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Other Questions: Departmental Expenditure (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: Very well

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: These amendments deal with the value of fines eligible to be paid in instalments under the Bill. In the Bill as it stands only fines greater than €100 in value can be paid by instalment. However under section 6(5)(b) where more than one fine is imposed at a court sitting these fines can be added together and if the total exceeds €100 they can be paid by instalment. Having...

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: These three amendments concern recovery orders and amend sections 7 and 20 of the Bill. Seanad amendment No. 3 has the effect of limiting the making of recovery orders to fines greater than €500 except where the fined person is a company. This would have the effect of excluding 90% of fines imposed from the recovery provisions. Recovery is a relatively cumbersome procedure and to my...

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: This amendment corrects an error in the Bill where there is an incorrect cross-reference to subsection 4 at the start of section 8(1)(a). The amendment corrects the reference which should be to section 7(2).

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I thank Deputies for the support they have given to the Bill since its publication and the highly constructive discussions on it in the House. I also thank Senators for the discussions in the other House. In so far as possible, I have tried to take on board comments and suggestions made and believe the Bill, as amended, is the better for it. When work started on it, the initial intention...

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I began my reply yesterday to the contributions made by Deputies on all sides of the House. I thank all those who have expressed support for the Bill, recognised its important role in the protection of human rights and that this is truly a reforming measure that will enhance the powers available to address issues both of human rights and equality in the context of the new provisions...

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, pursuant to 82A3(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business and paragraph (8) of the Orders of Reference of Select Committees.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Garda authorities that figures are not available with respect to the recent operation referred to. As the Deputy is aware, there are three further such operations planned for 2014 and I have asked that figures be collated with respect to each such operation as it takes place.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of 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. I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 127 to 129, inclusive, together. The Deputy will be aware that, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service and I have no role in the matter. Section 4(3) of the 1998 Act provides that the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which includes the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of 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. I have however been informed by the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Prosecutions Issues (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will appreciate that I do not have a role in the investigation of criminal cases or the conduct of inquests. I am, however, informed by the Garda authorities that the death of the person referred to was fully investigated by An Garda Síochána resulting in a person being charged with murder. I am further informed that following a trial at the Central Criminal Court in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that I issued a press release yesterday seeking expressions of interest from suitably-qualified persons who wish to be considered for appointment as members to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal. Full details are available on the web site of the Department of Justice and Equality and can be accessed via the link below: . Closing date for receipt of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: A firm commitment has been made, under the Programme for Government, to "introduce comprehensive reforms of the immigration, residency and asylum systems, which will include a statutory appeals system and set out rights and obligations in a transparent way". This commitment will be delivered in the form of a new Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill which I intend to publish later this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Visiting Committees Issues (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: There are fourteen Visiting Committees in existence – one for each institution. Each Visiting Committee now comprises no more than six members, and only suitable people with a genuine interest in prison issues are appointed. As previously stated, the current legislation relating to Visiting Committees dates from 1925 and as part of my plans to streamline the current inspections...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: There is no record of an application for naturalisation from the person mentioned by the Deputy. The person is the subject of a Deportation Order. However, as there are ongoing legal proceedings in this matter which have yet to be finalised I cannot comment any further.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Electronic Tagging (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The current electronic monitoring contract is effective from 1 March 2013 and is due to expire in June 2014. Expenditurefor the first yearto 28 February 2014 is €23,533 approximately (excluding VAT) which covers the costs for 10 live units and monitoring. The Irish Prison Service is running a further tender process for the provision of 50 electronic monitoring devices. There are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that no record exists on its files of the name and address of the persons referred to in the question. My Department contacted the Deputy's office for further information but it was not possible to identify the person concerned. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to is the subject of a Deportation Order so therefore has no right to residency/naturalisation in the State. The Deportation Order was made following a comprehensive and thorough examination of her asylum claim and temporary leave to remain in the State. The enforcement of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that this application is being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation, such as good character and lawful residence, and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. It is recognised that all...