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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (2 Jul 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 May, 2012. The application is at an advanced stage of processing and the applicant will be informed of my decision in due course. As well as being a significant event in the life of its recipient, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Rehiring (2 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: A small number of Temporary Clerical Officers have been recruited over the last three years to provide cover for priority vacancies, or, additional resources for priority short term projects that could not be managed within existing resources. Officers were appointed from the open competition run by the Public Appointment Service (PAS) for temporary clerical positions in the Public Service....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (2 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: 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 had enquiries made and have been informed that the Courts...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (2 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: Following the failure of their asylum claims, the persons concerned proceeded to submit applications for subsidiary protection. These applications were approved with the consequence that the persons concerned have been granted permission to remain in the State for the period to 30th April, 2016. These decisions were conveyed in writing to the persons concerned by letters dated 30th April,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Compensation Awards (2 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy should note that under the terms of the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal is entirely independent in the matter of individual applications under the Scheme. However, in order to be of assistance in the matter I have had enquiries made with the Tribunal on his behalf. I understand that the application...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Private Security Authority Remit (2 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy may be aware, the Private Security Authority (PSA) is the statutory body responsible for the licensing and regulation of the private security industry. The PSA has adopted a phased approach to licensing and it proposes to commence the licensing of event security contractors in the first instance, with the licensing of employees to follow. I can inform the Deputy that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (2 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the visa applications referred to have been approved. Queries in relation to general immigration matters may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Missing Persons Hotline (2 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: Missing in Ireland Support Services (MISS) is a non- profit organisation which provides support to families and friends of Missing Persons. They have been receiving funding from the Commission for the Support of Victims of Crime since 2007. The funding is used to pay the salary and other costs of their Helpline Co-Ordinator who co-ordinates support activities and builds awareness among the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Missing Persons Issues (2 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the total number of persons recorded missing for over five years, and who remain untraced, up to and including 28 June, 2013 is 603. It should be noted that this figure is provisional, operational and liable to change. As I have previously advised the Deputy, all incidents where persons have been reported missing remain under investigation until...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Committals (2 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 541 on Tuesday, 28th May, 2013 a copy of which follows. By way of update, the legislation for payment and recovery of fines now known as the Fines Payment and Recovery Bill will be published shortly. I can inform the Deputy that the number of committals to prison for non-payment of a court order fine in 2012 was 8,304. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety Statistics (2 Jul 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: Peace Commissioners (2 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that any Peace Commissioner who wishes to update their records can contact the Peace Commissioner Unit in my Department who will be happy to assist.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (2 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a Text Alert crime prevention initiative is being developed under the auspices of An Garda Síochána, Muintir na Tíre, Neighbourhood Watch, the Irish Farmers Association and related stakeholders. I am further informed that the initiative is being piloted in a number of locations so as to inform the development of an overall text alert...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Issues (2 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission is an independent body which was established under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 to receive complaints made by members of the public concerning the conduct of members of the Garda Síochána. Complaints fall to be examined in accordance with the provisions of the 2005 Act and any related protocols or agreements. The Ombudsman...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Orders (2 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: The law contains a number of provisions to ensure that payments are made by spouses in support of their dependent spouses and children. These include enabling powers for the courts to order attachment of the earnings of a debtor spouse, to order the securing of payments to the maintenance creditor, to order the payment of lump sums and to order arrears of maintenance to be paid by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (2 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: It is my intention that this issue will be addressed in the forthcoming Sexual Offences Bill, which is at an advanced stage of preparation in my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries Issues (2 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: The publication of the Quirke report and the Government's acceptance in full of all of the recommendations contained in it marks the culmination of a process I initiated in March 2011 following my taking office as Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence. It reflects my promise to the women who resided and worked in the Laundries to see justice done. The process I initiated resulted in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Powers (2 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that, based on the information supplied by the Deputy, they cannot provide material for an accurate response to the matter in question. If the Deputy wishes to supply material to clarify the matter I will request a further report from the Garda authorities and contact him again when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (2 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: A letter issued to the person referred to by the Deputy on 25 March, 2013 informing him it was intended to grant his application for a certificate of naturalisation. The applicant submitted the requested documents and an invitation issued to him to attend a citizenship ceremony on the 4 July, 2013. In the interim and before the formal certificate of naturalisation was prepared further...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (2 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: Subject to having to deal with the competing legislative demands of our EU/IMF/ECB Programme commitments, I hope to be in a position to bring a revised Bill to Government for approval and publication before the end of the year.