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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The provision of assistance to a family of a deceased member of the Defence Forces to help meet bereavement costs is provided for in Defence Forces Regulations A10 (New Series) Ceremonials and Funerals. In the case of the death of a serving member of the Defence Forces it is normal practice for a Liaison Officer to be appointed to liaise with relatives of the deceased member. Paragraph 10 of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Equipment (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised that there are a total of 27 aircraft operating from Baldonnel, of this total 3 aircraft are operated for Garda Síochána related activities (namely two EC 135 Helicopters and 1 Fixed wing craft). The remaining 24 aircraft are available to the Air Corps. The types of the aircraft are as follows: TYPE OF AIR CORPS AIRCRAFT IN OPERATIONAL SERVICE Helicopters (8) No....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised that the equipment, aircraft and technology available to the Air Corps are of a high standard and are maintained by the Air Corps in accordance with best aviation practice. As the Deputy is aware, a very significant level of investment in new equipment for the Air Corps has taken place. The comprehensive investment programme included the delivery of the Pilatus training...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: A strategy for the replacement of Naval Service Offshore Patrol Vessels is currently in train. A contract was signed in October, 2010 with Babcock Marine in the United Kingdom for the provision of two new offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV’s). The acquisition of these modern new vessels, combined with a continuous process of refurbishment and repair on the other vessels in the fleet, will...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Expenditure (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: There has been over 21% savings in Defence Vote 36 over the last five years as can be seen from the table below. Vote 36 Defence Gross Outturn 2008 - 2012 (E) 2008 €m 2009 €m 2010 €m 2011 €m 2012 €m (estimated) 879.836 804.301 743.88 703.44 688.445

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: Since 1998 fourteen barracks surplus to military requirements have been closed. To-date eight of these barracks have been disposed of. In relation to the remaining barracks agreement has been reached for the sale of two, Lifford and Rockhill, to Donegal County Council and discussions are ongoing in relation to the possible sale of a portion of Clonmel Barracks. Discussions in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Strength (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Air Corps as at 31 August 2012, the latest date for which figures are available, was 753. In the five year period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2011 the overall strength of the Air Corps reduced from 845 to 791. This represents a 6.4% decrease over the period. The latest monthly strength figures (31 August 2012) show...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Strength (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Naval Service as at 31 August 2012, the latest date for which figures are available, was 933. In the five year period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2011 the overall strength of the Naval Service reduced from 1077 to 997. This represents a 7.6% decrease over the period. The latest monthly strength figures (31 August...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Funding (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Naval Service conducts routine maritime surveillance patrols throughout Ireland’s maritime jurisdiction. The primary day-to-day tasking of the Naval Service is to provide a fishery protection service in accordance with the State’s fishery protection legislation and its obligations as a member of the European Union. In its fishery protection role the Naval Service is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations Refurbishment (25 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána. The programme is advanced by the Garda authorities working in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I have been informed by the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Insolvency Act (25 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 1265 of 18 September, 2012 in which I said that the precise details in regard to the regulation of personal insolvency practitioners require further consideration in the final development of the Personal Insolvency Bill 2012 in consultation with the Department of Finance, the Central Bank and relevant professional bodies. I will be bringing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (25 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that de facto relationship applications are dealt with in strict chronological order of receipt. The processing time for an application will vary as it is dependent on the complexity of the case and supporting relevant documentation being submitted to the INIS. In addition a number of standard verification checks are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (25 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned was granted temporary permission to remain in the State under stamp 4 conditions for an initial one year period on 10 June, 2002, on the basis that she was part of a family unit where the parents had been granted residency on the basis of parentage of an Irish citizen child. This permission appears to have been renewed on a regular basis by her local Immigration Officer...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (25 Sep 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 — Department of Justice and Equality: Organised Crime (25 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that these so-called 'dissident republicans' are no more than criminal terrorists using violence in pursuit of their own, often personal, ends. They also maintain more than just a nodding acquaintance with organised criminals in funding themselves and their activities. Indeed, these paramilitaries are deeply involved in criminal activities. Countering the threat...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (25 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that valid applications for a certificate of naturalisation were received from the persons referred to by the Deputy in December 2007. The applications are currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicants meet the statutory conditions for the granting of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (25 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Irish Short-stay Visa Waiver Programme, which was devised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department, commenced on 1 July, 2011 and was originally scheduled to run on a pilot basis until the end of October, 2012. It allows tourists or business people who have lawfully entered the UK, including Northern Ireland, on a valid UK visa to travel on to Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (25 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the investigation into the matter referred to by the Deputy is ongoing. The Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (25 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The provision and allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of his operational requirements. I am advised by the Garda authorities that a new contract for the provision of Garda cars has recently been put in place following a tender process organised by the National Procurement Service. In addition, I can confirm that a number...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (25 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 310 and 319 together. As of the 31 August 2012, the latest date for which figures are readily available, there were 13,531 Gardaí, just over 1,000 Reserve Gardaí and over 2,000 civilian staff in the Garda Síochána. With the exception of recruitment to the Garda Reserve which is of a voluntary nature, the moratorium on recruitment still...