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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Presidential Reports (21 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that it would appear that my Department did not receive a copy of the Being Young and Irish - Take Charge of Change report. However, I am aware of the report and its contents. Regardless, I wish to state that I very much welcome the young people's concerns in particular regarding equality and their vision of Ireland that embraces multiculturalism. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (21 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the areas referred to are within the Store Street Garda District and that a proactive approach is being applied to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in these areas with the emphasis being placed on known locations associated with this type of behaviour. Policing measures are in place to address difficulties being experienced by local residents...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Mobile Telephone Seizures (21 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that a search of the cell of the named prisoner (details supplied) was conducted at the time of the publication of the newspaper article and that no contraband was uncovered. I can assure the Deputy that the Operational Support Group (OSG) of the Irish Prison Service continues to strive to prevent the smuggling of contraband into prisons. There are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation (21 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: It has not been possible, within the timeframe available, to collate the information required by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation (21 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: It has not been possible, within the timeframe available, to collate the information required by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Security (21 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: The information requested by the Deputy is out in the table below. Protection prisoners are those prisoners considered to be under threat or “at risk” in the general population.This may arise as a result of a request from the prisoner or after consideration by prison management. Location Number of prisoners on protection Number of prisoners on 23 hours lock-up Number of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Security (21 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below. Protection prisoners are those prisoners who would be considered to be under threat or “at risk” in the general population. This may arise as a result of a request from the prisoner or after consideration by Prison management. As of 19 March 2013 there were 3 prisoners aged 17 on protection. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Security (21 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: The material requested will take some time to compile and will be issued to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Numbers (21 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 203 and 204 together. The percentage of prisoners on trial/remand in each prison as at 28 February 2013 is set out in the table below. - Number on Trial/Remand Number in Custody % Arbour Hill Prison 2 143 1.4 Castlerea Prison 73 363 20.1 Cloverhill Remand Prison 329 443 74.3 Cork Prison 40 239 16.7 Limerick...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (21 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 205 to 207, inclusive, together. I have previously stated that my Department has been engaged in work to consolidate and update bail law with a view to presenting a clear, accessible and modern statement of the law. My intention is to ensure that bail law is clear on its face to all interested parties including the public, the courts and practitioners. I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Detention Centres (21 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Probation Service is the lead agency in the assessment and management of offenders in our communities. It works in partnership with other statutory and voluntary agencies including the Health Service Executive (HSE) mental health and addiction services to ensure appropriate support and treatment services are provided to Probation Service clients. Work is in progress between the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (21 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will appreciate that judges are independent in the matter of sentencing, as in other matters concerning the exercise of judicial functions, subject only to the Constitution and the law. In accordance with this principle, the role of the Oireachtas has been to specify in law a maximum penalty and a court, having considered all the circumstances of the case, to impose an appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Detention Centres (21 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that as part of the Irish Prison Service 3-Year Strategic Plan 2012-2015 the Prison Service is devising a specific strategy for the management of young offenders, working with its partners and other agencies to ensure that the regime for young offenders is age appropriate and that best practise is observed. Central to this strategy is a review the overall approach...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Detention Centres (21 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that I intend to introduce primary legislation for the purpose of closing St. Patrick's Institution as a detention centre for persons aged 21 and under. As part of the Irish Prison Service 3-Year Strategic Plan 2012-2015 the Prison Service is devising a specific strategy for the management of young offenders. Central to this strategy is a review the overall approach...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation (21 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Irish Prison Service Three Year Strategic Plan 2012-2015 has at its heart the development of specific strategies for younger prisoners, women, older prisoners, sex offenders, protection prisoners, violent offenders and prisoners suffering from mental illness. The Prison Service has committed to taking a number of strategic actions over the period of its Strategic Plan including: -...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoners' Dependants (21 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: A working group has recently been established in the Irish Prison Service to consider the needs of children and families of those imprisoned. The Irish Prison Service recognises the importance for those in prison of maintaining, and if at all possible, developing their relationships with their children and families. Seeking to accomplish this raises a wide range of sensitivities and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Information and Communications Technology Issues (21 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Department introduced two 0760 numbers in June 2012, one for the Department and one for the Office of Emergency Planning. The usage of the lo-call numbers is being monitored with a view to moving fully to the 076 numbers at the appropriate time.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Information and Communications Technology Issues (21 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: Given the nature of the business of the Department of Defence, integrated voice response systems are not considered to offer improved functionality for customers or the Department at this time. The introduction of new phone system features is assessed on an ongoing basis with consideration being given to the benefits, including cost savings, which would accrue.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Information and Communications Technology Issues (21 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Department of Defence already provides a shared switchboard service for the Defence Organisation locations countrywide. The relocation in 2010 of the Department’s Dublin-based staff to Newbridge, Co. Kildare, under the Decentralisation Programme, resulted in a cost saving initiative concerning the switchboard facilities, with an annual saving of some €65k.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Presidential Reports (21 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am aware of the Being Young and Irish – Take Charge of Change report from the Office of the President and I support the aim of the initiative in engaging young people in becoming an active part of shaping Ireland’s future. The themes covered in the report and its findings do not fall within the ambit of the Department of Defence.