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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Common Foreign and Security Policy (14 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: Since the coming into force of the Lisbon Treaty, the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, now conducts the Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy assisted by the European External Action Service. During each European Union Presidency one formal and one informal meeting of Defence Ministers is held. In relation to the Informal Meeting...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (14 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 111 and 115 together. During each EU Presidency both formal and informal meetings of Defence Ministers are held. On 12-13 February 2013, I hosted an informal meeting of EU Ministers of Defence in Dublin Castle. The Operational Commanders of three of the four current EU-led missions were also in attendance. Discussions were focused on these current...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (14 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 112 to 114, inclusive, and 116 together. I am advised that military training techniques are up to date in all respects. Defence Forces training plans are specifically structured to provide the capabilities needed to execute the roles assigned to them by Government. The primary focus of military training is the attainment of a capability for military...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Training (14 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Reserve Defence Force (RDF) is currently undergoing a major re-organisation. This is consistent with the recommendations of the recently published VFM Review. The new “Single Force” concept comprises Permanent Defence Force (PDF) Units with Reserve components, rather than a parallel Reserve force. Reserve Units within barracks are supported by their parent PDF Unit and have...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (14 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 31 January 2013, the latest date for which details are available, was 9,313. This is against the agreed stabilised strength for the Permanent Defence Force of 9,500. In this context it is my intention that targeted recruitment will continue within the resource envelope allocated to Defence.Targeted...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service Reform (20 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy may wish to note that total expenditure on the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme for 2012 came to €50.5 million which represented a reduction of 10% over 2011. This is the largest reduction in the annual expenditure ever recorded and represents a fall of approximately €10 million, or 16%, over the peak recorded in 2009. This follows a number of measures introduced since I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (20 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: As a final measure in fully implementing the student immigration rules which commenced on 1 January 2011, a student probationary extension has been made available to those non-EEA students who first registered their residence in Ireland as a student on or before 31 December 2004 and who commenced their studies in Ireland on or before 31 December 2004. Students who satisfy these criteria may...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (20 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: I intend bringing proposals to Government shortly in relation to the strength of the Garda Síochána and when recruitment might recommence. While no final decision has been taken in relation to the recruitment panel created as a result of the last recruitment process, the fact that this panel is now approximately five years old gives rise to significant issues which will have to be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Management Company Issues (20 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: An owners' management company in a multi-unit development is a company registered under the Companies Acts. Therefore, the position is that the appointment and removal of directors of a company are regulated, not under the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011, but under the Companies Acts and under the Articles of Association of the company. Section 16 of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Housing Management Companies (20 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will appreciate that I am unable to comment on particular cases but I can indicate the following by way of general information. Section 24 of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 contains provisions for the resolution of disputes relating to multi-unit developments. In general, it provides that a person may apply to court for an order to enforce any rights conferred or...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (20 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: The current position in the State of the persons concerned is not such as would enable a request for a temporary stamp to allow them to work be accommodated. I understand from my officials that their application to remain in the State will be dealt with shortly. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Remuneration (20 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: The payroll section of my Department has requested the Garda Authorities to provide information required to calculate the loss of earnings for the individual concerned. The Garda Authorities are collating the information and when it is received my Department will calculate the loss of earnings and provide a response to the person in question.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (20 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Commissioner has completed a comprehensive review of the district and station network and has set out, in his Policing Plan for 2013, a revised District and Station network. He has informed me that, in relation to the Swinford and Claremorris Districts, these will be amalgamated into the new enlarged District of Claremorris. This amalgamation will be implemented during 2013. As...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (20 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Commissioner's Policing Plan for 2013 sets out details for the closure of 100 Garda stations throughout the Country. 96 of these stations have been closed so far this year and the remaining 4 will be closed in the coming months. While the Policing plans for 2014 and 2015 have not yet been prepared, I understand, from discussions with the Garda Commissioner, that the current...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (20 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 90 of Thursday, 14th March 2013. The position remains as stated. Reply to Parliamentary Question No. 90 of Thursday, 14th March 2013 I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that a valid application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy in February,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (20 Mar 2013)

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 (GCVU) on 28 February 2013. The application is being processed and will be returned to the registered organisation once completed. The Deputy may wish to note that in order to observe equity and fairness in respect of all applicants for Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Forms (20 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda C(T)68 Form contains a broad range of information in relation to road traffic collisions and the specific items provided for in the Form are determined by the Garda Commissioner. In this context, I have been informed by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána is currently examining the C(T)68 Form and the information captured on it.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety (20 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Commissioner has responsibility for roads policing and works in conjunction with the Road Safety Authority and other relevant partner agencies and institutions in the development and implementation of the actions and initiatives as set out in the Road Safety Strategy. In that regard, I am assured An Garda Síochána continue to focus their enforcement activities on the main...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Land Registry Fees (20 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: Land Registry fees, which are payable on the registration of transfers on sale, are charged by the Property Registration Authority on a scale that is based on the consideration (i.e. price paid), expressed in the Deed. In the case of an exchange of land, the registration fee is charged on a scale that is based on the amount of money paid in equality of exchange. In both sales and exchanges of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (20 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: Information on applicants for Irish visas is not recorded in a manner which would allow for the compilation of the detailed statistical data requested by the Deputy. A broad overview of activity across all immigration categories, including visas, was set out in my statement of 2nd January, 2013 reviewing Immigration in Ireland in 2012. The statement is available at the following web-address:...