Results 10,141-10,160 of 19,162 for speaker:Alan Shatter

Written Answers — Garda Mounted Unit and Dog Unit: Garda Mounted Unit and Dog Unit (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will be in contact with the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will be in contact with the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team, is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no function in the matter. I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of Coolock, Raheny, Howth and Clontarf Garda Stations, by rank, on 31 May...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: As I set out in my response to the Deputy on 17 July 2012 (Question No. 535), An Garda Síochána is reviewing what happened at the concert in question. An initial meeting was held with the concert organisers last week and it was agreed that both organisations will carry out a more in depth review regarding all aspects of the event. The fact is that the arrangements which were in place on...

Written Answers — Ministerial Advisers: Ministerial Advisers (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 270 and 271 together. I appointed two Special Advisors in 2011. Three Special Advisors were appointed by my predecessors during the period in question , one in 2007 and two in 2008.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 272 and 273 together. As the Deputy will be aware, I have recently set out my views with respect to the number of outstanding warrants at a national level and the position with respect to outstanding warrants in Meath must also be seen in this context. It is, of course, inevitable that at any given time there will be a significant number of warrants awaiting...

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that there are 49 offenders being supervised in the community on post release supervision orders under Part 5 of the Sex Offenders Act, 2001. I am advised by the Probation Service that two of these individuals are in breach of their conditions and in the process of being returned to court. The regional breakdown is as follows:- Dublin North and Northeast - 14 Dublin...

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Sex Offenders Act 2001 contains a comprehensive series of provisions aimed at protecting children and other persons. Part 2 of the Act makes persons convicted of a range of sexual offences subject to notification requirements. The provisions of the Act also extend to any offenders convicted abroad of the same range of sexual offences who enter the State. I am informed by the Garda...

Written Answers — Alcohol Advertising: Alcohol Advertising (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 276 and 277 together. The position is that section 17 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous) Provisions Act 2011 provides that the Minister for Justice and Equality may prepare and publish a code of practice or approve a code of practice drawn up by any other body for the purpose of setting standards for the display, sale, supply, advertising, promotion or marketing...

Written Answers — Sale of Alcohol: Sale of Alcohol (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The position is that section 32 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1988 (as substituted by the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003) prohibits any person from purchasing intoxicating liquor for delivery to, or consumption by, a person under the age of 18 years, or delivering intoxicating liquor to such a person. It is not unlawful for such a person to purchase or deliver intoxicating liquor for...

Written Answers — Sale of Alcohol: Sale of Alcohol (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The position is that while a certain amount of server training is provided in both the on-trade and the off-trade sectors, there are no statutory training standards or training requirements for staff involved in the sale of alcohol at present. The Steering Group Report on a National Substance Misuse Strategy, which was published earlier this year, contains many recommendations and policy...

Written Answers — Sale of Alcohol: Sale of Alcohol (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Government Alcohol Advisory Group considered the feasibility of regulations to require the labelling of alcohol containers in its 2008 Report. Section 22 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003 provides for the making of regulations specifying particulars to be affixed to containers in which intoxicating liquor is sold for consumption off licensed premises which would enable the licensee and...

Written Answers — Intoxicating Liquor Laws: Intoxicating Liquor Laws (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The position is that local authorities have the power to make bye-laws in relation to the consumption of alcohol in public places. With regard to public transport, the Revenue Commissioners can issue a licence for the sale of alcohol in a railway restaurant car for consumption in that car. Other than that the consumption of alcohol on public transport is not permitted. Under section 37A of...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 282 to 285, inclusive, together. These questions relate to a recent tender competition in respect of the management of seven State owned asylum accommodation centres. The competition was carried out by the Reception & Integration Agency (RIA), a functional unit of the Irish Naturalisation & Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department, which is charged with...

Written Answers — Ministerial Expenditure: Ministerial Expenditure (18 Jul 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 once it has been compiled.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The following amounts were paid to Local Authorities by my Department during the periods in question: Charge 2011€'000 1st June 2011 – 31st May 2012€'000 Water 740 692 Refuse 10 3 Fire Brigade 4 7 In addition, the Civil Defence Board which operates under the aegis of my Department is responsible for the payment of certain annual grants to Local Authorities. These grants cover the...

Written Answers — Ministerial Advisers: Ministerial Advisers (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 288 and 289 together. I have not appointed any political advisors in my role as Minister for Defence. The political advisors appointed by my predecessors are set out in the table below: Minister Tony Killeen, T.D. (March 2010 to January 2011) Name Job Title Mr. Declan RyanMs. Derval Monahan Special AdvisorSpecial Advisor Minister Willie O'Dea, T.D. (June...

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I thank all the Deputies who contributed to what has been a very lengthy Second Stage debate. There were many and positive contributions spanning across a range of issues in respect of the legislation, in particular with regard to the serious difficulties many of our citizens are confronted by with regard to indebtedness. It is clear from the various contributions made by Members that they...

Defence Forces Reorganisation (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I start by wishing the Deputy well in his new position.

Defence Forces Reorganisation (18 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I look forward to constructive engagement with the Deputy in the House which I hope will not always be conflictual. I am pleased to have the opportunity to discuss the reorganisation of the Permanent Defence Force. As the Deputy knows, in December 2011 I announced a revised ceiling of 9,500 personnel for the Permanent Defence Force and a reorganisation of the Defence Forces, encompassing a...