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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Issues (1 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I can confirm that no request was received from the Department of Justice and Equality in relation to whether the offices of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission had been bugged.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Travel (1 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: As outlined in my answer to the Deputy's Parliamentary Question on 26 March 2014, the US Customs pre-clearance carried out at Dublin Airport before the departure of the Ministerial Air Transport Service (MATS) flight on 16 March 2008 took place at the request of the Air Corps. This was to avoid possible logistical difficulties that may have arisen at the airport of arrival in the US, which...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: Before he claims this is something new, the Deputy should know that thejournal.ie got the date wrong.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy is not interested in hearing that.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy has still not commented on the substance of the issue at hand.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: Deputy Niall Collins went AWOL for an hour last evening from a meeting of a particular committee at a time when he could have asked questions.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy said that last week but I presume I will be treated to the same speech again.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy always says what he just stated and is then really nasty afterwards.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy should go ahead in any event.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: Deputy McGrath is living in a fantasy.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy was absent for an hour this day last week.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigrant Investor Programme Eligibility (2 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I would emphasise to the Deputy that Ireland does not offer citizenship in return for investment. The Immigrant Investor Programme facilitates residency in Ireland for those foreign nationals who wish to invest here. The Immigrant Investor Programme was approved by Government in early 2012 and has been accepting applications since April 2012. The Programme offers residency in Ireland to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (2 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The position is that the sale of property which is subject to a mortgage normally requires the consent of the lending institution concerned. Where the proceeds of such a sale exceed the outstanding balance of the mortgage, consent is normally given by the lending institution concerned without undue delay. In such cases, it is usual for the vendor to obtain the required consent prior to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting of Personnel (2 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that a vetting application in respect of the person referred to has been received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit. However, further enquiries are being made. Once completed the application will be returned to the registered organisation concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (2 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: Decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda vehicles are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of his identified operational demands and the availability of resources. Responsibility for the efficient deployment of Garda vehicles in each Division is assigned to the Divisional Officer, who may allocate vehicles between stations, as required by operational...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commission of Inquiry (2 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I requested a report from the Garda Commissioner on the allegations raised in relation to the person referred to. While a report has been received I have sought clarification from the Commissioner on a number of points. When the additional information is to hand I will be in a position to further review the matter and consider what action is appropriate. I have an entirely open mind in that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sports Fraud (2 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 173 to 175, inclusive, together. There are no criminal offences specific to match fixing and fraud within the area of sport, however, when investigating and prosecuting such behaviour the Garda Síochána and the Director of Public Prosecutions have available to them a range of fraud and corruption offences under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service (2 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that the Legal Aid Board has been piloting a ‘triage’ approach to service delivery and this approach is operative in most of its centres at this stage. The pilot is in response to lengthening waiting times. The aim of the ‘triage’ approach is that every applicant gets to see a solicitor within a period of one month for the purpose of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fixed Charge Processing System (2 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 177 to 183, inclusive, together. The Deputy will be aware that the Criminal Justice (Fixed Charge Processing System) Working Group has been established to oversee and facilitate the implementation of the recommendations of the Report of the Garda Síochána Inspectorate into the Fixed Charge Processing System. In doing so, the Group will have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (2 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the persons referred to are the subject of transfer orders to the United Kingdom where they had previously made asylum applications. These orders were signed on 14 November, 2013. The persons concerned have since been evading their transfer and are now illegally resident in the State. Should they...