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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: DNA Database (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Government is committed to the establishment of a DNA database to assist the Garda Síochána in the investigation of crime. The Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill, which will provide for the establishment and operation of the database, is included in the 'A list' of the Government Legislation Programme with a view to its publication this term and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Policing Plan for 2013, which has been prepared by the Commissioner and lodged by me in the Oireachtas Library, sets out details of the stations which have been listed for closure in 2013. In preparing that plan, the Commissioner reviewed all aspects of the Garda Síochána’s policing model, including the deployment of personnel, the utilisation of modern technologies and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Subsidiary Protection (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service of my Department has not ceased to process applications made pursuant to the provisions of the European Communities (Eligibility for Protection) Regulations 2006, i.e. applications for subsidiary protection. As a result, the issue of when such processing might re-commence does not arise.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Garda authorities that during the relevant period no expenditure was incurred by An Garda Síochána in respect of repairs to Kilalla Garda Station. I am further advised that between 2009 and 2011 the Office of Public Works has separately undertaken refurbishment works at the station with a view to securing the overall fabric and integrity of the building, in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is progressed 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 authorities that while there are currently no plans for upgrade works at Ballycastle...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bench Warrants (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table shows the number of outstanding bench warrants in each of the Garda Divisions in the Munster Region. Figures provided are operational and liable to change and are correct as at 10 January 2013 (I am informed that to retrospectively calculate the equivalent figures for end November 2012 would require a disproportionate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Upward Only Rent Reviews (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will recall that following extensive consideration of this matter, the Government announced in December 2011 that it had decided not to proceed with such legislation. There was a substantial concern that any legislative scheme involving interference in the contractual relationships of private parties would find it extremely difficult to survive a Constitutional challenge. In...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by 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 April 2011. The application is being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation, such as good character and lawful...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by 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 February 2011. The application is being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation, such as good character and lawful...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 772 and 773 together. 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: Magdalene Laundries (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: I expect to receive the final Report of the inter-Departmental Committee in the next few days. As soon as I have had an opportunity to read the report which I understand is substantial, I will bring it to Government with a view to publication. I would expect this process to be completed within the next two to three weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Film Censorship (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: The post of Director of Film Classification is a statutory one, provided for under Section 2 of the Censorship of Films Act 1923, as amended by the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2008. Section 2(3) of the Censorship of Films Act 1923 as amended provides that whenever the Director of Film Classification is temporarily unable to attend to his duties , or where the office of Director...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Career Breaks (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: Career breaks are currently available to members of the Garda Síochána, and discussions are underway with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform on how this scheme could be enhanced so as to provide greater opportunities to members of the Force. The details of any such scheme will be settled in these discussions which are expected to conclude shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: I have sought clarification with respect to aspects of information which I have received from An Garda Síochána in relation to the matters referred to by the Deputy and, to be of assistance, have also sought an update in respect of the relevant information insofar as the full year of 2012 is concerned. I will be in contact with the Deputy again when the information sought is to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda Commissioner and I will write to the Deputy directly when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: As I previously advised the Deputy, the Courts Service has put in place arrangements to ensure that summonses issued since May 2012 include wording to advise persons charged with an offence under the Road Traffic Acts to bring their driving licence together with a photocopy of the licence when they are attending court. I am informed that the Courts Service has communicated with the judiciary...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service of my Department that following the matter being reported to An Garda Síochána, the original registration certificate was recovered the next day. In the particular circumstances of the case, my Department have contacted the person concerned requesting her bank account details with a view to providing a refund...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Jobs Action Plan (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: In the Action Plan for Jobs 2012, my Department committed to "Put in place and promote attractive immigration arrangements to facilitate entrepreneurs from outside the EEA in establishing businesses in Ireland through the Immigrant Investor Programme and the Start-up Entrepreneur Programme". I am happy to inform the Deputy that this target has been achieved. The Immigrant Investor...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: Section 15 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, provides that the Minister may, in his absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain statutory conditions are fulfilled. The conditions are that the applicant must - - be of full age; - be of good character; - have had a period of one year's continuous residency in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Seanad Referendum (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Government has approved, in principle, the holding a referendum to allow for the establishment of a new Court of Appeal and a new Family Court structure and for the drafting of the necessary legislative schemes. Work to this end is progressing in my Department. While the precise timing of a referendum on these issues is a matter for the Government to decide in due course, the...