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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (15 Jan 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, the various Garda national units and of course Garda Headquarters. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations Closures (15 Jan 2014)

Alan Shatter: As set out in his policing plans for 2012 and 2013, the Commissioner determined that the Garda stations in the following locations in the Kerry Garda Division should be closed: Ballylongford, Moyvane, An Clochán, Camp, Fenit, Abbeydorney, Beaufort, Lauragh, Kilgarvan, Brosna, Valentia Island and Ballinskelligs. The closure of these and other Garda Stations around the country has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (15 Jan 2014)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is in the Raheny Garda District. Local Garda management is aware of current crime levels in respect of burglary offences in the area concerned and closely monitor the allocation of resources in the context of these trends, as well as other policing needs to ensure optimum use is made of Garda resources, and the best possible...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Pensions Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Alan Shatter: My Department approves added years under pension scheme provisions for members of An Garda Síochána, certain public servants and unestablished civil servants. The added years arise in the context of ill-health retirements and deaths in service and the details of the pensions awarded that included added years between March 2011 and December 2013 are as follows: Ill-Health Year...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Appointments to State Boards (15 Jan 2014)

Alan Shatter: I am interpreting the Deputy’s question in a broad manner so as to provide the information which I believe she is seeking. The term State Boards is somewhat imprecise as it includes bodies with a wide and diverse range of functions many of which would not fall into the more commonly understood definition of Board which is a body with a governance oversight of an organisation. To be of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National Internship Scheme Placements (15 Jan 2014)

Alan Shatter: My Department is actively engaging in the Government’s jobs activation programme through participating in the National Internship Scheme – JobBridge. This scheme provides work experience placements for interns for a 6 or 9 month period. The aim is to assist in breaking the cycle where jobseekers are unable to get a job without experience, either as new entrants to the labour...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National Internship Scheme Placements (15 Jan 2014)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that on 4 January 2013 two participants completed their internship with An Garda Síochána. Two further internships commenced, one in July 2013 and one in August 2013. A further 4 internship opportunities were advertised in 2013 and it is anticipated that these positions will be filled during 2014. In addition, it is envisaged that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (15 Jan 2014)

Alan Shatter: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to this matter and I will further advise the Deputy in this regard when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Law Review (15 Jan 2014)

Alan Shatter: It is not a criminal offence not to offer assistance. There are no plans to introduce legislation in this regard. The provision of healthcare services is regulated by legislation falling under the aegis of the Minister for Health.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Legislation (15 Jan 2014)

Alan Shatter: I have answered three Parliamentary Questions recently on the subject matter of the correspondence referred to by the Deputy. I have no further comment to make nor do I have any additional information that I can add. In these circumstance, I would refer the Deputy to my answers to the three Questions I have mentioned : PQ Number Answered on Number on that day 54632/13 18 December 2013...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (15 Jan 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide statistics directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (15 Jan 2014)

Alan Shatter: I am sure the Deputy will appreciate that the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not only within the State but also at European Union level and it is important that appropriate procedures are in place to preserve the integrity of the process. As a general comment I am somewhat surprised by the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Illicit Trade in Tobacco (15 Jan 2014)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply to his Parliamentary Question No. 169 (ref: 54483/13) of Wednesday, 18th December, 2013 which was practically identical to the current Question. In that reply I advised the Deputy that law enforcement in relation to the smuggling of tobacco products and the sale of illicit or counterfeit tobacco products and the sale of illicit or counterfeit tobacco products...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (15 Jan 2014)

Alan Shatter: Section 49 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 provides that the Minister may contribute to the legal costs of a member of the Garda Síochána who is charged with a criminal offence if any of the acts that are alleged to constitute the offence was directly related to the performance of the member's functions. No application for a contribution towards legal costs has been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (15 Jan 2014)

Alan Shatter: A tabular breakdown of the applications received to date, by country of residence, under the ex gratia Scheme for women who were admitted to and worked in the Magdalen Laundries, St Mary's Training Centre, Stanhope St, and House of Mercy Training School, Summerhill, Wexford, is set out below for the Deputy's information. Applications to Magdalen Scheme by country of residence Country No....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (15 Jan 2014)

Alan Shatter: I can confirm to the Deputy that the General Scheme of the Sexual Offences Bill includes a provision to increase the penalty for incest by a female to life imprisonment in order to bring into line with the penalty for incest by a male. I announced on 17 December last that the General Scheme will be published by the end of this month.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Refurbishment (15 Jan 2014)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that they are at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (15 Jan 2014)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is in the Tallaght Garda District. Local Garda management is aware of the current crime levels in respect of burglary offences in the area. In this regard I am advised that in early December 2013 the District Officer in Tallaght met with a Residents Committee in the area in question and explained the measures in place to combat...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Retirements (15 Jan 2014)

Alan Shatter: Generally speaking, members of An Garda Síochána may retire on a voluntary basis once they have reached 50 years of age and have accrued 30 years service. Members must retire on compulsory age grounds on reaching the age of 60. In actual fact, most Gardaí take voluntary retirement ahead of their compulsory retirement age and it is not possible to predict with any certainty...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reports (15 Jan 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Síochána Analysis Service (GSAS) was established in 2007. The role of the GSAS is to assist An Garda Síochána by supporting policing excellence through: - Assisting with policing operations by researching, collating and analysing information from all relevant sources, - Using crime pattern analysis techniques to determine patterns, trends and hot spots, -...