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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Remuneration (10 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Defence Organisation includes civil servants, military personnel and civilian employees. None of these staff have been employed on a salary in excess of €200,000 per annum.

Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Referral to Select Committee (9 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business and paragraph (8) of the Orders of Reference of Select Committees.

Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: I thank everyone who has contributed to the debate on this very important legislation. This is an important discussion because this is a complex Bill on which substantial work has been undertaken to ensure we provide an appropriate balance between assisting the Garda Síochána in the very important work it does by enabling the use of the best modern scientific techniques to identify...

Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: You are a nasty piece of work.

Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy should be assured that I have heard every single word he has uttered, including his observation that I was not listening.

Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy might resist the temptation occasionally to give me a kick, even when he is praising me.

Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy has not noticed that crime is down by 20,000.

Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: I think I have better manners than the Deputy. I do not stand up and abuse people on a regular basis.

Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am just correcting the Deputy's factual inaccuracies. He is addicted to factual inaccuracies. Occasionally, it is a good idea we correct them.

Topical Issue Debate: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (9 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: However, I will conclude by noting that my objective is to introduce reforming legislation to which I am committed. Unfortunately, due to the huge burdens imposed on the Attorney General's office, it has not yet been possible to finalise it. Under this legislation, which I expect to publish in 2014, in the case of anyone who makes application to be granted asylum in this State or, where he...

Topical Issue Debate: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (9 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: Moreover, subsequent to the enactment of that legislation and while it may not be possible in all circumstances, I would like to achieve a position whereby the vast majority of such applications in which there are not unexpected complications or difficulties would be processed within six months. Consequently, in the case of people who arrive in the State and who have not an entitlement to...

Topical Issue Debate: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (9 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: We cannot sign up to anything until we change our laws.

Topical Issue Debate: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (9 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: I thank the Deputies for raising what is an important issue. The first thing to be highlighted about yesterday's report in The Irish Times, which has been missed, is that it shows that the inspection regime put in place by the Reception and Integration Agency, RIA, of my Department is working. Finding things which are wrong and having them fixed is the purpose of a good inspection regime....

Topical Issue Debate: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (9 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: Perhaps the Acting Chairman will let me finish this one sentence. Except in exceptional circumstances no asylum seeker is obliged to live in RIA accommodation. Some choose to live on their own resources or with friends or family. Down through the years many have not availed of direct provision. Essentially, the system is intended for those who arrive in the State seeking international...

Topical Issue Debate: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (9 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: I will deal with some of the questions that have been raised. I was asked to look at it from a Government perspective. The reason there is an inspection system in place is in order that it is properly and adequately inspected and that where problems are identified, they are addressed. That has been the consequence of the reports. Moreover, the issues highlighted in these reports, where...

Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Second Stage (9 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: I predict it will attack Deputy Mac Lochlainn in a few minutes.

Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Second Stage (9 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: It just likes good speeches.

Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Order for Second Stage (9 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Second Stage (9 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013 is landmark legislation. It will, I believe, prove to be the most important Bill introduced into this House during the lifetime of the Government in the provision of assistance to An Garda Síochána in the investigation of serious crime and identifying...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (9 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: As I have previously stated, 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. This allocation of resources is constantly monitored in the context of demographics, crime trends, policing needs and other operational strategies in place on a District, Divisional and...