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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations Refurbishment (18 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The programme of refurbishment of Garda stations is based on accommodation priorities which are established by An Garda Síochána. The programme is advanced in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I am advised by the Garda authorities that plans for the refurbishment of the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Passport Applications (18 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: Since 1 January 2005, children born in the State, inter alia, to Polish or Slovak nationals, who have had residence of less than three years in the four year period immediately prior to the birth, do not have an entitlement to Irish citizenship. Children born in the state who are not entitled to Irish Citizenship by birth may become Irish citizens through naturalisation if their parents...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Prosecutions (18 Oct 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 — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (18 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that transfers within a Garda Division or District are subject to the direction of the relevant Chief Superintendent and approval by the Commissioner. That information is not readily available and its compilation would require a disproportionate expenditure of Garda time and resources relative to the information sought. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting of Personnel (18 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have sought information from the Garda authorities with regard to the individuals to whom the Deputy refers and any applications that may have been made. I will communicate with the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (18 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: 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 — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Investigation (18 Oct 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.

Europol Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I thank all the Deputies who spoke and for the support they expressed for this Bill. The legislation is substantially supported on both sides of the House by a variety of Members. In particular, I thank Members of the Government parties, Fine Gael and the Labour Party, for their support. I am still somewhat confused by the contribution made by Deputy Mac Lochlainn of Sinn Féin who...

Europol Bill 2012: Referral to Select Committee (23 Oct 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) of the Standing Orders relative to public business and paragraph (8) of the orders of reference of select committees.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Medical Service (23 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 460 and 468 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (23 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: Adverse possession of land arises where the limitation periods set out in the Statute of Limitation 1957 expire, thereby rendering it impossible to commence proceedings for recovery of the land. The Law Reform Commission has included reform of the law relating to adverse possession in its law reform programme and expects to publish a Report containing reform recommendations in due course....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residential Property Sales (23 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The information included in the Residential Property Price Register is compiled from data filed with the Revenue Commissioners for Stamp Duty Purposes. I am advised by the Property Services Regulatory Authority, which has responsibility for the Register, that all properties filed with the Revenue Commissioners in the period 1 January 2010 to 19 October 2012 are on the Register and that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Private Security Authority (23 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 463, 495 and 517 together. The Private Security Authority, an independent agency under the remit of my Department, is the regulatory body with responsibility for regulating and licensing the private security industry in the State. The Private Security Services Act 2004 (as amended) sets out the activities in the private security industry which are, or will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Upward Only Rent Reviews (23 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: There are no plans to hold a Constitutional referendum on the subject matter referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Medicinal Products (23 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Irish Medicines Board (IMB), as the competent authority for human and veterinary medicines and medical devices in Ireland, has primary responsibility in tackling illegal trading in prescription drugs. Under regulation 19 of the Medicinal Products (Prescription and Control of Supply) Regulations, 2003, as amended, the mail order of prescription medicines, including when such supply is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Structured Court Settlements (23 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 466 and 484 together. The Programme for Government includes a commitment to introduce legislation to facilitate courts making provision for structured settlements in circumstances where lump sums are currently awarded as a consequence of individuals suffering catastrophic injury because of the negligence of another. The High Court Working Group Report on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (23 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The adult persons referred to by the Deputy applied for recognition as refugees in the State on 26 January 2004 and 19 October 2006 respectively. Their applications were unsuccessful at first instance and at appeal on 4 November 2008 and 14 July 2008 respectively. They then applied for subsidiary protection but were unsuccessful on 10 and 11 August 2011 respectively. Deportation Orders were...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Appointments to State Boards (23 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 469 and 470 together. I can inform the Deputy that since I took up office, I have made a number of board appointments. Details of these appointments are set out in the following table. Entity First Name Last Name Current Remuneration p.a./per diem (€) Date of Appointment Was the appointment made in accordance with the new procedures? (Y/N)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (23 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 471 to 478, inclusive, and No. 485 together. The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no direct function in the matter. This allocation of resources is constantly monitored in the context of crime trends, policing needs and other...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (23 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned had a Deportation Order made against her, following the refusal of her asylum application and her application for Subsidiary Protection and the subsequent consideration of her case under Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). She lodged judicial review proceedings in the High Court, challenging the decision to make a Deportation Order against her. These...