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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: There are two open centre facilities within the Irish Prison Service, Shelton Abbey and Loughan House. In addition there are is a low security accommodation unit at Harristown House (Castlerea). The numbers in custody and the capacity of each is outlined below. Institution/Unit In custody on 15 July 2013 Bed Capacity Shelton Abbey Open Centre 96 115 Loughan House Open Centre 123 140...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Dissident Republican Activity (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I can assure the House that countering the paramilitary threat has always been a priority for the Garda Síochána and nothing has changed in that regard. The Gardaí will continue in their ongoing efforts to counteract these groups and their criminal activities. The recent seizure by the Gardaí in Dublin of a significant cache of arms and explosives by the Gardaí is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Law Review (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I can assure the Deputy that I consider the deliberate ramming of a Garda vehicle to be a very serious matter and am satisfied that there is a range of robust road safety and other legislative enforcement provisions available to the Garda authorities in such circumstances. The Road Traffic Act 1961 (as amended) provides for the offence of driving without reasonable consideration, careless...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: The mandatory penalty for murder is life imprisonment. A sentence of life imprisonment means that the prisoner is subject to that sentence for the rest of his or her life. Such prisoners have no right to be released early at any stage. If granted temporary release, the prisoner remains subject to the life sentence and can be recalled to prison at any stage. Accordingly, it is not possible to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs Crime (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: While this issue has not arisen specifically in my personal contacts with other EU Ministers I can advise the Deputy that the following comprehensive measures are in place for addressing such issues. At European level the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) monitors and reports on the nature and extent of drug use and related issues in Europe. There are also a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda Commissioner and as soon as it is to hand I will pass it on to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a vetting application on behalf of the individual referred to was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU). The application was processed and returned to the registered organisation concerned but I am informed that the applicant raised certain issues which are the subject of inquiries at present, after which an appropriate response will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Bodies Board Remuneration (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: In the time available to answer the question, it was not possible to furnish the information requested. I will write to the Deputy in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Reports (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: My Department has commissioned one external report since March 2011. On 19th April 2011, I commissioned Mr Frank Callanan, SC, to carry out an independent review into matters relevant to the deaths of Corporal Fintan Heneghan, Private Mannix Armstrong and Private Thomas Walsh on 21st March 1989 while serving with the 64th Infantry Battalion, United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Legislative Programme (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Curragh of Kildare Bill was withdrawn because of a number of technical issues arose which caused difficulty in progressing the Bill. In addition the establishment of the Authority as a separate agency under the aegis of the Department of Defence (as proposed in the Bill) would involve additional costs in terms of staff, accommodation, expenses and payments to members of the Authority...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: As all relevant costs have not yet been processed in the short time since the event in question, it is not possible at present to provide the information sought by the Deputy. My Department and the Defence Forces are currently working to compile this information and, when finalised, it will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Travel (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Ministerial Air Transport Service (MATS) is primarily provided by the Gulfstream IV and Learjet 45 aircraft, which were specifically acquired for that purpose. The details sought by the Deputy are as set out in the Tabular Statement below. The purpose of each trip is a matter for the individual Department and is not included in the details held by my Department. Learjet 2012 Date...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Bodies Board Remuneration (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 939, 940, 957 and 959 together. The only body under the aegis of my Department is the Army Pensions Board. The Army Pensions Board is an independent statutory body established under the Army Pensions Act, 1927. The Act specifies that the Board shall consist of a chairman and two ordinary members. It does not have a Chief Executive Officer. The two ordinary...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 941 and 943 together. Professional fees paid by my Department for the period 1 June 2012 to 31 May 2013 amounted to €1,061,054. The amount invoiced by the companies or persons who provided these services to my Department during this period are set out in the tabular statement attached. These include professional services such as ICT, engineering,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Training (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: The following table outlines the information requested by the Deputy:- 2012/ Costs Third Level Courses €32,525.40 Training Programmes and Courses €49,670.87 The Third Level Courses figure relates to Refund of Fees. Refund of Fees are approved under the terms of the Department of Finance circular whereby Officers undertake courses of study in their own time at recognised...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Exchequer Savings (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: The details requested in respect of the annual saving to the Exchequer of 1%, 5%, 7%, 10%, 12%, 15%, 17% and 20% reduction to travel and expenses for my Department are outlined in the following table. These figures are based on Travel & Subsistence paid to Civil Servants in my Department in 2012. Annual T&S for 2012 Reduction Saving €177, 326.13 1%...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Exchequer Savings (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: The following table outlines the information requested by the Deputy:- Training & Development Budget 2013* 5% Savings 7% Savings 10% Savings 12% Savings 15% Savings 17% Savings 20% Savings €145,000 €7,250 €10,150 €14,500 €17,400 €21,750 €24,650 €29,000 *This figure does not include Departmental Staff training costs. My...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Exchequer Savings (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I have not appointed any special advisers in my role as Minister for Defence. I have engaged the services of a personal assistant who assists me in constituency matters. The annual salary attached to this post is €56,060.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Programme for Government Implementation (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: The commitments in the Programme for Government relating to Defence and the progress that has been made are set out in the following table: Commitment Status The implementation of the Defence Forces Medical Services Review as resources allow. In line with the recommendations of the Defence Forces Medical Service Review, the Central Medical Unit was formally established in 2012. Options...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Consultancy Contracts Issues (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: My Department has not incurred any expenditure on external public relations or communications consultants since I took office in March 2011. In this period, the Defence Forces engaged the services of one external communications company, The Communications Clinic, to provide training. The cost of the training was €1900.