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

Alan Shatter: The allocation of all resources, including personnel, within the Force rests with the Garda Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team and I have no direct function in that matter. The Commissioner has informed me that the current personnel strength of the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation (GBFI) is 86. Of these, 70 are members of the Garda Síochána, 2 are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (9 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: A specialist Bureau with An Garda Síochána, the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation (GBFI), is charged with investigating serious and complex fraud matters and has the resources and expertise to carry out this function. In light of this I have no plans to establish a task force or other agency with responsibilities in this field. The Bureau is staffed by specialist Garda and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (9 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: The issues raised by the Deputy are ones which are appropriately dealt with by An Garda Síochána. In this regard I am informed by the Garda authorities that it is the policy of An Garda Síochána to deploy personnel to establish a highly visible and accessible service to communities to tackle crime, the fear of crime and anti-social behaviour. In the absence of specific...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (9 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: A decision has been made to name the two new ships. The first of the two ships scheduled for delivery in January 2014 will be named L.E. Samuel Beckett. The second ship scheduled for delivery in early 2015 will be named L.E. James Joyce. The naming of the new ships after world renowned Irish literary figures will facilitate greater recognition of the ships when they visit foreign ports and...

Brighter Evenings Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: Yes. The amended legislation will remain on the Order Paper. As I stated, I will formally write to Deputy Stanton, who I know will be interested in following up the matter.

Brighter Evenings Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: We can simply adjourn the debate. There is no need for the question to be put.

Brighter Evenings Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose that with agreement on all sides of the House the debate be adjourned. If a difficulty arises I am sure it can be dealt with by agreement by the Whips early on Tuesday.

Brighter Evenings Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: In that context, I thank the Acting Chairman for his latitude.

Brighter Evenings Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I got extra time.

Brighter Evenings Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: That is the suggestion.

Brighter Evenings Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am very disappointed Deputy Broughan did not mention my novel.

Brighter Evenings Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I thank Deputy Broughan for his Bill and for creating this very interesting debate. It could be said we are time travelling this morning. I see Deputy Dooley, who was very exercised at the start, did not have the time to stay with us for the debate, having engaged in a grandstanding exercise. This Bill is an example of part of the reform the Government introduced where Members on all sides...

Brighter Evenings Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: -----and notice that, just on occasion, politicians can have a sense of humour also. The media may not always appreciate that.

Brighter Evenings Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I gather some people think I am far too serious, so apparently it is a shock if one has a sense of humour in political life. The arrangements we apply are set out in the Winter Time Order 2001 which gives effect to European Directive 2000/84/EC of 19 January 2001. As a result, all EU member states start summer time simultaneously which, in turn, means that time differences between member...

Brighter Evenings Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I do not mind if Deputy Stanton speaks before me.

Brighter Evenings Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am happy to let Deputy Stanton go ahead of me.

Brighter Evenings Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am sure Members will have enough of me once but-----

Brighter Evenings Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: We will give Deputy Colreavy the time to go through it.

Brighter Evenings Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: Under Fianna Fáil, we did not sit on Fridays at all, except in emergencies.

Brighter Evenings Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: Under Fianna Fáil, Members had no opportunity to introduce Private Members' Bills in this way.