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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Appointments to State Boards (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am interpreting the Deputy's question in a broad manner so as to provide the information which I believe he is seeking. The term State Boards is somewhat imprecise as it includes bodies with a wide and diverse range of functions many of which would not fall into the more commonly understood definition of Board which is a body with a governance oversight of an organisation. To be of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: I met with members of the Bethany Survivors Group together with Minister for State Kathleen Lynch on Tuesday 16 April. The group raised the question of their inclusion within the Residential Institutions Redress scheme or a similar type scheme designed for children who had been in the Bethany Home. They also raised the question of access to personal records, a memorial and an apology. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Law Reform Commission's report on mandatory sentences published on 11 June examines mandatory sentences in their various forms including life sentences, presumptive minimum sentences and mandatory minimum sentences. The Working Group conducting a Strategic Review of Penal Policy is currently examining all aspects of penal policy including sentencing policies, parole and other release...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs Crime (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to this matter and I will further advise the Deputy in this regard when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Investigation (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is in the Clontarf Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of the level of burglary offences in the area with figures showing a 33% decrease in burglaries throughout the Clontarf Sub-District in 2013 to date when compared with the same period last year. All crime trends nationally, including burglary, are monitored...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: The situation in relation to this matter remains as set out in my Written Replies to Questions No. 152 and 154 of 30 January 2013 and Question No. 278 of 14 February 2013 which I will, therefore, reiterate. As the Deputy will be aware, the Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011 has completed Second Stage in the Dáil and is scheduled to commence Committee Stage next month. The Bill does not...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Legislation (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that my Department has been developing a General Scheme of a Bill that sets out my proposals on the updating of our laws on gambling. I hope to secure the Government's approval for my proposals in the near future. Under current law, regulation is, in general, sector specific, with a number of State agencies performing functions in relation to the sector in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: There is a range of strong legislative provisions available to an An Garda Síochána to combat anti-social behaviour. The following are some of the more important pieces of legislation and there are many others which may be relevant depending on the nature and gravity of the behaviour at issue. The Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 modernised the law in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Refurbishment (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: In July 2012 the Government announced an investment package which includes seven courthouse projects, including Waterford. As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions. In order...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probation and Welfare Service (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed that the number of Probation Service staff currently assigned in County Donegal is as follows: 1 Senior Probation Officer (with responsibility for adult and young probation); 4 Probation Officers; 2 Community Service Supervisors (part time); and 1 Clerical Officer. This amounts to a total full-time staffing complement of 7 at the present time. The Deputy may wish to note...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: Work on the details of the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2010 is ongoing at my Department pursuant to current Government policy which is committed, under the Programme for National Recovery, to "introduce comprehensive reforms of the immigration, residency and asylum systems, which will include a statutory appeals system and set out rights and obligations in a transparent way"....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: A person, who is visa-required, wishing to come to Ireland to reside in the State with his/her spouse, must apply for a "Join Spouse" visa. The applicant is required to submit their application and all relevant documentation to their nearest Consulate or Embassy. Where all the required documentation/evidence has been furnished and the Visa Officer is satisfied with the bona fides of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a vetting application on behalf of the individual referred to by the Deputy was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) on 30 April 2013. The application is being processed and will be returned to the registered organisation once completed. The current average processing time for applications is approximately 14 weeks from date of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: The information sought by the Deputy in relation to sick leave for the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 is set out in the table. Uncertified sick leave is now classed as self-certified sick leave. Year Total self certified sick days Average self certified sick days per employee Total certified sick days Average certified sick days per employee Total sick days (certified and self certified)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: An EU Directive to facilitate access to alternative dispute resolution and to promote the amicable settlement of disputes by encouraging the use of mediation was given effect in this jurisdiction in the European Communities (Mediation) Regulations 2011. In addition to the introduction of the Directive, it is my intention to bring forward, by the end of the year, a broadly-based Mediation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: There is currently no application pending in my Department for residency or naturalisation in respect of the person whose details was supplied. If an application for asylum has been made by the person concerned, the Deputy will be aware that it is not the practice to comment on applications which have not fully completed this process.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries Report (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: Mr Justice Quirke forwarded his report to me on 30 May, 2013. I expect it will be considered by Government within the next two weeks and that the report itself and the Government's response to his recommendations can then be published. I do not believe that it would be helpful to pre-empt the publication of the report or the consideration of the matter by the Government by going into any...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will appreciate that it is not the practice and would be contrary to public interest to disclose details of requests or authorisations to intercept including their number. However, I can assure the Deputy that there is a comprehensive legislative regime in place to deal with such matters in this jurisdiction. With regard to interceptions, the Interception of Postal Packets...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Agencies Issues (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: I understand the Deputy to be referring to those independent State Agencies under the aegis of my Department which have responsibility for licensing and regulating specific economic sectors or areas of activity. In this regard, I would note that in 2012, the relevant Agencies which came under the aegis of my Department were the Private Security Authority and the Property Services Regulatory...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Agencies Issues (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 403 and 404 together. I am assuming that the Deputy is referring to semi-State bodies who have a significant element of commercial or trade activities within their remit. The bodies and agencies attached to my Department provide public services in the broad Justice area, and, as such, do not engage in any significant commercial activity.