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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (1 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The EU Strategy towards the Eradication of Trafficking in Human Beings 2012-2016, which has been endorsed by the EU Council of Ministers, has among other issues identified the training of front-line actors in the field of human trafficking as a priority and the relevant Irish authorities are committed to working with the European Commission in this regard. This Strategy, which outlines a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (1 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Admission and Appointment Regulations provide that, as part of the competitive selection process organised by the Public Appointments Service for full-time membership of An Garda Síochána, "due recognition to any satisfactory service by the person as a reserve member" shall be given to such candidates. This provision was introduced in order to acknowledge the beneficial...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Animal Welfare (1 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that training provided to Gardaí included instruction in relation to the Control of Horses and Dogs. This instruction was delivered during the in-service classes students attended at their Divisional Continuous Professional Development Centre. The approach to learning in the new BA in Applied Policing will ensure that students will continue...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Animal Welfare (1 Apr 2014)

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: Inquiries into Garda Activities (1 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: Significant protest activity over a number of years has occurred in the North Mayo area connected with the development of a very important natural resource. This has necessitated the temporary redeployment of large numbers of Gardaí, including specially trained personnel, from throughout the Western Region into the Belmullet District. It is deeply regrettable that so much Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (1 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my response to question number 409 of 11th March 2014. The position remains the same.I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that during their training, all Student/Probationer Gardaí received instruction on the issue of suicide. Historically, instruction was given to Student Gardaí which included an overview of suicide, suicide statistics,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (1 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012 has passed Committee Stage in the Dáil, having passed all stages in the Seanad. My intention is to have the Bill enacted and commenced at the earliest possible date. Before the Bill could be taken at Report Stage, however, a 2013 UK Court of Appeal judgment necessitated a review of the disclosure provisions in both the National Vetting...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (1 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill was published in July 2013. In September 2013 a consultation symposium was held by my Department to elicit the views of interested parties on the policies and text as reflected in the Bill as published and submissions arising from this continue to be received and examined. This is an extremely important and far-reaching Bill which in effect...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (1 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that details of projects in County Mayo allocated funding by my Department in 2011, 2012, 2013 and the first quarter of 2014 are listed as follows: Project 2011 (€) 2012 (€) 2013 (€) 2014 - Q1 (€) Mayo Intercultural Action Ltd (European Refugee Fund 2010 Call) 43,818 44,918 7,782 - Mayo Intercultural Action Ltd (European...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Inspectorate Reports (1 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Síochána Inspectorate furnished me with a copy of its ninth report 'The Fixed Charge Processing System: a 21st Century Strategy' on the 28th of February 2014. The report was laid before the houses of the Oireachtas and published on my Department's website on the 12th of March 2014. The report was debated in full in the House on 26 March, 2014. The Action Plan which I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Inquiries into Garda Activities (1 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: Significant protest activity over a number of years has occurred in the North Mayo area connected with the development of a very important natural resource. This has necessitated the temporary redeployment of large numbers of Gardaí, including specially trained personnel, from throughout the Western Region into the Belmullet District. It is deeply regrettable that so much Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (1 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The position is that I intend to publish the Mediation Bill later this year. The Bill, which is currently at an advanced stage of drafting, will promote mediation as a viable, effective and efficient alternative to court proceedings, thereby reducing legal costs and speeding up the resolution of disputes. The forthcoming Bill will introduce an obligation on solicitors and barristers to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (1 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Questions no. 40 and 41 of 27 February 2014 wherein I informed the House of the formal appointment of Mr. Dominic McGinn, Senior Counsel, to carry out an independent examination of the report of the Serious Crime Review Team relating to the Garda investigation into the death of Fr. Niall Molloy. As I have previously outlined, it is intended...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (1 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will be in contact with the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (1 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I have requested the information sought from the Garda authorities and I will revert to Deputy in due course as soon as the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (1 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly as soon as the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service (1 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: Criminal Legal Aid - I wish to inform the Deputy that there is no waiting period associated with the granting of criminal legal aid as under the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act 1962, the Courts, through the judiciary, are responsible for the granting of legal aid upon the applicant's appearance in Court. Civil Legal Aid I am advised that the Legal Aid Board does not maintain separate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (1 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to by the Deputy arrived in the State on 15/10/2009 and was granted permission to 07/08/2012 under student conditions. Since that date this person has remained in the State without the appropriate permission. This is in breach of Section 5(1) of the Immigration Act 2004 which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Commissioner Appointment (1 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The authority to make an appointment to the position of Garda Commissioner is vested in the Government, as stated in section 9 of The Garda Síochána Act 2005 - "The appointment of a person to be the Commissioner of the Garda Síochána shall be made by the Government". On 13 November 2012, the Government exercised that authority by extending the term of office of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (1 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to by the Deputy arrived in the State on 27/08/2012 and was granted permission to be in the State as a student. Her most recent permissions on a "stamp 2" basis expired on 26/08/2013. She does not have an application pending with INIS. This person is advised to examine the...