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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries Issues (5 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: I do not see any conflict between the statement made by the Taoiseach on 19 February 2013 and the Government's proposal to establish a fund to assist the women in the light of whatever recommendations Judge Quirke makes.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (5 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy may be aware, 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, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and have been informed that planning for courthouses...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Assets Bureau (5 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will be aware, the revised estimates for the year 2013 have yet to be published. A final budget allocation in respect of the Criminal Assets Bureau for 2013 will be included in those estimates. With regard to Deputy's question concerning the possible impact of funding constraints since 2011, I can inform the Deputy that the budget allocation for the Bureau in respect of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Tribunals of Inquiry Reports (5 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: My Department has been informed that the Morris Tribunal tendered for the supply of a stenography service for the Tribunal. The contract between the Tribunal and the successful company included a clause to the effect that the Tribunal would own the copyright of the proceedings. In effect, the stenography company in question relinquished its own copyright in this instance. At a later stage in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (5 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by An Garda Síochána that they are aware of the matter raised by the Deputy in his question and have met with the individual concerned. The matter referred to is the subject of a thorough investigation and enquiries are ongoing. I would urge all victims of crime, including persons who believe that they may be victims of human trafficking, to report the matter to An...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (5 Mar 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 September, 2011. The application is being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation, such as good character and lawful...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Treatment Court (5 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will be aware, the catchment area served by the Drug Treatment Court was significantly expanded with effect from July 2011 and the Court is now in a position to deal with offenders from a much wider area including offenders who are resident in all areas of Dublin north of the river Liffey and to offenders receiving treatment in the Castle Street Drug Treatment Centre which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (5 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: Decisions in relation to the provision of Garda transport are matters for the Garda Commissioner. The Commissioner is the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote and, in that context, I have been informed that the option of leasing vehicles has been examined. However, the Garda authorities have concluded that the current arrangement whereby Garda vehicles are purchased through an open tender...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Legislation (5 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 374 and 375 together. The Deputy raises a number of concerns about current gambling practices, mentioning in particular the conduct of advertising and promotions especially where those activities are directed at young persons. I hope to bring the Heads of a new Bill, provisionally entitled the Gambling Control Bill, to the Government soon, for its approval...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Transfers (5 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: I can inform that Deputy that the prisoner referred to has made three applications for transfer to the Training Unit which have all been refused by officials of my Department. The Deputy should also be advised that the prisoner's sentence management plan is under review by management of the Irish Prison Service and a decision will be made on the prisoner's future accommodation having...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (5 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that two vetting applications on behalf of the person concerned were received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) on 12 December 2012 and 30 January 2013. The applications are currently being processed. It is anticipated that a response to the first application received by the GCVU will issue to the registered organisation involved next week and a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (5 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy may be aware, 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, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and have been informed that the Courts Service has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Legislation (5 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: I announced in September 2011 that the Government had agreed to my proposal to replace the current legislation on gambling with new statutory arrangements for licensing, compliance and enforcement. My Department has, meanwhile, being preparing Heads of a new Bill, provisionally entitled the Gambling Control Bill, and I am pleased to tell the Deputy that I hope to bring those Heads to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (5 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: Decisions in relation to the provision and deployment of Garda transport are matters for the Garda Commissioner. In that context, I have been informed by the Garda authorities that a breakdown of vehicles decommissioned by Garda District is not readily available and would require a disproportionate use of Garda resources to compile. However, I am informed by the Garda authorities that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (5 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned has sought a right of residency in the State, accompanied by a right to work, based on the principles set out in the Zambrano Judgment. Some information and documentation was requested from the person concerned before a decision could be made in his case. This documentation has now been received and a decision should be made in this case in the near future. Once a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (5 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no direct function in the matter. This allocation of resources is constantly monitored in the context of demographics, crime trends, policing needs and other operational strategies in place on a District, Divisional and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (5 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 383 and 390 together. The position is that the Report of the Steering Group on a National Substance Misuse Strategy, which was published last year, contains a broad range of recommendations which seek to address the negative consequences of alcohol misuse and alcohol-related harm in this country. The Department of Health is currently developing an Action...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Liquor Licensing Laws (5 Mar 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: Garda Transport (5 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: I have sought the relevant information from the Garda authorities and I will communicate further with the Deputy in relation to the matters he has raised.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (5 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: Decisions in relation to the provision and deployment of Garda transport are matters for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his identified policing requirements. Responsibility for the efficient deployment of Garda transport in each Division is assigned to the Divisional Officer, who may allocate vehicles between stations, as required by operational circumstances. The Deputy will...