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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (12 Feb 2013)

Alan Shatter: In answering the Deputy's Question I would say at the outset that I do not think any of us can forget the horrific events perpetrated in Dublin and Monaghan in May 1974 or, indeed, the pain that is still being felt as a result. The survivors and the families of those killed and injured have borne the grief of those tragic events and the memory of their loved ones lives on with them. As the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (12 Feb 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the personnel strength of the Dublin Metropolitan Region North Division on 31 December, 2010, 31 December, 2011 and 31 December, 2012 the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the table. Dublin Metropolitan Region North Division Year 2010 2011 2012 Strength 803 779 744

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (12 Feb 2013)

Alan Shatter: Decisions in relation to the provision and deployment of Garda transport are matters for the Garda Commissioner. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the deployment of Garda transport is determined on the basis of ongoing analysis and review of the policing needs of each Garda Division, including the Donegal Division, to ensure that the available resources are utilised to best...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (12 Feb 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission and Ireland of May 2011 provides for a reduction in public sector numbers but does not specify that reduction on a sectoral basis. The National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014, published by the previous Government and submitted to the Troika, covered in detail the reductions in public service numbers to be effected in the period...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Support Services (12 Feb 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am satisfied that all follow-up actions agreed or decided in the context of asylum or immigration related judicial review proceedings are notified to the relevant parties to the proceedings as soon as the proceedings have been finalised. Additionally, I am satisfied that any follow-up actions agreed or decided, including those relating to the revocation of a Deportation Order, are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Subsidiary Protection Applications (12 Feb 2013)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned is a failed asylum applicant. Arising from the refusal of his asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 27th July, 2009, that the then Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him. He was given the options, to be exercised within 15...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (12 Feb 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA), a functional unit of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department, is responsible for the accommodation of persons while their applications for international protection are being processed. As of 11 February 2013, there are 4,735 residents in 35 accommodation centres contracted to RIA throughout the State. The following...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (12 Feb 2013)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned had a Deportation Order made against him, following the refusal of his asylum application, and his application for subsidiary protection, and the subsequent detailed consideration of his case under Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). The person concerned proceeded to lodge judicial review proceedings in the High Court, challenging the decision to make...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (12 Feb 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is within the Santry Garda Sub-district. Local Garda management is aware of anti-social behaviour at the location referred to and have increased Garda presence in the area over the past number of months. The area is patrolled by foot and mobile patrols and receives attention from Community Gardaí attached to Santry Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Agreements (12 Feb 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Government is strongly committed to ensuring that the necessary domestic measures are in place to effectively combat corruption both nationally and in the context of our international commitments. Ireland's ratification of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption in 2011, following the enactment of the Prevention of Corruption Act 2010, signalled Ireland's commitment to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Application Numbers (12 Feb 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 491, 494 and 496 together. The Criminal Legal Aid Scheme is governed by the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act 1962 and a series of regulations made thereunder. There is no legal provision to allow for a reduction in a person's social welfare payments on the basis that he/she has been granted a Criminal Legal Aid Certificate. Any proposal to recoup criminal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service Reform (12 Feb 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 492, 493, 495 and 497 together. Under the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act 1962, free legal aid may be granted by the court in certain circumstances, for the defence of any person of insufficient means in criminal proceedings. An applicant for legal aid must establish to the satisfaction of the court that his/her means are insufficient to enable him/her to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (12 Feb 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a vetting application on behalf of the person concerned was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit. The application was processed and returned to the registered organisation involved on 8 February 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (12 Feb 2013)

Alan Shatter: The financial provision in the Garda budget for the purchase and fit-out of Garda transport in 2013 is €5 million. The funding will enable An Garda Síochána to obtain a significant number of new vehicles and it is a matter which is under active consideration by Garda authorities. At this stage, however, the specific details involved have yet to be finalised but the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations Opening Hours (12 Feb 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Commissioner's Policing Plan for 2013 sets out details for the closure of 100 Garda stations throughout the country. 95 of these stations were closed on the 31 January 2013 and the remaining 5 will be closed in the coming months. Rathcoole Garda Station is not listed for closure. Any decision on the opening hours of Garda stations throughout the country is an operational one for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Execution of Warrants (12 Feb 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table shows the number of outstanding warrants in the Garda R District as of 31 January 2013. Warrants Outstanding in the Garda R District Warrant Type Outstanding as of 31 January 2013 Penal 4,729 Bench 597 Local Garda Management is satisfied that every effort is being made to execute warrants in the R District in line with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (12 Feb 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the total number of visa applications from Russia and Turkey in 2011 amounted to 12,634 and 3,506. The corresponding figures for 2012 amounted to 13,504 and 3,911 respectively. The Visa Office in Moscow accepts applications from residents of the Russian Federation, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (12 Feb 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Commissioner's Policing Plan for 2013 sets out details for the closure of 100 Garda stations throughout the country. 95 of these stations were closed on the 31 January 2013 and the remaining 5 will be closed in the coming months. The Garda Commissioner has stated that the revised structures will continue to support the Garda community philosophy through the clustering of services at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (12 Feb 2013)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service that applications are dealt with in chronological order and that the time taken to process an application can depend on a number of factors including the overall level of applications, the complexity of the case, the submission of the necessary documentation in a timely manner and the cooperation of the applicant in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Committals (12 Feb 2013)

Alan Shatter: I can advise the Deputy that the number of such persons held in custody at any one time is a tiny fraction of the overall prisoner population. On 11 February, 2013, there were no female prisoners in custody which fell into this category.