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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Issues (21 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 549 and 550 together. I wish to inform the Deputy that under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions, which includes the provision of accommodation for court sittings. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Investigations (21 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 551 and 555 together. Private Kevin Joyce and Private Hugh Doherty were serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), when on 27 April 1981, an observation post manned by them came under attack. Private Doherty was later found dead from gunshot wounds and Private Joyce was missing. Two inquiries have already been conducted into this...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Fodder Crisis (21 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: The question of allowing the cutting of grass by farming organisations on Defence lands does not arise as leases are currently in place for lands suitable for grass harvesting.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Travel (21 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the tables below. The cost to my Department of domestic travel and subsistence for each Minister and the Secretary General for the period 1 January 2005 to March 2011 is as follows: Year Minister Willie O'Dea, T.D. 1/01/2005 to 18/2/2010 Minister Tony Killeen, T.D. 23/03/2010 to 19/01/2011 Minister Éamon Ó Cuív, T.D....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Staff (21 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the tables below. Costs relating to staff appointed by Minister Willie O’Dea T.D. 1 Jan 2005 to 18 Feb 2010: Year No of Appointed Staff Remuneration Costs Employer PRSI Travel & Subsistence Home Travel & Subsistence Foreign 2005 4 €221,838.40 €23,629.67 €10,322.05 €1,325.02 2006 4...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: State Bodies Accounts (21 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: The State Boards under the aegis of the Department of Defence when the Government took office were the Civil Defence Board, the Army Pensions Board and the Board of Coiste an Asgard. The Civil Defence Board was identified in the Public Service Reform Plan as a body to be abolished, and legislation was passed by the Oireachtas in December 2012 for the dissolution of the Board and the transfer...

Topical Issue Debate: Charity Clothes Bank Thefts (16 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I have no difficulty in meeting representatives of charities which raise funds in this way. I expect to receive a response from the Garda Commissioner in the not too distant future. I did not set a specific timeline for his response because it is important that he has an opportunity to make any inquiries he needs to make. I am conscious that a large number of charities operate clothing or...

Topical Issue Debate: Charity Clothes Bank Thefts (16 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue and for praising the work undertaken by Liberties Recycling. I am very aware of the difficulties that charities can face when raising funds to support their work, especially in the current financial climate. This was highlighted in the "Prime Time" programme on this topic, which was broadcast a number of weeks ago. As I did in the Seanad,...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: National Disability Strategy Implemenation Plan (16 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: As the Senator rarely gives out to me, I must be doing something right on occasion.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: National Disability Strategy Implemenation Plan (16 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I do not want to give my good friend and colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendon Howlin, apoplexy by suggesting the embargo be relaxed. Obviously, we must stick to the strict financial parameters within which we are operating, but within these parameters, as the Senator kindly acknowledged, the overall objective is being achieved. There are some...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Employment Rights Issues (16 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I thank the Senator for raising this issue and very much appreciate his long-standing interest in this area. I am not sure I will be able to give him as full a reply as he seeks, but in so far as there is any information missing, I assure him I will revert to him in that regard. I take the opportunity to emphasise my continued commitment and that of the Government to promoting good...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: National Disability Strategy Implemenation Plan (16 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. I will relieve him of any mystery by saying my good friend and colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, is primarily responsible as the co-ordinating Minister across Departments. I am replying to this debate because she is abroad on Government business. I know this is an area in which she has substantial commitment. I will deal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Remuneration (16 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: The allocation of resources and matters relating to transfers are solely for the Garda Commissioner. However, it is proposed that the general issue of remuneration will be considered as part of a review of An Garda Síochána which is included in the proposals emanating from the recent discussions facilitated by the Labour Relations Commission on the Public Service Agreement.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (16 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: As I advised the Deputy in my response to his Parliamentary Question dated 1st May 2013, I am informed by the Garda authorities that the incident, which occurred in 1989, was the subject of thorough investigation. Complaints were also made to the Garda Síochána Complaint Board who further investigated the matter and found no evidence of an offence or breach of discipline on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Services Regulatory Authority Remit (16 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA) is responsible for the control and regulation of Property Service Providers (i.e. Auctioneers/Estate Agents, Letting Agents and Management Agents). Under the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011, all Property Services Providers (including auctioneers in livestock marts) are required to hold a licence from the Authority. This requirement...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (16 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: Decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda vehicles are a matter for the Garda Commissioner, in the light of his identified operational demands and in the light of available resources. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the requirements of the R District are fully taken into account for the purpose of the allocation of transport resources within the Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (16 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will be aware, the specific arrangements made by An Garda Síochána in relation to firearms are, as operational matters, dealt with by the Garda Commissioner. In that context the Commissioner determines the appropriate measures to be put in place, including the specific firearms to be deployed, without reference to either myself or my Department. In view of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Statistics (16 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide statistics directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Statistics (16 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide statistics directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (16 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that a valid application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy in July, 2012. The application is at an advanced stage of processing and the applicant will be informed of my decision as expeditiously as possible. As well as being a significant event in the life of its...