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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (28 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: Jurisdiction in Wards of Court matters is vested in the High Court. The Courts are, subject only to the Constitution and the law, independent in the exercise of their judicial functions and, therefore, it is not open to me as Minister to comment in any way. Section 4(3) of the Courts Service Act 1998 provides that the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Charitable Donations (28 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Commissioners of Charitable Donations and Bequests for Ireland are mandated under the Charities Acts, 1961 and 1973 to provide various services to trustees of charities. The Office of the Commissioners falls under the aegis of the Department of Justice and Equality. It is the view of the Office of the Commissioners that the donation of a property to a charity is a disposal of property...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Statistics (28 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), 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: Corporate Enforcement (28 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: Pursuant to the Company Law Enforcement Act 2001 the Director of Corporate Enforcement is independent in the performance of his statutory functions. The Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE) was established in 2001 and details of investigations undertaken by the Director for the period from 2001 to 2011 are contained in the Annual Reports of the ODCE. These Reports have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Assets Bureau (28 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: 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 operational strategies in place on a District, Divisional and Regional level to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (28 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), 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: Bench Warrants (28 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table shows the number of outstanding bench warrants by Garda District in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR). Figures provided are operational and liable to change and are correct as at 26 November 2012. Outstanding Bench Warrants by Garda District in the DMR Division District Bench Warrants Blackrock 93 DMR Eastern Dun...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drink Driving Offences (28 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), 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 Operations (28 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a policing operation has been established to address organised begging within the Dublin inner city area. Hotspots for the commission of begging offences have been identified and are proactively monitored by Gardaí. The provisions of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 2011 are utilised by members of An Garda Síochána to address...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service (28 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have no plans at present to set up a service along the lines described by the Deputy. The Personal Insolvency Bill 2012 reflects the standard approach in any insolvency process, that the fees of the personal insolvency practitioner will be paid out of the product of the insolvency.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (28 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Courts Service has advised that emergency sittings of the District Court are arranged regularly all around the country for various purposes, including emergency family law applications. The Courts Service are not aware of any difficulties with emergency sittings in the family law area. However, the Deputy will be aware that the Government recently approved in principle my proposals for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Adviser Pay (28 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: In my capacity as Minister for Justice and Equality I have appointed two Special Advisors. They are both paid at the Principal Officer standard scale (€80,051 - €98,424).

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Ombudsman Commission (28 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission is an independent body which was established under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 to receive complaints made by members of the public concerning the conduct of members of the Garda Síochána. Complaints fall to be examined in accordance with the provisions of the 2005 Act and any related protocols or agreements. The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (28 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: The re-organisation of the Reserve Defence Force is a key element of the response to the findings and recommendations of a Value for Money Review of the Reserve Defence Force, which was recently completed and published and which concluded that the current Reserve organisation was not fit for purpose and required radical reform. The central recommendation from the VFM Steering Committee is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reorganisation (28 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: The implementation of the major reorganisation of the Defence Forces in order to maintain their operational capability is progressing in full consultation with serving personnel and their Representative Associations. All options to avoid the need for personnel to relocate are being explored as part of this process but inevitably, given the scale of the reorganisation, it will be necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Adviser Pay (28 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have not appointed any special advisers in my role as Minister for Defence. I have however engaged the services of a personal assistant who assists me in constituency matters. The annual salary attached to this post is €56,060 which is in accordance with Department of Public Expenditure & Reform guidelines concerning Ministerial appointments. Similarly, no special advisers have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (29 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will appreciate that I have no role in relation to the interpretation of the law and, in particular, in commenting on evidential matters in the taking of prosecutions.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting of Personnel (29 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a vetting application on behalf of the person concerned was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit. The application is currently being processed and it is anticipated that a response will issue to the registered organisation involved in the coming week.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (29 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person in question who was the subject of Parlimentary Questions number 428 on 2 October 2012 and number 178 on 20 September 2012 made an application to General Immigration division on 5 October, 2012. Applications are dealt with in chronological order and this division will be in touch with this person in due...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Investigations (29 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will be aware from the response on my behalf during a Topical Issues Debate on this matter in this House on 27 November, the Garda examination of the case referred to by the Deputy is ongoing. The Garda Commissioner has assured me that each and every line of inquiry is being or will be pursued. Upon receipt of a final report from the Commissioner I will review the situation. ...