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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (18 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can advise the Deputy that An Garda Síochána provides a wide range of crime prevention information to the public, including important information for house holders and older people. I am in ongoing contact with the Garda Commissioner on all aspects of crime and crime prevention and will continue to support the steps An Garda Síochána are taking to raise awareness of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (18 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that a Certificate of Naturalisation for the second named minor referred to by the Deputy was issued to his parent on 28 August, 2012. The submission of certain documentation is currently awaited in respect of the first-named minor in order that the final processing of her Certificate of Naturalisation can take place....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Policing (18 Sep 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: Ministerial Transport (18 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1161 and 1162 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the Government introduced a number of changes for the provision of Office Holder transport during 2011. One of the consequences of that decision was that the transport arrangements in place for Ministers of State became applicable to Government Ministers, subject to very limited exceptions on security...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting of Personnel (18 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: Garda vetting certificates are issued to specified organisations registered with the Garda Central Vetting Unit for that purpose in respect of a particular post or employment. A vetting disclosure is made in response to a written request and with the permission of the person who is the subject of that request. As the Deputy is aware, the certificate is non-transferable. This protects...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (18 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including vehicles, 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: Departmental Bodies (18 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1165 and 1297 together. I can inform the Deputy that in response to his question the following is the position since I took up office on 9 March 2011: 1. The Expert Group on Article 13 of the European Convention on Human Rights was established following the European Court on Human Rights finding against Ireland in the McFarlane case to make...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Bodies Expenditure (18 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I presume that the Deputy is referring to Government agencies falling under the remit of my Department. The term "quango" is an acronym which stands for "quasi-autonomous non-governmental organisations". No non-governmental organisations fall under the remit of my Department. I wish to inform the Deputy that the information requested regarding the cost of agencies under my Department's...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Job Creation Issues (18 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1167 and 1168 together. I wish to inform the Deputy that while my Department has no specific job creation targets as such, it plays its part in creating an environment for job creation by continuing to support economic growth, and working with other stakeholders both within Government and the private sector. Immigration Some recent specific initiatives...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (18 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that while the recording of expenditure on taxi services does not allow for the precise identification of all the spend under this heading, the identified spend since 11 March, 2011 by my Department is set out in the following table. Year € 11/03/2011 - 31/12/2011 13,002.68 01/01/2012 - 31/08/2012 8,853.77 The amount of money spent on taxi services...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Numbers (18 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: My Personal Assistant acts as the Press Officer for my Department. She is paid at the Personal Assistant salary scale (€43,715 - €56,060). Notwithstanding the wide range of functions and responsibilities of the Justice Sector, with approximately 22,800 staff, the majority of areas rely on the Department's Press Officer to deal with press/media matters. There are, however, a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Appointments to State Boards (18 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that since I took up office, I have made a number of board appointments. Details of these appointments, including remuneration, if any, are set out in the following table: Entity First Name Last Name Current Remuneration p.a./per diem (€) *Children Detention Schools Board of Management Dan Kelleher No Fee Paid Commission for the Support of Victims...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (18 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that photographic services are only used by my Department to mark high profile events and when considered absolutely necessary. Consideration is given at all times to the cost involved and best value for money is always a priority when sourcing such services. In this regard it should be noted that this service was tendered for in May 2011 and Maxwell Photography were...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (18 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: There have been no costs incurred by my Department in the hiring of entertainers since my Ministerial appointment to date. I wish to advise the Deputy that queries concerning my Ministerial Allowance are solely a matter for the Houses of the Oireachtas and all future queries should be directed to that forum.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (18 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The total amount spent on food and drink by my Department since my Ministerial appointment to date, is €27,257. Records do not indicate the specific circumstances under which these refreshments were provided or those present. However, the provision of such refreshments are primarily to facilitate business meetings. Consideration is given at all times to the cost involved and best...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (18 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that my Department has not incurred any expenditure on hair and make-up during the time I have been in office.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Staff (18 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1176, 1178 and 1299 together. The current staffing of my Private and Constituency offices, and their salary ranges, is set out in the following table. The level of staffing in my offices for part of 2011 was slightly higher by 0.4 of a whole time equivalent at clerical officer level. I would remind the Deputy that this Government has reduced the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Consultancy Contracts (18 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: There are no records to indicate that there were any payments made to external public relations persons or organisations for the years 2010 and 2011. Consultancy persons and organisations used by my Department for the years 2010 and 2011 are as follows: Year Consultant € 2010 IBI Group (UK) LTD 26,978 Byrne O'Cleirigh 5,114 McCann FitzGerald Solicitors 61,294 Total...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Relations Contracts Expenditure (18 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: There are no records to indicate that there were any payments made to External Public Relations, Marketing or Communication Consultants by my Department during the period February 2011 to date.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Consultancy Contracts (18 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: Consultancy persons and organisations used by my Department since February 2011 are as follows: Consultant € Byrne O'Cleirigh 3,993 LHM Casey McGrath 15,711 Forensic Navigation Services Ltd 7,316 Prof. Gisli Gudjonsson 6,867 Total €33,888