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Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Garda Transport (13 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have just sprinted over from the other side of the House. The lesson is that I am fitter than Senator Ó Clochartaigh.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Garda Transport (13 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: We should have a jogging party in the Oireachtas. I thank the Senator for raising this issue which I am very pleased to discuss. Arrangements have been put in place with special funding being made available to An Garda Síochána to allow the Garda authorities to purchase a significant number of new vehicles. We anticipated the possibility of making such a purchase last spring and went to...

Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: It is a preliminary ruling.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Staff (13 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: The number of judges who retired during the periods specified is set out in the following table. Supreme Court High Court Circuit Court District Court Total 8 Mar 2011 - 27 Oct 2011 0 3 2 5 10 28 Oct 2011 - 29 Feb 2012 2 1 3 4 10 1 Mar 2012 - 13 Nov 2012 0 0 0 0 0 Total 2 4 5 9 20

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (13 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am satisfied that the Visa Office in London ensures visa applications are processed efficiently and without undue delay. The ten day time frame is a guideline to ensure applications are lodged in a timely manner. In a case such as the one referred to by the Deputy, the Visa Office will always endeavour to facilitate, where possible, by expediting the processing of the visa. In 2011, over...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (13 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) in May, 2011. On examination of the application submitted it was determined that the person in question did not meet the statutory residency requirements as set out in the Irish Nationality...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Staff (13 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: The number of persons appointed to judicial office during the periods specified are set out in the following table. Supreme Court High Court Circuit Court District Court Total 8 Mar 2011 - 27 Oct 2011* 1 2 1 1 5 28 Oct 2011 - 29 Feb 2012 0 0 0 3 3 1 Mar 2012 - 13 Nov 2012** 2 3 8 9 22 Total 3 5 9 13 30 * Includes the appointment of The Hon. Mrs. Justice...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (13 Nov 2012)

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 again when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (13 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: The provision and deployment of Garda vehicles is a matter for the Commissioner in the context of his identified operational requirements. At Garda Divisional level, it is for the Chief Superintendent to make appropriate arrangements for the distribution of vehicles throughout the Division in response to policing demands. The Deputy will appreciate that a degree of flexibility in allocating...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (13 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of 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 February, 2010. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (13 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 480 and 496 together. The Programme for Government includes a commitment to introduce a Mental Capacity Bill that is in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The proposals in the Scheme of the Bill, as published, have required extensive revision in order to meet that objective. Drafting of the Bill is at a very advanced...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (13 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: The cases referred to by the Deputy encompass a father, a mother and their child. The father was the subject of an individual asylum application while the couple's child was included as a child dependant in his mother's claim meaning that any determination or decision made in her case applied equally to him. Arising from the refusal of their asylum applications, and in accordance with the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Agencies (13 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that the information he requested is set out in the following table. The Deputy should also be aware that while in certain cases no specific budget exists for an activity, costs related to the activity may accrue to the overall budget for the agency. In such cases, it is unfeasible to attempt to extract these specific costs from overall costs. The Deputy should also...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Racist Incidents (13 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: The An Garda Síochána National Policing Plan 2012 includes key actions to ensure protection of vulnerable persons and groups through implementation of the Garda Diversity Strategy 2009 - 2012. The strategy prioritises the building of partnerships with diverse communities. The commitment of the Garda authorities in this regard is further illustrated by the work of the Garda Racial...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (13 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: Under the Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act 1989, it is an offence, inter alia, to use words, publish or distribute written material, or broadcast any visual images or sounds which are threatening, abusive or insulting and are intended, or, having regard to all the circumstances, are likely to stir up hatred. The word "hatred" is defined as "hatred against a group of persons in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Agreements (13 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation that the issue of ratification by Ireland of Convention No. 189 on decent work for domestic workers is being assessed by his Department in the context of the standard approach to the ratification of international instruments, i.e. that Ireland does not ratify international Conventions until all necessary amendments to domestic...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Retirements (13 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 486 and 487 together. I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the number of members of An Garda Síochána who have been granted ill health retirements from 1 January 2012 to 7 November 2012 was 1 Sergeant and 4 Gardaí. Ill health retirements can include those who retire following illness or injury on duty which gave rise to mental...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (13 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: Recruitment in An Garda Síochána is governed by Statutory Regulation namely, the Garda Síochána (Admission & Appointments) Regulations 1988/2005. Following selection by the Public Appointments Commission each applicant must also undergo a physical competency test, a medical examination and character vetting. Section 46(1)(3) of the Disability Act 2005 provides that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (13 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Garda Authorities that a number of open days were held throughout the Dublin Region to date in 2012 including in Lucan, Balbriggan and Blanchardstown. There are no open days scheduled for the remainder of 2012.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (13 Nov 2012)

Alan Shatter: In September, 2011, the person concerned, through an advocacy group, submitted documentation where he indicated that he wished to have his case to remain in the State considered based on the principles of the Zambrano Judgment. As the information and documentation submitted at that time was incomplete, a representative of my Department wrote to the advocacy group on 23rd August, 2012 setting...