, the stated intention of RIA to transfer her to Sligo in August is a proportional action. It has been open to this person, in conjunction with the Dun Laoghaire...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (18 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 May, 2011. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation, such as...

Written Answers — Cash for Gold Trade: Cash for Gold Trade (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that on 19 June 2012 I published a report on the criminal justice aspects of the cash for gold trade which was prepared by my Department. I have stated that while the relevant criminal justice law is adequate to deal with the transactions in question, it is arguably inconsistent that there are rules and regulations that apply to pawnbrokers for the protection of the...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that an application from the person concerned for permission to remain in the State based on her relationship with an Irish person is currently being processed by them. In this regard, on 24 May, 2012 and again on 4 July, 2012 INIS made a request to the person's legal representative for dated documentary evidence of...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will recall that Question No 25744/12 was tabled by him to the Minister for Finance. In the circumstances the provision of a reply on my part does not arise.

Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that since the Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Act 2008 came into effect there have been 244 investigations carried out into alleged human trafficking. 258 potential victims were identified and 15 prosecutions for human trafficking related offences were commenced. In addition, in 2009, as a result of interstate cooperation between the Romanian and Irish authorities,...

Written Answers — Garda Mounted Unit and Dog Unit: Garda Mounted Unit and Dog Unit (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will be in contact with the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will be in contact with the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (18 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. I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of Coolock, Raheny, Howth and Clontarf Garda Stations, by rank, on 31 May...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: As I set out in my response to the Deputy on 17 July 2012 (Question No. 535), An Garda Síochána is reviewing what happened at the concert in question. An initial meeting was held with the concert organisers last week and it was agreed that both organisations will carry out a more in depth review regarding all aspects of the event. The fact is that the arrangements which were in place on...

Written Answers — Ministerial Advisers: Ministerial Advisers (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 270 and 271 together. I appointed two Special Advisors in 2011. Three Special Advisors were appointed by my predecessors during the period in question , one in 2007 and two in 2008.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 272 and 273 together. As the Deputy will be aware, I have recently set out my views with respect to the number of outstanding warrants at a national level and the position with respect to outstanding warrants in Meath must also be seen in this context. It is, of course, inevitable that at any given time there will be a significant number of warrants awaiting...

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that there are 49 offenders being supervised in the community on post release supervision orders under Part 5 of the Sex Offenders Act, 2001. I am advised by the Probation Service that two of these individuals are in breach of their conditions and in the process of being returned to court. The regional breakdown is as follows:- Dublin North and Northeast - 14 Dublin...

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Sex Offenders Act 2001 contains a comprehensive series of provisions aimed at protecting children and other persons. Part 2 of the Act makes persons convicted of a range of sexual offences subject to notification requirements. The provisions of the Act also extend to any offenders convicted abroad of the same range of sexual offences who enter the State. I am informed by the Garda...

Written Answers — Alcohol Advertising: Alcohol Advertising (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 276 and 277 together. The position is that section 17 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous) Provisions Act 2011 provides that the Minister for Justice and Equality may prepare and publish a code of practice or approve a code of practice drawn up by any other body for the purpose of setting standards for the display, sale, supply, advertising, promotion or marketing...

Written Answers — Sale of Alcohol: Sale of Alcohol (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The position is that section 32 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1988 (as substituted by the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003) prohibits any person from purchasing intoxicating liquor for delivery to, or consumption by, a person under the age of 18 years, or delivering intoxicating liquor to such a person. It is not unlawful for such a person to purchase or deliver intoxicating liquor for...

Written Answers — Sale of Alcohol: Sale of Alcohol (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The position is that while a certain amount of server training is provided in both the on-trade and the off-trade sectors, there are no statutory training standards or training requirements for staff involved in the sale of alcohol at present. The Steering Group Report on a National Substance Misuse Strategy, which was published earlier this year, contains many recommendations and policy...

Written Answers — Sale of Alcohol: Sale of Alcohol (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Government Alcohol Advisory Group considered the feasibility of regulations to require the labelling of alcohol containers in its 2008 Report. Section 22 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003 provides for the making of regulations specifying particulars to be affixed to containers in which intoxicating liquor is sold for consumption off licensed premises which would enable the licensee and...

Written Answers — Intoxicating Liquor Laws: Intoxicating Liquor Laws (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The position is that local authorities have the power to make bye-laws in relation to the consumption of alcohol in public places. With regard to public transport, the Revenue Commissioners can issue a licence for the sale of alcohol in a railway restaurant car for consumption in that car. Other than that the consumption of alcohol on public transport is not permitted. Under section 37A of...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 282 to 285, inclusive, together. These questions relate to a recent tender competition in respect of the management of seven State owned asylum accommodation centres. The competition was carried out by the Reception & Integration Agency (RIA), a functional unit of the Irish Naturalisation & Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department, which is charged with...