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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (3 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: The prescribed fees to be paid by applicants on the issue of a certificate of naturalisation were last increased by the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Fees) Regulations 2008, which came into effect on 1st August 2008. The standard certification fee is €950 while a reduced fee of €200 applies in the case of an application made on behalf of a minor or in certain circumstances...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (4 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: In relation to the determination of existing and future applications for subsidiary protection, the High Court Judgment in the MM case has had a very significant impact on the ability of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) to process such applications. Arising from this Judgment, the INIS, in conjunction with the Offices of the Attorney General, is working on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sexual Offences (4 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: Prison Building Programme (4 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will be aware, legislation to give development consent for a new prison facility for Cork city was recently approved by this House and is now awaiting consideration by the Seanad.  The main purpose of the new prison facility is to replace the substandard prison accommodation in Cork and to provide a modern prison designed on the principles of rehabilitation and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Inspections (4 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy is aware, the Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) Report following their visit to Ireland in 2010 made a number of recommendations in relation to the D Unit in Cork Prison. In relation to the material conditions, the Government's response to the Report in February 2011 confirmed that cleaning products are available and prisoners are expected to keep their cells...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Investigations (4 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that the inquest into the death referred to by the Deputy was held by the Cork City Coroner on 25 May 2010. The Court recorded a verdict of death by misadventure, with no recommendation made by the Court. An investigation was undertaken by the Irish Prison Service into this death and has been concluded. Arrangements are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation (4 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that extra showers were installed on A1, A2, and A3 landings (3 shower cubicles in each unit) and that showers are now available in all areas of Cork Prison. Furthermore, the main prison shower area can cater for 10 prisoners at a time and the prison gym also has 6 showers which are open daily. As the Deputy will be aware, legislation to give development consent for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation (4 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I wish to advise the Deputy that the collation of the information, as requested, for the time period since 2010 would require a disproportionate and inordinate amount of staff time and effort and could not be justified in current circumstances where there are other significant demands on resources. I am, however, in a position to advise the Deputy of the position in Cork Prison on 2 July,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (4 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 197 to 199, inclusive, together. The Deputy will appreciate that it is not the practice and would be contrary to public interest to disclose details of requests or authorisations for interceptions including their number. However, I can assure the Deputy that there is a comprehensive legislative regime in place to deal with lawful interception. Under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (4 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the firearm and ammunition in question were destroyed on the 19th July 2000.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Policy (4 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy may be aware that one of the achievements of the Irish EU Presidency was securing the agreement on an EU Regulation on mutual recognition of protection measures in civil matters. The Regulation provides the legal framework under which a protection order, such as a barring or safety order, obtained by a victim of domestic violence in one EU Member State can be recognised and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (4 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am awaiting the information sought from the Garda authorities and will communicate with the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (4 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am awaiting the information sought from the Garda authorities and will communicate with the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (4 Jul 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 27 June 2013. The application is being processed and will be returned to the registered organisation once completed.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (4 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 205 to 207, inclusive, together. The family in question would appear to have been in this country since 2007, with their children joining them on a D-Join Parent visa. The parents have renewed their residence permission in the meantime but the position of the children was not updated. Applications for re-entry visas were received but were returned on 27...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (4 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that items of evidence generated during the course of an investigation conducted by An Garda Síochána are considered confidential and are not disclosed in the absence of a court order directing such disclosure.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (4 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Repatriation Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that no application based on the principles of the Zambrano Judgment was received from the person concerned. It will be open to the person concerned to make an application to the Repatriation Section of my Department. Details on the criteria to be met by persons lodging such applications are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Procurement Regulations (4 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that it has not been possible to provide the information requested in the time available. I will write to the Deputy on this matter in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Bodies Membership (4 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that it has not been possible to provide the information requested in the time available. I will write to the Deputy on this matter in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (4 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: The first named person concerned has permission to remain in the State until 30th January, 2015. This decision was conveyed to him by letter dated 31st January, 2012. I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that no application for a Certificate of Naturalisation has been received from the first named person concerned. However, it...