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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Correspondence (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: With regard to a financial contribution being made by the four religious congregations concerned, I discussed this matter with representatives of the four religious congregations in June 2013. Having reflected on the matter, all four declined to make a contribution. Following a discussion of the issue at Government in July 2013, I wrote to the congregations expressing disappointment that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of all personnel among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources. Senior Garda Management is satisfied that a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: I have advised the Deputy on a number of previous occasions that I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the case in question which dates from 1989, was the subject of a thorough investigation. The Deputy will be aware that complaints were also made to the Garda Síochána Complaint Board, an independent statutory body, who further investigated the matter and found no...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Policing Plans (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: As identified in the National Drugs Strategy 2009-2016, drug law enforcement remains a key priority area for An Garda Síochána and the Government as part of the overall comprehensive approach in tackling the problem of drug misuse. Drugs and organised crime also continue to be prioritised by An Garda Síochána as a core focus for 2014, through An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 166 to 176, inclusive, together. There is an ongoing murder investigation by the Garda Síochána into the killing of the person to whom the Deputy refers in his question and, in such circumstances, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment in any further detail. I would say, however, and I feel sure the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána on 31 January 2014, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 13,093 (all ranks), 1,158 Garda Reserves and 2,067 civilians.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is within the Raheny and Clontarf Sub-Districts and that local Garda management closely monitors the incidence of criminality in the area and put in place appropriate responses. In particular, An Garda Síochána has implemented a number of proactive initiatives to prevent thefts from vehicles in the area. New signage...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Money Laundering (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: The figures provided below indicate the number of money laundering incidents recorded, detected with proceedings commenced and convictions for years 2010 to 2013. It is not possible to provide the Deputy with the total sums involved for each year as this information would require a disproportionate expenditure of Garda time and resources to compile. Year Recorded Detected Proceedings...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 180, 183 and 184 together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that 'Operation Learner Driver ' is a specific Garda operation which is conducted regularly with a particular focus on ensuring compliance with all the conditions of holding such a permit, as well as improved road safety generally. I am informed that the Garda authorities will conduct one...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents Data (26 Feb 2014)

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: Road Traffic Accidents Data (26 Feb 2014)

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: Charities Regulation (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: The remit of the Charities Regulatory Authority that is to be established under the Charities Act of 2009 is set out in detail in the Act. This remit encompasses a number of functions of relevance to the Deputy's question. The functions of the Authority as set out in the Act shall be to: (a) increase public trust and confidence in the management and administration of charitable trusts and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Prosecutions Issues (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: Section 258 of the Children Act 2001, as amended, provides a 'non-disclosure' regime for child offenders after a 3-year conviction-free period. This non-disclosure regime does not apply to serious offences which are required to be tried by the Central Criminal Court.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that the allocation of all resources in An Garda Síochána, including vehicles and personnel, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and his senior management team in the light of identified operational demands. Garda management closely monitors the operational strategies in place on a District, Divisional and Regional level to ensure that the optimum use is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the Garda Roads Policing Manual was issued in July 2013 and sets out guidance on Roads Policing. The manual includes policy and procedures in relation to Organisation & Responsibilities, Driver Training and Health & Safety. The Garda Roads Policing Manual will be reviewed on an annual basis, ensuring up-to-date policy and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: I am pleased to say that the recently published EU Anti-Corruption Report on Ireland noted, in positive terms, the implementation in the State of a broad anti-corruption legislative reform programme. The Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Corruption) Bill 2012, aims to strengthen the law on corruption and repeal and replace the existing provisions contained in the Prevention of Corruption Acts...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Appointments to State Boards (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: I am pleased that the percentage of women on State Boards under the aegis of my Department increased from 31 per cent in 2010 to 36.5 per cent in 2012, the most recent year for which data are available. As the data show, I have taken active steps to increase female representation on State Boards since I came into office in accordance with the Government's commitment to achieve a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: The tabular statement contains details of all the total expenditure by my Department on external consultancy advice services, including legal services, in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Name Purpose 2011 2012 2013 AL Goodbody Legal Advice €21,169 €- €- Maurice Collins SC Legal Advice €9,075 €- €- Conor Flynn T/A ISAS ICT Security Advice & Support...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Appointments to State Boards (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: The only State Board under the aegis of my Department is the Army Pensions Board. The Army Pensions Board comprises three members: a chairman, an officer of the Army Medical Corps and a civilian medical doctor. There is one female member of the Board.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Semi-State Bodies Issues (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: There are no commercial semi State bodies under the aegis of the Department of Defence.