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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Education Service (15 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that the table below illustrates the amounts spent each year for the past seven years on the training and education of prisoners. It is notable that the funding allocated to these areas has been retained over the last 3 years (including the current year), despite the general budget cuts applied across the Prison Vote. Budgets for 2014 are yet to be set. All...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pension Provisions (15 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am advised that historically, Defence Forces pensions were paid at the end of each month in arrears and this is currently the case for those who have retired since March 2012. Payment of the pension ten days in advance on the 20th of the month was introduced some years ago to overcome banking and payroll operational restrictions. However, as a result of technology and business process...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (15 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the military authorities that there are currently two Standard Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) courses being conducted by the Defence Forces. These are a Communications and Information Service (CIS) Standard NCO Course; and an Air Corps Standard NCO Course. There are 5 students attending the CIS Standard NCO Course which commenced on 7 October and 18 students attending the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Seirbhís Cabhlaigh (15 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: Mheas mé gur chóir an polasaí maidir le longa na Seirbhíse Cabhlaigh a ainmniú a scrúdú agus tháinig mé ar an tátal gur fearr a d’aithneodh ár Seirbhísí Cabhlaigh agus iad ag oibriú sa bhfearann muirí idirnáisiúnta - go háirithe agus iad ar cuairt chuig calafoirt coigríche - dá...

Second Report of the Convention on the Constitution (Women in the Home): Statements (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: I thank everyone who has contributed to this very interesting debate, for the contributions made, for some of the constructive suggestions that have come forth and for what, I believe, has been an important debate. I am grateful to have this opportunity on behalf of the Government to respond to the Second Report of the Convention on the Constitution. I stated at the start and I repeat now...

Second Report of the Convention on the Constitution: Statements (10 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am conscious that I was given extra time and I am anxious that Deputies are not disadvantaged.

Second Report of the Convention on the Constitution: Statements (10 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: Thank you. I was not told what the time limit was. I am happy to extend the time of the debate so that colleagues who want to contribute may do so. It also heard the experiences of a number of serving politicians and words of wisdom and guidance from a number of international experts. A further initiative is the amendment to the Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Act in 2012...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2013: First Stage (10 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: No.

Energy Regulation (Code of Practice) Bill 2013: First Stage (10 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: No.

Membership of Committees: Motion (10 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: I move:That Deputy Michael McCarthy be discharged from the Joint Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions and that Deputy Willie Penrose be appointed in substitution for him. That Deputy Colm Keaveney be discharged from the Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine and that Deputy Willie Penrose be appointed in substitution for him.

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (10 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: I move:That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, unless the Dáil shall otherwise order, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sittings of the Dáil on 15th, 16th and 17th October, 2013:(i) oral questions shall not be taken on Tuesday and Wednesday; (ii) Leaders' Questions shall not be taken on Tuesday; (iii) matters may not be raised under the...

Second Report of the Convention on the Constitution: Statements (10 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am pleased to present the Government's response to recommendations of the Second Report of the Convention on the Constitution. The Government welcomes this second report. We continue to be encouraged by the engagement of the participants in the process. This was evidenced again in the most recent meeting of the convention, which took place two weeks ago and at which the question of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (10 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: I have asked the Courts Service to provide the information sought by the Deputy and I will write to him as soon as the details are available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations Closures (10 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: Donegal Garda station was not identified for closure in the Policing Plan for 2013 and currently there are no proposals being prepared to close the station or alter its opening hours. As the Deputy is already aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no direct function in the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Issues (10 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: Last month, revised protocols between the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission and the Garda Síochána under section 108 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 were agreed by the Chairperson of the Ombudsman Commission and the Garda Commissioner. The revised protocols provide the Ombudsman Commission with access to PULSE through the two Garda Superintendents working on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Issues (10 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy may be 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 and I have no role in this matter. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has provided expenditure details in respect of the period...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Staff (10 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice and seven ordinary judges. In addition, the Government recently nominated two additional Supreme Court judges and they are due to be appointed shortly. The High Court consists of the President and thirty four ordinary judges. The Circuit Court consists of a President , thirty-six ordinary judges and six specialist judges who were recently...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Remuneration (10 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that no civil or public servants employed in my Department or agencies under its aegis are being paid in excess of the Taoiseach's salary or in excess of the Government pay cap.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Employment Contracts (10 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: It has not been possible in the time available to compile all the necessary documentation requested by the Deputy. The information will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (10 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: The military authorities advise that there are 18 Doctors and 8 Nurses currently serving with the Defence Forces. A competition for the appointment of doctors to the Defence Forces Medical Corps remains open with applications being accepted on an ongoing basis. As suitably qualified applicants are identified they will be interviewed with regard to their suitability for service in the...