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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (25 Jun 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 in question on 18 June 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (25 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 483, 485 and 486 together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is located within the Store Street Garda District. Local Garda management is aware of the concerns expressed by business associations and individual businesses in relation to the matters referred to by the Deputy and is putting in place appropriate responses. The area...

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

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to by the Deputy is within the Store Street sub- district of An Garda Siochána's Dublin North Central Division and that a proactive approach is being applied to tackle all drug activity and anti-social behaviour taking place in this area with the emphasis being placed on known locations associated with this type of behaviour....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (25 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: There are a number of physical and medical standards laid down by the Military Authorities, including specified vision requirements, for entry to all branches of the Defence Forces. These requirements are based on the professional advice of the Medical Corps and having regard to the nature of the job, the duties of military service and the training exercises undertaken by members of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Veterans (25 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: Section 11 of Military Service Pensions (Amendment) Act, 1949 provided for the re-investigation of certain applications made under the Military Service Pensions Act, 1934, where a petition was received not later than eighteen months from the date of the passing of the (1949) Act. Section 6 of the Military Service Pensions (Amendment) Act, 1953 extended the deadline for receipt of petitions...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Topical Issue Debate (25 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: The information requested by the Deputy concerning the number of Topical Issue debates assigned to my Department since their introduction in July 2011 is set out in the table below. The text of the debates can be accessed online on the Oireachtas website www.oireachtas.ie No. of Topical Issues taken by Minister for Defence No. of Topical Issues taken by Minister of State for Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Transport (25 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: In accordance with Government Decision of 15 March 2011, I retain a State car and Garda drivers in my capacity as the Minister for Justice & Equality. The Government Chief Whip and Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Defence, Paul Kehoe T.D., is assigned two civilian drivers who were appointed in May 2011. The costs associated with the drivers...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (25 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: The total costs for photography paid by the Department in 2011, 2012 and 2013 to date is set out in the table below: Date Occasion Company Cost 25/3/2011 Ministerial File Portrait Package Maxwell Photography €393.25 (Including VAT) 9/11/2011 Launch of Winter Ready Campaign Maxwell Photography €849.42 (Including VAT) 21/11/2012 Launch of Winter Ready Campaign Fennell...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (25 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: My Department has not incurred any costs in relation to newspaper supplements in 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Transport (25 Jun 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 Casa maritime patrol aircraft have also been used infrequently for MATS missions where no MATS aircraft has been available for operational or technical reasons. My Department follows the normal practice in the aviation...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Transport (25 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Air Corps did not use the helicopter landing pad on top of Government Buildings during the period in question.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (25 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Defence property portfolio consists of a diverse range of facilities from conventional military barracks to forts, camps, dwelling houses and land. The principal assets are occupied barracks and a portfolio of 20,000 acres, mainly the Curragh land, Glen of Imaal and Kilworth Camp which are used for military training. Approximately €7.4M was spent by my Department in 2012 on...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (Resumed) (19 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: I move:That Dáil Éireann resolves that section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 (No. 32 of 2009) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 30th June, 2013 and ending on 29th June, 2014.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (19 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: -----he might restrain himself. I did meet with the Omagh families and I heard their case for a cross-Border inquiry. I also accepted the very detailed document that they furnished to me, which I have read and considered seriously. After we have finished our deliberations on that matter, I will be in contact with them again. The Deputy is incorrect in saying that they are being ignored....

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (19 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: This is a very complex issue and we must take care about the manner in which we deal with it. I met with the families in July last and that is the position in that regard. One contributor - I think it was Deputy Mac Lochlainn - ran the old line and made references to the closure of Garda stations and to Garda resources. We dealt with this issue at great length at today's meeting of the...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (19 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: -----and the smart policing in which they are engaged is resulting in a reduction in crime in practically every category across the country. As I said earlier, there has been a substantial reduction in the number of burglaries taking place as a result of Operation Fiacla. Perhaps at some stage it will be recognised in this House that the reforms that have been introduced are in the public...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (19 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: That does not mean that additional steps do not need to be taken because, as we know, difficulties remain in some areas. However, I have the greatest confidence in the Garda Síochána and the Garda Commissioner in addressing those.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (19 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: I thank the Members who support these two motions. As I stated, a substantial threat from terrorist activity remains, particularly from paramilitary groups, and this warrants the continuance in force of these provisions. Deputy Mac Lochlainn has traditionally opposed these matters but I agree with and welcome his calling on those who are still committed to engaging in paramilitary terrorist...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (19 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: To be fair to Members, because it was necessary to place all matters on the record, I took up some additional time. Members opposite agreed I would have that time. In fairness to Members of the House, if some additional time is required to facilitate Deputies to complete their contribution, they should be allowed that.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (19 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: And if colleagues need more time it should be agreed.