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Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: Deputy Collins will be raising the topical issue with me.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I move amendment No. 1: In page 6, between lines 30 and 31, to insert the following: “ “criminal offence” includes an offence under the law of a state other than the State that corresponds to an offence under the law of the State, where the act or omission constituting the offence under the law of the other state would, if committed in the State, constitute an offence...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I move amendment No. 2: In page 6, to delete lines 31 to 37 and substitute the following:" "criminal record", in relation to a person, means--(a) a record of the person's convictions, whether within or outside the State, for any criminal offences, together with any ancillary or consequential orders made pursuant to the convictions concerned, or (b) a record of any prosecutions pending against...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: While I understand the intent behind the Deputy's amendments, I am unable to accept them. If accepted, they would contravene the provisions in the Bill that exempt private arrangements from vetting. Furthermore, these amendments would require the vetting of persons who provide any level of childminding for any period. This is not practical. As the Deputy may know, the Child Care...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I move amendment No. 5: In page 8, lines 24 to 26, to delete all words from and including "means" in line 24 down to and including “Bureau” in line 26 and substitute the following:"means information concerning a finding or allegation of harm to another person that is received by the Bureau".The amendment will provide that specified information may arise from a finding or...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I wish to draw members' attention to a matter. It would be appropriate to do so here or, indeed, further on in respect of another section. This section refers to the bureau being the national vetting bureau of the Garda Síochána under the existing Garda Síochána Acts. It would be possible for the vetting bureau to produce an annual report as opposed to its report simply...

Order of Business (17 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: If there is difficulty it is because of legislation which the Deputy's party enacted.

Order of Business (17 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy's party diluted the Act.

Order of Business (17 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy opposite must have been asleep at the Cabinet table when it was happening.

Order of Business (17 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy's party-----

Order of Business (17 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: It is a pity the Deputy is playing politics with someone being shot dead.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Registration of Title (17 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that under the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority (PRA) was established as and from 4 November 2006. The PRA replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the performance of its functions. The Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Sittings (17 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions, which includes the provision of accommodation for court sittings. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and have been informed that the Courts...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (17 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Dáil Question 1219 of 18 September 2012, which sets out the position in respect of the person concerned. The person entered the State on 27 July 2007 and registered with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) on the 30 July, 2007. He had his permission to remain as a student renewed on an annual basis until 7 August 2012. As previously outlined...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (17 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Department publishes on its website, each quarter, the number of payments made in respect of the supply of goods and services and the time period within which such payments are made. The summary position for 2011 is as follows: Vote Number of payments issued within 30days Number of payments issued after 30 days Justice and Equality 30,315 609 An Garda Síochána 45,355 1,155...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (17 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to introduce a Bill that is in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Bill is at an advanced stage of drafting. Work is ongoing to properly align the provisions of the Bill with the principles contained in the UN Convention on supporting people with impaired capacity in making decisions and exercising...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Staff (17 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Probate Office is an office of the High Court and management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which, as the Deputy will be aware, is independent in exercising its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that there are 14 District Probate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (17 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 223 to 227, inclusive, together. The Reception & Integration Agency (RIA), an operational unit of the Irish Naturalisation & Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department, is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers under the Direct Provision system. As of 7 October, 2012, RIA is accommodating 4,955 persons in 36 accommodation centres...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Consultancy Contracts (17 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The annual spend on consultancy by my Department in each of the years 2008-2011 and to date in 2012 is as follows: Year Department Agencies Total 2008 €687,678 €1,243,317 €1,930,995 2009 €184,490 €269,829 €454,319 2010 €93,388 €141,162 €234,550 2011 €33,888 €45,260 €79,148 2012 to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Matters (17 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that, with very few exceptions, legal advice is provided for my Department by the Office of the Attorney General and/or the Office of the Chief State Solicitor. As such, the issues of fees and competitive tendering do not arise. The specific information sought by the Deputy in respect of my Department and bodies and agencies for which I have responsibility, is...