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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (9 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am aware of the concerns of the family of the person referred to by the Deputy, which have been the subject of correspondence with a number of my predecessors as Minister for Justice and Equality and with myself. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the circumstances of the person's death were the subject of a full investigation by An Garda Síochána and then in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Peace Commissioners (9 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that as of 1 September, 2012 there are 145 Peace Commissioners recorded as appointed for Co. Kilkenny. My officials are collating the information which will be forwarded to you in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (9 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned arrived in the State on 6 January, 2004 and made an application for asylum on 21 January, 2004. The Refugee Applications Commissioner refused her a declaration of refugee status. This decision was subsequently upheld by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The decision to refuse by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal was notified to the person concerned on 27 September, 2004. On 18...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (9 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The provision of a new courthouse in Drogheda was one of seven courthouse projects included in the infrastructure stimulus package announced by the Government last July. As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Private Security Authority Remit (9 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will already be aware that the Private Security Authority is an independent agency under the aegis of my Department. The Authority was established under the Private Security Services Act 2004 (as amended) and is responsible for the regulation of the private security industry in the State. The Authority has adopted a phased approach to the licensing of the sector and commenced the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Upward Only Rent Reviews (9 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have no function in relation to the matter raised. By way of general comment, the nature and application of a commercial lease is a matter for the parties to that lease, and that position applies irrespective of whether or not a public body is one of the parties to such a lease.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations Refurbishment (9 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána. The programme is progressed in co-operation with the Office of Public Works. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the maintenance works in question have been completed at the station referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Ownership (9 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: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (9 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The accommodation of asylum seekers through the direct provision system is the responsibility of RIA) who assumes this responsibility and for certain other services on a full board basis. All accommodation costs, together with the costs of meals, heat, light, laundry and maintenance are paid directly by the State. Asylum seekers in direct provision accommodation also receive a weekly cash...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (9 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: All applicants for entry to the Permanent Defence Force must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect, abnormality, physiological condition, or past history of serious illness likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his/her duties in accordance with Defence Force Regulations. The professional advice of the medical Military Authority is that...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (9 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: Entry to the Permanent Defence Force is either through the Cadetship Competition, Apprenticeship Competition, General Service Enlistment, or Direct Entry Competitions, which are held to fill vacancies in specialist appointments. To apply for any of the above entry streams, applicants must meet all of the eligibility criteria, as laid down in Defence Forces Regulations, and/or the conditions...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Programme for Government Implementation (9 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The relevant specific commitments in the Programme for Government relating to Defence are: the implementation of the Defence Forces Medical Services Review as resources allow, and the initiation of a detailed legal review of the basis, structures and governance of the Red Cross in Ireland to improve its functioning in the light of changing circumstances. In March 2012, after 12 months in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (9 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: All applicants wishing to join the Permanent Defence Force must complete a Garda Vetting application form and undergo the Garda vetting process. Regarding the particular case to which you refer, the Military Authorities have advised that the last induction, to the Permanent Defence Force, from the Defence Forces Training Centre (DFTC) panel, prior to it being closed was the enlistment of 12...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (9 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: Casement Aerodrome Baldonnel is the principal base of the Irish Air Corps and continues to be the centre of military aviation in Ireland. There are no plans to alter the status of the Aerodrome.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (9 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: My Department funds the Civil Defence Board by way of an annual grant-in-aid payment, which amounted to €5.585million in 2011. The main items of expenditure in 2011 are contained in the following table. Grants to Local Authorities for Civil Defence €2,944,244 Insurance €188,676 Central Purchases for Local Authority Civil Defence €893,675 Central...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (9 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the military authorities that the officer who was promoted in advance of the other thirty four was serving in a small unit with a small number of candidates for the position. This allowed the Promotion Board to complete its work quickly. The military authorities have informed me that there are a number of factors as to why some Promotion Boards are ongoing. These factors...

Topical Issue Debate: Gangland Killings (4 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I would expect the review to be complete by the end of the year. As the Deputy said on the issue, it is important we take account of the fact the Garda has been successful in bringing to justice a number of people who have been brought before our courts and found guilty of the most heinous offences. The Garda is vigorously investigating the recent offences that resulted in the deaths of a...

Topical Issue Debate: Gangland Killings (4 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I thank the Deputy for raising this very important issue which is clearly a source of great concern to him, all Members of this House, the Government and particularly to me. I share the widespread outrage at the type of criminality to which the Deputy refers and I fully appreciate the concerns of communities, including the Cherry Orchard community, who find this violence taking place on...

Europol Bill 2012: Order for Second Stage (4 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Europol Bill 2012: Second Stage (4 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." A Cheann Comhairle, I am pleased to present this Bill to the House which will enable Ireland to implement an EU Council decision establishing the European Police Office, or Europol. While Europol has existed since 1995, it did so on the basis of an EU convention. That convention has been subject to a number of amendments introduced...