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Land and Land Conveyancing Law Reform (Review of Rent in Certain Cases)(Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: If this Bill is to pass muster and go before the courts, it would have to give that type of guidance. Such objectivity is a crucial element if the impact of Government intervention is to be proportionate and non-discriminatory. If, as law and equity would seem to require, there is a proper assessment as to the need for Government intervention, the timeframe required for such an assessment...

Land and Land Conveyancing Law Reform (Review of Rent in Certain Cases)(Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Bill is deeply flawed. I will state what the Government has already done to address some of the difficult circumstances confronting those in the retail sector. We must not lose sight of the fact that the rent issue, while undeniably important, is not the only issue with which that sector has to deal and the Government has been very proactive, across the broad range of economic activity,...

Land and Land Conveyancing Law Reform (Review of Rent in Certain Cases)(Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: -----but we have looked at this issue high up and low down in the Department-----

Land and Land Conveyancing Law Reform (Review of Rent in Certain Cases)(Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: -----and with the best advice available from the Attorney General. I can assure the House that it is impossible for the Legislature through legislation to rewrite contracts entered into freely by two individual parties previously. We are more than willing, however, in a short space of time, if there are relevant and legally sound proposals to come forward from the working group or, indeed,...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (9 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Since April 2001, following the introduction of a concession by the then Minister for Justice Equality and Law Reform, non-EEA nationals with permission to reside in the State as students were allowed to take up casual employment for 20 hours per week while studying and to work full time during vacation periods. In early 2005 the arrangements were refined somewhat. The entitlement to work...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (9 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I regret that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily to hand. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (9 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The report referred to by the Deputy is based on the recorded crime statistics for the third quarter of 2009, published by the Central Statistics Office. The statistics for the full year 2009 show that there was a decrease in nine of the 14 crime groups for which statistics were provided. Notable trends included a decrease in the numbers of cases of manslaughter (down 60%) and dangerous...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (9 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 235 to 241, inclusive, together. I am not in a position as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to give advice on the law in response to Questions on specific matters. However, I can say that the law on renewal of intoxicating liquor licences and on special exemption orders is contained in the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2008. In so far as the proposed...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (9 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I will make arrangements, as soon as possible, to forward the Deputy's request in respect of prosecutions and convictions to the CSO for direct reply. I am...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (9 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I will make arrangements, as soon as possible, to forward the Deputy's request to the CSO for direct reply.

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (9 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The work on finalising the draft guidelines in respect of the procedures to be followed during test purchasing operations is at an advanced stage. I expect to be in a position to launch the guidelines in the near future, at which point I will also indicate the commencement date for section 14 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008.

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (9 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am concerned at the incidence of burglaries and threats to the security of people's homes. Consequently, one of the policing priorities which I set for An Garda Síochána in 2010 is achieving the maximum levels of safety for local communities. The Garda Commissioner shares my concerns. An Garda Síochána continually develop and implement crime prevention and detection strategies to...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (9 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I regret to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question at this time. The information sought by the Deputy will be provided at a later date.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (9 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I regret that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily to hand. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (9 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I regret to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question at this time. The information sought by the Deputy will be provided at a later date.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (9 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I regret that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily to hand. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (9 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am advised by the Garda authorities that a contract is in place for the refurbishment and extension of the accommodation at Carndonagh and work commenced on site on the 2nd of March 2010. The refurbishment and extension works are expected to last a number of months during which time Gardaí normally based at Carndonagh will operate from Clonmany and Malin stations. In addition, a Garda...

Written Answers — Garda Disciplinary Proceedings: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (9 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The matter referred to by the Deputy was copied to me recently as part of correspondence between the person in question and the Commissioner. It is however a matter for the Commissioner to deal with under the procedures for dealing with allegations of bullying and harassment in An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (9 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Responsibility for the allocation of resources, including personnel, within the Force rests with the Garda Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team. Resource levels are constantly monitored, in conjunction with crime trends and other demands made on An Garda Síochána and the situation is kept under continuing review.

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (9 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 253 and 254 together. I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that an application under this scheme was received from the person referred to by the Deputy. The person has been advised by my Department that they are not eligible for consideration under this particular scheme and have recently written to her in this regard. Her passport and...