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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (25 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The military authorities advise that “health status” is the only factor from the list above that is relevant to the determination as to the choice of anti-malaria tablet to be prescribed to personnel in the Defence Forces. A number of other factors must be considered. The choice of chemoprophylaxis medication depends on the risk of malaria in the destination, resistance to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (25 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: Expenditure in relation to staff attending Conferences from 1/10/2011 to 30/09/2012 amounted to €8,974.92. This amount comprises €7,247.74 registration fees and €1,727.18 reimbursement of travel and subsistence payments.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Promotions (25 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: It has not been possible in the time available to compile all the necessary information requested by the Deputy. The information will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Redeployment (25 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 and 185 together. The Government’s National Recovery Plan 2011-2014 sets out revised ceilings for public service staff numbers which are to be achieved through the implementation of Employment Control Frameworks as part of the Four Year National Recovery Plan. Since March 2009, 15 civil service staff of my Department have been permanently...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Remuneration (25 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: There is no Gaeltacht allowance payable to staff of my Department or the Defence Forces, and no such allowance has been paid in the timeframe outlined by the Deputy.

Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (24 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I thank all those who spoke and for their support for the motion. It is very important that this tribunal completes its work. It is unfortunate that a key witness is suffering ill-health and that is delaying matters because the tribunal has been sitting for a substantial period. I am very conscious of the bereaved families of the two RUC officers who so dreadfully lost their lives. We...

Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (24 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I move:That Dáil Éireann resolves that the terms of reference contained in the Resolution passed by Dáil Éireann on 23 March, 2005 and by Seanad Éireann on 24 March, 2005, as amended by the Resolutions passed by Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann on 1 June, 2011, the Resolution passed by Dáil Éireann on 16 November, 2011 and by Seanad...

Seanad: Amendment to Terms of Reference of Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (24 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I thank all those who spoke for their support for this motion. It is important that the tribunal be allowed to complete its work to get to the real truth of the allegations that have been made, and quite clearly, in circumstances in which there is a crucial witness whose health has deteriorated to the extent he is not in a position to give evidence, it was inevitable the chairman of the...

Seanad: Amendment to Terms of Reference of Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (24 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: This motion proposes to amend the terms of reference of the tribunal of inquiry into suggestions of collusion by members of An Garda Síochána or other employees of the State in the murder by the Provisional IRA of RUC Chief Superintendent Harry Breen and RUC Superintendent Bob Buchanan in March 1989. The tribunal, as Members know, was established by the Oireachtas in 2005 and it is chaired...

Other Questions: Student Visas (24 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: There is a long stretch between dealing with reform of the laws relating to prostitution and visas for students. As the Deputy knows, we are engaged in a consultative process on the report we published last June. We passed the report on to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality and it is engaged on that. I understand it either has held or will hold hearings on that...

Other Questions: Student Visas (24 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: They represent different perspectives and views on the best way forward legislatively. I value the feedback we will get as to the manner in which we should address this area.

Other Questions: Human Rights and Equality Commission (24 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I was personally disappointed that the panel did not commence its work earlier. It was appointed in mid-July. I welcomed that the individuals who we requested to sit on the selection panel agreed to do so. I appreciate that it was a great burden for them and I was grateful to them for taking up the position. Unfortunately, instead of commencing their work and advertising in September as I...

Other Questions: Student Visas (24 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 8 and 25 together. In line with the objectives of the programme for Government, my Department has been working on implementing the recommendations set out in the new immigration regime for full-time non-European Economic Area students which has been in operation since 1 January 2011. Before outlining the steps which have been taken to implement the new...

Other Questions: Student Visas (24 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: My Department is focused on increasing the numbers of students coming to this State for educational purposes. There are enormous benefits for the State in increasing the number, including from the impact on future economic relationships between Ireland and the various countries from which students come. The Government is taking a comprehensive approach to the student migration regime. The...

Other Questions: Human Rights and Equality Commission (24 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am entirely satisfied that all the elements of my proposals in relation to the establishment of the new Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, IHREC, as set out in the general scheme published last June, are fully in accordance with the Paris Principles, which are the set of rules or standards that relate to the accreditation of national human rights institutions for UN purposes....

Other Questions: Human Rights and Equality Commission (24 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: There has been some ill-informed and misinformed criticism of our proposals which has resulted in some individuals and some sections of the media being misled. It was always our intention, as announced, that a group of individuals, clearly independent of Government, would be appointed as a selection panel and they were so appointed. I do not know what other procedure the Deputy is...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Legal Services (24 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I come back to what I stated. Where there is one solicitor representing all, apart from the fact that the persons concerned do not get independent legal advice in those circumstances, the solicitor earns additional fees because he or she is representing all. In circumstances where there are different solicitors representing separate individuals, it guarantees those concerned that they will...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Restorative Justice (24 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Probation Service, in partnership with community based organisations, is engaged in the promotion, development and delivery of restorative justice initiatives. Extending the range of restorative justice schemes is a strategic priority for the Probation Service. As regards adult offenders, the Probation Service has expanded the restorative justice service based in Tallaght to the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Restorative Justice (24 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I welcome what Deputy Mac Lochlainn said. From past exchanges on this issue, I am aware there is support from all sides of the House that we further develop and expand the restorative justice process. It is interesting to note the differences between the traditional approach and restorative justice. Of coarse, restorative justice is not appropriate in every circumstance but there are...

Other Questions: Criminal Prosecutions (24 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The conviction rate for any given category of offence relates in the first instance to the outcome of the criminal prosecution process and the Deputy will appreciate that my role does not extend to the bringing of prosecutions, or indeed to the determination of guilt, which is a matter for the courts. However, I am of course concerned to ensure that the investigation and detection of fraud...