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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (30 Apr 2013)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned is a failed asylum applicant. Arising from the refusal of his asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 17th July, 2009, that the then Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him. He was given the options, to be exercised within...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: NAMA Debtors (30 Apr 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that two complaints regarding the matter referred to by the Deputy are under investigation at the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation. The Deputy will appreciate that as these matters are under investigation it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Agreements (30 Apr 2013)

Alan Shatter: As I stated in my reply to PQ No. 53776/12 of 4 December, 2012, Ireland supports, in principle, the aims and terms of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence. Cosc, the National Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence, an executive office within my Department, actively contributed to all stages...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (30 Apr 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management is aware of the matter referred to by the Deputy. The matter is being fully investigated and enquiries are ongoing. The Deputy will appreciate that as that matter is under investigation it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Penalty Point System (30 Apr 2013)

Alan Shatter: The court poor box is a non-statutory system used mostly by the District Courts to impose a financial charge on a defendant to be used for a charitable purpose, usually instead of imposing a criminal conviction. Payments made to the court poor box are accounted for by the court office concerned and the accounting procedures are subject to audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Legislation (30 Apr 2013)

Alan Shatter: Following consultation between my Department, the Department of Transport and the Courts Service, an internal group is being established, the specific purpose of which is to review and address operational issues arising from the implementation of road traffic legislation. The group, which is currently in the course of formation, will be representative of my Department, the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (30 Apr 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table shows the number of proceedings commenced against persons for failing to be accompanied by a qualified driver, contrary to the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006, for the period 2012 to 26 April, 2013: Failure to be accompanied by a Qualified Driver Year No. of Proceedings commenced 2013 (to 26 April) 413...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (30 Apr 2013)

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 directly as soon as the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Liquor Licensing Laws (30 Apr 2013)

Alan Shatter: Section 8 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008 came into force on 30 July 2008. Section 17 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2000 was repealed by section 3(e) of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003. Section 22 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003, which replaced section 17 of the 2000 Act, provides for the making of regulations specifying particulars to be affixed to containers in which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Numbers (30 Apr 2013)

Alan Shatter: Decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda vehicles are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his identified operational demands and in the light of available resources. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the number of Garda vehicles attached to the Coolock District for the years requested by the Deputy was as outlined in the table below: Year...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (30 Apr 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 5 February 2013. The application is being processed and will be returned to the registered organisation once completed.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Official Engagements (30 Apr 2013)

Alan Shatter: It is not intended that the Secretary General of the Department of Defence will publish his diary on the website on a monthly basis.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (30 Apr 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 455 and 456 together. While the re-assignment process being put in place for the Reserve Defence Force following publication of the Value For Money (VFM) Review is at an advanced stage of implementation, it is not yet fully complete. Re-assignment offers have been made to individual members. However, members have the right to appeal these offers and I...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Gratuity Payments (30 Apr 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am making enquiries about the matter raised by the Deputy. As soon as these enquiries have been completed, I will write directly to the Deputy regarding the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks Closures (30 Apr 2013)

Alan Shatter: I can confirm that officials from Westmeath County GAA Board recently visited Columb Barracks Mullingar for the purpose of viewing the available facilities. During the course of the visit some initial discussions took place between officials from my Department and the County Board members on various matters including the possibility of leasing the Barracks, however discussions are at a very...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy has another ten minutes if required.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Insolvency Act (1 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 176 and 178 together. Under Section 133 of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012, the Insolvency Service of Ireland is required to maintain registers for Debt Relief Notices (DRNs), Debt Settlement Arrangements (DSAs), Personal Insolvency Arrangements (PIAs) and Protective Certificates. The Act states that the registers must be made available for public...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Abduction (1 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment on individual cases. Matters which have been or are the subject of legal proceedings are outside the scope of the my official functions and it would not be appropriate for me to comment or intervene in any way. I understand that the individual involved in this matter has been in contact with the Central Authority...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (1 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will be aware, I am currently progressing the Legal Services Regulation Bill which has completed Second Stage and is due to commence Committee Stage in July. The Bill includes a number of provisions which relate to the professional education and training of legal practitioners. For example, under section 9 of the Bill the new Legal Services Regulatory Authority is charged,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (1 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 180 and 182 together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that as of 31 March 2013, there were 320 Gardaí assigned to the Kildare Garda Division, of which 4 are assigned to Monasterevin Garda Station. The Division is also supported by 27 Garda Reserves and 29 civilians. Monasterevin Garda Station is open to the public from 7am to 1pm Monday to...