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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Rehabilitation Programmes (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware from my replies to previous Parliamentary Questions that the statistics requested are not centrally recorded by the Irish Prison Service and to provide such information would require the allocation of a disproportionate and inordinate amount of staff time and resources. The Irish Prison Service provides a wide range of rehabilitative programmes that include...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Numbers (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Shatter: I wish to advise the Deputy that the number of prisoners in custody in each prison, and the current bed capacity in each, on 20 September 2013 is as follows:- Institution Number in Custody Bed Capacity % of Bed Capacity Arbour Hill 141 142 99% Castlerea 358 340 105% Cloverhill 415 431 96% Cork 224 210 107% Dóchas 117 105 111% Limerick (m) 223 220 101% Limerick (f) 31 28 111%...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 160, 161 and 164 together. The Deputy will be aware that 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. It is not practical to give a detailed analysis of the fluctuations in Garda strengths at Divisional level over the last ten years....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Charities Regulation (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Charities Act 2009 provides for an integrated system of mandatory registration and proportionate regulation and supervision of the charities sector in Ireland. The various sections of the Charities Act are subject to implementation through commencement orders. Sections that it was possible to commence in advance of the establishment of the Charities regulatory Authority, as provided for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bail Legislation (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Shatter: A decision to grant bail in a particular case is a matter for the court, which is, subject only to the Constitution and the law, independent in the exercise of its judicial functions. There is a constitutional presumption in favour of bail, since, in the eyes of the law, a person is innocent until proven guilty. The provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights also restrict the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Jury System (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Shatter: The intimidation of a witness or juror is an offence pursuant to Section 41 of the Criminal Justice Act 1999, which specifies the offence as harming, threatening or menacing or in any other way intimidating or putting in fear another person who is assisting in the investigation of an offence by the Garda Síochána, with the intention of causing the investigation or course of justice...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Shatter: Consultations in relation to the Legal Services Regulation Bill have been ongoing since its publication. A wide range of stake-holders have provided, and continue to submit, views on the Bill which I am happy to consider. These views continue to inform the development of the Bill and to reflect its modern balance of interests between those of the legal professions and those of business or...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (25 Sep 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. The allocation of Garda vehicles is monitored and reviewed on an on-going basis. As the Deputy will be aware, an additional €3 million was made available towards the end of last year...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Shatter: The arrangements made in respect of the provision of forensic services for An Garda Síochána are operational matters for the Garda Commissioner. The Garda authorities have indicated that the forensic services available to the Force are sufficient and that only in very exceptional circumstances are additional external services required.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Applications (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that I have no function or responsibility in relation to the matter raised. Under the terms of the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995, as passed by the Oireachtas, the Legal Aid Board is independent in the operation of its functions and decisions on individual cases are a matter for the Board. However, to be of assistance to the Deputy I will refer him to my answer to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service Expenditure (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Shatter: Total expenditure on criminal legal aid for the years referred to by the Deputy was as follows: YEAR EXPENDITURE 2004 €34.1m 2005 €40.2m 2006 €42.1m 2007 €46.3m 2008 €55.3m 2009 €60.3m 2010 €56.5m 2011 €56.1m 2012 €50.5m 2013 - Jan to 31 Aug €33.9m As the Deputy will be aware, under the Criminal Justice (Legal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that a vetting application was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) on behalf of the individual concerned. The application was processed and a disclosure issued to the registered organisation in question on 20 July 2013. Following further correspondence on the matter, additional enquiries were conducted by the GCVU. As a result an amended...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Defence Forces currently operate an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System, commonly referred to as UAVs. Following a tender competition, an order for two portable mini Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems and associated spare parts and training was placed with Aeronautics Defence Systems Limited in May 2007. The UAV systems were acquired to enhance the capability of the Defence Forces to carry...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (24 Sep 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 417 and 418 together. As the Deputy will be aware, An Taoiseach told the House on 2 July of the situation that would apply should any claim for asylum be lodged here in respect of the individual in question. The situation as outlined by An Taoiseach at that time has not changed. No further contact has been made by or on behalf of the individual in question...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Management Company Issues (24 Sep 2013)

Alan Shatter: The position is that the primary purpose of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 is to reform the law relating to the ownership and management of common areas of multi-unit developments and to facilitate the fair, efficient and effective management of owners' management companies (OMCs). OMCs, the membership of which comprise the owners of residential units within the development, are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Issues (24 Sep 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be very familiar with the history of this case from previous Parliamentary replies the most recent being 18th July, 2013. The situation is unchanged since then. I have outlined the position in replies to previous Parliamentary Questions from the Deputy on this case, the most recent on 9thJuly, 2013, The situation has not changed. I am satisfied that the person concerned...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (24 Sep 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to by the Deputy currently has permission to remain in the State until 17 November, 2015. In addition, a valid application for a certificate of naturalisation has been received from the person concerned. As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations Opening Hours (24 Sep 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the opening hours of Cabinteely Garda Station are 07:00 to 21:00 Monday to Sunday. It is important to remember that while Cabinteely Garda station is closed to the public outside these hours, it remains as a functioning Garda station on a 24 hour basis. While the Policing plans for 2014 and 2015 have not yet been prepared, I understand that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (24 Sep 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no function in the matter. This allocation of resources is constantly monitored in the context of crime trends, policing needs and other operational strategies in place on a District, Divisional and Regional level to ensure optimum...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Transfers (24 Sep 2013)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by management in the Irish Prison Service, who are dealing with the application referred to in this question, that the application is currently being considered by the Chief State's Solicitors Office. I am to inform the Deputy that this application cannot be progressed until as such time as Counsel advices are received.