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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Subsidiary Protection Applications (10 Dec 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 14th May, 2009, that the then Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him. He was given the options, to be exercised within 15...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Charitable Donations Administration (10 Dec 2013)

Alan Shatter: The proportion of each charitable donation that may be applied by the recipient charity to administration costs is not set in regulations. The Charities Act 2009 is intended to increase transparency and accountability across the Charities Sector, including through the introduction of new reporting requirements for charities once the Act is in force. Under Section 52 of the Charities Act,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Subsidiary Protection Applications (10 Dec 2013)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned is a failed asylum applicant. Arising from the refusal of her 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 28th February, 2011, that the then Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of her. She was given the options, to be exercised...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (10 Dec 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that prior to the introduction of incapacitant spray into An Garda Síochána detailed research was conducted, with appropriate qualified experts, into the effects of the spray on individuals who are under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The findings of this research were incorporated into the Garda Policy on the Use of Incapacitant Spray...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Order Offences (10 Dec 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am, of course, concerned about the incidence of all crime, and violent crime in particular. However, I must draw the Deputy's attention to the official recorded crime statistics, published by the Central Statistics Office, which show reductions in 12 out of the 14 categories for which figures are given in the twelve months ending 30 June 2013. In relation to concerns about street crime the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Conventions Ratification (10 Dec 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Government intends to proceed to ratification of the Convention as quickly as possible, taking into account the need to ensure that all necessary legislative and administrative requirements under the Convention are being met. As the Deputy may be aware, Ireland does not become party to treaties until it is first in a position to comply with the obligations imposed by the treaty in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Order Offences (10 Dec 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Dublin City Centre Policing Plan, which is a high visibility Policing Plan for the Dublin Garda Region including Dublin City Centre, has been operational since June 2013. I am further informed that a specific plan is in place in the Dublin City area, including the Temple Bar area, which provides dedicated high visibility patrols on key...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Order Offences (10 Dec 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the incident referred to by the Deputy was fully investigated by An Garda Síochána. I am further informed that this investigation led to the prosecution of 6 people, five of whom pleaded guilty on 27 September 2013 to an offence contrary to Section 4 of the Public Order Act 1994 and were ordered to pay €300 each to a charity and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting of Personnel (10 Dec 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a Data Protection Access request under Section 4 of the Data Protection Act was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) on behalf of the individual concerned. The application was processed and a reply was returned to the individual concerned on 17 May 2013. I am informed that as a result of further correspondence, the matter is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Temporary Release of Prisoners (10 Dec 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Criminal Justice Act 1960, as amended by the Criminal Justice (Temporary Release of Prisoners) Act 2003 provides that sentenced prisoners may be approved temporary release whether it be for a few hours or a more extended period. The Act sets out the circumstances when temporary release may be provided and what matters must be taken into account. Before a final determination a number...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (10 Dec 2013)

Alan Shatter: I wish to advise the Deputy that it has not been possible to collate the information requested in the time available. I will forward a comprehensive response to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (10 Dec 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that a number of investigations are being carried out into the recent tragic events in Glasgow and my Department will of course monitor the outcomes of these investigations. The Deputy will also appreciate that the operation of the Garda Air Support Unit is primarily a matter for the Garda Commissioner. In that context, I am informed by the Garda authorities that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Stardust Fire Issues (10 Dec 2013)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will recall, the independent examination by Mr. Paul Coffey SC of the case made by the Stardust Victims Committee for a renewed inquiry into the cause of the fire concluded that the original tribunal finding of arson was a hypothetical one only and that no one present on the night can be held responsible. He also concluded that in the absence of any identified evidence as to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Military Aircraft Landings (10 Dec 2013)

Alan Shatter: In my previous reply I pointed out that sovereign immunity is recognised as applying in respect of foreign state or military aircraft. Commercial aircraft, including chartered aircraft carrying military personnel, are not regarded as military aircraft and the Gardai do of course have powers, such as search and entry, in relation to aircraft which are not subject to immunity. However,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (10 Dec 2013)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy is aware, if the persons concerned have made applications for asylum the position is, as I have stated on numerous occasions to the Deputy, that it is not the practice to comment on applications for so long as they are in the protection process. Accordingly, all information in relation to an ongoing protection application is a matter for the independent statutory body concerned....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Capital Programme Expenditure (10 Dec 2013)

Alan Shatter: The underspend in capital expenditure against profile to the end of November relates for the most part to the Prisons Vote. The reason for the under spend is mainly accounted for by timing delays and it is expected that practically all of the capital budget for 2013 for the vote group will be expended by year end with the exception of €2.4 million on the Prisons Vote which will be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (10 Dec 2013)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that my Department is examining key issues relating to firearms licensing, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána. I expect to receive recommendations as a result of this process in February 2014. That process will have regard to any relevant court cases.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Misuse of Drugs (10 Dec 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy's question is understood to be referring to the controlling of substances under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977, as amended, whereby substances controlled are listed in schedules with differing levels of control applying to each schedule. Given this any review of these schedules would be a matter which falls under the remit of my colleague the Minister for Health Dr. James Reilly T.D.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (10 Dec 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 374 and 375 together. I am informed by an Garda Síochána that roadside testing equipment is not currently available to the Garda authorities to assist in testing for banned substances. The introduction of roadside drug testing devices is the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, who has established, on foot...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Charities Regulation (10 Dec 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Charities Act 2009 provides for an integrated system of mandatory registration and proportionate regulation and supervision of the charities sector in Ireland. The various sections of the Charities Act are subject to implementation through commencement orders. Sections that it was possible to commence in advance of the establishment of the Charities Regulatory Authority, as provided for...