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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Issues (12 Nov 2013)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions. In order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that court records in the sense of documents filed or issued through the court office...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (12 Nov 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 308, 310 and 318 to 320, inclusive, together. Elements of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 relating to the disclosure of convictions are under review at present having regard to a recent judgment of the UK Court of Appeal in (On the Application of) T and others v Chief Constable of Greater Manchester [2013]. The UK Court...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (12 Nov 2013)

Alan Shatter: In view of the fact that the existing Garda recruitment panel was approximately five years old, the Commissioner determined, with my consent, that the maximum number of recruits were recruited from that panel. People not called from that panel may, of course, re-apply to join the Garda Síochána once they meet the eligibility criteria. I recently announced that a recruitment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (12 Nov 2013)

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 Transport Data (12 Nov 2013)

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. In that context, I am advised by the Garda authorities that, while Garda vehicles may be designated as Traffic Corps vehicles by reason of their livery, all Garda vehicles are required to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting of Personnel (12 Nov 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that it is not possible to advise on the status of any specific applications in the absence of details. If the Deputy wishes to provide details of the individuals concerned including their names and dates of birth, I will have the matter examined further. More generally, the Deputy may wish to note that the number of vetting applications received by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (12 Nov 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 314 to 316, inclusive, together. The term 'white collar' crime is not formally defined. It broadly describes a range of non-violent crimes that people in positions of responsibility and trust commit for their own personal gain. It can cover fraud, embezzlement, insider trading on the stock market, bribery, corruption and regulatory offences in specialist...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Search and Rescue Service (12 Nov 2013)

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

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Awards (12 Nov 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that under the terms of the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted, the Tribunal is entirely independent in the matter of individual applications. However in order to be of assistance in this matter, I have had enquiries made with the Tribunal on your behalf and I understand that the application referred to, amongst others, is at present...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting of Personnel (12 Nov 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Central Vetting Unit provides vetting services to organisations registered with it for that purpose. Vetting disclosures are made in respect of a particular post or employment in response to a written request from a registered organisation and with the permission of the person who is the subject of that request. The Garda Central Vetting Unit has adopted rigorous procedures in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (12 Nov 2013)

Alan Shatter: Payments made by my Department for non-audited services to the specified companies for each year since 2003 are as follows: Year PWC KPMG Ernst & Young Deloitte Grant Thornton € € € € € 2004 1,742,852 - - - - 2005 2,487,852 - - - - 2006 3,625,539 - - - - 2007 1,321,233 - - - - 2008 9,365 - - - - 2009 4,572 - - 73,507 - 2010 1,663 - - - -...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Refurbishment (12 Nov 2013)

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

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cyber Bullying Issues (12 Nov 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am aware of the recent announcement by the Minister for Justice in New Zealand. Insofar as the law in Ireland is concerned, it is already an offence under section 2 of the Criminal Law (Suicide) Act 1993 to aid, abet, counsel or procure the suicide or attempted suicide of another person.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (12 Nov 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 326 and 333 together. I wish to advise the Deputy that the following sums were paid to the companies listed below over the period from 1st January 2004 to 31st October 2013. Year Arthur Cox Matheson A&L Goodbody McCann Fitzgerald William Fry Mason, Hayes, Curran 2004 €2,420 2005 €4,749 €10,304 2006 €50,553 ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (12 Nov 2013)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that in the majority of cases legal advice is provided for my Department by the Office of the Attorney General and/or the Office of the Chief State Solicitor and as such the costs incurred are borne by those Offices. Furthermore, my Department's computer records relating to legal fees does not allow us to disaggregate the expenditure down to the level required by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Recidivism Rate (12 Nov 2013)

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: Cyber Bullying Issues (12 Nov 2013)

Alan Shatter: I think it is necessary, at the outset, to set out some points that are of fundamental significance to any debate on web content and access. Undoubtedly the web has promoted free speech and the exchange of information and ideas. It would be intolerable to hinder access to or usage of the web for such purposes. However, it is also widely accepted that there is a duty to protect vulnerable...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (12 Nov 2013)

Alan Shatter: Vetting procedures in this country are in place to protect children and vulnerable adults. As such they demand rigorous procedures to ensure their integrity and to maintain the highest level of confidence by the public and organisations availing of them. To achieve these aims, a vetting disclosure is made in response to a written request and with the permission of the person who is the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Noise Pollution Legislation (12 Nov 2013)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will appreciate, legislation on noise nuisance comes within the remit of my colleague the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government. I am advised that currently, a person experiencing noise nuisance may contact their local authority, which may initiate proceedings on grounds of noise nuisance under the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992. This Act also...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Agreements (12 Nov 2013)

Alan Shatter: As this Treaty has no direct impact on my Department, no cost benefit analysis has been undertaken.