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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Assets Bureau (21 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: All monies collected by the Criminal Assets Bureau are returned to the Exchequer in accordance with the provisions of the Proceeds of Crime Acts 1996 and 2005. Such funds are paid into the Government's Central Fund, from which the Government draws for expenditure on all necessary public services and investment. In accordance with the provisions of section 21 of the Criminal Assets Bureau...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Issues (21 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 549 and 550 together. I wish to inform the Deputy that under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions, which includes the provision of accommodation for court sittings. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Investigations (21 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 551 and 555 together. Private Kevin Joyce and Private Hugh Doherty were serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), when on 27 April 1981, an observation post manned by them came under attack. Private Doherty was later found dead from gunshot wounds and Private Joyce was missing. Two inquiries have already been conducted into this...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Fodder Crisis (21 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: The question of allowing the cutting of grass by farming organisations on Defence lands does not arise as leases are currently in place for lands suitable for grass harvesting.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Travel (21 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the tables below. The cost to my Department of domestic travel and subsistence for each Minister and the Secretary General for the period 1 January 2005 to March 2011 is as follows: Year Minister Willie O'Dea, T.D. 1/01/2005 to 18/2/2010 Minister Tony Killeen, T.D. 23/03/2010 to 19/01/2011 Minister Éamon Ó Cuív, T.D....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Staff (21 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the tables below. Costs relating to staff appointed by Minister Willie O’Dea T.D. 1 Jan 2005 to 18 Feb 2010: Year No of Appointed Staff Remuneration Costs Employer PRSI Travel & Subsistence Home Travel & Subsistence Foreign 2005 4 €221,838.40 €23,629.67 €10,322.05 €1,325.02 2006 4...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: State Bodies Accounts (21 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: The State Boards under the aegis of the Department of Defence when the Government took office were the Civil Defence Board, the Army Pensions Board and the Board of Coiste an Asgard. The Civil Defence Board was identified in the Public Service Reform Plan as a body to be abolished, and legislation was passed by the Oireachtas in December 2012 for the dissolution of the Board and the transfer...

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Instruction to Committee (22 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I move:That, pursuant to Standing Order 177, Standing Order 131 is modified to permit an instruction to the Committee to which the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013 may be recommitted in respect of certain amendments, that it has power to make provision in the Bill in relation to: the cessation of mobile communication services where necessary to...

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Instruction to Committee (22 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: We have strayed far and wide. I thank Deputies for supporting this important measure which, as I stated, is about saving lives. It is not simply relevant to the G8 summit. It is also relevant because we still have terrorists on this island who are prepared to maim and kill. Unfortunately, this island is not immune from international terrorism. We saw the dreadful event that took place in...

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Instruction to Committee (22 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: Individuals who wish to demonstrate peacefully are absolutely entitled to demonstrate peacefully. We also, though, have a duty to ensure on the whole island of Ireland that if some terrorist group or individuals with extreme political ideology decide they want to launch an attack on world leaders attending the G8 meeting that we have the capacity to deal with issues that could arise. I...

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Instruction to Committee (22 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: To come back to the legislation, this is about facilitating this matter being dealt with and discussed to revert into formal Committee Stage in the House. This has been done on various occasions by different Governments dealing with legislation. It allows a more extended discussion of the proposed amendments which are, as I say, of importance. I also want to thank Deputy Mattie McGrath...

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Instruction to Committee (22 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: There is a certain irony in Deputy McGrath criticising me when it is his perception that there is some dispute going on between me and the gardaí generally, as opposed to an issue between the Garda representative bodies and the Government. When I am supportive of the gardaí, there is a concerted attempt made to undermine public confidence in the gardaí by a very small group of...

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Instruction to Committee (22 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: Deputy McGrath is unwilling to acknowledge that I am supportive of the gardaí in circumstances that are of importance.

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Instruction to Committee (22 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I was not including the Deputy in that.

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Instruction to Committee (22 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I did not include the Deputy in that. The Deputy is mistaken.

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Instruction to Committee (22 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy is supportive of the gardaí. I fully accept that. I was not including the Deputy in that. I am saying he criticises me when there is a perception that I am not and criticises me when I am supportive of the gardaí. Whatever it is, I cannot solve that problem.

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Instruction to Committee (22 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am supportive of the gardaí at all times.

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Instruction to Committee (22 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am supportive of the gardaí at all times, despite the Deputy's perception. I thank Members for being supportive of our dealing with this matter today to facilitate very important additional provisions being put into our criminal law to protect life and limb against those who are intent on detonating explosive devices, who have no respect for human life and are willing to put others...

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (22 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I move amendment No. 1:In page 3, to delete line 8 and substitute the following:"2010, to provide for the cessation of mobile communications services where necessary for the aversion of serious threats, and to provide for related matters.".This amendment provides for a change to the Long Title of the Bill which arises from the amendments being introduced to the Bill as Part 3. As discussed...

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (22 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: As I was saying, it shall specify a maximum duration of six hours for any cessation period. The authorisation may contain other terms and conditions considered necessary in the circumstances. In reply to a query tDeputy Mattie McGrath raised earlier, the period is 24 hours. The initial direction can be for six hours at any time within the 24 hours and if the chief superintendent reaches a...