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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Illicit Trade in Tobacco (2 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The issue raised by the Deputy is primarily a matter for the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Finance. It is the Revenue Commissioners who are responsible for tackling the illicit trade in cigarettes and tobacco products and they have advised as follows. Revenue has adopted a comprehensive tobacco strategy which is published on Revenue’s website www.revenue.ie. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (2 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: One of the objectives of the National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence 2010-2014 is to increase understanding and recognition of these forms of violence in Ireland throughout society and also within specific audiences, such as health care professionals, the justice sector, the education sector, particularly at second and third level, and among young people generally. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (2 Oct 2012)

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. This allocation of resources is constantly monitored in the context of crime trends, policing needs and other operational strategies in place on a District, Divisional and Regional level to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Issues (2 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware 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. Irish is of course an official language of the State and I have been advised by the Courts Service that it is mindful of its obligations under section 8 of the Official Languages Act which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Divisional Headquarters (2 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The provision of a new Regional and Divisional Headquarters for the Galway Garda Division is one of a number of projects that was included in the special Government stimulus package announced in July. It is intended that the project will be delivered by means of a Public Private Partnership and discussions are currently taking place between the relevant agencies regarding the follow-up...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (2 Oct 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: Legal Services Regulation (2 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The proposed Regulation to which the Deputy refers, the Conveyancing Conflicts of Interest Regulation, was adopted by the Council of the Law Society on 7 September 2012 and it is proposed that, following the laying of the regulation before the Houses in the prescribed manner, it will come into effect on 1 January 2013. This, I understand, will be done in compliance with Section 5 of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Sector Allowances (2 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The information on allowances paid to Civil Service staff in the Department of Defence is set out in the tables below. Allowances paid to Civil Servants of the Department are as follows: Allowance Rate Private Secretary to the Minister & Minister of State €19,653.00 per annum Private Secretary to Secretary General €10,405.00 per annum Allowance Personal to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (2 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 441 and 442 together. The Department of Defence provides annual subventions to support and encourage the two officially recognised veteran groups, O.N.E. and IUNVA and representatives of both organisations hold formal meetings with Departmental officials. While there is a range of other associations involving serving, retired and ex-Defence Forces...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (2 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the military authorities that competitive interviews are being conducted to fill selected vacancies up to the authorised levels of 70% of the permitted RDF officer strength. The Deputy should also be aware that the value for money report on the RDF is expected to be completed shortly and that future decisions on promotions will have to reflect any relevant recommendations that...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Funding (2 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: I understand that internal military communications relating to the ongoing implementation of the re-organisation of the Permanent Defence Force and associated housekeeping matters, raised concerns amongst members of the Reserve. When these concerns were raised by RDFRA, it was quickly clarified, that there was no intention to close Reserve Units or to cease training activities. I am satisfied...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks Closures (2 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: Since the announcement of the Government decision on barrack closures my Department has written to each Government Department, various agencies and local authorities seeking expressions of interest in acquiring any of the properties to benefit the local community as a whole but with particular emphasis on job creation measures. Some discussion has taken place in relation to Mullingar...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Events (2 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: Sliabh na mBan is a historical artifact of great importance to the Defence Forces and to the Irish Nation as a whole. As such, many organisations request the attendance of this vehicle at various events throughout the country. Because of its importance, it is necessary to strike a balance between making the vehicle available to the public on appropriate occasions, and ensuring that it is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Rehiring (2 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: The agencies under the aegis of my Department are the Civil Defence Board and the Army Pensions Board. No retired senior civil servants have been reappointed to positions in my Department, or to positions in the above agencies, since I took office.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales Legislation (27 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: Provisions in relation to the sale of alcohol, including its sale on certain modes of public transport, are governed by the Licensing Acts 1833-2011. Some of these provisions may require updating and the Government legislation programme makes provision for the publication of the Sale of Alcohol Bill in mid 2013. I intend to consult with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Insolvency Act (27 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I would refer the Deputy to my answer to his Question No.1265 of 18 September 2012 which indicated the following: "The precise details in regard to the regulation of personal insolvency practitioners require further consideration in the final development of the Personal Insolvency Bill 2012 in consultation with the Department of Finance, the Central Bank and relevant professional bodies. I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (27 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: It is my intention to republish the Immigration Residence and Protection Bill 2010, amended as appropriate, and I hope, mindful of the competing legislative demands of our EU/IMF/ECB Programme commitments, to be in a position to progress this matter later this year. Under the current administrative arrangement, a Green Card permit holder whose permit and immigration registration card are due...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (27 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The provision and allocation of Garda resources, including mountain bikes, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his identified operational requirements. I am advised by the Garda authorities that they are satisfied that their existing mountain bike stock is sufficient to meet current policing requirements and, accordingly, they have no plans to purchase new bikes at present.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Prosecutions (27 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide statistics directly to the Deputy. An Garda Síochána has in place a range of policing measures to tackle...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (27 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The provision and allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of his operational requirements. In that context, I am advised by the Garda authorities that the number of new marked and unmarked Garda cars and vans purchased in the periods referred to by the Deputy is outlined in the following table: Year New Cars Purchased New...