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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Legislation (9 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will appreciate that neither my Department nor An Garda Síochána have responsibility for the introduction of road traffic regulations or other such restrictions on Heavy Goods Vehicles. Insofar as the enforcement of existing restrictions are concerned, the Deputy will be aware that the H.G.V. cordon area for the Dublin City Centre does not include any area north of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (9 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Garda authorities that the examination surrounding the circumstances of the death of Father Niall Molloy is almost complete and that a report of this examination is expected to be submitted to the Commissioner sometime this month. Upon receipt of a report from the Commissioner I will review the situation. I understand that the officers carrying out the examination are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Applications (9 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that State-provided legal aid and advice in civil matters for persons on lower incomes is the responsibility of the Legal Aid Board, which is an independent statutory body. The granting of legal aid and advice is determined by the Board in accordance with the Civil Legal Aid Act, 1995, and associated regulations. A person may make an application for legal aid or...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Expenditure (9 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: Travel and Subsistence claimed by Junior Ministers and Secretary Generals for the period 2007 to 2013 is as follows: Travel and Subsistence for Junior Ministers and Secretary Generals 2007 - 2013 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Brian Purcell Secretary General €1,592 €3,273 €632 Sean Aylward Secretary General €9,180 €8,712 €8,386...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (9 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: Driving while holding a mobile phone is a Fixed Charge Penalty Offence and subject to ongoing enforcement by the Garda authorities. I am advised that members of An Garda Síochána carry out regular monitoring to detect breaches across the whole range of road traffic and transport legislation, including holding a mobile phone while driving. The following table sets out the total...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (9 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will be aware, An Garda Síochána has in place measures to address difficulties which arise with respect to public disorder and anti-social behaviour generally including the designation of certain areas as hotspots for such criminality with additional patrols directed accordingly. I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the specific...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments (9 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will be aware, the question of the appointment of judges to the Court of Appeal will not arise unless the People approve its establishment in the Referendum, in which case a Bill will be enacted setting out the various operational aspects of the Court, including the number of judges to be appointed to the Court. I announced earlier this week that the Government has decided to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Visiting Committees Issues (9 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: While I have no plans to seek public expressions of interest, the Deputy can be assured that the vacancies in Shelton Abbey Prison will be filled shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Appointments to State Boards (9 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: It is a fundamental requirement of the Paris Principles that the members of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission be independent. This includes but is not limited to being independent of Government. The question of whether Commissioners should be nominated by any social partner organisation or be representative of any particular sector or NGO was expressly considered by the Working...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (9 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a vetting application on behalf of the individual referred to by the Deputy was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) on 5 February 2013. The application was processed and returned to the registered organisation concerned on 7 May 2013. This is the only vetting application received by the GCVU in respect of the individual concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (9 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Government has decided to accept my recommendation that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force will be maintained at 9,500. I believe this is the optimum strength required to fulfil all roles assigned by Government. The Military Authorities have advised that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force, at 31 March 2013, the latest date for which details are available, was 9,189...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Expenditure (9 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the tables. The cost to my Department of domestic travel and subsistence for each Minister of State and the Secretary General from 1 Jan 2007 to date is as follows: Year Mr. Tom Kitt T.D 29/04/04 to 06/05/08 Mr. Pat Carey T.D 7/05/08 to 22/03/10 Mr. John Curran T.D 23/03/10 to 23/01/11 Mr. Paul Kehoe T.D 9/03/11 to date Secretary...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Defence Agency (9 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: The European Defence Agency was set up in 2004 during Ireland’s Presidency of the EU. On 6 July 2004, the Government approved Ireland’s participation in the framework of the EDA on the basis of a memorandum submitted by the Minister for Defence, in association with the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Ireland contributes, on an annual basis, to the operational budget of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (14 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned arrived in the State on 8th November 2003 as a short-term visitor. He was subsequently granted leave to remain until 28th May 2005. He has remained in the State since that date without the permission of the Minister and is therefore unlawfully present in the State. Following...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (14 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: 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 August, 2012. 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: Road Traffic Legislation (14 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will appreciate that road traffic legislation is the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the enforcement aspects of 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: Courts Service Properties (14 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the maintenance and provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions. In order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that Green...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigrant Investor Programme (14 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Immigrant Investor Programme was approved by Government in early 2012 and has been accepting applications since April 2012. The Programme offers residency in Ireland to foreign national investors who commit to approved investment options. Full details of the Immigrant Investor Programme are available from the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service web pages - www.inis.gov.ie....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (14 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 462 to 464, inclusive, together. The Deputy will be aware that, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service and I have no role in the matter. Section 4(3) of the 1998 Act provides that the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which includes the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Bodies Reports (14 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: The 2009 Annual Report which was the most recent Annual Report of the Irish Film Classification Office was laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas on 18 February 2011. I am advised by the Irish Film Classification Office that Annual Reports in respect of 2010, 2011 and 2012 will be submitted to my Department by end May 2013. The delay in respect of the Annual Reports for 2010 and 2011 was...