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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residential Institutions (24 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: While I cannot be more specific at this time, consideration continues to be given to issues relating to the former Bethany Home and how they might be addressed. I would also point out that although limited aspects of the operation of the Bethany Home came under the remit of my Department many of the issues raised fall to other Departments.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (24 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 166 and 167 together. An Garda Síochána is very much aware of the matters raised by the Deputy and is targeting the increase in the theft of metal, and burglaries and theft-related crimes generally, through a number of initiatives. The Garda response includes the Supporting Safer Communities initiative, which lays particular emphasis on burglary...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (24 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Community Alert programme is a voluntary community based initiative in rural communities. For many years my Department has provided funding for the programme which is operated by Muintir na Tíre in association with the Garda authorities and supports the operation of over 1,300 local groups. I understand that funding is also received from the HSE. My Department provided funding...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Overtime (24 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will be aware, it has been necessary to reduce expenditure across the public sector due to the very difficult economic situation. That being said, I can also assure the Deputy that the 2013 Garda financial allocation, which in gross terms amounts to over Euro 1.4 billion, will be spent in the most effective way with the emphasis on the delivery of front-line services. In that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (24 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in November 2010. On examination of the application submitted, it was determined that the application be returned in its entirety to the person concerned for further attention on 23 November 2010. The applicant was requested to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Meetings (24 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that neither I nor any officials in the Department of Justice and Equality have met with representatives of the tobacco industry in the last six months.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (24 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: An application for a certificate of naturalisation on behalf of the first named person was received from the second named person on 21 December 2012. On examination of the application, an essential document was not included. The Citizenship section is currently in correspondence with the applicant and examining its files in order to resolve this issue. As well as being a significant event...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (24 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned was granted Leave to Remain in the State for the period to 18 April, 2012. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned, at his then last notified address, by registered letter dated 18 April, 2011. This letter was returned to the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) by An Post, marked, "not called for". On 21 February, 2012, a formal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (24 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that an application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the first named person in September 2010 and applications for a Certificate of Naturalisation on behalf of the second and third named persons were received from their father in September 2011 and June 2011 respectively. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (24 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy came here on 19 June 2006 as an asylum seeker. She was refused refugee status by the Refugee Asylum Commissioners, a decision which was later affirmed by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The person in question has sought to have the Tribunal's decision overturned by way of Judicial...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (24 Jan 2013)

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

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (24 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the application for a certificate of naturalisation received from the person referred to by the Deputy is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (24 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in the Citizenship Section of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) in May, 2011. On examination of the application it was determined that the person concerned did not meet the statutory requirements as set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (24 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed that my officials in the Visa Office in Abuja are in contact with the visa applicants to request further documentation. As soon as the requested documents are received a decision will issue without delay. Queries in relation to general immigration matters may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Meetings (24 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: Neither I nor officials from my Department have met any representatives of the tobacco industry in the last six months.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (24 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: It was not possible to provide the information sought by the Deputy in the time available. My Department is currently seeking to compile an accurate reply and I will provide the information directly to the Deputy once it comes to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (23 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no direct function in the matter. I have however been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of each Garda Station in the Tipperary Garda Division on 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012, was as set out in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (23 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that text alert systems may be used by Gardaí, via Community Alert or other such groups, to alert the community in relation to suspicious activity or vehicles in their area, appeal for information, inform the community about road closures or to provide crime prevention advice. The content of the messages sent are vetted locally by An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs in Prisons (23 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: The figures requested by the Deputy are set out in the table. One of the continuing major challenges in prisons today lies in preventing access to contraband items, primarily mobile phones and drugs, which for obvious reasons, are viewed as highly valuable commodities among elements of the prison population. Efforts are made on a continuous basis to prevent the flow of contraband into our...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (23 Jan 2013)

Alan Shatter: There is no category of prisoners deemed to be convicted of political offences.